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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: Astronaut Anne McClain assembles research hardware inside Kibo laboratory module
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May 20, 2025

Astronaut Anne McClain assembles research hardware inside Kibo laboratory module

iss073e0118391 (May 20, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Anne McClain assembles research...

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NASA image: iss073e0175522
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Jun 9, 2025

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iss073e0175522 (6/9/2025) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Takuya Onishi, assisted by NASA...

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NASA image: jsc2023e038732
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Jun 28, 2023

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jsc2023e038732 (6/9/2023) --- The MaRVIn system is shown as it will be housed in the Microgravity Glovebox (MSG)...

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NASA image: Russian EVA 35
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Aug 22, 2013

Russian EVA 35

ISS036-E-035205 (22 Aug. 2013) --- Russian cosmonaut Alexander Misurkin, Expedition 36 flight engineer, attired in a...

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NASA image: OCI Crane Lift off the Multi-Purpose Ground Support Fixture
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Nov 12, 2022

OCI Crane Lift off the Multi-Purpose Ground Support Fixture

Mechanical technicians crane lift the Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) off of the transportation dolly. OCI is a highly...

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NASA image: Helping CryoFILL Turn Oxygen into Fuel
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Jul 6, 2023

Helping CryoFILL Turn Oxygen into Fuel

Patrick Chan, electronics engineer, and NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center’s FOSS portfolio project manager,...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Mar 1, 1970

Skylab

The Apollo Telescope Mount (ATM) was designed and developed by the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) and served as...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0995
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Apr 7, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers push the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft toward the Pegasus XL...

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NASA image: Mir Space Station during the STS-89 approach of Endeavour
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Mar 4, 1998

Mir Space Station during the STS-89 approach of Endeavour

S89-E-5166 (24 Jan 1998) --- This Electronic Still Camera (ESC) image shows the black space forming the backdrop for...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1131
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Jul 10, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Scott Minnick, with United Space Alliance, places a fiber-optic camera inside the flow...

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NASA image: NASA’s DC-8 Aircraft is Prepared for an International Air Quality Research Mission
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Jan 24, 2024

NASA’s DC-8 Aircraft is Prepared for an International Air Quality Research Mission

Scientists Ryan Boyd (left) and Vladislav Sevostianov (right) attend to the Optical Payload for Lasercomm Science...

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NASA image: Material Science
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Jan 12, 2003

Material Science

The Center for Advanced Microgravity Materials Processing (CAMMP), a NASA-sponsored Research Partnership Center, is...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0998
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Apr 7, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers make adjustments on the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft during...

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NASA image: Distant view of the ISS as OV-104 makes its initial approach during STS-106
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Sep 9, 2000

Distant view of the ISS as OV-104 makes its initial approach during STS-106

S106-E-5057 (10 September 2000) --- The International Space Station (ISS) is only a few hundred meters away from the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2348
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Nov 20, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Seen from a distance, NASA's Swift spacecraft lifts off from Complex 17A, Cape...

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NASA image: 1201054
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Oct 26, 2012

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NASA RESEARCHER DR. DAVID SMITH AT NASA’S MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER IN HUNTSVILLE, ALA., IS LEADING A THREE-YEAR...

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NASA image: iss072e146344
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Nov 7, 2024

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iss072e146344 (11/7/2024) --- The MaRVIn system is shown in the Microgravity Glovebox (MSG) facility aboard the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2384
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Nov 20, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Boeing Delta II launch vehicle for NASA’s Swift spacecraft is poised for launch at...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2351
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Nov 20, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The engines of a Boeing Delta II expendable launch vehicle ignite to blast NASA's Swift...

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NASA image: Russian EVA 35
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Aug 22, 2013

Russian EVA 35

ISS036-E-035129 (22 Aug. 2013) --- Russian cosmonaut Alexander Misurkin, Expedition 36 flight engineer, attired in a...

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NASA image: Distant view of the ISS as OV-104 makes its initial approach during STS-106
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Sep 9, 2000

Distant view of the ISS as OV-104 makes its initial approach during STS-106

S106-E-5054 (10 September 2000) --- The International Space Station (ISS) is now in the view of the crew aboard the...

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NASA image: Mastcam-Z Looking Left
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Jan 19, 2021

Mastcam-Z Looking Left

The Mastcam-Z cameras are on a workbench during their assembly at Malin Space Science Systems in San Diego. A square...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0997
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Apr 7, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers make adjustments on the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft during...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Jan 29, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-055791 (29 Jan. 2012) --- This Jan. 29 panorama of much of the East Coast, photographed by one of the...

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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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