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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: Training the Future - Interns Harvesting & Testing Plant Experim
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Jul 19, 2017

Training the Future - Interns Harvesting & Testing Plant Experim

In the Space Life Sciences Laboratory at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, student interns are joining agency...

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NASA image: The Kepler Mission Science Principal Investigator Dr William 'Bill' Borucki in his office at NASA Ames Research center
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Apr 4, 2013

The Kepler Mission Science Principal Investigator Dr William 'Bill' Borucki in his office at NASA Ames Research center

The Kepler Mission Science Principal Investigator Dr William 'Bill' Borucki in his office at NASA Ames Research center.

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NASA image: The Kepler Mission Science Principal Investigator Dr William 'Bill' Borucki in his office at NASA Ames Research center
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Apr 4, 2013

The Kepler Mission Science Principal Investigator Dr William 'Bill' Borucki in his office at NASA Ames Research center

The Kepler Mission Science Principal Investigator Dr William 'Bill' Borucki in his office at NASA Ames Research center.

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NASA image: Christina Koch: Space Station Scientist
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Feb 3, 2020

Christina Koch: Space Station Scientist

jsc2019m001258 - After almost a year in space, NASA astronaut Christina Koch is coming home. When Koch returns to...

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NASA image: Pilot takes flight in the ER-2 for airborne science mission, GLOVE
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Feb 19, 2025

Pilot takes flight in the ER-2 for airborne science mission, GLOVE

A team of experts wrap up science flights on the ER-2 aircraft at Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards,...

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NASA image: Pilot takes flight in the ER-2 for airborne science mission, GLOVE
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Feb 19, 2025

Pilot takes flight in the ER-2 for airborne science mission, GLOVE

A team of experts wrap up science flights on the ER-2 aircraft at Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards,...

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NASA image: Pilot takes flight in the ER-2 for airborne science mission, GLOVE
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Feb 12, 2025

Pilot takes flight in the ER-2 for airborne science mission, GLOVE

A team of experts wrap up science flights on the ER-2 aircraft at Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards,...

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NASA image: NASA's Airborne Science DC-8 displays new colors in a check flight over the Dryden Flight Research Center
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Feb 24, 2004

NASA's Airborne Science DC-8 displays new colors in a check flight over the Dryden Flight Research Center

NASA's large Airborne Science research aircraft, a modified DC-8 airliner, displayed new colors in a check flight...

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NASA image: Scientific Investigations Set for Space on Northrop Grumman CRS-12
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Oct 16, 2019

Scientific Investigations Set for Space on Northrop Grumman CRS-12

jsc2019m000891 - A Northrop Grumman Cygnus spacecraft scheduled to liftoff in early November will carry supplies and...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jonny Kim swaps physical science and crystalization research hardware
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May 16, 2025

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim swaps physical science and crystalization research hardware

iss073e0032794 (May 16, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Jonny Kim swaps hardware that...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers swaps physical science and crystalization research hardware
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May 7, 2025

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers swaps physical science and crystalization research hardware

iss073e0025362 (May 7, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers swaps hardware that...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers swaps physical science and crystalization research hardware
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May 14, 2025

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers swaps physical science and crystalization research hardware

iss073e0030873 (May 14, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers swaps hardware that...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Mike Fincke inserts research samples into a science freezer
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Aug 7, 2025

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke inserts research samples into a science freezer

iss073e0424037 (Aug. 7, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Mike Fincke inserts a cryogenic...

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NASA image: NASA Explorers S4 E1: Orbiting Laboratory
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Jan 29, 2020

NASA Explorers S4 E1: Orbiting Laboratory

jsc2019m001193 - Things behave a bit differently aboard the International Space Station, thanks to microgravity....

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NASA image: SpaceX's CRS-21 Mission to the Space Station: What's On Board
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Nov 17, 2020

SpaceX's CRS-21 Mission to the Space Station: What's On Board

The 21st SpaceX cargo resupply mission that will launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida carries a...

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NASA image: NASA Explorers S4 E3: Training the Astronauts
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Feb 12, 2020

NASA Explorers S4 E3: Training the Astronauts

jsc2019m001196 - Astronauts train all over the world, including at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas....

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NASA image: Measurement Systems Laboratory Ribbon Cutting Tour
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Apr 8, 2022

Measurement Systems Laboratory Ribbon Cutting Tour

Take a look at the new Measurement Systems Laboratory (MSL) at NASA Langley Research Center, a new, state-of-the-art...

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NASA image: Engineers prepare the ER-2 for airborne science mission, GLOVE
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Jan 28, 2025

Engineers prepare the ER-2 for airborne science mission, GLOVE

A team of experts prepares the ER-2 aircraft at Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California for the GSFC...

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NASA image: Engineers prepare the ER-2 for airborne science mission, GLOVE
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Jan 28, 2025

Engineers prepare the ER-2 for airborne science mission, GLOVE

A team of experts prepares the ER-2 aircraft at Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California for the GSFC...

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NASA image: Engineers prepare the ER-2 for airborne science mission, GLOVE
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Jan 28, 2025

Engineers prepare the ER-2 for airborne science mission, GLOVE

A team of experts prepares the ER-2 aircraft at Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California for the GSFC...

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NASA image: Engineers prepare the ER-2 for airborne science mission, GLOVE
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Jan 29, 2025

Engineers prepare the ER-2 for airborne science mission, GLOVE

A team of experts prepares the ER-2 aircraft at Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California for the GSFC...

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NASA image: Jose “Manny” Rodriguez adjusts Soxnav instrument onboard the G-IV
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Dec 5, 2024

Jose “Manny” Rodriguez adjusts Soxnav instrument onboard the G-IV

Jose “Manny” Rodriguez adjusts the Soxnav instrument onboard the G-IV aircraft in December 2024. As part of the team...

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NASA image: Best Space Station Science Pictures of 2021
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Dec 22, 2021

Best Space Station Science Pictures of 2021

It has been a busy year of research aboard the International Space Station. NASA’s SpaceX Crew-1, Crew-2, and Crew-3...

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NASA image: Chris Cassidy - Space Station Scientist
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Oct 20, 2020

Chris Cassidy - Space Station Scientist

On April 9, 2020, the Soyuz MS-16 lifted off from Site 31 at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. This launch...

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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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