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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: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1973

Skylab

This chart describes the Skylab student experiment Motor Sensory Performance, proposed by Kathy L. Jackson of...

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NASA image: STS-31 crew activity on the middeck of the Earth-orbiting Discovery, OV-103
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Apr 29, 1990

STS-31 crew activity on the middeck of the Earth-orbiting Discovery, OV-103

STS031-05-002 (24-29 April 1990) --- A 35mm camera with a "fish eye" lens captured this high angle image on...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1973

Skylab

This chart describes the Skylab student experiment Web Formation. Judith S. Miles of Lexington High School,...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Aug 21, 1972

Skylab

Lexington, Massachusetts high school student, Judith Miles, discusses her proposed Skylab experiment with engineers...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1973

Skylab

This chart describes the Skylab student experiment ED-61, Plant Growth, and experiment ED-62, Plant Phototropism....

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NASA image: Astronaut James D. van Hoften examines student experiment on Challenger
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Apr 15, 1984

Astronaut James D. van Hoften examines student experiment on Challenger

41C-05-188 (12 April 1984) --- Astronaut James D. van Hoften, mission specialist, holds an aluminum box, full of...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1973

Skylab

W. Brian Dunlap of Youngstown, Ohio, proposed Skylab student experiment ED-78, Liquid Motion in Zero-G, a study of...

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NASA image: STS-31 MS Sullivan & Pilot Bolden monitor SE 82-16 Ion Arc on OV-103 middeck
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Apr 29, 1990

STS-31 MS Sullivan & Pilot Bolden monitor SE 82-16 Ion Arc on OV-103 middeck

STS-31 Mission Specialist (MS) Kathryn D. Sullivan monitors and advises ground controllers of the activity inside...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1973

Skylab

Judith S. Miles of Lexington High School, Lexington, Massachusetts, proposed skylab student experiment ED-52, Web...

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NASA image: STS-29 crewmembers are briefed on Student Experiment (SE) 82-8
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Aug 13, 1988

STS-29 crewmembers are briefed on Student Experiment (SE) 82-8

S88-44661 (13 Aug 1988) --- Tom Kestler, with Orthopaedic Hospital, USC, one of the sponsor representatives for...

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NASA image: Student Experiment 81-8 (SE-81-8) Insect Flight Motion Study on middeck
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Mar 30, 1982

Student Experiment 81-8 (SE-81-8) Insect Flight Motion Study on middeck

STS003-23-175 (22-30 March 1982) --- Student Experiment 81-8 (SE-81-8) Insect Flight Motion Study taped to the...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Chris Williams activates sample‑containing tubes for student‑designed experiments
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May 18, 2026

NASA astronaut Chris Williams activates sample‑containing tubes for student‑designed experiments

iss074e0590901 (May 18, 2026) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 74 flight engineer Chris Williams activates...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1973

Skylab

Pictures 1 and 2 show samples of Bacillus Subtillus grown during the first performance of Robert Staehle's...

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NASA image: Community college students conducting experiment
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Jan 31, 2015

Community college students conducting experiment

STUDENTS FROM COMMUNITY COLLEGES THROUGHOUT THE SOUTH CAME TOGETHER AT THE U.S. SPACE AND ROCKET CENTER FOR THE...

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NASA image: Community college students conducting experiment
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Jan 31, 2015

Community college students conducting experiment

STUDENTS FROM COMMUNITY COLLEGES THROUGHOUT THE SOUTH CAME TOGETHER AT THE U.S. SPACE AND ROCKET CENTER FOR THE...

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NASA image: Community college students conducting experiment
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Jan 31, 2015

Community college students conducting experiment

STUDENTS FROM COMMUNITY COLLEGES THROUGHOUT THE SOUTH CAME TOGETHER AT THE U.S. SPACE AND ROCKET CENTER FOR THE...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 26, 2001

Microgravity

The first NASA Dropping In a Microgravity Environment (DIME) student competition pilot project came to a conclusion...

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NASA image: Preflight Imagery for Nanoracks-NCESSE-Surveyor-SSEP
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Oct 4, 2024

Preflight Imagery for Nanoracks-NCESSE-Surveyor-SSEP

jsc2024e066530 (10/4/2024) --- Creek Valley Elementary School students prepare their experiment, Does Gravity Affect...

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NASA image: Space Product Development (SPD)
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Jan 12, 2003

Space Product Development (SPD)

Experiments to seek solutions for a range of biomedical issues are at the heart of several investigations that will...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Aug 21, 1972

Skylab

Todd Meister(center), high school student of the Bronx High School of Science, discusses his experiment “An Invitro...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jun 2, 1972

Skylab

One of the most successful of the Skylab educational efforts was the Skylab Student Project. A nationwide scientific...

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NASA image: 2012-2866
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May 19, 2012

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COTS-2 Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP)

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NASA image: 2012-2864
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May 19, 2012

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COTS-2 Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP)

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NASA image: 2012-2865
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May 19, 2012

2012-2865

COTS-2 Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP)

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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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