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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: Skylab
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Sep 1, 1970

Skylab

This photograph shows Skylab's Nuclear Emulsion experiment, a Skylab science facility that was mounted inside the...

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Jan 21, 2024

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iss070e076676 (Jan. 21, 2024) --- This high exposure photograph from the International Space Station shows Earth's...

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NASA image: NASA Space Apps Challenge Winners Gathering
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Jun 5, 2024

NASA Space Apps Challenge Winners Gathering

NASA Earth Science Division Associate Administrator Nicola Fox delivers remarks during a gathering of NASA Space...

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Oct 30, 2012

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SpaceX’s Dragon capsule is seen shortly after arriving at a port near Los Angeles, Calif on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012....

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Jun 20, 2018

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jsc2018e060338 (06/20/2018) --- 2017 NASA astronaut candidate Warren Hoburg during earth and planetary science...

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NASA image: Rusalka science payload
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Aug 19, 2009

Rusalka science payload

ISS020-E-031541 (19 Aug. 2009) --- Cosmonaut Roman Romanenko, Expedition 20 flight engineer, uses science hardware...

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NASA image: Preflight Imagery for Nanoracks-NCESSE-Surveyor-SSEP
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Oct 4, 2024

Preflight Imagery for Nanoracks-NCESSE-Surveyor-SSEP

jsc2024e066517 (10/4/2024) --- Young researchers work on their experiment, Production of Biomedical Purpose...

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NASA image: Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery
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Jan 12, 2023

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jsc2023e065201 (1/12/2023) --- Pinecrest St. Rose student researchers work on their experiment, Wolffia in...

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NASA image: Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery
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Oct 19, 2023

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jsc2023e065193 (10/19/2023) --- Glendora High School’s M17 student researchers work on their Mushroom Leather...

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NASA image: House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Hearing
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May 17, 2018

House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Hearing

Elizabeth Cantwell, chief executive officer at the Arizona State University Research Enterprise, testifies during a...

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NASA image: Daily Life on the ISS
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Jul 11, 2018

Daily Life on the ISS

iss056e095002 (July 11, 2018) --- Expedition 56 Flight Engineer Serena Auñón-Chancellor works with science gear...

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NASA image: Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery
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Oct 26, 2022

Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery

jsc2023e065196 (10/26/2023) --- Student researchers Lonappan John and Aadrita Roywork on their experiment, The...

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NASA image: ed12-0346-02
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Oct 30, 2012

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SpaceX’s Dragon capsule is seen shortly after arriving at a port near Los Angeles, Calif on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012....

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NASA image: House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Hearing
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May 17, 2018

House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Hearing

NASA Associate Administrator for the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate William Gerstenmaier...

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NASA image: Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery
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Jan 20, 2023

Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery

sc2023e065194 (1/20/2023) --- A student researcher works on their The Effects of Microgravity on Cholesterol...

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NASA image: Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery
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Oct 19, 2023

Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery

jsc2023e065198 (10/19/2023) --- iForward Public Online Charter School student researchers work on their experiment...

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NASA image: ed12-0346-27
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Oct 30, 2012

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SpaceX’s Dragon capsule is seen shortly after arriving at a port near Los Angeles, Calif on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012....

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NASA image: Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery
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Feb 3, 2023

Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery

jsc2023e06522 (3/3/2023) --- Fifth grade student researchers from Walker-Winter Elementary School work on their...

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NASA image: Astronaut Owen Garriott at the Apollo Telescope Mount console
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Aug 8, 1973

Astronaut Owen Garriott at the Apollo Telescope Mount console

Scientist-Astronaut Owen K. Garriott, science pilot of the Skylab 3 mission, is stationed at the Apollo Telescope...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0204-013
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Sep 12, 2008

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San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed recently met with Ames Center Director S. Pete Worden and also took a quick tour of the...

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NASA image: NASA Space Apps Challenge Winners Gathering
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Jun 5, 2024

NASA Space Apps Challenge Winners Gathering

NASA Earth Science Division Associate Administrator Nicola Fox delivers remarks during a gathering of NASA Space...

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NASA image: iss065e135164
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Jun 21, 2021

iss065e135164

iss065e143164 (June 21, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Commander Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: ed12-0346-05
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Oct 30, 2012

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SpaceX’s Dragon capsule is seen shortly after arriving at a port near Los Angeles, Calif on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012....

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NASA image: Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery
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Oct 19, 2023

Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery

jsc2023e065218 (10/19/2023) --- Student researchers in Ukarine work on their experiment, which will be included in...

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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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