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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: KSC-2009-1516
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Feb 5, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A closeup of the replacement distillation assembly for the International Space Station's new...

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NASA image: Coffee
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Apr 22, 2015

Coffee

ISS043E128431 (04/22/2015) --- The International Space Station employs one of the most complex water recycling...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1514
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Feb 5, 2009

KSC-2009-1514

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A replacement distillation assembly for the International Space Station's new water recycling...

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NASA image: Coffee
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Apr 22, 2015

Coffee

ISS043E128431 (04/22/2015) --- The International Space Station employs one of the most complex water recycling...

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NASA image: iss067e099400
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Jun 1, 2022

iss067e099400

iss067e099400 (June 1, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 67 Flight Engineer Jessica Watkins performs...

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NASA image: Hopkins works with tanks from the ARFTA
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Nov 24, 2013

Hopkins works with tanks from the ARFTA

ISS038-E-008289 (24 Nov. 2013) --- NASA astronaut Michael Hopkins, Expedition 38 flight engineer, works with tanks...

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NASA image: MSFC ECLSS  LAB
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Jul 2, 2021

MSFC ECLSS LAB

Marshall employees are working to develop regenerative life support hardware to maximize recycling of water and...

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0052-046
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Mar 20, 2010

ARC-2010-ACD10-0052-046

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology; FIRST Robotics Competition 2010 Silicon Valley Regional...

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NASA image: NASA ScienceCasts: Water Recovery on the Space Station
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Jun 20, 2023

NASA ScienceCasts: Water Recovery on the Space Station

NASA now has the ability to recycle 98% of the water collected from the US segment on the space station – meeting...

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NASA image: Hopkins works with tanks from the ARFTA
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Nov 24, 2013

Hopkins works with tanks from the ARFTA

ISS038-E-008287 (24 Nov. 2013) --- NASA astronaut Michael Hopkins, Expedition 38 flight engineer, works with tanks...

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NASA image: iss067e099398
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Jun 1, 2022

iss067e099398

iss067e099398 (June 1, 2022) --- NASA astronauts and Expedition 67 Flight Engineers Bob Hines and Jessica Watkins...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jan 1, 2000

International Space Station (ISS)

This diagram shows the flow of recyclable resources in the International Space Station (ISS). The Environmental...

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NASA image: Jennifer Pruitt, explains ECLSS to media representatives
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Feb 2, 2015

Jennifer Pruitt, explains ECLSS to media representatives

JENNIFER PRUITT, LEAD DESIGN ENGINEER FOR THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION URINE PROCESSING ASSEMBLY AT MARSHALL,...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00396
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Dec 15, 2004

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Water recycling research is taking center stage at several NASA facilities. New purifying systems are being...

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Mar 15, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers demolish the Vertical Processing...

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NASA image: ARFTA photos
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Nov 19, 2011

ARFTA photos

ISS029-E-043420 (19 Nov. 2011) --- NASA astronauts Mike Fossum (background), Expedition 29 commander; and Dan...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew
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May 8, 2015

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew

ISS043E182395 (05/08/2015) --- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly took this picture of the water filled Siwa Oasis in the...

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NASA image: UPA Fill Drain Valve Modification kit installation
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Jan 25, 2016

UPA Fill Drain Valve Modification kit installation

ISS046e023885 (01/25/2016) --- NASA astronaut Tim Kopra performs regular maintenance on the Urine Processing...

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NASA image: Peake works on the WPA
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Mar 22, 2016

Peake works on the WPA

ISS047e013845 (03/22/2016) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Tim Peake works on the Water Processor Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0692
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May 29, 2000

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Research scientist Vadim Rygalov describes a new low-pressure water-recycling experiment being designed to help...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0692
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May 29, 2000

KSC-00pp0692

Research scientist Vadim Rygalov describes a new low-pressure water-recycling experiment being designed to help...

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NASA image: Post WDR Press briefing
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Feb 3, 2026

Post WDR Press briefing

John Honeycutt, chair, Artemis II mission management team, participates in a news conference on Tuesday, Feb. 3,...

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NASA image: Post WDR Press briefing
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Feb 3, 2026

Post WDR Press briefing

NASA Associate Administrator Amit Kshatriya participates in a news conference on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, to discuss...

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NASA image: Capillary Structures for Exploration Life Support (Capillary Structures)
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Jul 10, 2017

Capillary Structures for Exploration Life Support (Capillary Structures)

iss052e013146 (July 10, 2017) --- Astronaut Jack Fischer is photographed during setup of hardware for the Capillary...

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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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