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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: Payload Control Box Relocation
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Aug 21, 2018

Payload Control Box Relocation

iss056e150256 (8/21/2018) --- A view of the Multi purpose Small Payload Rack (MSPR) 2 in the Kibo Japanese...

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NASA image: DSO 201 - Krikalev and Sega in the Spacehab module
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Mar 1, 1999

DSO 201 - Krikalev and Sega in the Spacehab module

STS060-21-027 (3-11 Feb 1994) --- Astronaut Ronald M. Sega (left) and Russian cosmonaut Sergei K. Krikalev work on a...

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NASA image: Payload Control Box Relocation
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Aug 21, 2018

Payload Control Box Relocation

iss056e150255 (8/21/2018) --- A view of the Multi purpose Small Payload Rack (MSPR) 2 in the Kibo Japanese...

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NASA image: jsc2023e010176
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Aug 12, 2021

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jsc2023e010176 (8/21/2021) --- This image shows the final step of assembling the ESA-Biofilms experiment unit....

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NASA image: Williams working on the JAXA MS (Marangoni Surface) Experiment
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Nov 5, 2009

Williams working on the JAXA MS (Marangoni Surface) Experiment

ISS021-E-020304 (5 Nov. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Jeffrey Williams, Expedition 21 flight engineer, works with Fluid...

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NASA image: BISE (Bodies in the Space Environment) experiment
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Oct 5, 2009

BISE (Bodies in the Space Environment) experiment

ISS020-E-045307 (5 Oct. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Jeffrey Williams, Expedition 21 flight engineer, uses Neurospat...

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NASA image: Genes in Space-3
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Aug 21, 2017

Genes in Space-3

iss052e061925 (8/21/2017) --- NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson is photographed working with the Genes In Space...

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NASA image: Marshburn squeezes a water bubble out of his beverage container
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Jan 21, 2013

Marshburn squeezes a water bubble out of his beverage container

ISS034-E-031709 (21 Jan. 2013) --- NASA astronaut Tom Marshburn, Expedition 34 flight engineer, squeezes a water...

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NASA image: Racks, Control panels
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Mar 21, 2020

Racks, Control panels

iss062e103684 (3/21/2020) --- A view of the rack containing CBEF-L (Cell Biology Experiment Facility-L) IU1 and...

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NASA image: Feustel during Embassy Event in the JPM
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Sep 21, 2018

Feustel during Embassy Event in the JPM

iss056e181758 (9/21/2018) --- A view of the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Pressurized Module (JPM) aboard the...

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NASA image: Linear Aerospike SR-71 Experiment (LASRE) first flight takeoff
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Oct 31, 1997

Linear Aerospike SR-71 Experiment (LASRE) first flight takeoff

A NASA SR-71 takes off Oct. 31, making its first flight as part of the NASA/Rocketdyne/Lockheed Martin Linear...

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NASA image: Linear Aerospike SR-71 Experiment (LASRE) first flight
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Oct 31, 1997

Linear Aerospike SR-71 Experiment (LASRE) first flight

A NASA SR-71 successfully completed its first flight 31 October 1997 as part of the NASA/Rocketdyne/Lockheed Martin...

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NASA image: Linear Aerospike SR-71 Experiment (LASRE) first flight
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Oct 31, 1997

Linear Aerospike SR-71 Experiment (LASRE) first flight

A NASA SR-71 made its successful first flight Oct. 31 as part of the NASA/Rocketdyne/ Lockheed Martin Linear...

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NASA image: Linear Aerospike SR-71 Experiment (LASRE) first flight
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Oct 31, 1997

Linear Aerospike SR-71 Experiment (LASRE) first flight

A NASA SR-71 successfully completed its first flight 31 October 1997 as part of the NASA/Rocketdyne/Lockheed Martin...

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NASA image: Linear Aerospike SR-71 Experiment (LASRE) first flight view from above
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Oct 31, 1997

Linear Aerospike SR-71 Experiment (LASRE) first flight view from above

A NASA SR-71 made its successful first flight Oct. 31 as part of the NASA/Rocketdyne/Lockheed Martin Linear...

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NASA image: SPARTAN satellite on RMS arm
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May 21, 1996

SPARTAN satellite on RMS arm

S77-E-5065 (21 May 1996) --- With a cloudy horizon scene as a backdrop, the Spartan 207 free-flyer is held in the...

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NASA image: View of the SPARTAN satellite during its release into orbit
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May 20, 1996

View of the SPARTAN satellite during its release into orbit

STS077-711-054 (21 May 1996) --- The Spartan 207 free flyer is held in the grasp of the Remote Manipulator System...

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NASA image: SPARTAN satellite on RMS arm above Endeavour's payload bay
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May 21, 1996

SPARTAN satellite on RMS arm above Endeavour's payload bay

S77-E-5053 (21 May 1996) --- The Spartan 207 free-flyer is held in a low-hover mode above its berth in the Space...

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NASA image: SPARTAN satellite on RMS arm
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May 21, 1996

SPARTAN satellite on RMS arm

S77-E-5064 (21 May 1996)--- In this medium close-up view, captured by an Electronic Still Camera (ESC), the Spartan...

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NASA image: SPARTAN satellite on RMS arm above Endeavour's payload bay
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May 21, 1996

SPARTAN satellite on RMS arm above Endeavour's payload bay

S77-E-5052 (21 May 1996) --- The Spartan 207 free-flyer is held in a low-hover mode above its berth in the Space...

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NASA image: Mission Specialist (MS) Ride on middeck
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Jun 24, 1992

Mission Specialist (MS) Ride on middeck

STS007-02-020 (21 June 1983) --- Astronaut Sally K. Ride, STS-7 mission specialist, STS-7 mission specialist, stands...

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NASA image: Expedition 70 SpaceX Dragon CRS-29 Cargo Ship Departs International Space Station - Dec. 14, 2023
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Dec 21, 2023

Expedition 70 SpaceX Dragon CRS-29 Cargo Ship Departs International Space Station - Dec. 14, 2023

Loaded with scientific experiments and supplies, the unpiloted SpaceX Dragon spacecraft undocked from the...

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NASA image: Hopkins works with the Vaccine-21 GAP
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Jan 15, 2014

Hopkins works with the Vaccine-21 GAP

ISS038-E-031400 (14 Jan. 2014) --- NASA astronaut Mike Hopkins, Expedition 38 flight engineer, accesses the...

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NASA image: Mastracchio works with the Vaccine-21 GAP
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Jan 16, 2014

Mastracchio works with the Vaccine-21 GAP

ISS038-E-031407 (16 Jan. 2014) --- NASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio, Expedition 38 flight engineer, accesses 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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