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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: ARC-1983-AC83-0645
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Sep 1, 1983

ARC-1983-AC83-0645

Original Art by Artist: Rick Guidice Space Life Sciences Payloads Office (SLSPO) office manual cover with mission...

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NASA image: The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft approaches the International Space Station
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Apr 22, 2025

The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft approaches the International Space Station

iss073e0001147 (April 22, 2025) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft, with its nosecone open, approaches the...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 1, 1999

Microgravity

Gerard M. Faeth, University of Michigan, principal investigator in combustion science experiments, including...

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NASA image: Gerst with MSG during BASS session
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Jun 13, 2014

Gerst with MSG during BASS session

European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst,Expedition 40 flight engineer,works with samples and hardware for a...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Sep 15, 1999

Microgravity

A versatile experiment facility for the International Space Station moved closer to flight recently with delivery of...

MSFC
NASA image: iss070e085663
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Feb 1, 2024

iss070e085663

iss070e085663 (Feb. 1, 2024) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus space freighter approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: View of a surface tension demonstration using water that is being held in place by a 50mm metal loop
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Feb 16, 2003

View of a surface tension demonstration using water that is being held in place by a 50mm metal loop

ISS006-E-26946 (16 February 2003) --- View of surface tension demonstration using water that is being held in place...

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NASA image: View of a surface tension demonstration using water that is being held in place by a 50mm metal loop
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Feb 16, 2003

View of a surface tension demonstration using water that is being held in place by a 50mm metal loop

ISS006-E-26840 (16 February 2003) --- View of surface tension demonstration using water that is being held in place...

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NASA image: iss068e075416
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Mar 16, 2023

iss068e075416

iss068e075416 (March 16, 2023) --- The SpaceX Dragon resupply ship approaches the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Explore Your Project Ideas for Space Station
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Jul 25, 2019

Explore Your Project Ideas for Space Station

Have a science or technology idea? Flying experiments on the International Space Station is a unique opportunity to...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 20, 1995

Microgravity

Onboard Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-73) Mission Specialists Catherine Cady Coleman works at the glovebox facility in...

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NASA image: View of a surface tension demonstration using water that is being held in place by a 50mm metal loop
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Feb 16, 2003

View of a surface tension demonstration using water that is being held in place by a 50mm metal loop

ISS006-E-26864 (16 February 2003) --- View of surface tension demonstration using water that is being held in place...

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NASA image: iss065e033974
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May 12, 2021

iss065e033974

iss065e033974 (May 12, 2021) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Thomas...

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NASA image: iss070e085869
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Feb 2, 2024

iss070e085869

iss070e085869 (Feb. 2, 2024) --- Expedition 70 Flight Engineers (from left) Loral O'Hara and Jasmin Moghbeli are...

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NASA image: Wakata works with InSPACE hardware
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Jul 14, 2009

Wakata works with InSPACE hardware

ISS020-E-020303 (14 July 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition 20...

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NASA image: Approach of the SpaceX-6 Dragon Commercial cargo craft
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Apr 17, 2015

Approach of the SpaceX-6 Dragon Commercial cargo craft

ISS043E122200 (04/17/2015) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft approaches the International Space Station Apr....

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NASA image: View of a surface tension demonstration using water that is being held in place by a 50mm metal loop
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Feb 16, 2003

View of a surface tension demonstration using water that is being held in place by a 50mm metal loop

ISS006-E-26911 (16 February 2003) --- View of surface tension demonstration using water that is being held in place...

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NASA image: iss068e075422
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Mar 16, 2023

iss068e075422

iss068e075422 (March 16, 2023) --- The SpaceX Dragon resupply ship approaches the International Space Station...

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NASA image: iss070e085725
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Feb 1, 2024

iss070e085725

iss070e085725 (Feb. 1, 2024) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus space freighter, packed with more than 8,200 pounds of...

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NASA image: InSPACE experiment
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Aug 1, 2009

InSPACE experiment

ISS020-E-026859 (1 Aug. 2009) --- European Space Agency astronaut Frank De Winne, Expedition 20 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Sally Ride Women in Science Panel
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May 17, 2013

Sally Ride Women in Science Panel

Director of the NASA Johnson Space Center Ellen Ochoa shares her experiences during a program titled "Sally Ride:...

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NASA image: The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft approaches the International Space Station
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Apr 22, 2025

The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft approaches the International Space Station

iss073e0000701 (April 22, 2025) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft, with its nosecone open, approaches the...

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NASA image: View of a surface tension demonstration using water that is being held in place by a 50mm metal loop
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Feb 16, 2003

View of a surface tension demonstration using water that is being held in place by a 50mm metal loop

ISS006-E-26857 (16 February 2003) --- View of surface tension demonstration using water that is being held in place...

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NASA image: Stow Sidekick After Use
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Jul 6, 2021

Stow Sidekick After Use

iss065e162496 (July 6, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Thomas Pesquet of ESA (European Space Agency) wears...

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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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