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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: BioExperiment-1 Vibration Test
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May 13, 2021

BioExperiment-1 Vibration Test

NASA’s BioExperiment-1 is being prepared for testing in the Vibration Laboratory at Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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NASA image: Astronaut Jessica Meir- The Nature of Exploration
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Feb 29, 2020

Astronaut Jessica Meir- The Nature of Exploration

Biologist Jessica Meir’s journey of discovery started before she became an astronaut on the International Space...

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NASA image: iss071e037626
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Apr 23, 2024

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iss071e037626 (April 23, 2024) --- Expedition 71 Flight Engineer and NASA astronaut Tracy C. Dyson services...

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NASA image: BIOLAB
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Aug 27, 2013

BIOLAB

ISS036-E-037859 (27 Aug. 2013) --- European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano, Expedition 36 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 20, 2000

Microgravity

Cindy Barnes of University Space Research Association (USRA) at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center pipettes a...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Aug 10, 1998

Microgravity

Lisa Crawford, a graduate research assistant from the University of Toledo, works with Laurel Karr of Marshall Space...

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NASA image: FE-2 Nicole Stott works on the CBEF Space Seed Experiment
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Oct 14, 2009

FE-2 Nicole Stott works on the CBEF Space Seed Experiment

ISS021-E-006292 (14 Oct. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Nicole Stott, Expedition 21 flight engineer, using a watering...

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NASA image: Mastracchio assembles the Experiment Container in the Columbus Module
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Nov 25, 2013

Mastracchio assembles the Experiment Container in the Columbus Module

ISS038-E-008033 (25 Nov. 2013) --- NASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio, Expedition 38 flight engineer, works with Biolab...

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Aug 19, 2021

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iss065e277010 (Aug. 19, 2021) --- A view of cell samples for the Anti-Atrophy muscle investigation inside the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Nichole Ayers shows off biology research hardware
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Apr 28, 2025

Astronaut Nichole Ayers shows off biology research hardware

iss073e0002614 (April 28, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers shows off...

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NASA image: Mastracchio assembles the Experiment Container in the Columbus Module
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Nov 25, 2013

Mastracchio assembles the Experiment Container in the Columbus Module

ISS038-E-008037 (25 Nov. 2013) --- NASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio, Expedition 38 flight engineer, works with Biolab...

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NASA image: iss064e033239
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Feb 16, 2021

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iss064e033239 (Feb. 16, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Victor Glover poses for a...

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NASA image: View of CBEF Space Seed Experiment Hardware
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Oct 13, 2009

View of CBEF Space Seed Experiment Hardware

ISS021-E-006256 (13 Oct. 2009) --- A close-up view of the Cell Biology Experiment Facility (CBEF) SPACE SEED...

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NASA image: View of CBEF Space Seed Experiment Hardware
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Oct 13, 2009

View of CBEF Space Seed Experiment Hardware

ISS021-E-006274 (13 Oct. 2009) --- A close-up view of the Cell Biology Experiment Facility (CBEF) SPACE SEED...

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May 18, 2019

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iss059e063924 (May 18, 2019) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques of Expedition 59 works on the...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The second International Microgravity Laboratory-2 (IML-2) is off to an ontime start as the Space Shuttle Columbia lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at 12:43:00 p.m. EDT. On board are a crew of seven and more than 80 investigations developed by more than 200 scientists from 13 countries. The IML-2 complement includes materials science, bioprocessing, space and radiation biology, and human physiology experiments that will be carried out over the course of the 14-day flight. The commander of Space Shuttle Mission STS-65 is Robert D. Cabana. James D. Halsell Jr. is the pilot; the payload commander is Richard J. Hieb; the three mission specialists are Carl E. Walz, Leroy Chiao and Donald A. Thomas. Dr. Chiaki Mukai, representing NASDA, the National Space Development Agency of Japan, is the payload specialist. Mukai becomes the first Japanese woman to fly into space.
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Jul 8, 1994

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The second International Microgravity Laboratory-2 (IML-2) is off to an ontime start as the Space Shuttle Columbia lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at 12:43:00 p.m. EDT. On board are a crew of seven and more than 80 investigations developed by more than 200 scientists from 13 countries. The IML-2 complement includes materials science, bioprocessing, space and radiation biology, and human physiology experiments that will be carried out over the course of the 14-day flight. The commander of Space Shuttle Mission STS-65 is Robert D. Cabana. James D. Halsell Jr. is the pilot; the payload commander is Richard J. Hieb; the three mission specialists are Carl E. Walz, Leroy Chiao and Donald A. Thomas. Dr. Chiaki Mukai, representing NASDA, the National Space Development Agency of Japan, is the payload specialist. Mukai becomes the first Japanese woman to fly into space.

NASA image: iss068e027642
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Dec 7, 2022

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iss068e027642 (Dec. 7, 2022) --- Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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NASA image: iss068e019720
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Oct 24, 2022

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iss068e019720 (Oct. 24, 2022) --- Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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NASA image: Mark Clampin Tours the Bioscience Collaborative Laboratory
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Apr 29, 2025

Mark Clampin Tours the Bioscience Collaborative Laboratory

Director of Science Michael Hesse, right, presents an overview of Lunar Explorer Instrument for space biology...

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NASA image: FE Furukawa poses for a photo during VolSci Session
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Jun 25, 2011

FE Furukawa poses for a photo during VolSci Session

ISS028-E-009727 (25 June 2011) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, Expedition 28...

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NASA image: iss070e085869
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Feb 2, 2024

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iss070e085869 (Feb. 2, 2024) --- Expedition 70 Flight Engineers (from left) Loral O'Hara and Jasmin Moghbeli are...

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NASA image: Petri Plants-2 Experiment Plate Final Survey
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Jan 20, 2018

Petri Plants-2 Experiment Plate Final Survey

iss054e022372 (1/20/2018) --- Photo documentation of Arabidopsis seedlings from the Petri Plants-2 experiment in the...

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NASA image: Mark Clampin Tours the Bioscience Collaborative Laboratory
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Apr 29, 2025

Mark Clampin Tours the Bioscience Collaborative Laboratory

Director of Science Michael Hesse, left, presents an overview of Lunar Explorer Instrument for space biology...

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NASA image: iss068e027511_alt
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Dec 6, 2022

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iss068e027511_alt (Dec. 6, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Frank Rubio activates hardware...

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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The second International Microgravity Laboratory-2 (IML-2) is off to an ontime start as...

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