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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: FLUIDICS Hardware during First Run of Experiment
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May 2, 2017

FLUIDICS Hardware during First Run of Experiment

iss051e034000 (5/2/2017) --- A view taken to document hardware setup during the first run of the Fluid Dynamics in...

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NASA image: iss059e101468
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Jun 12, 2019

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iss059e101468 (6/12/2019) — Photo documentation aboard the International Space Station (ISS) of the ACE modules...

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NASA image: iss059e101463
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Jun 12, 2019

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iss059e101463 (6/12/2019) --- Photo documentation aboard the International Space Station (ISS) of the ACE Modules...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jun 1, 1992

Spacelab

The first United States Microgravity Laboratory (USML-1) provided scientific research in materials science, fluid...

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NASA image: Forebody and Nose - Windtunnel Testing
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Feb 10, 2022

Forebody and Nose - Windtunnel Testing

Event: Forebody and Nose - Windtunnel Testing A technician works on the X-59 model during testing in the low-speed...

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NASA image: Evaluation of CFD for Testing at High Supersonic Speeds
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Oct 20, 2020

Evaluation of CFD for Testing at High Supersonic Speeds

This video is an overview of the AETC Capability Challenge: Evaluation of CFD for Testing at High Supersonic Speeds....

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NASA image: Astronaut Pierre Thuot works with Middeck O-Gravity Dynamics Experiment
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Mar 4, 1994

Astronaut Pierre Thuot works with Middeck O-Gravity Dynamics Experiment

STS062-52-025 (4-18 March 1994) --- Astronaut Pierre J. Thuot, mission specialist, works with the Middeck 0-Gravity...

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NASA image: Astronaut Sam Gemar works with Middeck O-Gravity Dynamics Experiment (MODE)
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Mar 4, 1994

Astronaut Sam Gemar works with Middeck O-Gravity Dynamics Experiment (MODE)

STS062-23-017 (4-18 March 1994) --- Astronaut Charles D. (Sam) Gemar, mission specialist, works with Middeck...

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NASA image: Best Space Station Science Images of 2022
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Dec 28, 2022

Best Space Station Science Images of 2022

The International Space Station continues its scientific journey orbiting over 200 miles above the Earth’s surface....

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NASA image: SPHERES
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Sep 9, 2014

SPHERES

ISS040-E-139549 (9 Sept. 2014) --- In the International Space Station’s Kibo laboratory, NASA astronaut Reid...

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Sep 6, 2024

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iss071e612592 (Sept. 6, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 71 Flight Engineer Tracy C. Dyson conducts research...

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NASA image: ACE-T4 Module Configuration
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Feb 16, 2020

ACE-T4 Module Configuration

iss062e014339 (Feb. 16, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 62 Flight Engineer Jessica Meir configures the Light...

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NASA image: Supercomputer Simulation of Orion Spacecraft Launch Abort System
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Jan 9, 2020

Supercomputer Simulation of Orion Spacecraft Launch Abort System

This visualization, made from a simulation of the Pad Abort 1 flight test of Orion's Launch Abort System, helps...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jun 1, 1992

Spacelab

In this photograph, astronaut Eugene Trinh, a payload specialist for this mission, is working at the Drop Physics...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jan 14, 1997

Space Shuttle Projects

The crew patch for NASA's STS-83 mission depicts the Space Shuttle Columbia launching into space for the first...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jun 1, 1992

Spacelab

The first United States Microgravity Laboratory (USML-1) flew in orbit inside the Spacelab science module for...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jun 25, 1992

Microgravity

Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-50) onboard photo of astronauts working in United States Microgravity Laboratory...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Jun 25, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-50) launched into history carrying crew of seven and its payload was comprised of the US...

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NASA image: iss057e074544
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Nov 9, 2018

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iss057e074544 (Nov. 9, 2018) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Alexander Gerst configures the Light...

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NASA image: Things are Really Looking Up (on Mars)
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Mar 23, 2021

Things are Really Looking Up (on Mars)

Did you know that NASA’s aeronautical innovators had a hand in the creation of the first flying vehicle on Mars?...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jun 1, 1992

Spacelab

The first United States Microgravity Laboratory (USML-1) was one of NASA's science and technology programs that...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jun 1, 1992

Spacelab

The first United States Microgravity Laboratory (USML-1) was one of NASA's science and technology programs that...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2491
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Sep 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3, United Space Alliance and B.F. Goodrich...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2495
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Sep 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This photo looks inside space shuttle Discovery's right main-gear strut where a...

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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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