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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: Capillary Structures for Exploration Life Support (Capillary Structures)
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Jun 4, 2019

Capillary Structures for Exploration Life Support (Capillary Structures)

iss059e091418 (6/4/2019) --- View taken of the hardware for the Capillary Structures investigation in the Japanese...

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NASA image: Capillary structures setup
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Jul 19, 2017

Capillary structures setup

iss052e016460 (7/19/2017) --- A view taken of Capillary Structures setup in the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM)...

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NASA image: Capillary Structures for Exploration Life Support (Capillary Structures)
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Jul 10, 2017

Capillary Structures for Exploration Life Support (Capillary Structures)

iss052e013081 (7/10/2017) --- The Capillary Structures for Exploration Life Support (Capillary Structures)...

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Jul 22, 2017

Capillary Structures

iss052e017187 (7/22/2017) --- A view taken of hardware for the Capillary Structures investigation in the Japanese...

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NASA image: Photobioreactor
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Jun 20, 2019

Photobioreactor

iss059e114352 (6/20/2019) — Photo documentation abroad the International Space Station (ISS) of the syringe during...

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NASA image: Post WDR Press briefing
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Feb 3, 2026

Post WDR Press briefing

Rachel Kraft, NASA Communications, participates in a news conference on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, to discuss the...

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NASA image: Dava Newman tours the ECLSS lab
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Aug 6, 2015

Dava Newman tours the ECLSS lab

NEWMAN TAKES A CLOSER LOOK AT EQUIPMENT UNDER DEVELOPMENT IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL & LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS...

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NASA image: Corrosion Research Laboratory
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Dec 12, 2018

Corrosion Research Laboratory

Dr. Luz M. Calle, a principal investigator for corrosion research at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, shows a dish of...

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NASA image: Capillary Structures
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Jul 19, 2017

Capillary Structures

iss052e016481 (7/19/2017) --- A view taken of hardware for the Capillary Structures investigation in the Japanese...

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NASA image: Photobioreactor
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Jun 20, 2019

Photobioreactor

iss059e114346 (6/20/2019) — Photo documentation abroad the International Space Station (ISS) of the Empty Syringe...

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NASA image: Post WDR Press briefing
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Feb 3, 2026

Post WDR Press briefing

Lori Glaze, acting associate administrator for Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate, participates in...

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NASA image: Space Algae Experiment Install
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Jul 23, 2018

Space Algae Experiment Install

iss056e098238 (July 23, 2018) --- Astronaut Alexander Gerst of ESA (European Space Agency) checks a culture bag for...

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NASA image: Post WDR Press briefing
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Feb 3, 2026

Post WDR Press briefing

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, launch director, Exploration Ground Systems Program, participates in a news conference...

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NASA image: Capillary Structures for Exploration Life Support (Capillary Structures)
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Jul 10, 2017

Capillary Structures for Exploration Life Support (Capillary Structures)

iss052e013087 (7/10/2017) NASA astronaut Jack Fischer is photographed during setup of hardware for the Capillary...

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NASA image: Artemis I Wet Dress Rehearsal
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Apr 3, 2022

Artemis I Wet Dress Rehearsal

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen at sunrise atop a mobile launcher...

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NASA image: Artemis I Wet Dress Rehearsal
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Apr 3, 2022

Artemis I Wet Dress Rehearsal

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop a mobile launcher at Launch...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jan 1, 2000

International Space Station (ISS)

This diagram shows the flow of water recovery and management in the International Space Station (ISS). The...

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NASA image: Artemis I Wet Dress Rehearsal
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Apr 3, 2022

Artemis I Wet Dress Rehearsal

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop a mobile launcher at Launch...

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NASA image: Artemis I Wet Dress Rehearsal
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Apr 4, 2022

Artemis I Wet Dress Rehearsal

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop a mobile launcher at Launch...

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NASA image: Artemis I Wet Dress Rehearsal
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Apr 4, 2022

Artemis I Wet Dress Rehearsal

A dragon fly is seen as NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard atop a mobile...

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NASA image: Artemis I Wet Dress Rehearsal
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Apr 3, 2022

Artemis I Wet Dress Rehearsal

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen at sunrise atop a mobile launcher...

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NASA image: Artemis I Wet Dress Rehearsal
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Apr 3, 2022

Artemis I Wet Dress Rehearsal

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen at sunrise atop a mobile launcher...

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NASA image: Artemis I Wet Dress Rehearsal
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Apr 2, 2022

Artemis I Wet Dress Rehearsal

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop a mobile launcher at Launch...

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NASA image: Artemis I Wet Dress Rehearsal
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Apr 4, 2022

Artemis I Wet Dress Rehearsal

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop a mobile launcher at Launch...

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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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