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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: JEM-EF
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Jun 1, 2003

JEM-EF

JSC2003-E-42544 (June 2003 ) --- The Exposed Facility (EF) of the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM), Japan's primary...

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NASA image: Duque with microgravity glovebox in Destiny laboratory
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Oct 20, 2003

Duque with microgravity glovebox in Destiny laboratory

ISS007-E-17880 (20 October 2003) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Pedro Duque of Spain prepares to set up...

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NASA image: NASA STEM Event
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Jan 19, 2013

NASA STEM Event

School children are given a hands-on experience with a mock spacesuit during a Science, Technology, Engineering, and...

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NASA image: Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery
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Jan 24, 2023

Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery

jsc2023e065189 (1/24/2023) --- Student researchers ( left to right: Scott Erskine, Marcus Li, XiaoLin Liu and Samuel...

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NASA image: Preflight Imagery for Nanoracks-NCESSE-Surveyor-SSEP
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Oct 15, 2024

Preflight Imagery for Nanoracks-NCESSE-Surveyor-SSEP

jsc2024e067098 (10/15/2024) --- James Martin High School students Kaleb Kim, Camilo Henao, Grant Hester, Ethan Chen...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0979
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Jun 14, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Columbia's payload bay doors are ready to be closed for mission STS-107. Installed...

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NASA image: High School Students Learn About NASA Airborne Science
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Oct 28, 2013

High School Students Learn About NASA Airborne Science

California Bay Area High School students paid a visit to NASA’s Airborne Tropical Tropopause Experiment, or ATTREX...

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NASA image: iss072e098100
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Oct 23, 2024

iss072e098100

iss072e098100 (Oct. 23, 2024) -- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Don Pettit is pictured setting up...

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NASA image: FOOT experiment (Foot/Ground Reaction Forces during Space Flight)
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Jun 29, 2005

FOOT experiment (Foot/Ground Reaction Forces during Space Flight)

ISS011-E-09822 (29 June 2005) --- Astronaut John L. Phillips, Expedition 11 NASA Space Station science officer and...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1763
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Nov 20, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Columbia is being moved to the Vehicle Assembly Building where...

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NASA image: Preflight Imagery for Nanoracks-NCESSE-Surveyor-SSEP
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Jan 26, 2024

Preflight Imagery for Nanoracks-NCESSE-Surveyor-SSEP

jsc2024e066523 (1/6/2024) --- Colorado Springs students Noah Grebe, Luke Davis, and Blake MacDonald observe crystal...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0094
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Jan 15, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The remote manipulator system for the Japanese Experiment Module arrives at the Space...

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NASA image: NASA Astronaut Don Pettit Sets up for "Science of Opportunity"
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Oct 23, 2024

NASA Astronaut Don Pettit Sets up for "Science of Opportunity"

iss072e098102 (Oct. 23, 2024) -- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Don Pettit is pictured setting up...

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NASA image: View of equipment used for Heat Flow and Convection Experiment
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Dec 17, 1972

View of equipment used for Heat Flow and Convection Experiment

AS17-162-24063 (7-19 Dec. 1972) --- A close-up view of the equipment used for the Heat Flow and Convection...

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NASA image: iss059e036890
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Apr 30, 2019

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iss059e036890 (4/30/2019) --- Photo documentation onboard the International Space Station (ISS) of the ACE Modules...

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NASA image: BASS teardown
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Aug 5, 2014

BASS teardown

ISS040-E-088798 (5 Aug. 2014) --- European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst, Expedition 40 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0095
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Jan 15, 2007

KSC-07pd0095

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The remote manipulator system for the Japanese Experiment Module is being moved into...

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NASA image: Student Spaceflight Experiment Program
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Dec 20, 2022

Student Spaceflight Experiment Program

jsc2023e065204 (12/20/2022) --- The Collin College team work on their experiment, which will be included in the...

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NASA image: iss028e025736
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Aug 15, 2011

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ISS028-E-025736 (15 Aug. 2011) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, Expedition 28...

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NASA image: Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery
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Jan 24, 2023

Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery

jsc2023e065210 (1/24/2023) --- Fifth grade students from Pendergast School District work on their experiment, which...

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NASA image: Wiseman during BASS experiment
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Jul 2, 2014

Wiseman during BASS experiment

ISS040-E-031397 (2 July 2014) --- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Expedition 40 flight engineer, works with a...

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NASA image: iss072e217998
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Nov 18, 2024

iss072e217998

iss072e217998 (Nov. 18, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Butch Wilmore swaps sample...

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NASA image: iss067e189972
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Jul 19, 2022

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iss067e189976 (July 19, 2022) --- Expedition 67 Flight Engineer and NASA astronaut Bob Hines processes samples...

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NASA image: Nutrition: blood sample collection
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Mar 20, 2007

Nutrition: blood sample collection

ISS014-E-17547 (20 March 2007) --- Astronaut Michael E. Lopez-Alegria, Expedition 14 commander and NASA space...

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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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