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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: Close-up view of dwarf peas with red flowers on the Russian Plant Growth Experiment
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Apr 6, 2003

Close-up view of dwarf peas with red flowers on the Russian Plant Growth Experiment

ISS006-E-44973 (6 April 2003) --- A close up view of a bloom on the Russian BIO-5 Rasteniya-2/Lada-2 (Plants-2)...

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NASA image: Creative Photography - Wildlife
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Mar 25, 2016

Creative Photography - Wildlife

A black swallowtail butterfly enjoys a snack from a blooming lantana plant at Merritt Island National Wildlife...

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0007-001
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Jan 18, 2011

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NRP Exploration Lecture: 'BloomBox' Bringing NASA Technology Down to Earth by Bloom Energy CEO, Principal and...

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NASA image: Blue Marble Next Generation
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Apr 3, 2017

Blue Marble Next Generation

Blue Marble: Next Generation is a years worth of monthly composites at a spatial resolution of 500 meters. These...

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NASA image: STS-32 Earth observation of the western Coral Sea and the Great Barrier Reef
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Jan 20, 1990

STS-32 Earth observation of the western Coral Sea and the Great Barrier Reef

STS032-520-014 (9-20 Jan. 1990) --- STS-32 astronauts took this 70mm scene showing phytoplankton oralgal bloom in...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken during the Expedition 36 mission
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Aug 24, 2013

Earth Observation taken during the Expedition 36 mission

ISS036-E-035635 (24 Aug. 2013) --- Plankton bloom and Lake Ontario are featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Coloring the Sea Around the Pribilof Islands
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Dec 8, 2017

Coloring the Sea Around the Pribilof Islands

The Operational Land Imager (OLI) on Landsat 8 captured this view of a phytoplankton bloom near Alaska’s Pribilof...

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NASA image: Chile Peppers on ISS
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Sep 30, 2021

Chile Peppers on ISS

Chile pepper plants growing in the Advanced Plant Habitat (APH) aboard the International Space Station recently bore...

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NASA image: Chile Peppers on ISS
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Sep 30, 2021

Chile Peppers on ISS

Chile pepper plants growing in the Advanced Plant Habitat (APH) aboard the International Space Station recently bore...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 1, 1998

Microgravity

Internation Flavors and Fragrances Inc. proprietary research technology, Solid Phase Micro Extraction (SPME)...

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NASA image: Chile Peppers on ISS
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Sep 30, 2021

Chile Peppers on ISS

Chile pepper plants growing in the Advanced Plant Habitat (APH) aboard the International Space Station recently bore...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from shuttle Discovery during STS-85 mission
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Sep 2, 1997

Earth observations taken from shuttle Discovery during STS-85 mission

STS085-502-104 (7 - 19 August 1997) --- The abundant plankton, microscopic organisms, are taking the shape of the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1858
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Jul 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A blooming cactus takes the spotlight in a sandy area near Launch Pad 39A on the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0880
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Apr 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A taste of spring is heralded by the blooming of these flowers near a riverbank on...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew
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Oct 9, 2003

Earth observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew

ISS007-E-16876 (9 October 2003) --- This view featuring the Salton Sea was taken by an Expedition 7 crewmember...

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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: The Turbulent Bering Sea [full frame]
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Dec 8, 2017

The Turbulent Bering Sea [full frame]

Large blooms of phytoplankton (likely coccolithophores) surrounded the 51-kilometer-long St. Matthew Island in the...

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NASA image: The Turbulent Bering Sea [detail]
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Dec 8, 2017

The Turbulent Bering Sea [detail]

Large blooms of phytoplankton (likely coccolithophores) surrounded the 51-kilometer-long St. Matthew Island in the...

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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: KSC-2009-3109
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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Creating an image of a century plant in bloom, space shuttle Atlantis trails a column of fire...

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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: 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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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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