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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: MUSES Payload
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Jun 18, 2015

MUSES Payload

jsc2016e073274 (6/18/2015) --- Photographic documentation taken of the MUSES payload Integrated Assembly to be flown...

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NASA image: JAXA PCG no.14
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Mar 24, 2018

JAXA PCG no.14

iss055e004890 (3/24/2018) --- Photographic documentation taken during JAXA Protein Crystal Growth (PCG) Installation...

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NASA image: 2003 Ballunar Liftoff Festival Activities on the grounds of the Johnson Space Center.
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Aug 22, 2003

2003 Ballunar Liftoff Festival Activities on the grounds of the Johnson Space Center.

Photographic documentation of the 2003 Ballunar Liftoff Festival Activities on the grounds of the Johnson Space...

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NASA image: jsc2021e009646
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Mar 2, 2021

jsc2021e009646

Date: 03-02-2021 Location: JSC Rockyard Subject: Scott Wray rewiews test documents during Lunar Exploration EVA...

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NASA image: Mr. George Abbey as "Citizen of the Year" during July 4th parade
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Sep 2, 2008

Mr. George Abbey as "Citizen of the Year" during July 4th parade

Photographic documentation showing the Nassau Bay July 4th parade honoring George Abbey as "Citizen of the Year."...

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NASA image: Asian Seed Package in Kibo
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Mar 26, 2011

Asian Seed Package in Kibo

iss027e008219 (3/26/2011) --- Photo documentation of the Asian Seed Package payload, photographed in the Kibo...

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NASA image: EVA 23 prep in the Quest airlock
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Jul 16, 2013

EVA 23 prep in the Quest airlock

Photographic documentation of Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 23 Prep in the Quest airlock. Astronaut Karen Nyberg,...

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NASA image: CEV Seat Layout Evaluation
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Nov 15, 2007

CEV Seat Layout Evaluation

Photographic documentation of the CEV Seat Layout Evaluation taken in the Orion mockup located in bldg 9NW, Johnson...

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NASA image: JAXA Protein Crystal Growth (PCG) Installation
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Oct 21, 2016

JAXA Protein Crystal Growth (PCG) Installation

iss049e045287 (10/21/2016) --- Photographic documentation taken during JAXA Protein Crystal Growth (PCG)...

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NASA image: SPHERES test run
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Dec 16, 2014

SPHERES test run

iss042e046207 (12/16/2018) --- Photographic documentation taken during the Synchronized Position Hold Engage and...

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NASA image: VEG-01 Ops
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Feb 1, 2016

VEG-01 Ops

Photographic documentation of VEG-01 flowers taken by the Expedition 46 crew. The Veg-01 investigation is used to...

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NASA image: P6 Truss solar array, SABB and PV Radiator  seen during EVA 3
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Aug 3, 2005

P6 Truss solar array, SABB and PV Radiator seen during EVA 3

Photograph documenting the P6 Truss Solar Array Wing (SAW), Mast Canisters, Photovoltaic (PV) Radiator and Solar...

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NASA image: VEG-01 ops
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Jan 16, 2016

VEG-01 ops

Photographic documentation of VEG-01 taken by the Expedition 46 crew. The Veg-01 investigation is used to assess...

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NASA image: Active Tissue Equivalent Dosimeter
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Jul 17, 2018

Active Tissue Equivalent Dosimeter

iss056e097010 (7/17/2018) --- Photographic documentation of Active Tissue Equivalent Dosimeter during deployment...

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NASA image: First ISS crew, wearing LES
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May 12, 2000

First ISS crew, wearing LES

Photographic documentation showing the first crew of the ISS posing together in bldg. 9N during descent training,...

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NASA image: Personal CO2 monitor deployed in static locations
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Sep 18, 2016

Personal CO2 monitor deployed in static locations

iss049e004440 (9/18/2016) --- Photographic documentation taken of Personal CO2 monitor in static locations aboard...

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NASA image: Dragon Spacecraft on Approach to ISS
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Apr 20, 2014

Dragon Spacecraft on Approach to ISS

ISS039-E-013481 (20 April 2014) --- This is one of an extensive series of still photos documenting the arrival and...

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NASA image: VEG-01 ops
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Jan 16, 2016

VEG-01 ops

Photographic documentation of VEG-01 taken by the Expedition 46 crew. The Veg-01 investigation is used to assess...

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NASA image: Dragon Spacecraft on Approach to ISS
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Apr 20, 2014

Dragon Spacecraft on Approach to ISS

ISS039-E-013352 (20 April 2014) --- This is one of an extensive series of still photos documenting the arrival and...

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NASA image: VEG-01 Ops
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Feb 1, 2016

VEG-01 Ops

Photographic documentation of VEG-01 flowers taken by the Expedition 46 crew. The Veg-01 investigation is used to...

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NASA image: SPHERES test run
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Dec 16, 2014

SPHERES test run

iss042e046171 (12/16/2018) --- Photographic documentation taken during the Synchronized Position Hold Engage and...

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NASA image: Robonaut activities involving joint task operations with a EVA suited astronaut
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Jun 17, 2003

Robonaut activities involving joint task operations with a EVA suited astronaut

Photographic documentation of Robonaut activities involving joint task operations with a EVA suited astronaut (Nancy...

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NASA image: Dragon Spacecraft on Approach to ISS
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Apr 20, 2014

Dragon Spacecraft on Approach to ISS

ISS039-E-013437 (20 April 2014) --- This is one of an extensive series of still photos documenting the arrival and...

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NASA image: Dragon Spacecraft on Approach to ISS
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Apr 20, 2014

Dragon Spacecraft on Approach to ISS

ISS039-E-013373 (20 April 2014) --- This is one of an extensive series of still photos documenting the arrival and...

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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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