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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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Feb 26, 2020

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iss062e055120 (2/26/2020) --- A view inside of the Life Science Glovebox (LSG) of the media exchange operations for...

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NASA image: Cosmonauts and astronauts during medical operations training
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Jun 11, 1994

Cosmonauts and astronauts during medical operations training

Cosmonaut Alexandr F. Poleshchuk (right) inventories medical supplies with Ezra D. Kucharz, medical operations...

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NASA image: STS-40 crewmembers, working in SLS-1 module, conduct Experiment No. 072
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Jun 14, 1991

STS-40 crewmembers, working in SLS-1 module, conduct Experiment No. 072

STS040-211-020 (5-14 June 1991) --- Vestibular experiment activities were captured onboard Columbia's Spacelab Life...

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NASA image: iss062e075249
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Mar 3, 2020

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iss062e075249 (March 3, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 62 Flight Engineer Jessica Meir swaps media that...

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NASA image: iss066e153087
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Feb 26, 2022

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iss066e153087 (Fab. 29, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Kayla Barron works inside the...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Solar Array Install
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Aug 2, 2024

Europa Clipper Solar Array Install

Technicians attach the five-panel solar arrays to NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft inside the Payload Hazardous...

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NASA image:  Charles Bolden and James Cameron Meet
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Jan 19, 2010

Charles Bolden and James Cameron Meet

Award-winning writer-director James Cameron, left, and NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, meet at NASA Headquarters...

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May 2, 2000

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Researchers perform tests at Kennedy Space Center. New facilities for such research will be provided at the Space...

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Dec 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A crop of strawberries grown in a controlled environment chamber at the Space Life...

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Feb 19, 2021

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iss064e035056 (Feb. 19, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Shannon Walker sets up Packed Bed...

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Feb 28, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Media attending a pre-launch news conference at the Kennedy Space Center, Fla. heard from...

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NASA image: iss060m262101305_Expedition_60_ESA_Inflight_with_European_Media_2019_0729
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Jul 29, 2019

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NEWLY ARRIVED SPACE STATION ASTRONAUT DISCUSSES LIFE IN SPACE WITH MEDIA Aboard the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: STS-58 crewmembers participate in baseline data collection
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Sep 29, 1993

STS-58 crewmembers participate in baseline data collection

S93-45370 (29 Sept 1993) --- Blood samples from crew members are critical to several Spacelab Life Sciences (SLS-2)...

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NASA image: The Search for Life Beyond Earth
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Jul 14, 2014

The Search for Life Beyond Earth

John Grunsfeld, Associate Administrator for NASA's Science Mission Directorate, far left, speaks during a panel...

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Oct 2, 2020

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STATION COMMANDER DISCUSSES LIFE IN SPACE WITH STUDENTS Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 63...

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NASA image: State of NASA
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Mar 11, 2024

State of NASA

NASA Press Secretary, Faith McKie, moderates the annual State of NASA address, Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Mary...

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NASA image: STS-40 crewmembers remove specimens from SLS-1 Rack 9 Refrigerator / Freezer
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Jun 14, 1991

STS-40 crewmembers remove specimens from SLS-1 Rack 9 Refrigerator / Freezer

STS040-202-033 (5-14 June 1991) --- A medium closeup scene shows astronaut James P. Bagian (left) and an...

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NASA image: Axiom Mission 4 astronauts Peggy Whitson and Shubhanshu Shukla
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Jun 28, 2025

Axiom Mission 4 astronauts Peggy Whitson and Shubhanshu Shukla

iss073e0252954 (June 28, 2025) --- Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) Commander and veteran astronaut Peggy Whitson assists Ax-4...

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NASA image: Bolden STEM Event
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Jan 28, 2011

Bolden STEM Event

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, right, shares a laugh with U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., center and U.S. Rep....

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May 2, 2000

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The preliminary design for the Space Experiment Research and Processing Laboratory (SERPL) at Kennedy Space Center...

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Dec 3, 2024

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iss072e310952 (Dec. 3, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Don Pettit processes bacteria...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Post-Landing Briefing
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Feb 18, 2021

Mars 2020 Post-Landing Briefing

Associate Administrator of NASA's Science Mission Directorate, Thomas Zurbuchen, gives remarks during a NASA...

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NASA image: Linnehan exercises with a bungee strap in the Spacelab module
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Jul 9, 1996

Linnehan exercises with a bungee strap in the Spacelab module

STS078-305-022 (20 June-7 July 1996) --- Astronaut Richard M. Linnehan, mission specialist, works out in the Life...

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NASA image: Padalka and Kuipers review a procedures book in Node 1 during EXP 9 / EXP 8
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Apr 22, 2004

Padalka and Kuipers review a procedures book in Node 1 during EXP 9 / EXP 8

ISS008-E-21991 (22 April 2004) --- Cosmonaut Gennady I. Padalka (left), Expedition 9 commander, and European Space...

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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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