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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: Microgravity
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Apr 6, 1993

Microgravity

The COS consists of a specially designed (VDA) Vapor Diffusion Apparatus tray with 6 chambers, a video camera for...

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NASA image: TAGES Experiment
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Nov 22, 2009

TAGES Experiment

ISS021-E-032003 (22 Nov. 2009) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Robert Thirsk, Expedition 21 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Russian Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 21A EXPOSE-R
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Mar 10, 2009

Russian Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 21A EXPOSE-R

ISS018-E-039227 (10 March 2009) --- One of two Expedition 18 spacewalkers on March 10 provided this close-up image...

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NASA image: MELFI Sample Insertion
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Jun 28, 2010

MELFI Sample Insertion

ISS024-E-006697 (28 June 2010) --- NASA astronaut Doug Wheelock, Expedition 24 flight engineer, prepares to insert...

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NASA image: 2nd NUTRITION w/Repository collection period
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Oct 4, 2011

2nd NUTRITION w/Repository collection period

ISS029-E-015096 (4 Oct. 2011) --- In the International Space Station?s Kibo laboratory, NASA astronaut Mike Fossum,...

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NASA image: Russian Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 21A EXPOSE-R
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Mar 10, 2009

Russian Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 21A EXPOSE-R

ISS018-E-039228 (10 March 2009) --- One of two Expedition 18 spacewalkers on March 10 provided this close-up image...

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NASA image: BioNutrients-2
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Mar 28, 2022

BioNutrients-2

jsc2022e031235 (3/28/2022) --- Preflight images of BioNutrients-2 Yogurt Bags on SABL Tray Mockup, after initial...

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NASA image: Vascular Blood Collection stowage in MELFI
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Aug 26, 2010

Vascular Blood Collection stowage in MELFI

ISS024-E-012553 (26 Aug. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Tracy Caldwell Dyson, Expedition 24 flight engineer, replaces a...

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NASA image: Russian Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 21A EXPOSE-R
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Mar 10, 2009

Russian Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 21A EXPOSE-R

ISS018-E-039226 (10 March 2009) --- One of two Expedition 18 spacewalkers on March 10 provided this close-up image...

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NASA image: HRF Operations
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Oct 5, 2013

HRF Operations

ISS037-E-010725 (5 Oct. 2013) --- NASA astronaut Michael Hopkins, Expedition 37 flight engineer, prepares to insert...

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NASA image: MELFI Sample Insertion
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Jun 28, 2010

MELFI Sample Insertion

ISS024-E-006699 (28 June 2010) --- NASA astronaut Doug Wheelock, Expedition 24 flight engineer, prepares to insert...

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NASA image: MELFI Sample Insertion
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Jul 2, 2010

MELFI Sample Insertion

ISS024-E-007346 (2 July 2010) --- NASA astronauts Tracy Caldwell Dyson (background) and Shannon Walker, both...

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NASA image: Vascular Blood Collection stowage in MELFI
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Aug 26, 2010

Vascular Blood Collection stowage in MELFI

ISS024-E-012548 (26 Aug. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Tracy Caldwell Dyson, Expedition 24 flight engineer, prepares to...

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NASA image: 2nd NUTRITION w/Repository collection period
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Oct 4, 2011

2nd NUTRITION w/Repository collection period

ISS029-E-015110 (4 Oct. 2011) --- In the International Space Station?s Kibo laboratory, NASA astronaut Mike Fossum,...

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NASA image: MELFI Sample Insertion
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Jul 2, 2010

MELFI Sample Insertion

ISS024-E-007344 (2 July 2010) --- After inserting biological samples, NASA astronaut Shannon Walker, Expedition 24...

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NASA image: Vascular Blood Collection stowage in MELFI
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Aug 26, 2010

Vascular Blood Collection stowage in MELFI

ISS024-E-012555 (26 Aug. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Tracy Caldwell Dyson, Expedition 24 flight engineer, replaces a...

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NASA image: ED07-0210-3
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Sep 13, 2007

ED07-0210-3

The instruments that make up the Ames Autonomous Module Scanner (AMS) that provided precise thermal-infrared imaging...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata (left) releases a tray  extended from inside the Pressurized Module, or PM, that he was working with.  Part of the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM), the PM provides a shirt-sleeve environment in which astronauts on the International Space Station can conduct microgravity experiments. There are a total of 23 racks, including 10 experiment racks, inside the PM providing a power supply, communications, air conditioning, hardware cooling, water control and experiment support functions.  The JEM/PM is in the Space Station Processing Facility.
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Sep 24, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata (left) releases a tray extended from inside the Pressurized Module, or PM, that he was working with. Part of the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM), the PM provides a shirt-sleeve environment in which astronauts on the International Space Station can conduct microgravity experiments. There are a total of 23 racks, including 10 experiment racks, inside the PM providing a power supply, communications, air conditioning, hardware cooling, water control and experiment support functions. The JEM/PM is in the Space Station Processing Facility.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata (left) releases a tray extended from inside the...

NASA image: Mission Specialist (MS) Ride with tool tray on middeck
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Jun 24, 1983

Mission Specialist (MS) Ride with tool tray on middeck

STS007-12-536 (18-24 June 1983) --- Astronaut Sally K. Ride, STS-7 mission specialist, displays the array of tools...

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NASA image: Runco and Thomas show off trays of food on the middeck
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May 26, 1996

Runco and Thomas show off trays of food on the middeck

S77-E-5120 (26 May 1996) --- Astronauts Mario Runco, Jr. and Andrew S. W. Thomas, both mission specialists, pose for...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 6, 1993

Microgravity

The Thermal Enclosure System (TES) provides thermal control for protein crystal growth experiments. The TES, housed...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0467
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Mar 18, 2005

KSC-05pd-0467

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a worker...

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NASA image: Pilot Crippen prepares meal on middeck
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Apr 14, 1981

Pilot Crippen prepares meal on middeck

STS001-07-502 (12-14 April 1981) --- A smiling Robert L. Crippen, STS-1 pilot, is about to prepare a meal aboard the...

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NASA image: NASA Perseverance Rover Landing Day
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Feb 18, 2021

NASA Perseverance Rover Landing Day

A serving tray with signatures from the NASA Perseverance Mars rover team is seen in mission control, Thursday, Feb....

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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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