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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: Foale conducts MSG setup for PFMI experiment in U.S. Lab during Expedition 8
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Nov 28, 2003

Foale conducts MSG setup for PFMI experiment in U.S. Lab during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-06301 (28 November 2003) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale, Expedition 8 mission commander and NASA ISS...

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Aug 7, 2019

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iss060e023992 (Aug. 7, 2019) --- European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano is researching possible causes for...

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NASA image: Test - Apollo 11 - MSC
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Apr 29, 1969

Test - Apollo 11 - MSC

S69-32233 (22 April 1969) --- Two members of the Apollo 11 lunar landing mission participate in a simulation of...

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Aug 13, 2018

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iss056e142865_alt (8/13/2018) --- Astronaut Ricky Arnold prepares samples for the Barrios Protein Crystal Growth...

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NASA image: jsc2022e093066
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Dec 14, 2022

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jsc2022e093066 (12/14/2022) --- The goal of the Euro Material Ageing facility is to get a better understanding about...

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NASA image: Celestial immunity
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May 22, 2021

Celestial immunity

iss065e058810 (May 22, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Mark Vande Hei services donor cell...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 23, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

NASA Chief Scientist, Jim Green, asks Brian Muirhead, Pre-project Manager of Mars Sample Return at NASA’s Jet...

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NASA image: iss071e486657
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Aug 15, 2024

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iss071e486657 (Aug. 15, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 71 Flight Engineer Tracy C. Dyson swaps out sample...

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NASA image: BLDG. 37 - MICE
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Aug 3, 1969

BLDG. 37 - MICE

S69-40751 (August 1969) --- Landrum Young, Brown and Root - Northrop technician, examines mice in the Animal...

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NASA image: Surprisingly STEM: Moon Rock Processors @ NASA Johnson
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Jan 23, 2023

Surprisingly STEM: Moon Rock Processors @ NASA Johnson

Want to meet a “rock” star? How about two? Andrea Mosie and Juliane Gross work in the Astromaterials lab at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Materials Science
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Sep 30, 1998

Materials Science

Dr. Jan Rogers, project scientist for the Electrostatic Levitator (ESL) at NASA's Marshall Space Flight...

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NASA image: NUTRITION w/Repository
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Jun 6, 2009

NUTRITION w/Repository

ISS020-E-007603 (7 June 2009) --- European Space Agency astronaut Frank De Winne, Expedition 20 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 10, 1998

Microgravity

Breast tissue specimens in traditional sample dishes. NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) is sponsoring...

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May 12, 2021

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iss065e033958 (May 12, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Megan McArthur services donor cell...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 23, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

An audience member asks Brian Muirhead, Pre-project Manager of Mars Sample Return at NASA’s Jet Propulsion...

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NASA image: APOLLO XII - EVA CREW TRAINING - KSC
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Oct 6, 1969

APOLLO XII - EVA CREW TRAINING - KSC

S69-55368 (6 Oct. 1969) --- Two members of the Apollo 12 lunar landing mission participate in lunar surface...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Mike Fincke inserts a cryogenic storage unit into a science freezer
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Aug 29, 2025

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke inserts a cryogenic storage unit into a science freezer

iss073e0548958 (Aug. 29, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Mike Fincke inserts a cryogenic...

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NASA image: Preflight Imagery for the ISS External Microorganisms Experiment
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Dec 6, 2022

Preflight Imagery for the ISS External Microorganisms Experiment

jsc2023e026245 (12/6/2022) --- A member of the ISS External Microorganisms payload development team demonstrates...

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NASA image: iss069e086233
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Sep 8, 2023

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iss069e086233 (9/8/2023) --- A view of sample preparation for centrifuge operations in the Human Research Facility...

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NASA image: Kate Rubins - JETT 5 - jsc2024e035655
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May 16, 2024

Kate Rubins - JETT 5 - jsc2024e035655

NASA astronaut Kate Rubins uses a hammer to get a drive tube into the ground to collect a pristine soil sample...

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Nov 14, 2023

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iss070e024859 (Nov. 14, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 70 Flight Engineer Lora O'Hara treats brain...

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NASA image: Astronauts Don Pettit and Butch Wilmore pack external research hardware
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Nov 26, 2024

Astronauts Don Pettit and Butch Wilmore pack external research hardware

iss072e280736 (Nov. 26, 2024) --- NASA astronauts (from left) Don Pettit and Butch Wilmore, both Expedition 72...

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NASA image: iss073e0025371
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May 7, 2025

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iss073e0025371 (5/7/2025) --- NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers prepares to swap sample cassettes inside the Advanced...

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NASA image: iss060e062282
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Sep 13, 2019

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iss060e062282 (Sept. 13, 2019) --- Expedition 60 Flight Engineer Andrew Morgan of NASA conducts research for 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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