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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: KSC-07pd0086
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Jan 15, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, the Antonov 124 aircraft arrives with its cargo,...

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NASA image: FOOT experiment (Foot/Ground Reaction Forces during Space Flight)
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Jun 29, 2005

FOOT experiment (Foot/Ground Reaction Forces during Space Flight)

ISS011-E-09825 (29 June 2005) --- Astronaut John L. Phillips, Expedition 11 NASA Space Station science officer and...

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NASA image: iss028e025737
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Aug 15, 2011

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ISS028-E-025737 (15 Aug. 2011) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, Expedition 28...

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NASA image: STS-40 MS Jernigan works at SLS-1 Rack 1 workstation with intravenous system
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Jun 14, 1991

STS-40 MS Jernigan works at SLS-1 Rack 1 workstation with intravenous system

STS040-30-008 (5-14 June 1991) --- Astronaut Tamara E. Jernigan, after applying a blood pressure cuff to an...

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NASA image: Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery
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Oct 19, 2023

Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery

jsc2023e065216 (10/19/2023) --- Seventh grade student researchers Nirav Neupane, Kevontae Espada, and Max Gaylor...

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NASA image: Astronauts Conrad and Kerwin - Human Vestibular Function Experiment - JSC
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Jan 1, 1973

Astronauts Conrad and Kerwin - Human Vestibular Function Experiment - JSC

S73-20678 (1 March 1973) --- Astronaut Charles Conrad Jr., commander of the first manned Skylab mission, checks out...

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NASA image: Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery
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Jan 27, 2023

Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery

jsc2023e065188 (1/27/2023) --- Student researchers work on their experiment, which will be included in the...

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NASA image: Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery
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Oct 19, 2023

Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery

jsc2023e065195 (10/19/2023) --- Student researchers Nathan Bohra, Crystal Heidenreich, Savannah Kersey, Ricardo...

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NASA image: STS 61-A crewmembers in Spacelab D-1 science module
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Oct 30, 1985

STS 61-A crewmembers in Spacelab D-1 science module

61A-01-030 (30 Oct.-6 Nov. 1985) --- Mission specialist Guion S. Bluford prepares to perform a physics experiment...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jul 8, 1994

Microgravity

Onboard Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-65) Mission Specialist Leroy Chiao (top) and Mission Specialist Donald A. Thomas...

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NASA image: Grip Experiment 2010
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Aug 16, 2010

Grip Experiment 2010

A researcher with the Genesis and Rapid Intensification Processes (GRIP) experiment works aboard the NASA DC-8...

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NASA image: Earth Expedition: Taking in Some Arctic Air
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Aug 15, 2017

Earth Expedition: Taking in Some Arctic Air

NASA's DC-8 plane flew over Alaska and Canada, measuring carbon dioxide and methane in the Arctic air. The plane...

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NASA image: GRIP Experiment 2010
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Aug 16, 2010

GRIP Experiment 2010

A researcher points out the trajectory of a weather pattern on a computer monitor during a flight aboard the NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0977
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Jun 14, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Columbia's payload bay doors are ready to be closed for mission STS-107. Installed...

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NASA image: Astronaut Butch Wilmore swaps sample cassettes inside the Advanced Space Experiment Processor-4
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Nov 18, 2024

Astronaut Butch Wilmore swaps sample cassettes inside the Advanced Space Experiment Processor-4

iss072e217983 (Nov. 18, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Butch Wilmore swaps sample...

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NASA image: Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery
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Feb 2, 2023

Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery

jsc2023e065215 (2/2/2023) --- Student researchers Isabella Zabinski, Sharlyn Dubey, Aria Molinelli, Avital Kandel,...

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NASA image: Kelly works on the MSG
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Dec 27, 2010

Kelly works on the MSG

ISS026-E-022581 (27 Dec. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly, Expedition 26 commander, works with Capillary Channel...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00032
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May 4, 2007

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Cross-culture effort gives rise to 'Hope.' The Hope module is one of the components of the Japanese Experiment...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0938
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Apr 25, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-120 Mission Specialist Scott Parazynski...

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NASA image: Genes in Space-3
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Aug 21, 2017

Genes in Space-3

iss052e061925 (8/21/2017) --- NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson is photographed working with the Genes In Space...

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NASA image: ACE-T4 Module Configuration
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Feb 16, 2020

ACE-T4 Module Configuration

iss062e014349 (Feb. 16, 2020) --- A view of NASA astronaut Jessica Meir configuring the Light Microscopy Module...

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NASA image: Pesquet conducts FLUIDICS Experiment OPS
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May 2, 2017

Pesquet conducts FLUIDICS Experiment OPS

iss051e033986 (5/2/2016) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Pesquet is photographed with the assembled...

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NASA image: McArthur conducts the last FOOT session for Expedition 12
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Mar 9, 2006

McArthur conducts the last FOOT session for Expedition 12

ISS012-E-20043 (9 March 2006) --- Astronaut William S. (Bill) McArthur, Expedition 12 commander and NASA space...

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NASA image: Expedition Six Flight Engineer Donald R. Pettit is loading software on PC in U.S. Lab
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Dec 6, 2002

Expedition Six Flight Engineer Donald R. Pettit is loading software on PC in U.S. Lab

ISS006-E-07134 (9 December 2002) --- Astronaut Donald R. Pettit, Expedition Six NASA ISS science officer, works to...

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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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