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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: Senate Aviation and Space Subcommittee Hearing
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May 14, 2019

Senate Aviation and Space Subcommittee Hearing

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine testifies before the Aviation and Space Subcommittee of the Senate Commerce,...

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NASA image: Cell Science-04 biology experiment
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Jul 13, 2021

Cell Science-04 biology experiment

Expedition 65 Commander Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) studies microbes called...

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NASA image: Seed Planting in Veggie Pillows
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Aug 8, 2017

Seed Planting in Veggie Pillows

Outredgeous red leaf lettuce, Mizuna mustard and Waldmann's green lettuce are growing in the Veggie control system...

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NASA image: Johnson Space Center (JSC) Pyrotechnics Laboratory Capabilities
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May 26, 2021

Johnson Space Center (JSC) Pyrotechnics Laboratory Capabilities

A virtual tour of the JSC Pyrotechnics Test Facility that supports testing of pyrotechnically actuated devices, and...

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NASA image: Axiom Space’s AxEMU Spacesuit
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May 8, 2023

Axiom Space’s AxEMU Spacesuit

The Artemis III spacesuit prototype, the AxEMU. Though this prototype uses a dark gray cover material, the final...

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May 17, 2021

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iss065e045744 (May 17, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Flight Engineers (from left) Mark Vande Hei of NASA and Thomas...

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NASA image: Astronaut Thomas Jones during emergency bailout training in WETF
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Jun 2, 1993

Astronaut Thomas Jones during emergency bailout training in WETF

S93-43108 (2 June 1993) --- Astronaut Thomas D. Jones, mission specialist, takes a break during emergency bailout...

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NASA image: Nespolia moving the Neurospat Hardware in the Columbus Module during Expedition 26
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Dec 20, 2010

Nespolia moving the Neurospat Hardware in the Columbus Module during Expedition 26

ISS026-E-012919 (20 Dec. 2010) --- European Space Agency astronaut Paolo Nespoli, Expedition 26 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: iss066e129788
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Jan 26, 2022

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iss066e129788 (Jan. 26, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Mark Vande Hei sets up components...

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NASA image: CCP Astronauts Practice Spacewalking
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Oct 18, 2018

CCP Astronauts Practice Spacewalking

The Virtual Reality Lab at Johnson Space Center in Houston provides real-time graphics and motion simulators to...

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Sep 9, 2024

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iss071e666899 (Sept. 9, 2024) --- Astronauts show off ingredients while making pizza aboard the International Space...

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NASA image: iss064e005555
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Nov 23, 2020

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Moving between different gravitational environments can disrupt human performance. To identify potential risks for...

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NASA image: Nanoracks Module in the Cupola
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Nov 14, 2022

Nanoracks Module in the Cupola

iss068e022275 (11/14/2022) --- A view of the OVOSPACE payload in the cupola module aboard the international Space...

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NASA image: STS-27 MS Mullane on aft flight deck with camera equipment
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Dec 6, 1988

STS-27 MS Mullane on aft flight deck with camera equipment

STS027-10-021 (2-6 Dec. 1988) --- Astronaut Richard M. (Mike) Mullane, STS-27 mission specialist, is able to handle...

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NASA image: Glove Box Set Up in Kibo
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Jul 21, 2016

Glove Box Set Up in Kibo

iss048e042371 (Jul. 21, 2016) --- Glove Box set up on the Kobairo Rack for the Mouse Epigenetics experiment in the...

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NASA image: IFM N3 MCA Mass Spectrometer Remove and Replace
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Mar 20, 2020

IFM N3 MCA Mass Spectrometer Remove and Replace

iss062e103558 (March 20, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 62 Flight Engineer Jessica Meir works on the Major...

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NASA image: STS-81 crewmembers participate in bailout training in Bldg 29 WETF
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Sep 26, 1996

STS-81 crewmembers participate in bailout training in Bldg 29 WETF

S96-15407 (26 Sept. 1996) --- In the Johnson Space Center's weightless environment training facility, astronaut...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Apr 18, 1997

Around Marshall

Marshall's Neutral Buoyancy Simulator (NBS) is used to simulate the gravitational fields and buoyancy effects outer...

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Apr 15, 2004

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A workman inspects the results of Convergent Spray Technology used to resurface a bridge on Interstate 65 near...

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Jul 28, 2019

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iss060e015711 (7/28/2019) - Photo documentation of the the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Moderate Temperature...

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NASA image: iss067e032549
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May 2, 2022

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iss067e032549 (May 2, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 67 Flight Engineer Kayla Barron begins her work day...

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NASA image: FSL SOFT MATTER DYNAMICS Experiment Container
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Apr 11, 2020

FSL SOFT MATTER DYNAMICS Experiment Container

iss062e141209 (4/11/2020) --- A view of the FSL Soft Matter Dynamics - FOAM sample cell in the Columbus module...

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NASA image: jsc2021e010332
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Mar 11, 2021

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jsc2021e010332 (5/1/2019) --- The Veggie plant growth hardware at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) with the TICTOC...

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NASA image: Second set of solar arrays on the ISS during Expedition 13 / STS-115 Joint Operations
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Sep 17, 2006

Second set of solar arrays on the ISS during Expedition 13 / STS-115 Joint Operations

s115e06407 (9/17/2006) --- The Materials International Space Station Experiment-5 (MISSE-5) was an external payload...

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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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