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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.

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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: Astronaut photographs ice crystals forming inside a sheet of water
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Oct 23, 2024

Astronaut photographs ice crystals forming inside a sheet of water

iss072e098117 (Oct. 24, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Commander Suni Williams photographs ice crystals...

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NASA image: TRAINING (WATER EGRESS) - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-5 - PRIME CREW - GULF
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Jul 21, 1965

TRAINING (WATER EGRESS) - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-5 - PRIME CREW - GULF

S65-39935 (21 July 1965) --- Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper Jr., command pilot of the Gemini-5 spaceflight, is pictured...

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NASA image: STS-129 MS1 Melvin poses for a photo with a Water Globule
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Nov 24, 2009

STS-129 MS1 Melvin poses for a photo with a Water Globule

S129-E-008320 (24 Nov. 2009) --- This close-up view of a water bubble floating freely on the middeck of space...

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NASA image: Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper participates in Mercury water egress training
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Sep 12, 1962

Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper participates in Mercury water egress training

S62-05161 (1962) --- Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper Jr. participates in Mercury water egress training. He is wearing a...

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NASA image: ISS Expedition 18 Water Recovery System (WRS) Leak Check
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Dec 8, 2008

ISS Expedition 18 Water Recovery System (WRS) Leak Check

ISS018-E-011530 (8 Dec. 2008) --- Astronaut Michael Fincke, Expedition 18 commander, performs a leak check on the...

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NASA image: FE-4 Thirsk analyzes Water Samples in the US Lab
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Oct 20, 2009

FE-4 Thirsk analyzes Water Samples in the US Lab

ISS021-E-010315 (20 Oct. 2009) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Robert Thirsk, Expedition 21 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: CDR De Winne takes Water Samples for analysis in the US Lab
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Oct 20, 2009

CDR De Winne takes Water Samples for analysis in the US Lab

ISS021-E-010366 (20 Oct. 2009) --- European Space Agency astronaut Frank De Winne, Expedition 21 commander, fills a...

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NASA image: STS-133 crew during water survival briefing in the classroom
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May 3, 2010

STS-133 crew during water survival briefing in the classroom

JSC2010-E-063773 (3 May 2010) --- NASA astronauts Nicole Stott and Tim Kopra, both STS-133 mission specialists,...

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NASA image: Onufrienko catalogs water containers in the Zvezda SM during Expedition Four
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Mar 11, 2002

Onufrienko catalogs water containers in the Zvezda SM during Expedition Four

ISS004-E-9651 (11 March 2002) --- Cosmonaut Yury I. Onufrienko, Expedition Four mission commander, catalogs...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers verifies the functionality and replaces hardware on the Exploration Potable Water Dispenser
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May 16, 2025

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers verifies the functionality and replaces hardware on the Exploration Potable Water Dispenser

iss073e0071548 (May 16, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers verifies the...

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NASA image: NASA ScienceCasts: ECLSS on Station
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Oct 25, 2023

NASA ScienceCasts: ECLSS on Station

The International Space Station’s Environmental Control and Life Support System, known as ECLSS, provides clean air...

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NASA image: Expedition 19 crew tests water from Recycling system
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May 20, 2009

Expedition 19 crew tests water from Recycling system

ISS019-E-018483 (20 May 2009) --- After NASA's Mission Control gave the Expedition 19 astronaut crew aboard the...

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NASA image: Expedition 19 crew tests water from Recycling system
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May 20, 2009

Expedition 19 crew tests water from Recycling system

ISS019-E-018486 (20 May 2009) --- After NASA's Mission Control gave the Expedition 19 astronaut crew aboard the...

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NASA image: STS-131 Water Survival Training at NBL.
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Sep 17, 2009

STS-131 Water Survival Training at NBL.

JSC2009-E-208913 (17 Sept. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Alan Poindexter (center), STS-131 commander; along with...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 crewmen participate in water egress training
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Sep 20, 1969

Apollo 12 crewmen participate in water egress training

S69-52984 (20 Sept. 1969) --- A member of the prime crew of the Apollo 12 lunar landing mission is hoisted up to a...

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NASA image: Moving Water in Space - 8K Ultra HD
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Jul 5, 2019

Moving Water in Space - 8K Ultra HD

jsc2019m000527 - Water in space behaves… differently. Surface tension and capillary flow can be harnessed to move...

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NASA image: STS-120 water survival training at the NBL
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Jan 31, 2007

STS-120 water survival training at the NBL

JSC2007-E-06461 (31 Jan. 2007) --- Attired in a training version of his shuttle launch and entry suit, astronaut...

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NASA image: STS-135 water survival training at the NBL
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Feb 9, 2011

STS-135 water survival training at the NBL

JSC2011-E-016282 (9 Feb. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Chris Ferguson, STS-135 commander, attired in a training version...

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NASA image: STS-135 water survival training at the NBL
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Feb 9, 2011

STS-135 water survival training at the NBL

JSC2011-E-016231 (9 Feb. 2011) --- NASA astronauts Chris Ferguson (left), STS-135 commander; and Doug Hurley, pilot,...

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NASA image: STS-134 water survival training at the NBL
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Feb 23, 2010

STS-134 water survival training at the NBL

JSC2010-E-025679 (23 Feb. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Mark Kelly, STS-134 commander, dons a training version of his...

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NASA image: STS-134 water survival training at the NBL
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Feb 23, 2010

STS-134 water survival training at the NBL

JSC2010-E-025680 (23 Feb. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Mark Kelly, STS-134 commander, attired in a training version of...

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NASA image: STS-131 Water Survival Training at NBL.
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Sep 17, 2009

STS-131 Water Survival Training at NBL.

JSC2009-E-208875 (17 Sept. 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Naoko Yamazaki, STS-131...

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NASA image: STS-127 water survival training at the NBL pool.
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Dec 12, 2008

STS-127 water survival training at the NBL pool.

JSC2008-E-155152 (12 Dec. 2008) --- Astronaut Mark Polansky, STS-127 commander, dons a training version of his...

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NASA image: GEMINI-8 - TRAINING - WATER EGRESS TRAINING  - GULF
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Jan 15, 1966

GEMINI-8 - TRAINING - WATER EGRESS TRAINING - GULF

S66-17288 (15 Jan. 1966) --- Astronauts Neil A. Armstrong (on left), command pilot, and David R. Scott, pilot of the...

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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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