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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: 15 Benefits of Space Station Research
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Jul 25, 2022

15 Benefits of Space Station Research

The first decade of the International Space Station was the decade of construction. The second decade moved from...

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Mar 14, 2003

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3-D Audio Laboratory N-262 (rm194) Human Factors Research. Tom Lee (subject) and Durand 'Randy' Begauldt in sound booth

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Apr 13, 2007

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Yuri's Night at Ames a celebration of the first human in space. (Overview with Bryan Biegel, Chief of the Research...

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NASA image: How Do Astronauts Practice Self-Care in Space?
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Apr 7, 2025

How Do Astronauts Practice Self-Care in Space?

Everyone needs a little self-care. But what’s that look like for astronauts orbiting 250 miles above Earth? See how...

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NASA image: Space Station Astronauts Collect Blood Samples for Science
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Dec 3, 2025

Space Station Astronauts Collect Blood Samples for Science

Drawing blood is a regular part of life aboard the International Space Station, supporting research on how the human...

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Nov 23, 2020

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Moving between different gravitational environments can disrupt human performance. To identify potential risks for...

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NASA image: Mark Vande Hei: Breaking Records for Science
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Mar 25, 2022

Mark Vande Hei: Breaking Records for Science

NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei is returning to Earth after living in space for 355 days, the record for the longest...

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NASA image: From Station to Artemis: Enabling the Next Steps of Exploration
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Aug 23, 2022

From Station to Artemis: Enabling the Next Steps of Exploration

For over two decades, the International Space Station has enabled thousands of microgravity studies in low-Earth...

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Apr 5, 2016

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ISS047e038968 (04/05/2016) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Tim Peake operates the Muscle Atrophy Research...

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Dec 24, 2020

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iss064e015256 (12/24/2020) --- NASA astronaut Kate Rubins works inside the Life Sciences Glovebox conducting...

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NASA image: NASA Air Taxi Passenger Comfort Studies
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Oct 23, 2024

NASA Air Taxi Passenger Comfort Studies

NASA employee Naomi Torres sits inside the air taxi passenger ride quality simulator at NASA’s Armstrong Flight...

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Jul 21, 2023

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iss069e035619 (July 21, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Frank Rubio uses a glovebag to...

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Jul 21, 2023

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iss069e035797 (July 21, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Woody Hoburg performs research...

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NASA image: Biotechnology
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Jan 22, 2003

Biotechnology

Anthrax spores are inactive forms of Bacillus anthracis. They can survive for decades inside a spore's tough...

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Dec 24, 2020

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iss064e015251 (12/24/2020) --- NASA astronaut Kate Rubins works inside the Life Sciences Glovebox conducting...

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Jul 28, 2023

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iss069e038976 (July 28, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Stephen Bowen performs research...

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Aug 12, 2019

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iss060e035164 (Aug. 12, 2019) --- Expedition 60 Flight Engineer Christina Koch of NASA conducts research operations...

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NASA image: NASA Air Taxi Passenger Comfort Studies
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Oct 23, 2024

NASA Air Taxi Passenger Comfort Studies

NASA employee Naomi Torres sits inside the air taxi passenger ride quality simulator at NASA’s Armstrong Flight...

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NASA image: 2025 Space Station Science Snapshots
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Dec 29, 2025

2025 Space Station Science Snapshots

2025 marks another year pushing the boundaries of scientific research aboard the International Space Station. This...

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NASA image: Rodent Research Facility
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Dec 31, 2013

Rodent Research Facility

jsc2020e008566 (12/31/2013) --- Lockheed Martin engineer Robert Benzio conducts a fit check with two Rodent Research...

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NASA image: NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility Autonomous Flight Software Put to the Test on Sikorsky Experimental Helicopters
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Oct 26, 2023

NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility Autonomous Flight Software Put to the Test on Sikorsky Experimental Helicopters

NASA research pilot David Zahn, left, wearing a temporal sensor and pupil tracking glasses works with NASA human...

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NASA image: Ask an Analog Crew Member a Question through a NASA Groundlink!
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Nov 8, 2021

Ask an Analog Crew Member a Question through a NASA Groundlink!

NASA’s “Groundlink” series connects students with crew currently inside NASA’s Human Exploration Research Analog, or...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 4, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

George Lawton, system architect for STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency Response Operations...

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Yuri's Night at Ames a celebration of the first human in space, The world's first female space tourist Anoushen...

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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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