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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: Marangoni Inside (MI) Removal
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Jul 23, 2013

Marangoni Inside (MI) Removal

ISS036-E-023083 (23 July 2013) --- NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy, Expedition 36 flight engineer, works to remove the...

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NASA image: FIR CVB Inspect
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Sep 26, 2009

FIR CVB Inspect

iss020e042647 (Sep. 26, 2009) --- Constrained Vapor Bubble (CVB) module with the science sample on the Fluids...

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NASA image: Payload Specialist Byron K. Lichtenberg working in the Spacelab
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Nov 28, 1983

Payload Specialist Byron K. Lichtenberg working in the Spacelab

STS009-125-427 (28 Nov 1983) --- Payload Specialist Byron K. Lichtenberg carries out an experiment at the fluid...

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NASA image: Cassidy in JEM
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Jul 24, 2013

Cassidy in JEM

ISS036-E-025484 (24 July 2013) --- NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy, Expedition 36 flight engineer, performs in-flight...

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0045-004
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Mar 11, 2010

ARC-2010-ACD10-0045-004

Students, Ajay Ramesh and Prithvi Aiyaswamy in 7th grade, Chaboya Middle School, San Jose, have entered the Intel...

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NASA image: iss065e017714
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May 3, 2021

iss065e017714

iss065e017714 (May 3, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Megan McArthur cleans the inside of...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jonny Kim conducts research operations for the Fluid Particles investigation
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Oct 23, 2025

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim conducts research operations for the Fluid Particles investigation

iss073e0917782 (Oct. 23, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Jonny Kim conducts research...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 31, 2000

Microgravity

The Fluids and Combustion Facility (FCF) is a modular, multi-user facility to accommodate microgravity science...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 6, 1995

Microgravity

An experiment vehicle plunges into the deceleration pit at the end of a 5.18-second drop in the Zero-Gravity...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 6, 1995

Microgravity

An experiment vehicle plunges into the deceleration at the end of a 5.18-second drop in the Zero-Gravity Research...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 6, 1995

Microgravity

An experiment vehicle plunges into the deceleration pit at the end of a 5.18-second drop in the Zero-Gravity...

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NASA image: New Frontiers in Physics: Space Station Benefits
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Jul 25, 2022

New Frontiers in Physics: Space Station Benefits

Microgravity enables study of the physics of the universe through a completely new lens. International Space Station...

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NASA image: Why the New Gully Deposits are Not Dry Dust Slope Streaks
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Dec 6, 2006

Why the New Gully Deposits are Not Dry Dust Slope Streaks

The light-toned deposits that formed in two gully sites on Mars during the Mars Global Surveyor (MGS) Mars Orbiter...

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NASA image: Fluid Fantasy
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Oct 24, 2016

Fluid Fantasy

Saturn's clouds are full of raw beauty, but they also represent a playground for a branch of physics called fluid...

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NASA image: Astronaut Sultan Alneyadi removes physics research hardware
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May 5, 2023

Astronaut Sultan Alneyadi removes physics research hardware

iss069e008883 (May 5, 2023) --- UAE (United Arab Emirates) astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Sultan...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Mar 11, 1997

Microgravity

Interior lights give the Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG) the appearance of a high-tech juke box. The European...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Mar 11, 1997

Microgravity

This photo shows a rubber glove and its attachment ring for the Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG) being developed...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Mar 11, 1997

Microgravity

This photo shows the access through the internal airlock (bottom right) on the Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG)...

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NASA image: Astronauts Mike Fincke and Kimiya Yui work together to configure research hardware
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Oct 28, 2025

Astronauts Mike Fincke and Kimiya Yui work together to configure research hardware

iss073e0982900 (Oct. 28, 2025) --- Expedition 73 Flight Engineers Mike Fincke of NASA and Kimiya Yui of JAXA (Japan...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Mar 11, 1997

Microgravity

Interior lights give the Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG) the appearance of a high-tech juke box. The European...

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NASA image: iss071e356678
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Jul 16, 2024

iss071e356678

iss071e356678 (July 16, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Boeing Crew Flight Test Pilot Suni Williams investigates using...

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NASA image: iss065e084906
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Jun 1, 2021

iss065e084906

iss065e084906 (June 1, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Thomas Pesquet of ESA (European Space Agency) swaps...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Mar 11, 1997

Microgravity

Interior lights give the Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG) the appearance of a high-tech juke box. The European...

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NASA image: iss071e364248
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Jul 16, 2024

iss071e364248

iss071e364248 (July 16, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Boeing Crew Flight Test Commander Butch Wilmore investigates...

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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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