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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: jsc2012e099599
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Jul 9, 2012

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Behind their Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, the Expedition 32/33 crew posed for a picture...

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NASA image: MVP Cell - 09
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Jan 29, 2026

MVP Cell - 09

An image of a cardiac tissue chip positioned inside the MVP’s cell culture chamber as part of MVP Cell-09. This...

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NASA image: iss032e026317
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Sep 10, 2012

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ISS032-E-026317 (10 Sept. 2012) --- Photographed from the International Space Station's Node 2, Expedition 32 Flight...

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NASA image: National Symphony Orchestra Concert
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Sep 4, 2010

National Symphony Orchestra Concert

National Symphony Orchestra Conductor Emil de Cou leads the National Symphony Orchestra during the Labor Day Weekend...

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NASA image: jsc2013e100718
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Dec 21, 2013

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Photo Date: 12/21/2013 Location: Bldg. 30 - FCR-1 (30M/231 Subject: ISS Flight Controllers during Expedition 38's...

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NASA image: Orion Heat Shield Testing
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May 26, 2015

Orion Heat Shield Testing

THE ORION HEAT SHIELD, WHICH WAS AT NASA’S MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER FROM MARCH-MAY 2015 FOR ENGINEERING AND...

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NASA image: View of the OBSS taken during STS-121
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Jul 5, 2006

View of the OBSS taken during STS-121

STS121-319-004 (5 July 2006) --- The Laser Dynamic Range Imager (LDRI), Intensified Television Camera (ITVC) and...

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NASA image: AVATAR_Organ_Chip_FeatureBPS
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Jan 14, 2026

AVATAR_Organ_Chip_FeatureBPS

The AVATAR (A Virtual Astronaut Tissue Analog Response) investigation will use organ-on-a-chip devices, or organ...

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NASA image: JAXA astronaut Takuya Onishi stows physics research hardware used during the Colloidal Solids experiment
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Jun 6, 2025

JAXA astronaut Takuya Onishi stows physics research hardware used during the Colloidal Solids experiment

iss073e0134912 (June 6, 2025) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expedition 73 Commander...

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NASA image: STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld opens the Atlanis Airlock Hatch after EVA2
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May 15, 2009

STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld opens the Atlanis Airlock Hatch after EVA2

S125-E-007789 (15 May 2009) --- Astronaut John Grunsfeld signals "thumbs up" to indicate two of his crewmates coming...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2091
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Apr 22, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a road-grader resurfaces a section of the...

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NASA image: Orion Window Panel Complete for Front-Row View on Artemis Moon M
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Aug 14, 2020

Orion Window Panel Complete for Front-Row View on Artemis Moon M

The first element machined for the Artemis III Orion crew module – a cone panel with openings for windows, designed...

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NASA image: Electrostatic Dust Shield
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Jul 19, 2018

Electrostatic Dust Shield

Dr. Carlos Calle, lead scientist in the Electrostatics and Surface Physics Laboratory at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) Briefing
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Jun 29, 2014

Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) Briefing

Dave Crisp, OCO-2 science team leader, JPL talks during an Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) science briefing,...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 21, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

Julie Robinson, Chief Scientist for NASA's International Space Station Division, left, and Livio Narici, Professor...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0112
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Jan 23, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — The right aft booster, comprised of the aft skirt and the aft motor segment, rolls into...

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NASA image: KARS Park Shoreline Restoration
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Aug 4, 2022

KARS Park Shoreline Restoration

NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Spaceport Integration and Services organization is leading a restoration project at KARS...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0535
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Mar 15, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, United Space Alliance technicians Jim Burgess...

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NASA image: AVATAR_OrganChip
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Jan 14, 2026

AVATAR_OrganChip

The AVATAR (A Virtual Astronaut Tissue Analog Response) investigation will use organ-on-a-chip devices, or organ...

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NASA image: Artemis II CMTA Turn Basin Testing
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Jan 30, 2023

Artemis II CMTA Turn Basin Testing

Liliana Villarreal, Artemis landing and recovery director with Exploration Ground Systems (EGS), stands in front of...

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NASA image: ATV Fly-Under
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Aug 8, 2014

ATV Fly-Under

ISS040-E-089820 (8 Aug. 2014) --- The “Georges Lemaitre” Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV-5), photographed by an...

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NASA image: iss051e034105
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May 2, 2017

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iss051e034105 (May 2, 2017) --- Commander Peggy Whitson is working on the OsteoOmics bone cell study that utilizes...

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NASA image: Artemis II CMTA Turn Basin Testing
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Jan 30, 2023

Artemis II CMTA Turn Basin Testing

A crane lowers the Crew Module Test Article (CMTA) into water at the turn basin in the Launch Complex 39 area at...

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NASA image: MVP Cell - 09
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Jan 29, 2026

MVP Cell - 09

An image of the cardiac tissue chip with an array of cardiac tissues as part of MVP Cell-09. This investigation aims...

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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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