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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: iss067e378312
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Sep 21, 2022

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iss067e378812 (Sept. 21, 2022) --- Expedition 67 Flight Engineer and ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Samantha...

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NASA image: SODI IVIDIL
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Sep 23, 2009

SODI IVIDIL

ISS020-E-041868 (23 Sept. 2009) --- European Space Agency astronaut Frank De Winne, Expedition 20 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: NASA Inspires Students in the Philippines to Study Science
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Sep 25, 2019

NASA Inspires Students in the Philippines to Study Science

Scientists from NASA’s Cloud, Aerosol and Monsoon Processes Philippines Experiment, or CAMP2Ex visited a group of...

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NASA image: iss066e153515
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Feb 27, 2022

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iss066e153515 (Feb. 27, 2022) --- Northrop Grummans's Cygnus space freighter is pictured attached to the...

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NASA image: STS 61-A crewmembers in Spacelab D-1 science module
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Oct 30, 1985

STS 61-A crewmembers in Spacelab D-1 science module

61A-01-032 (30 Oct-6 Nov 1985) --- West German Payload Specialist Ernst Messerschmid, foreground, opens a door on...

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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-26865 (16 February 2003) --- View of surface tension demonstration using water that is being held in place...

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NASA image: iss070e024781
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Nov 14, 2023

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iss070e024781 (Nov. 14, 2023) --- A door is opened on an experiment airlock, attached to to the International Space...

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NASA image: NASA Works to Improve Supersonic Parachutes for Mars Missions
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Jun 4, 2025

NASA Works to Improve Supersonic Parachutes for Mars Missions

The Enhancing Parachutes by Instrumenting the Canopy test experiment lands following an air launch from an Alta X...

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NASA image: ISS NASA Social
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Feb 20, 2013

ISS NASA Social

NASA Astronaut Don Pettit, speaks about his experience onboard the International Space Station at a NASA Social...

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NASA image: VIEW-CPL, Jernigan and Rominger work with middeck experiment
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Dec 27, 1996

VIEW-CPL, Jernigan and Rominger work with middeck experiment

STS080-345-008 (19 Nov.-7 Dec. 1996) --- Continuing with a heavy agenda of middeck science, astronaut Tamara E....

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NASA image: jsc2013e087976
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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: 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: iss067e274276
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Aug 19, 2022

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iss067e274276 (Aug. 19, 2022) --- The SpaceX Dragon resupply ship, packed with over 4,000 pounds of return cargo and...

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NASA image: Payload Specialist Byron K. Lichtenberg working in the Spacelab
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Nov 28, 1983

Payload Specialist Byron K. Lichtenberg working in the Spacelab

STS009-125-427 (28 Nov 1983) --- Payload Specialist Byron K. Lichtenberg carries out an experiment at the fluid...

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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: iss069e038998
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Jul 28, 2023

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iss069e038998 (July 28, 2023) --- UAE (United Arab Emirates) astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Sultan...

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NASA image: View of FE Fossum working with SHERE
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Aug 3, 2011

View of FE Fossum working with SHERE

ISS028-E-020679 (3 Aug. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Mike Fossum, Expedition 28 flight engineer, works with Shear...

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NASA image: iss068e075343
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Mar 16, 2023

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iss068e075343 (March 16, 2023) --- The SpaceX Dragon resupply ship approaches the International Space Station...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4088
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Jul 30, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAl, Fla. - Dr. Ray Wheeler, left, explains a plant experiment to Dr. Mason Peck, NASA's chief...

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NASA image: HiRISE Spots Slope Streaks Fanning Out on Mars
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May 5, 2022

HiRISE Spots Slope Streaks Fanning Out on Mars

These dark streaks, also known as "slope streaks," on Mars resulted from dust avalanches. They were captured by...

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NASA image: iss071e485839
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Aug 15, 2024

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iss071e485839 (Aug. 15, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Boeing Crew Flight Test Pilot Suni Williams installs the Packed...

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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-26850 (16 February 2003) --- View of surface tension demonstration using water that is being held in place...

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NASA image: jsc2013e087956
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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: iss065e135164
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Jun 21, 2021

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

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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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