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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: NASA’s Lunar Vacuum Operates on the Moon
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Mar 6, 2025

NASA’s Lunar Vacuum Operates on the Moon

A technology demonstration instrument aboard Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 has operated on the Moon as...

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NASA image: ICE Cubes #9.2 – Maleth 2
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May 12, 2022

ICE Cubes #9.2 – Maleth 2

jsc2022e057892 (5/12/2022) --- The SpaceOMIX team traveling to Space Applications Services, Brussels, Belgium for...

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NASA image: Latest Information on PFAS Studies at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center
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Jul 10, 2023

Latest Information on PFAS Studies at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center

Two operators use specialized drilling equipment to sample water underground on July 7, 2023, at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: Suture In Space
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Apr 29, 2022

Suture In Space

jsc2022e042612 (4/29/2022) --- Preflight image of skin and vein vessel samples cultured in the Suture in Space...

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NASA image: Aquapad Microbial Contamination
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Mar 16, 2017

Aquapad Microbial Contamination

iss050e057692 (3/16/2017) --- View of Aquapad Microbial Contamination within container during analysis of water...

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NASA image: jsc2018e003239_alt
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Jan 31, 2018

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jsc2018e003239_alt (Jan. 31, 2018) --- Composite image of an Apollo lunar sample in front of the lunar eclipse...

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NASA image: Orion Heat Shield
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Mar 9, 2015

Orion Heat Shield

THE HEAT SHIELD ARRIVED MARCH 9 AT MARSHALL, WHERE EXPERTS FROM THE CENTER AND NASA’S AMES RESEARCH CENTER WILL...

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NASA image: Orion Circle of Excellence Presentation and Award Ceremony
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Mar 13, 2025

Orion Circle of Excellence Presentation and Award Ceremony

Artemis I Heat Shield Sample Extraction and Analysis team with NASA astronauts Victor J. Glover, left, and Christina...

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NASA image: Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio
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Mar 13, 2025

Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio

NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Victor J. Glover examine a sample of AVCOAT Thermal Protection System (TPS) that...

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NASA image: Creamer stows urine samples in MELFI
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May 2, 2010

Creamer stows urine samples in MELFI

ISS023-E-030773 (2 May 2010) --- NASA astronaut T.J. Creamer, Expedition 23 flight engineer, services the Minus...

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NASA image: Sampling Martian Soil 3-D
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Sep 24, 2004

Sampling Martian Soil 3-D

NASA Mars Exploration Rover microscopic imager onboard Spirit revealed a gap less than half an inch in the imprint...

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NASA image: Creamer stows urine samples in MELFI
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May 2, 2010

Creamer stows urine samples in MELFI

ISS023-E-030780 (2 May 2010) --- NASA astronaut T.J. Creamer, Expedition 23 flight engineer, services the Minus...

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NASA image: Coleman prepares to insert samples into the MELFI
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Dec 27, 2010

Coleman prepares to insert samples into the MELFI

ISS026-E-023814 (27 Dec. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Catherine (Cady) Coleman, Expedition 26 flight engineer, works...

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NASA image: Food Physiology Fecal Sample Processing
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Mar 30, 2022

Food Physiology Fecal Sample Processing

iss067e000137 (April 1, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 67 Flight Engineer Raja Chari conducts operations...

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NASA image: Creamer stows urine samples in MELFI
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May 2, 2010

Creamer stows urine samples in MELFI

ISS023-E-030772 (2 May 2010) --- NASA astronaut T.J. Creamer, Expedition 23 flight engineer, services the Minus...

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NASA image: Creamer stows urine samples in MELFI
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May 2, 2010

Creamer stows urine samples in MELFI

ISS023-E-030771 (2 May 2010) --- NASA astronaut T.J. Creamer, Expedition 23 flight engineer, services the Minus...

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NASA image: Surface Sampler Arm Acquiring Sample
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Dec 15, 1996

Surface Sampler Arm Acquiring Sample

Operation of the surface sampler in obtaining Martian soil for NASA's Viking 2 molecular analysis experiment. Dubbed...

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NASA image: LUNAR SAMPLES - APOLLO XI - MSC
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Aug 3, 1969

LUNAR SAMPLES - APOLLO XI - MSC

S69-40740 (July 1969) --- Dr. Ross Taylor (seated), Australian National University, and John Allen, Brown and...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx - Sample Collection jsc2023e058643
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Sep 27, 2023

OSIRIS-REx - Sample Collection jsc2023e058643

Astromaterials processors Mari Montoya, left, and Curtis Calva, right, use tools to collect asteroid particles from...

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NASA image: CHIMRA: Scoops, Sieves and Delivers Samples
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Oct 4, 2012

CHIMRA: Scoops, Sieves and Delivers Samples

This false-color engineering drawing shows the Collection and Handling for In-Situ Martian Rock Analysis CHIMRA...

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NASA image: EDS Solar White Coating
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Mar 31, 2021

EDS Solar White Coating

Inside a laboratory at the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: iss065e212128
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Jul 28, 2021

iss065e212128

iss065e212128 (July 28, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Commander Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: iss066e153092
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Feb 26, 2022

iss066e153092

iss066e153092 (Fab. 29, 2022) -- Cotton cell samples, held by NASA astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Kayla...

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NASA image: iss071e515505
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Aug 20, 2024

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iss071e515505 (Aug. 20, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 71 Flight Engineer Tracy C. Dyson displays a sample...

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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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