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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: Holidays in Space
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Dec 20, 2017

Holidays in Space

At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, the first night of Holidays in Space 2017 ended with a...

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Apr 7, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A worker makes adjustments on the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft during...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0991
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Apr 7, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers prepare the Pegasus XL launch vehicle for re-mate with the Galaxy Evolution...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 31, 2000

Microgravity

The optical bench for the Fluids Integrated Rack section of the Fluids and Combustion Facility (FCF) is shown...

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NASA image: OCI Crane Lift onto the Tilt Mechanism
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Nov 12, 2022

OCI Crane Lift onto the Tilt Mechanism

Mechanical technicians crane lift the Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) onto the Tilt Mechanism. OCI is a highly advanced...

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NASA image: Russian EVA 35
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Aug 22, 2013

Russian EVA 35

ISS036-E-035163 (22 Aug. 2013) --- Russian cosmonaut Alexander Misurkin, Expedition 36 flight engineer, attired in a...

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NASA image: Andre Douglas - JETT5 - jsc2024e036523
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May 21, 2024

Andre Douglas - JETT5 - jsc2024e036523

NASA astronaut Andre Douglas wears AR (Augmented Reality) display technology during an advanced technology run in...

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NASA image: Andre Douglas - JETT5 - jsc2024e036526
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May 21, 2024

Andre Douglas - JETT5 - jsc2024e036526

NASA astronaut Andre Douglas wears AR (Augmented Reality) display technology during a nighttime advanced technology...

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NASA image: NASA Prepares for Mock Truss-Braced Wing Tests
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Apr 1, 2024

NASA Prepares for Mock Truss-Braced Wing Tests

A red light confirms that the fiber of the Fiber Optic Sensing System installed on the Mock Truss-Braced Wing...

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NASA image: GOES-R Advanced Base Line Imager Installation
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Aug 30, 2016

GOES-R Advanced Base Line Imager Installation

The Advanced Base Line Imager, the primary optical instrument, has been installed on the Geostationary Operational...

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NASA image: Russian EVA 35
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Aug 22, 2013

Russian EVA 35

ISS036-E-035126 (22 Aug. 2013) --- Russian cosmonaut Alexander Misurkin, Expedition 36 flight engineer, attired in a...

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NASA image: Flight Day 10: Orion Sees Moon From Distant Retrograde Orbit
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Nov 29, 2022

Flight Day 10: Orion Sees Moon From Distant Retrograde Orbit

art001e000735 - On flight day 10, NASA’s Orion spacecraft captured imagery of the Moon while in a distant retrograde...

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NASA image: MSG in the Columbus Laboratory during Expedition 22
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Jan 28, 2010

MSG in the Columbus Laboratory during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-041767 (28 Jan. 2010) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Soichi Noguchi, Expedition 22...

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NASA image: Presentation on Improved Tracking Cameras
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Oct 8, 2003

Presentation on Improved Tracking Cameras

At the launch pad perimeter camera site at Launch Complex 39B, Robert Page (pointing), chair of the NASA Intercenter...

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NASA image: GOES-R Advanced Base Line Imager Installation
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Aug 30, 2016

GOES-R Advanced Base Line Imager Installation

Team members install the Advanced Base Line Imager, the primary optical instrument, on the Geostationary Operational...

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NASA image: Portraits of Carolyn Mizell
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Jun 30, 2022

Portraits of Carolyn Mizell

Carolyn Mizell, chief of the Research and Technology Management Office at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, is...

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NASA image:  NASA astronaut Mike Fincke displays protein crystal research hardware
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Aug 28, 2025

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke displays protein crystal research hardware

iss073e0548503 (Aug. 28, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedtion 73 Flight Engineer Mike Fincke displays the...

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NASA image: jsc2023e054753
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Sep 27, 2023

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jsc2023e054753 (9/27/2023) --- Optical Coherence tomography image demonstrating the retinal ultrastructure of the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2346
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Nov 20, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Boeing Delta II expendable launch vehicle stands ready to launch NASA’s Swift...

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NASA image: Flight Day 10: Orion Sees Moon From Distant Retrograde Orbit
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Nov 29, 2022

Flight Day 10: Orion Sees Moon From Distant Retrograde Orbit

art001e000736 - On flight day 10, NASA’s Orion spacecraft captured imagery of the Moon while in a distant retrograde...

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NASA image: Time lapse of CIR rack rotate and R&R
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Jul 21, 2014

Time lapse of CIR rack rotate and R&R

ISS040-E-072156 (21 July 2014) --- In the International Space Station’s Destiny laboratory, NASA astronaut Reid...

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NASA image: Presentation on Improved Tracking Cameras
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Oct 8, 2003

Presentation on Improved Tracking Cameras

At the launch pad perimeter camera site at Launch Complex 39B, news media representatives are briefed on the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2341
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Nov 20, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Boeing Delta II expendable launch vehicle stands ready to launch NASA’s Swift...

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NASA image: Wakata working on the CIR
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Feb 5, 2014

Wakata working on the CIR

ISS038-E-042754 (5 Feb. 2014) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition 38 flight...

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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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