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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: iss066e156064
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Mar 2, 2022

iss066e156064

iss066e156064 (March 2, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expediiton 66 Flight Engineer Kayla Barron sets up hardware for...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2345
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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: KSC-04pd-2343
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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: 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-041769 (28 Jan. 2010) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Soichi Noguchi, Expedition 22...

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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-042747 (5 Feb. 2014) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition 38 flight...

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NASA image: 1201055
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Oct 26, 2012

1201055

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: NASA astronauts Don Pettit and Nichole Ayers work on the NanoRacks External Platform
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Mar 28, 2025

NASA astronauts Don Pettit and Nichole Ayers work on the NanoRacks External Platform

iss072e861726 (March 28, 2025) --- NASA astronauts Don Pettit and Nichole Ayers, both Expedition 72 Flight...

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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 prepare the Advanced Base Line Imager, the primary optical instrument, for installation on the...

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NASA image: iss066e095422
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Dec 21, 2021

iss066e095422

iss066e095422 (Dec. 21, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Raja Chari displays the...

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NASA image: RomansSpacecraftIntegratedPayloadAssemblyTimelapse_1080
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Dec 17, 2024

RomansSpacecraftIntegratedPayloadAssemblyTimelapse_1080

This short, vertical time-lapse video of Roman shows the major integration steps of the key systems to form SCIPA,...

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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 assist as a crane lifts the Advanced Base Line Imager, the primary optical instrument, for installation...

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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-5052 (10 September 2000) --- The International Space Station (ISS) is now in the view of the crew aboard the...

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NASA image: Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio
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Mar 13, 2025

Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio

Megan MacDonald, left, leads NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Victor J. Glover, right, on a tour of the Laser...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2342
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Nov 20, 2004

KSC-04pd-2342

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

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NASA image: Galaxy Messier 83
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Jul 25, 2003

Galaxy Messier 83

This image of the spiral galaxy Messier 83 was taken by NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer on June 7, 2003. Located 15...

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NASA image: jsc2022e042616
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May 20, 2022

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jsc2022e042616 (5/20/2022) --- The EMIT instrument before the enclosure panels were attached. The long tube in the...

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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-041766 (28 Jan. 2010) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Soichi Noguchi, Expedition 22...

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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-042758 (5 Feb. 2014) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition 38 flight...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 31, 2000

Microgravity

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

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NASA image: Astronauts Akers and Thornton during installation of COSTAR on HST
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Dec 8, 1993

Astronauts Akers and Thornton during installation of COSTAR on HST

STS061-94-059 (8 Dec. 1993) --- Astronaut Thomas D. Akers maneuvers inside the bay which will house the Corrective...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 31, 2000

Microgravity

The combustion chamber for the Combustion Integrated Rack section of the Fluids and Combustion Facility (FCF) is...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Chris Williams guides ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot during an eye exam
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Apr 3, 2026

NASA astronaut Chris Williams guides ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot during an eye exam

iss074e0433182 (April 3, 2026) --- NASA astronaut Chris Williams smiles for a portrait while guiding ESA (European...

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NASA image: Hubble Sees Stars and a Stripe in Celestial Fireworks
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Sees Stars and a Stripe in Celestial Fireworks

Release date: July 1, 2008 This image is a composite of visible (or optical), radio, and X-ray data of the full...

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NASA image: DSOC's Superconducting Nanowire Single Photon Detector
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Oct 4, 2023

DSOC's Superconducting Nanowire Single Photon Detector

Shown here is an identical copy of the Deep Space Optical Communications, or DSOC, superconducting nanowire...

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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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