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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: Crater Dark Slope Streaks
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Jun 22, 2018

Crater Dark Slope Streaks

Located on the rim of Chia Crater, this smaller crater contains a multitude of dark slope streaks. These features...

JPL
NASA image: Boulders in Gully Alcoves
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Feb 11, 2015

Boulders in Gully Alcoves

Gullies are often found on steep slopes. In the winter, this area is covered with a layer of carbon dioxide ice (dry...

JPL
NASA image: View - Apollo 14 Sample No. 14414,2 - MSC
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Feb 12, 1971

View - Apollo 14 Sample No. 14414,2 - MSC

S71-19269 (12 Feb. 1971) --- A close-up view of Apollo 14 sample number 14414 & 14412, a fine lunar powder-like...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd2515
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Nov 19, 2005

KSC-05pd2515

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - One of the blanket sewing machines used on Thermal Protection System materials has been...

KSC
NASA image: Material Science
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Jan 12, 2003

Material Science

The Center for Advanced Microgravity Materials Processing (CAMMP) in Cambridge, MA, a NASA-sponsored Commercial...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-05PD-2023
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Aug 24, 2005

KSC-05PD-2023

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In bay 3 of NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Orbiter Processing Facility, the payload bay...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05PD-2024
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Aug 24, 2005

KSC-05PD-2024

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In bay 3 of NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Orbiter Processing Facility, the payload bay...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1459
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Sep 15, 1997

KSC-97PC1459

United States Microgravity Payload-4 (USMP-4) experiments are prepared to be flown on Space Shuttle mission STS-87...

KSC
NASA image: Space Biofilms 1
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Oct 30, 2019

Space Biofilms 1

jsc2020e003405 (10/30/2019) --- A preflight view of BioServe’s Fluid Processing Apparatus (FPA) in a three-chamber...

JSC
NASA image: On the Beauty of Yardangs
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May 6, 2015

On the Beauty of Yardangs

Some geological materials (like solid rock) are incredibly tough, but others (like piles of volcanic ash) are quite...

JPL
NASA image: NASA astronaut Nick Hague processes samples for a biotechnology experiment
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Nov 10, 2024

NASA astronaut Nick Hague processes samples for a biotechnology experiment

iss072e146896 (Nov. 10, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Nick Hague processes samples from...

JSC
NASA image: EML Installation time-lapse
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Aug 21, 2014

EML Installation time-lapse

iss040e108050 (8/21/2014) — European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Alexander Gerst, is shown in the Columbus module...

JSC
NASA image: Plant Progress at the PPA
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Apr 17, 2023

Plant Progress at the PPA

Horticulturalists study the use of 3D printed materials as media to grow plants at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center on...

KSC
NASA image: PRO Imagery Submittal - SALI
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May 21, 2021

PRO Imagery Submittal - SALI

jsc2021e037287 (5/21/2021) --- A preflight view of the SALI incubator. The Space Automated Lab Incubator (SALI)...

JSC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 1, 1999

Microgravity

August Witt, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, principal investigator for the research program designed to lead...

MSFC
NASA image: PRO Imagery Submittal - SALI
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May 21, 2021

PRO Imagery Submittal - SALI

jsc2021e037286 (5/21/2021) --- A preflight view of the SALI incubator. The Space Automated Lab Incubator (SALI)...

JSC
NASA image: View of STS-134 MS Feustel during EVA-1
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May 20, 2011

View of STS-134 MS Feustel during EVA-1

s134e007603 (5/20/2011) --- View of STS-134 Mission Specialist (MS-3) Andrew Feustel working to install a new...

JSC
NASA image: EML Installation time-lapse
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Aug 21, 2014

EML Installation time-lapse

iss040e108044 (8/21/2014) — European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Alexander Gerst, is shown in the Columbus module...

JSC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 15, 2004

Microgravity

The Advanced Gradient Heating Facility (AGHF) is a European Space Agency (ESA) developed hardware. The AGHF was...

MSFC
NASA image: SKYLAB (SL)-3 - EXPERIMENT HARDWARE
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Nov 8, 1973

SKYLAB (SL)-3 - EXPERIMENT HARDWARE

S74-19675 (1974) --- Medium close-up view of the M512 materials processing equipment storage assembly and the M518...

JSC
NASA image: Plant Progress at the PPA
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Apr 17, 2023

Plant Progress at the PPA

Lead horticulturist LaShelle Spencer studies the use of 3D printed materials as media to grow plants at NASA’s...

KSC
NASA image: MICS
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Jul 2, 2018

MICS

iss056e073250 (July 2, 2018) --- Astronaut Alexander Gerst of ESA (European Space Agency) works on the Microgravity...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-97pc243
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Jan 30, 1997

KSC-97pc243

The Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) Spacelab module is moved to be installed into a payload canister in...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05PD-2036
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Aug 31, 2005

KSC-05PD-2036

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The doors of a transportation canister containing the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module...

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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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