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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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Jan 26, 2022

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iss066e127275 (Jan. 26, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Raja Chari works inside the Life...

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Sep 18, 2013

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PHOTO DATE: 18 September 2013 LOCATION: Bldg. 30 FCR-1 Viewing Room SUBJECT: Students with experiements aboard the...

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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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NASA image: Flight Engineer Donald R. Pettit looks closely at Sodium Chloride within a 50-millimeter metal loop
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Mar 12, 2003

Flight Engineer Donald R. Pettit looks closely at Sodium Chloride within a 50-millimeter metal loop

ISS006-E-39142 (12 March 2003) --- Astronaut Donald R. Pettit, Expedition Six NASA ISS science officer, looks...

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NASA image: DeWinne of ESA works with experiments housed in the MSG in the U.S. Laboratory
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Nov 1, 2002

DeWinne of ESA works with experiments housed in the MSG in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS005-E-19073 (1 November 2002) --- Belgian Soyuz 5 Flight Engineer Frank DeWinne, of the European Space Agency...

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NASA image: Whitson conducts OsteoOmics OPS in MSG
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May 2, 2017

Whitson conducts OsteoOmics OPS in MSG

iss051e034104 (5/02/2017) --- NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson pauses for a photo while working inside the Microgravity...

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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

iss073e0000707 (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-26867 (16 February 2003) --- View of surface tension demonstration using water that is being held in place...

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Feb 1, 2024

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iss070e085709 (Feb. 1, 2024) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus space freighter approaches the International Space...

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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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Nov 7, 2017

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iss053e210425 (Nov. 7, 2017) --- Flight Engineer Joe Acaba holds a children's book that he is reading from as part...

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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

ISS040-E-011004 (13 June 2014) --- European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst, Expedition 40 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: DC-8 CPEX-AW Science Flight
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Aug 6, 2021

DC-8 CPEX-AW Science Flight

NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center flies the DC-8 airborne science laboratory in support of the Convective...

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NASA image: jsc2013e087981
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Sep 18, 2013

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PHOTO DATE: 18 September 2013 LOCATION: Bldg. 30 FCR-1 Viewing Room SUBJECT: Students with experiements aboard the...

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Dec 20, 2005

McArthur positions the CFE in preparation to video it during Expedition 12

ISS012-E-12909 (20 Dec. 2005) --- Astronaut William S. (Bill) McArthur Jr., Expedition 12 commander and NASA 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-26891 (16 February 2003) --- View of surface tension demonstration using water that is being held in place...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Nichole Kim works inside the SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft
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May 15, 2025

NASA astronaut Nichole Kim works inside the SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft

iss073e0071511 (May 15, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers works inside the...

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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: MSG SAME Experiment
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Jul 15, 2010

MSG SAME Experiment

ISS024-E-008351 (15 July 2010) --- NASA astronaut Shannon Walker, Expedition 24 flight engineer, works with the...

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NASA image: jsc2013e087953
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Sep 18, 2013

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PHOTO DATE: 18 September 2013 LOCATION: Bldg. 30 FCR-1 Viewing Room SUBJECT: Students with experiements aboard the...

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Sep 30, 2020

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iss063e098775 (Sept. 30, 2020) --- The tip of the Canadarm2 robotic arm, also called the Latching End Effector which...

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NASA image: SODI IVIDIL
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Sep 23, 2009

SODI IVIDIL

ISS020-E-041873 (23 Sept. 2009) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Robert Thirsk, Expedition 20 flight engineer,...

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Apr 17, 2018

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iss055e024310 (April 17, 2018) --- NASA astronauts Drew Feustel and Scott Tingle are at work inside the U.S. Destiny...

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NASA image: Nespoli works with BXF Hardware in the US Lab
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Mar 22, 2011

Nespoli works with BXF Hardware in the US Lab

ISS027-E-007156 (22 March 2011) --- European Space Agency astronaut Paolo Nespoli, Expedition 27 flight engineer,...

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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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