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NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

NASA's Image and Video Library is one of the most comprehensive public archives of space imagery in the world, containing over 140,000 images, videos, and audio recordings spanning more than six decades of space exploration. From the earliest Mercury and Gemini missions through the Apollo Moon landings, the Space Shuttle era, and today's cutting-edge observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, this collection documents humanity's journey into the cosmos.

The library includes imagery from diverse sources: telescopes like Hubble and Webb that capture deep-space nebulae, galaxies, and exoplanets; planetary missions like the Mars rovers ( browse Mars photos) and Cassini at Saturn; Earth observation satellites ( see EPIC imagery); astronaut photography from the ISS; and documentation of rocket launches, spacecraft assembly, and ground testing. Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to download at full resolution for educational, editorial, and personal use.

Use the search bar above to find specific subjects — try queries like "Apollo 11," "Hubble Deep Field," "Mars surface," or "astronaut EVA." You can also filter by media type (image, video, or audio). For a daily curated experience, visit the Astronomy Picture of the Day.

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NASA image: Photobioreactor
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Jun 20, 2019

Photobioreactor

iss059e114352 (6/20/2019) — Photo documentation abroad the International Space Station (ISS) of the syringe during...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0358
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Mar 19, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In one of the many waterholes on KSC, a large alligator lies covered with green algae...

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0019-009
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Jan 26, 2010

ARC-2010-ACD10-0019-009

Director's Colloquium; Dr Jonathan Trent, Physical Scientist with NASA Ames Bioengineering Branch presents 'OMEGA...

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NASA image: Photobioreactor
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Jun 20, 2019

Photobioreactor

iss059e114346 (6/20/2019) — Photo documentation abroad the International Space Station (ISS) of the Empty Syringe...

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NASA image: MicroAlgae
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May 8, 2019

MicroAlgae

iss059e059230 (5/8/2019) --- NASA Astronaut Nick Hague with the MicroAlgae Culture Bags in Node 2 abord the...

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NASA image: Bobcat Walking and Swimming
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Mar 6, 2014

Bobcat Walking and Swimming

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A bobcat leaves a trail as it swims across an algae-covered canal near the NASA News Center...

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NASA image: Axiom Mission 4 crew members Peggy Whitson and Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewsk
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Jun 26, 2025

Axiom Mission 4 crew members Peggy Whitson and Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewsk

iss073e0251619 (June 26, 2025) --- Axiom Mission 4 crew members Peggy Whitson (foreground) from Axiom Space and...

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NASA image: iss069e061413
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Aug 17, 2023

iss069e061413

iss069e061413 (August 17, 2023) -- What looks like a collection of fields painted pink is actually a variety of salt...

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NASA image: Hutt Lagoon, Australia
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Apr 29, 2025

Hutt Lagoon, Australia

Hutt Lagoon is an elongate lake, located in a dune swale adjacent to the coast of the Indian Ocean, in the mid west...

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NASA image: Bobcat Walking and Swimming
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Mar 6, 2014

Bobcat Walking and Swimming

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A bobcat leaves a trail as it swims across an algae-covered canal near the NASA News Center...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 17, 2023

Earth Observation

iss069e033759 (July 17, 2023) -- As the International Space Station orbited 260 miles above Turkey, NASA astronaut...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Dec 30, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-234965 (30 Dec. 2011) --- The Etosha Pan in Namibia is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: Tiny ball bearings surround a larger central bearing during the Fluid Particles experiment
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Oct 20, 2025

Tiny ball bearings surround a larger central bearing during the Fluid Particles experiment

iss073e0917376 (Oct. 20, 2025) --- Tiny ball bearings surround a larger central bearing during the Fluid Particles...

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NASA image: Tiny ball bearings surround a larger central bearing during the Fluid Particles experiment
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Oct 20, 2025

Tiny ball bearings surround a larger central bearing during the Fluid Particles experiment

iss073e0917381 (Oct. 20, 2025) --- Tiny ball bearings surround a larger central bearing during the Fluid Particles...

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NASA image: BioExperiment-1 Vibration Test
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May 13, 2021

BioExperiment-1 Vibration Test

NASA’s BioExperiment-1 is being prepared for testing in the Vibration Laboratory at Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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NASA image: PBR (Photobioreactor)
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Jun 6, 2019

PBR (Photobioreactor)

iss059e092376 (6/6/2019) --- NASA astronaut Anne McClain is photographed onboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jonny Kim conducts research operations for the Fluid Particles investigation
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Oct 23, 2025

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim conducts research operations for the Fluid Particles investigation

iss073e0917782 (Oct. 23, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Jonny Kim conducts research...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Mike Fincke gives a thumbs-up in front of the Microgravity Science Glovebox
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Oct 21, 2025

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke gives a thumbs-up in front of the Microgravity Science Glovebox

iss073e0917010 (Oct. 21, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Mike Fincke gives a thumbs-up in...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8380
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Dec 21, 2011

KSC-2011-8380

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A glossy ibis searches for food beneath the algae-covered surface of a pond at Black Point...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Zena Cardman installs research hardware inside the Microgravity Science Glovebox
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Oct 20, 2025

NASA astronaut Zena Cardman installs research hardware inside the Microgravity Science Glovebox

iss073e0886460 (Oct. 20, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Zena Cardman installs research...

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NASA image: BioExperiment-1 Vibration Test
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May 13, 2021

BioExperiment-1 Vibration Test

NASA’s Biology Experiment-1 (BioExpt-1) undergoes testing in the Vibration Laboratory at Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Tiny ball bearings surround a larger central bearing during the Fluid Particles experiment
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Oct 20, 2025

Tiny ball bearings surround a larger central bearing during the Fluid Particles experiment

iss073e0917383 (Oct. 20, 2025) --- Tiny ball bearings surround a larger central bearing during the Fluid Particles...

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NASA image: What Is NASA’s Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT)? (Mission Overview)
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Apr 29, 2022

What Is NASA’s Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT)? (Mission Overview)

Soon to be operating from the International Space Station, NASA’s Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation...

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NASA image: San Francisco Bay, California as seen from STS-59
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Apr 14, 1994

San Francisco Bay, California as seen from STS-59

STS059-213-009 (9-20 April 1994) --- San Francisco Bay. Orient with the sea up. The delta of the combined Sacramento...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

Are NASA images free to use?+
Yes, most NASA images are in the public domain and are free to use for educational, informational, and personal purposes. NASA's media usage guidelines state that NASA material is not copyrighted unless otherwise noted. However, the NASA logo and certain insignia are protected. Some images may include identifiable individuals or third-party content that requires additional permissions. Always check the specific image's usage rights and credit NASA as the source.
How many images does NASA have?+
NASA's Image and Video Library contains over 140,000 publicly accessible images, videos, and audio files spanning the agency's entire history, from the Mercury program of the 1960s to the latest James Webb Space Telescope discoveries. The collection grows daily as new missions capture imagery and archival materials are digitized. Individual mission archives, such as Mars rover photos, contain hundreds of thousands of additional images.
Can I download NASA images?+
Yes, you can download NASA images in multiple resolutions directly from this gallery. Each image detail page provides download links for original (full resolution), large (1920px), medium (960px), small (480px), and thumbnail sizes. NASA encourages the public to use these images for education, media, and personal projects. High-resolution originals are ideal for printing and professional use.

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