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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: GRC-1998-C-02459
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Nov 10, 1999

GRC-1998-C-02459

DROPLET COMBUSTION EXPERIMENT DCE DROP RIG SUB COMPONENTS IGNITOR FUEL DISPENSER MOTOR 2 PC BOARDS

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NASA image: Icing Research Flight
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Dec 1, 1999

Icing Research Flight

Supercooled Large Droplet (SLD) icing encounter in the Twin Otter icing research aircraft.

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NASA image: GRC-2006-C-00499
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Mar 12, 2002

GRC-2006-C-00499

Super Large Droplet (SLD) icing test on a 36 foot cord Natural Laminar Flow wing shape

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NASA image: DCE - PS Linteris in front of rack
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Aug 12, 2016

DCE - PS Linteris in front of rack

STS083-312-017 (4-8 April 1997) --- Payload specialist Gregory T. Linteris sets up a 35mm camera, one of three...

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NASA image: Science of Opportunity_Stacked Water Drops
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Feb 19, 2025

Science of Opportunity_Stacked Water Drops

(February 19, 2025) -- NASA astronaut Don Pettit demonstrates electrostatic forces using charged water droplets and...

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NASA image: iss063e062021
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Jul 29, 2020

iss063e062021

iss063e062021 (July 29, 2020) --- Expedition 63 Commander and NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy installs fluid research...

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NASA image: Lu plays with a droplet of liquid
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Oct 25, 2003

Lu plays with a droplet of liquid

ISS007-E-17985 (2003) --- Astronaut Edward T. Lu, Expedition 7 NASA ISS science officer and flight engineer, watches...

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NASA image: Duque plays with a droplet of liquid
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Oct 25, 2003

Duque plays with a droplet of liquid

ISS007-E-17973 (25 October 2003) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Pedro Duque of Spain watches a water...

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NASA image: Lu plays with a droplet of liquid
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Oct 25, 2003

Lu plays with a droplet of liquid

ISS007-E-17995 (25 October 2003) --- Astronaut Edward T. Lu, Expedition 7 NASA ISS science officer and flight...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Feb 16, 1994

Microgravity

These Vapor Diffusion Apparatus (VDA) trays were first flown in the Thermal Enclosure System (TES) during the USMP-2...

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NASA image: Faces in water bubbles
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Jul 12, 2013

Faces in water bubbles

NASA astronaut Karen Nyberger, Expedition 36 flight engineer, watches a water bubble float freely between her and...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 24, 2001

Microgravity

Dr. Forman Williams of the University of California, San Diego. He is principal investigator for Droplet Combustion...

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NASA image: Cassidy conducts MDCA Fuel Reservoir Remove and Replace OPS
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Apr 10, 2013

Cassidy conducts MDCA Fuel Reservoir Remove and Replace OPS

ISS035-E-017699 (10 April 2013) --- This is one of several photos documenting the Multi-user Droplet Combustion...

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NASA image: Cassidy conducts MDCA Fuel Reservoir Remove and Replace OPS
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Apr 10, 2013

Cassidy conducts MDCA Fuel Reservoir Remove and Replace OPS

ISS035-E-017699 (10 April 2013) --- This is one of several photos documenting the Multi-user Droplet Combustion...

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NASA image: Cassidy conducts MDCA Fuel Reservoir Remove and Replace OPS
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Apr 10, 2013

Cassidy conducts MDCA Fuel Reservoir Remove and Replace OPS

ISS035-E-017699 (10 April 2013) --- This is one of several photos documenting the Multi-user Droplet Combustion...

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NASA image: Cassidy conducts MDCA Fuel Reservoir Remove and Replace OPS
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Apr 10, 2013

Cassidy conducts MDCA Fuel Reservoir Remove and Replace OPS

ISS035-E-017699 (10 April 2013) --- This is one of several photos documenting the Multi-user Droplet Combustion...

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NASA image: Cassidy conducts MDCA Fuel Reservoir Remove and Replace OPS
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Apr 10, 2013

Cassidy conducts MDCA Fuel Reservoir Remove and Replace OPS

ISS035-E-017712 (10 April 2013)?-- This is one of several photos documenting the Multi-user Droplet Combustion...

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NASA image: Cassidy conducts MDCA Fuel Reservoir Remove and Replace OPS
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Apr 10, 2013

Cassidy conducts MDCA Fuel Reservoir Remove and Replace OPS

ISS035-E-017699 (10 April 2013) --- This is one of several photos documenting the Multi-user Droplet Combustion...

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NASA image: Cassidy conducts MDCA Fuel Reservoir Remove and Replace OPS
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Apr 10, 2013

Cassidy conducts MDCA Fuel Reservoir Remove and Replace OPS

ISS035-E-017699 (10 April 2013) --- This is one of several photos documenting the Multi-user Droplet Combustion...

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NASA image: Lu  and Duque play with a droplet of liquid
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Oct 25, 2003

Lu and Duque play with a droplet of liquid

ISS007-E-18001 (25 October 2003) --- Astronaut Edward T. Lu (with camera), Expedition 7 NASA ISS science officer and...

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NASA image: Spray System Trials in the Icing Research Tunnel
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Sep 23, 1949

Spray System Trials in the Icing Research Tunnel

The spray bar system introduces water droplets into the Icing Research Tunnel’s air stream at the National Advisory...

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NASA image: Camera Installation on a Beach AT-11
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Feb 23, 1950

Camera Installation on a Beach AT-11

Researchers at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory conducted...

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NASA image: iss069e000660
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Apr 1, 2023

iss069e000660

iss069e000660 (April 1, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Stephen Bowen conducts research...

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NASA image: Reconfiguration of the CIR for MDCA FLEX Experiment
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Oct 10, 2013

Reconfiguration of the CIR for MDCA FLEX Experiment

ISS037-E-012586 (10 Oct. 2013) --- European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano, Expedition 37 flight engineer,...

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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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