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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: iss059e038845
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May 2, 2019

iss059e038845

iss059e038845 (5/2/2019) --- Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques is photographed performing a...

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NASA image: Eklosion  Experiment
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Sep 11, 2020

Eklosion Experiment

jsc2021e029977 (9/11/2020) --- A preflight biology test on the QM. Eve Teyssier (on the picture) is assembling the...

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NASA image: Fincke stands beside a floating bag of tomato seeds for the EPO Tomatosphere II project during Expedition 9
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Jul 17, 2004

Fincke stands beside a floating bag of tomato seeds for the EPO Tomatosphere II project during Expedition 9

ISS009-E-15362 (17 July 2004) --- Astronaut Edward M. (Mike) Fincke, Expedition 9 NASA ISS science officer and...

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NASA image: ARC-2013-ACD13-0027-030
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Feb 25, 2013

ARC-2013-ACD13-0027-030

TROPI Seed Growth-1 payload (will fly to ISS on Space X 2) from left to right are Krisofer Vogelsong, Project...

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NASA image: Fincke stands beside a floating bag of tomato seeds for the EPO Tomatosphere II project during Expedition 9
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Jul 17, 2004

Fincke stands beside a floating bag of tomato seeds for the EPO Tomatosphere II project during Expedition 9

ISS009-E-15361 (17 July 2004) --- Astronaut Edward M. (Mike) Fincke, Expedition 9 NASA ISS science officer and...

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NASA image: iss068e045298
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Feb 5, 2023

iss068e045298

iss068e045298 (Feb. 5, 2023) --- A view of red dwarf tomato plants growing in the Veggie plant growth facility...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2909
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Jun 11, 2014

KSC-2014-2909

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At far right, Jim Smodell, a technician with SGT, shows a plant pillow from the Veggie plant...

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NASA image: Williams works on the payload APEX TAGES in the JPM during Expedition 22
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Dec 15, 2009

Williams works on the payload APEX TAGES in the JPM during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-011304 (15 Dec. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Jeffrey Williams, Expedition 22 commander, conducts a daily status...

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NASA image: NanoRacks NCESSE-Gemini (Part of NanoRacks Module-9 Ext)
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Aug 13, 2019

NanoRacks NCESSE-Gemini (Part of NanoRacks Module-9 Ext)

iss060e035405 (8/13/2019) --- A view the NanoRacks-NCESSE-Gemini NanoRacks-National Center for Earth and Space...

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NASA image: Innovation Expo
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Nov 1, 2017

Innovation Expo

Trent Smith, a project manager in the ISS Exploration Research and Technology Program, displays microgreens grown in...

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NASA image: Veg-01 Plant Harvest
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Jun 10, 2014

Veg-01 Plant Harvest

Commander Steve Swanson harvests plants for the VEG-01 investigation. He is harvesting them on the Maintenance Work...

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NASA image: iss062e112685
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Mar 25, 2020

iss062e112685

iss062e112685 (3/25/2020) --- Documentation of the Veggie Ponds Modules while module is in Veggie Bellows. Veggie...

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NASA image: Zinnia flower in Columbus module
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Jan 22, 2016

Zinnia flower in Columbus module

iss046e017204 (1/22/2016) --- Close-up view of Zinnia grown as part of VEG-01 experiment in the Columbus module...

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NASA image: Algae Bioreactor and Plant Growth Tour
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Jun 13, 2018

Algae Bioreactor and Plant Growth Tour

Robyn Gatens, left, deputy director, ISS Division and system capability leader for Environmental Control and Life...

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NASA image: ARC-2013-ACD13-0027-013
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Feb 14, 2013

ARC-2013-ACD13-0027-013

TROPI Seed Growth-1 payload (will fly to ISS on Space X 2) from left to right are Krisofer Vogelsong, Project...

ARC
NASA image: Algae Bioreactor and Plant Growth Tour
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Jun 13, 2018

Algae Bioreactor and Plant Growth Tour

Robyn Gatens, left, deputy director, ISS Division and system capability leader for Environmental Control and Life...

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NASA image: Veg-04A Plant Check/Watering
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Jun 22, 2019

Veg-04A Plant Check/Watering

iss059e117376 (6/22/2019) --- Photo documentation taken during VEG-04 Water Check and Mass Measurement Device...

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NASA image: Veggie Ponds Germination Cap Remove
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Apr 28, 2019

Veggie Ponds Germination Cap Remove

iss059e035838 (4/28/2019) --- Documentation taken during removal of Germination Cap from each Veggie Ponds Module...

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NASA image: Zinnia flower in Columbus module
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Jan 22, 2016

Zinnia flower in Columbus module

iss046e017198 (1/22/2016) --- Close-up view of Zinnia grown as part of VEG-01 experiment in the Columbus module...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2905
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Jun 11, 2014

KSC-2014-2905

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The plant pillows containing the outredgeous red lettuce leaves have been removed from the...

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NASA image: PONDS Watering System for Veggie
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Mar 7, 2018

PONDS Watering System for Veggie

Howard Levine, Ph.D., a research scientist at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, reviews the growth of several...

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NASA image: ScienceCasts: Space Gardening
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Jun 19, 2017

ScienceCasts: Space Gardening

Scientists have been studying plant growth on the International Space Station. The results could help boost the...

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NASA image: Seed Placement into Veggie Pods
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Feb 27, 2018

Seed Placement into Veggie Pods

From left, Matthew Romeyn and Dr. Ye Zhang, project scientists, place seeds in Veggie Passive Orbital Nutrient...

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NASA image: PONDS Watering System for Veggie
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Mar 7, 2018

PONDS Watering System for Veggie

Tomato plants are growing inside a laboratory at the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy 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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