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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: Williams prepares to take pictures at the SM window during Expedition 13
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Apr 30, 2006

Williams prepares to take pictures at the SM window during Expedition 13

ISS013-E-13268 (30 April 2006) --- Astronaut Jeffrey N. Williams, Expedition 13 NASA space station science officer...

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NASA image: Kidney cells
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May 10, 2019

Kidney cells

iss059e060922 (May 10, 2019) --- NASA astronaut Anne McClain works on Kidney Cells hardware inside the Life Sciences...

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Jun 30, 2021

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iss065e154567 (June 30, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Commander Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: Cygnus Operations
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Jan 12, 2014

Cygnus Operations

ISS038-E-027333 (12 Jan. 2014) --- The Canadarm2 berths the Orbital Sciences Corp. Cygnus commercial cargo craft to...

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NASA image: House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Hearing
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May 17, 2018

House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Hearing

NASA Associate Administrator for the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate William Gerstenmaier...

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NASA image: House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Hearing
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May 17, 2018

House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Hearing

NASA Associate Administrator for the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate William Gerstenmaier is...

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Jun 11, 2021

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iss065e103879 (June 14, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Megan McArthur conducts research...

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Jun 20, 2018

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jsc2018e060323 (06/20/2018) --- 2017 NASA astronaut candidate Jasmin Moghbeli and Canadian Space Agency astronaut...

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NASA image: Cygnus Capture
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Jan 12, 2014

Cygnus Capture

ISS038-E-028044 (12 Jan. 2014) --- The Canadarm2 moves toward the Orbital Sciences Corp. Cygnus commercial cargo...

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NASA image: jsc2018e060316
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Jun 20, 2018

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jsc2018e060316 (06/20/2018) --- 2017 NASA astronaut candidate Jasmin Moghbeli during earth and planetary science...

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NASA image: NASA’s Climate Change Media Roundtable
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Jul 20, 2023

NASA’s Climate Change Media Roundtable

NASA Earth Science Division Director Karen St. Germain highlights NASA’s climate work during a media roundtable,...

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NASA image: H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV)-4
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Aug 9, 2013

H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV)-4

ISS036-E-030715 (9 Aug. 2013) --- The Canadarm2 moves toward the unpiloted Japanese "Kounotori" H2 Transfer...

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Dec 24, 2020

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iss064e015251 (12/24/2020) --- NASA astronaut Kate Rubins works inside the Life Sciences Glovebox conducting...

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NASA image: The HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA approaches the International Space Station
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Oct 29, 2025

The HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA approaches the International Space Station

iss073e0988444 (Oct. 29, 2025) --- The new HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency),...

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NASA image: Preflight Imagery for Nanoracks-NCESSE-Surveyor-SSEP
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Oct 7, 2024

Preflight Imagery for Nanoracks-NCESSE-Surveyor-SSEP

jsc2024e066519 (10/7/2024) --- The Comets set up the test tubes for the final trial of their experiment, Effects of...

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NASA image: STS-40 Payload Specialist Hughes-Fulford "flies" through SLS-1 module
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Jun 14, 1991

STS-40 Payload Specialist Hughes-Fulford "flies" through SLS-1 module

STS040-212-006 (5-14 June 1991) --- Payload specialist Millie Hughes-Fulford floats through the Spacelab Life...

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NASA image: Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery
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Feb 1, 2023

Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery

jsc2023e065212 (2/1/2023) --- Student researchers Daniel Roth and Jason Gomes work on their experiment, The...

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NASA image: Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery
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Jan 13, 2023

Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery

jsc2023e065183 (1/13/2023) --- Rundell Swan and Tristan Cole work on their experiment, What are the effects of...

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NASA image: Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery
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Feb 3, 2023

Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery

jsc2023e065219 (2/3/2023) --- Student researchers work on their experiment, The Effect of Microgravity on Telomerase...

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NASA image: jsc2018e060090
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Jun 18, 2018

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jsc2018e060090 (06/18/2018) --- 2017 NASA astronaut candidate Jasmin Moghbeli during earth and planetary science...

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NASA image: jsc2018e060295
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Jun 20, 2018

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jsc2018e060295 (06/19/2018) --- 2017 NASA astronaut candidate Jessica Watkins taking notes during earth and...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jul 8, 1994

Microgravity

Astronaut Carl E. Walz, mission specialist, enters the International Microgravity Laboratory (IML-2) science module...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew
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Jun 13, 2003

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew

ISS007-E-07306 (13 June 2003) --- Earth’s horizon and the blackness of space are featured in this image taken...

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Oct 30, 2012

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SpaceX’s Dragon capsule is seen shortly after arriving at a port near Los Angeles, Calif on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012....

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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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