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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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Nov 10, 2021

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jsc2021e058711 (11/10/2021) --- The MicroAge team outside the Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences,...

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NASA image: JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui conducts a microbiology research experiment
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Jan 7, 2026

JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui conducts a microbiology research experiment

iss074e0044840 (Jan. 7, 2025) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expedition 74 Flight...

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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: iss070e035116
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Dec 1, 2023

iss070e035116

iss070e035116 (Dec. 1, 2023) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expedition 70 Flight...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Oct 9, 2015

Earth Observation

ISS045E053479 (10/09/2015) --- From 250 miles up the International Space Station crew gets a front row seat to the...

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NASA image: Bolden STEM Event
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Jan 28, 2011

Bolden STEM Event

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden visits with students from Albert Hill Middle School during a visit to the...

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NASA image: Sally Ride Panel Discussion
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Jun 15, 2015

Sally Ride Panel Discussion

NASA Chief Historian Brian Odom moderates “The Legacy of Sally Ride: The First American Woman in Space” event at...

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NASA image: iss070e086287
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Feb 3, 2024

iss070e086287

iss070e086287 (Feb. 3, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 70 Flght Engineer Jasmin Moghbeli works inside the...

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NASA image: STS-40 MS Seddon pauses during fire fighting training at JSC's Fire Pit
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Aug 22, 1990

STS-40 MS Seddon pauses during fire fighting training at JSC's Fire Pit

S90-46497 (18 Aug 1990) --- Astronaut Rhea Seddon, STS-40 mission specialist, takes a break from firefighting...

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NASA image: EHT in LSG
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Apr 2, 2020

EHT in LSG

iss062e120658 (April 2, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 62 Flight Engineer conducts cardiac research in the...

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NASA image: Bioculture System installed in Dragon CRS-13 Spacecraft
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Jan 12, 2018

Bioculture System installed in Dragon CRS-13 Spacecraft

iss054e020928 (1/12/2018) --- Photo documentation of the Bioculture System Facility installed in the SpaceX Dragon...

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NASA image: STS-40 MS Jernigan wearing EMU prepares for a simulation in JSC's WETF pool
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Aug 3, 1990

STS-40 MS Jernigan wearing EMU prepares for a simulation in JSC's WETF pool

S90-46492 (16 Aug 1990) --- Astronaut Tamara E. Jernigan, STS-40 mission specialist, is pictured in a training...

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NASA image: April 22, 2021: Astronauts to Launch on NASA and SpaceX Crew-2 Mission
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Apr 14, 2021

April 22, 2021: Astronauts to Launch on NASA and SpaceX Crew-2 Mission

On April 22, 2021, NASA astronauts Shane Kimbrough and Megan McArthur, ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet, and JAXA...

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NASA image: Earth Day 2018 Activities
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Apr 18, 2018

Earth Day 2018 Activities

Employees get an up-close look at some Florida marine life during a visit to the University of Florida's Institute...

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NASA image: iss065e242460
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Aug 14, 2021

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iss065e242460 (Aug. 14, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Megan McArthur works on the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0955
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May 31, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility, the European Space Agency's research laboratory,...

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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: Preflight Imagery for Nanoracks-NCESSE-Surveyor-SSEP
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Oct 15, 2024

Preflight Imagery for Nanoracks-NCESSE-Surveyor-SSEP

jsc2024e067101 (10/15/2024) --- Plano ISD Academy High School students Nawal, Abhi, and Jacob measure feed for the...

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NASA image: State of NASA
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Mar 11, 2024

State of NASA

Employees watch a video introduction during the annual State of NASA address, Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Mary W....

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NASA image: Celestial immunity
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May 22, 2021

Celestial immunity

Photo (part of time lapse) taken during Celestial Immunity Plate Second Sampling in the Japanese Experiment Module...

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NASA image: iss065e056832
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May 22, 2021

iss065e056832

iss065e056832 (May 22, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Mark Vande Hei services donor cell...

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NASA image: iss066e153063
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Feb 26, 2022

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iss066e153063 (Fab. 29, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Kayla Barron works inside the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0951
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May 30, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Beluga aircraft parks near the mate/demate device at the Shuttle Landing Facility on...

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NASA image: iss065e056808
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May 22, 2021

iss065e056808

iss065e056808 (May 22, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Mark Vande Hei services donor cell...

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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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