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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: View of Expedition 28 FE Furukawa posing for a photo in the US Lab
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Jun 26, 2011

View of Expedition 28 FE Furukawa posing for a photo in the US Lab

ISS028-E-013344 (26 June 2011) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, Expedition 28...

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NASA image: MDCA Hardware Reconfiguration Part 2
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Jan 24, 2017

MDCA Hardware Reconfiguration Part 2

iss050e035112 (1/24/2017) --- NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough completing the Multi-user Droplet Combustion Apparatus...

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NASA image: Kelly makes hardware replacements on MDCA
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Feb 9, 2011

Kelly makes hardware replacements on MDCA

ISS026-E-025292 (9 Feb. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly, Expedition 26 commander, works on the Combustion...

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NASA image: Kelly makes hardware replacements on MDCA
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Feb 9, 2011

Kelly makes hardware replacements on MDCA

ISS026-E-025294 (9 Feb. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly, Expedition 26 commander, works on the Combustion...

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NASA image: Garan conducts MDCA Reservoir Replacement
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May 5, 2011

Garan conducts MDCA Reservoir Replacement

ISS027-E-022522 (5 May 2011) --- NASA astronaut Ron Garan, Expedition 27 flight engineer, services the Combustion...

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NASA image: Garan conducts MDCA Reservoir Replacement
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May 5, 2011

Garan conducts MDCA Reservoir Replacement

ISS027-E-022529 (5 May 2011) --- NASA astronaut Ron Garan, Expedition 27 flight engineer, services the Combustion...

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NASA image: Pettit in US Lab
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Nov 19, 2008

Pettit in US Lab

S126-E-008178 (18 Nov. 2008) --- Astronaut Donald Pettit, STS-126 mission specialist, installs the Combustion...

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NASA image: Advanced Combustion via Microgravity Experiments (ACME)
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Aug 10, 2018

Advanced Combustion via Microgravity Experiments (ACME)

iss056e130654 (Aug. 10, 2018) --- The Combustion Integration Rack (CIR), pictured in its open configuration, is...

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NASA image: CIR Maintenance in the U.S. Laboratory
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Apr 23, 2020

CIR Maintenance in the U.S. Laboratory

iss063e002821 (April 23, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 63 Commander Chris Cassidy performs maintenance on...

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NASA image: Combustion Integrated Rack (CIR)
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Jul 24, 2013

Combustion Integrated Rack (CIR)

ISS036-E-024485 (24 July 2013) --- European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano, Expedition 36 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: CIR Troubleshooting Operations
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Jun 19, 2018

CIR Troubleshooting Operations

iss056e021157 (June 19, 2018) --- Expedition 56 Flight Engineer Ricky Arnold of NASA (foreground) performs...

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NASA image: CIR MDCA replacement
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May 13, 2015

CIR MDCA replacement

ISS043E190395 (05/13/2015) --- NASA astronaut Terry Virts prepares the Multi-user Droplet Combustion Apparatus from...

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NASA image: Saturn's Record-Setting Storm
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Oct 25, 2012

Saturn's Record-Setting Storm

Saturn's 2010 Great White Spot storm has set a new record for the largest temperature change ever detected on the...

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NASA image: Saturn's Record-Setting Storm: Brigette Hesman
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Oct 25, 2012

Saturn's Record-Setting Storm: Brigette Hesman

An interview with NASA Planetary Research Scientist Brigette Hesman, discussing her study of Saturn's 2010 Great...

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NASA image: Reconfiguration of the CIR for MDCA FLEX Experiment
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Oct 10, 2013

Reconfiguration of the CIR for MDCA FLEX Experiment

ISS037-E-012586 (10 Oct. 2013) --- European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano, Expedition 37 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Reconfiguration of the CIR for MDCA FLEX Experiment
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Oct 10, 2013

Reconfiguration of the CIR for MDCA FLEX Experiment

ISS037-E-012579 (10 Oct. 2013) --- European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano, Expedition 37 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: MDCA (Multi-user Drop Combustion Apparatus) operations
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May 12, 2009

MDCA (Multi-user Drop Combustion Apparatus) operations

ISS019-E-015910(12 May 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition 19/20...

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NASA image: MDCA (Multi-user Drop Combustion Apparatus) operations
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May 12, 2009

MDCA (Multi-user Drop Combustion Apparatus) operations

ISS019-E-015906 (12 May 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition...

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NASA image: MDCA (Multi-user Drop Combustion Apparatus) operations
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May 12, 2009

MDCA (Multi-user Drop Combustion Apparatus) operations

ISS019-E-015912 (12 May 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition...

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NASA image: MDCA Needle 1 Replacement
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Apr 22, 2013

MDCA Needle 1 Replacement

ISS035-E-025557(22 April 2013) ---Multi-user Droplet Combustion Apparatus (MDCA) Hardware Replacement: Cassidy...

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NASA image: MDCA Needle 1 Replacement
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Apr 22, 2013

MDCA Needle 1 Replacement

ISS035-E-025557(22 April 2013) ---Multi-user Droplet Combustion Apparatus (MDCA) Hardware Replacement: Cassidy...

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NASA image: Astronaut Don Pettit swaps samples of materials to observe how they burn in weightlessness
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Jan 8, 2025

Astronaut Don Pettit swaps samples of materials to observe how they burn in weightlessness

iss072e451296 (Jan. 8, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Don Pettit works in the Destiny...

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NASA image: Astronaut Nick Hague swaps samples of materials to observe how they burn in weightlessness
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Jan 13, 2025

Astronaut Nick Hague swaps samples of materials to observe how they burn in weightlessness

iss072e456120 (Jan. 13, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Nick Hague works in the Destiny...

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NASA image: Wiseman works with the MDCA hardware replacement, and CIR maintenance
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Sep 18, 2014

Wiseman works with the MDCA hardware replacement, and CIR maintenance

ISS041-E-016781 (18 Sept. 2014) --- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Expedition 41 flight engineer, works with 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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