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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: Preflight Imagery for Nanoracks-NCESSE-Surveyor-SSEP
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Jan 19, 2024

Preflight Imagery for Nanoracks-NCESSE-Surveyor-SSEP

jsc2024e066514 (1/19/2024) --- The flight team from Michael Strembitsky School conducts trials on Dugesia flatworms...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0092
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Jan 15, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Offloading of the cargo complete, the truck is ready to move the remote manipulator...

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NASA image: Pesquet with FLUIDICS Experiment Hardware
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May 2, 2017

Pesquet with FLUIDICS Experiment Hardware

iss051e033988 (5/2/2017) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Pesquet is photographed with the Tanks Bag...

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NASA image: Heart Cells CO2 Incubator Controller Setup in SABL
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Jul 21, 2016

Heart Cells CO2 Incubator Controller Setup in SABL

iss048e042380(7/21/2016) --- A view of the Space Automated Bioproduct Laboratory (SABL) Short Tray inside the SABL 2...

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NASA image: Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery
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Oct 19, 2023

Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery

jsc2023e065186 (10/19/2023) --- Student researchers Inari Toledo (left), Sahara Miller (middle), and Siany Lee...

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NASA image: BASS teardown
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Aug 5, 2014

BASS teardown

ISS040-E-088800 (5 Aug. 2014) --- European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst, Expedition 40 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Kelly works on the MSG
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Dec 27, 2010

Kelly works on the MSG

ISS026-E-022582 (27 Dec. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly, Expedition 26 commander, works with Capillary Channel...

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NASA image: Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery
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Oct 19, 2023

Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery

jsc2023e065213 (10/19/2023) --- Student researchers work on their experiment, Examining Artemia salina Hatching in...

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NASA image: ACE-T4 Module Configuration
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Feb 16, 2020

ACE-T4 Module Configuration

iss062e014345 (2-16-2020) --- A view of NASA astronaut Jessica Meir configuring the Light Microscopy Module (LMM)...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig019
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May 2, 2000

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Researchers perform tests at Kennedy Space Center. New facilities for such research will be provided at the Space...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Oct 20, 2003

International Space Station (ISS)

In the Destiny laboratory aboard the International Space Station (ISS), European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Pedro...

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NASA image: STS-65 crewmembers work at IML-2 Rack 5 Biorack (BR) aboard Columbia, OV-102
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Jul 23, 1994

STS-65 crewmembers work at IML-2 Rack 5 Biorack (BR) aboard Columbia, OV-102

STS-65 Mission Specialist (MS) Leroy Chiao (top) and MS Donald A. Thomas are seen at work in the International...

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NASA image: GRIP Experiment 2010
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Aug 29, 2010

GRIP Experiment 2010

The eye of Hurricane Earl in the Atlantic Ocean is seen from NASA’s DC-8 research aircraft, Monday, Aug. 30, 2010....

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NASA image: Expedition Six Flight Eng Donald R. Pettit is setting up the Pulmonary Function in Flight hardware
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Dec 6, 2002

Expedition Six Flight Eng Donald R. Pettit is setting up the Pulmonary Function in Flight hardware

ISS006-E-08644 (9 December 2002) --- Astronaut Donald R. Pettit, Expedition Six NASA ISS science officer, works to...

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NASA image: Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery
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Feb 9, 2023

Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery

jsc2023e065185 (2/9/2023) --- Burleson Independent School District’s Mission 17 flight team for Lavender Seed...

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NASA image: Barratt with MSG in Kibo
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Apr 29, 2009

Barratt with MSG in Kibo

ISS019-E-012391 (29 April 2009) --- Astronaut Michael Barratt, Expedition 19/20 flight engineer, activates the...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1196
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Aug 19, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Columbia sits inside an protective tent used to keep out moisture. The orbiter is next...

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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-09831 (29 June 2005) --- Astronaut John L. Phillips, Expedition 11 NASA Space Station science officer and...

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NASA image: Foale works with the Pilot experiment during Expedition 8
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Oct 31, 2003

Foale works with the Pilot experiment during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-05181 (31 October 2003) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale, Expedition 8 mission commander and NASA ISS science...

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NASA image: CCF install
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Aug 5, 2014

CCF install

ISS040-E-088842 (5 Aug. 2014) --- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Expedition 40 flight engineer, installs Capillary...

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NASA image: Preflight Imagery for Nanoracks-NCESSE-Surveyor-SSEP
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Oct 4, 2024

Preflight Imagery for Nanoracks-NCESSE-Surveyor-SSEP

sc2024e066533 (10/4/2024) --- View of Red Hook High School students Lotta Pflaum, Emmy Nelson- Madore and Ava...

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NASA image: Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery
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Oct 19, 2023

Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery

jsc2023e065220 (10/19/2023) --- Pinecrest Academy Space Coast students Liam Hauser, Connor Santore, Eric Distasi,...

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NASA image: GRIP Experiment 2010
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Aug 16, 2010

GRIP Experiment 2010

Cloud formations are seen through the window of NASA DC-8 aircraft during a flight, Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010, over the...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig018
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May 2, 2000

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The preliminary design for the Space Experiment Research and Processing Laboratory (SERPL) at Kennedy Space Center...

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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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