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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: CASIS PCG 6
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Jun 6, 2017

CASIS PCG 6

iss052e000516 (6/6/2017) --- View of the Neutron Crystallographic Studies of Human Acetylcholinesterase for the...

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NASA image: More Polar Textures
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Jun 12, 2017

More Polar Textures

This VIS image shows more of the variety of textures on the south polar cap. Orbit Number: 68068 Latitude: -86.1964...

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NASA image: iss051e031894
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May 1, 2017

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iss051e031894 (May 1, 2017) --- The Progress 66 cargo craft is seen docked to the Pirs docking compartment as the...

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NASA image: Cygnus OA-7 Spacecraft grappled by SSRMS
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Apr 22, 2017

Cygnus OA-7 Spacecraft grappled by SSRMS

iss051e020824 (April 22, 2018) --- The Orbital ATK Cygnus resupply ship is pictured in the grips of the Canadarm2...

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NASA image: jsc2019e054855
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Sep 16, 2019

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jsc2019e054855 (09-16-19) --- 2017 NASA astronaut candidates Jessica Watkins (center) and Raja Chari (right) with...

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NASA image: First Orion part for human flight
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May 10, 2022

First Orion part for human flight

In Rockford, Illinois, Ingersoll Machine Tools builds parts for the Artemis II Orion crew module, shown here on...

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NASA image: Acting Administrator Lightfoot Visits Ball Aerospace
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Apr 6, 2017

Acting Administrator Lightfoot Visits Ball Aerospace

Acting NASA Deputy Administrator Lesa Roe, right, speaks with Rob Strain, president of Ball Aerospace, Thursday,...

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NASA image: First Orion part for human flight
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May 10, 2022

First Orion part for human flight

In Rockford, Illinois, Ingersoll Machine Tools builds parts for the Artemis II Orion crew module, shown here on...

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NASA image: Vande Hei exercises on COLBERT/T2 Treadmill
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Sep 23, 2017

Vande Hei exercises on COLBERT/T2 Treadmill

iss053e040103 (ept. 23, 2017) --- Astronaut Mark Vande Hei, Expedition 53 Flight Engineer, exercises on the COLBERT...

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NASA image: iss053e180184
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Nov 12, 2017

iss053e180184

iss053e180184 (Nov. 12, 2017) --- The islands of (from left) Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana are part of the Gilbert...

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NASA image: GSFC_20170907_2017-23105_061
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Sep 7, 2017

GSFC_20170907_2017-23105_061

Role of Men in Sustaining Women in STEM event was held at Lockheed Martin on Sept 7, 2017. Acting Administrator...

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NASA image: GSFC_20170907_2017-23105_024
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Sep 7, 2017

GSFC_20170907_2017-23105_024

Role of Men in Sustaining Women in STEM event was held at Lockheed Martin on Sept 7, 2017. Acting Administrator...

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NASA image: jsc2017e009872
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Jan 26, 2017

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NASA exhibits on display at Super Bowl - NFL Live Event at Discovery Green. Photo Date: January 26, 2017. Location:...

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NASA image: iss051e044807
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May 17, 2017

iss051e044807

iss051e044807 (5/17/2017) -- The NanoRacks CubeSat Deployer "ejects" the Spacecraft for High Accuracy Radar...

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NASA image: Arthrospira B EC Exchange OPS
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Dec 27, 2017

Arthrospira B EC Exchange OPS

iss054e005660 (Dec. 27, 2017) --- Experiment Containers (EC) for the Arthrospira B experiment inside BioLab to test...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken by EHDC2
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Sep 6, 2017

Earth Observation taken by EHDC2

iss053e002946 (Sept. 6, 2017) --- The Soyuz MS-05 crew spacecraft is pictured docked to the Rassvet Mini-Research...

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NASA image: iss054e014505
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Jan 7, 2018

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iss054e014505 (Jan. 7, 2017) --- The SpaceX Dragon resupply ship with its dual outstreched solar arrays is pictured...

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NASA image: EFT-1 Crew Module preparations to move to KSC Visitor Complex
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Apr 6, 2017

EFT-1 Crew Module preparations to move to KSC Visitor Complex

The Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) Crew Module undergoes preparations to move from the Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: Dream Chaser ALT-2 Free Flight
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Nov 11, 2017

Dream Chaser ALT-2 Free Flight

After a successful approach and landing flight test on Nov. 11, 2017, Sierra Nevada Corp’s Dream Chaser was towed...

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NASA image: jsc2017e007812
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Jan 18, 2017

jsc2017e007812

jsc2017e007812 (01/18/2017) --- Expedition 52 crew member astronaut Randy Bresnik at the Johnson Space Center...

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NASA image: iss051e035113
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May 2, 2017

iss051e035113

iss051e035113 (May 2, 2017) --- The Soyuz MS-03 crew ship (foreground) and the Progress 66 cargo craft are pictured...

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NASA image: jsc2019e054895
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Sep 16, 2019

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jsc2019e054895 (09-16-19) --- 2017 NASA astronaut candidates Raja Chari and Kayla Barron examines samples during...

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NASA image: BRIC-LED Experiment Canister Installation
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Dec 19, 2017

BRIC-LED Experiment Canister Installation

iss054e001490 (Dec. 19, 2017) --- Biological Research in Canisters - Light Emitting Diode (BRIC-LED) locker...

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NASA image: GSFC_20170906_2017-23542_022
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Sep 6, 2017

GSFC_20170906_2017-23542_022

German Ambassador Hans Peter Wittig and staff visited Goddard on Sept 6, 2017. They toured facilities including:...

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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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