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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: jsc2013e087973
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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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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-26920 (16 February 2003) --- View of surface tension demonstration using water that is being held in place...

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NASA image: Wakata works with InSPACE hardware
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Jul 13, 2009

Wakata works with InSPACE hardware

ISS020-E-019099 (13 July 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition 20...

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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

iss073e0000431 (April 22, 2025) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft, with its nosecone open, approaches the...

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NASA image: iss067e188909
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Jul 16, 2022

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iss067e188909 (July 16, 2022) --- The SpaceX Dragon resupply ship carrying over 5,800 pounds of new science...

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NASA image: iss065e094097
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Jun 9, 2021

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iss065e094097 (June 9, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Mark Vande Hei conducts research...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Jul 28, 1967

Wernher von Braun

Marshall Space Flight Center’s (MSFC) director, Dr. Wernher von Braun (left), and Deputy Director, Dr. Eberhard Rees...

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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

iss073e0000702 (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-26927 (16 February 2003) --- View of surface tension demonstration using water that is being held in place...

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NASA image: SODI IVIDIL
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Sep 23, 2009

SODI IVIDIL

ISS020-E-041878 (23 Sept. 2009) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Robert Thirsk, Expedition 20 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Nov 3, 1994

Space Shuttle Project

This is an onboard photo of space shuttle Atlantis (STS-66) astronaut Scott E. Parazynski, in the International...

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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: DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight over Mt. Whitney
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Feb 25, 1998

DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight over Mt. Whitney

The DC-8 banking over the jagged peak of Mount Whitney on a February 25, 1998 flight. The DC-8 and a pair of ER-2...

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NASA image: iss066e154853
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Feb 21, 2022

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iss066e154853 (Feb. 21, 2022) --- Northrop Grummans's Cygnus space freighter, with its prominent cymbal-shaped...

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NASA image: HERMES 01
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Jul 31, 2023

HERMES 01

The Heliophysics Environmental and Radiation Measurement Experiment Suite (HERMES) is one of the first three science...

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NASA image: iss042e078210
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Dec 29, 2014

iss042e078210

iss042e078210 (12/29/2014) --- European Space Agency Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti aboard the International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1398
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Jun 30, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Kimberly Beck is a Controlled Biological Systems trainee in the Spaceflight and Life...

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NASA image: iss062e105759
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Mar 23, 2020

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iss062e105759 (March 23, 2020) --- NASA astronaut Andrew Morgan retrieves gut microbe samples from a science freezer...

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NASA image: iss060e035050
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Aug 12, 2019

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iss060e035050 (Aug. 12, 2019) --- Expedition 60 Flight Engineer Nick Hague of NASA conducts science operations...

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NASA image: iss064e010968
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Dec 8, 2020

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iss064e010968 (Dec. 8, 2020) --- Expedition 64 Flight Engineers Shannon Walker (background) and Victor Glover...

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NASA image: jsc2013e087950
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Sep 18, 2013

jsc2013e087950

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

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NASA image: Lopez-Alegria performs EMCS-EC replace activity in Destiny laboratory module
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Dec 29, 2006

Lopez-Alegria performs EMCS-EC replace activity in Destiny laboratory module

ISS014-E-10647 (29 Dec. 2006) --- Astronaut Michael E. Lopez-Alegria, Expedition 14 commander and NASA space station...

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NASA image: HERMES 02
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Jul 31, 2023

HERMES 02

The Heliophysics Environmental and Radiation Measurement Experiment Suite (HERMES) is one of the first three science...

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NASA image: Phillips at the SSRMS controls in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 10 / Expedition 11
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Apr 19, 2005

Phillips at the SSRMS controls in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 10 / Expedition 11

ISS010-E-24985 (19 April 2005) --- Astronaut John L. Phillips, Expedition 11 NASA ISS science officer and flight...

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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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