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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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May 12, 2019

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iss059e060940 (May 12, 2019) --- NASA astronaut Nick Hague works with the miniPCR hardware inside the Columbus...

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Jul 22, 2019

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iss060e013799 (July 22, 2019) --- Expedition 60 Flight Engineer Nick Hague of NASA works on research hardware for...

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NASA image: MESC MSG Clean Up
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Mar 4, 2017

MESC MSG Clean Up

iss050e054453 (3/4/2017) --- NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson during Microgravity Expanded Stem Cells (MESC) clean up,...

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NASA image: Wreath Laying Ceremony for Eugene Cernan
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Jan 18, 2017

Wreath Laying Ceremony for Eugene Cernan

The Astronaut Hall of Fame display for astronaut Gene Cernan is shown following a remembrance ceremony Jan. 18,...

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NASA image: HydroTrop
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Oct 18, 2010

HydroTrop

ISS025-E-007772 (18 Oct. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Shannon Walker, Expedition 25 flight engineer, works with the...

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NASA image: Wreath Laying Ceremony for Eugene Cernan
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Jan 18, 2017

Wreath Laying Ceremony for Eugene Cernan

A photo of astronaut Gene Cernan is displayed alongside a memorial wreath before a remembrance ceremony Jan. 18,...

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NASA image: Wreath Laying Ceremony for Eugene Cernan
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Jan 18, 2017

Wreath Laying Ceremony for Eugene Cernan

A photo of astronaut Gene Cernan is displayed alongside a memorial wreath before a remembrance ceremony Jan. 18,...

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NASA image: Apollo 10 40th Anniversary Program
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May 18, 2009

Apollo 10 40th Anniversary Program

President and Chief Operating Officer of the Newseum, Kenneth Paulson, introduces the Newseum's distinguished...

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Apr 11, 2018

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iss055e016051 (April 11, 2018) --- NASA astronaut and Flight Engineer Ricky Arnold works with the student-designed...

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NASA image: Preflight Imagery for the Neuronix Investigation
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Apr 28, 2023

Preflight Imagery for the Neuronix Investigation

jsc2023e026249 (4/28/2023) --- Drs. Adwitia Dey and Shane Hegarty of AXONIS Therapeutics are pictured with flight...

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NASA image: TICTOC Science
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Jun 11, 2021

TICTOC Science

iss065e096005 (June 11, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Shane Kimbrough checks on cotton...

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Nov 1, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA’s Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3, United Space Alliance technicians Gene...

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NASA image: Cell Science-04 biology experiment
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Jul 13, 2021

Cell Science-04 biology experiment

Expedition 65 Commander Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) studies microbes called...

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NASA image: HydroTrop
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Oct 18, 2010

HydroTrop

ISS025-E-007774 (18 Oct. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Shannon Walker, Expedition 25 flight engineer, works with the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Don Pettit works inside the Kibo laboratory module
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Oct 10, 2024

Astronaut Don Pettit works inside the Kibo laboratory module

iss072e033530 (Oct. 10, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Don Pettit works inside the Kibo...

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Aug 27, 2018

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iss056e158445 (Aug. 27, 2018) --- NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold is pictured working inside NASA's U.S. Destiny...

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NASA image: Wreath Laying Ceremony for Eugene Cernan
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Jan 18, 2017

Wreath Laying Ceremony for Eugene Cernan

A display for astronaut Gene Cernan is shown following a remembrance ceremony Jan. 18, 2017, at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Parmitano conducts Rotifer-B1 Experiment OPS
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Dec 10, 2019

Parmitano conducts Rotifer-B1 Experiment OPS

iss061e075342 (12/10/2019) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Luca Parmitano works with the Kubik 6 Incubator...

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NASA image: Space Biofilms 1
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Oct 30, 2019

Space Biofilms 1

jsc2020e003405 (10/30/2019) --- A preflight view of BioServe’s Fluid Processing Apparatus (FPA) in a three-chamber...

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NASA image: A-3 Groundbreaking Ceremony
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Aug 23, 2007

A-3 Groundbreaking Ceremony

NASA officials and government leaders participated in a groundbreaking event for a new rocket engine test stand at...

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NASA image: Williams works on the payload APEX TAGES in the JPM during Expedition 22
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Dec 15, 2009

Williams works on the payload APEX TAGES in the JPM during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-011304 (15 Dec. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Jeffrey Williams, Expedition 22 commander, conducts a daily status...

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NASA image: Space to Ground: September Spacewalks: 09/10/2021
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Sep 9, 2021

Space to Ground: September Spacewalks: 09/10/2021

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station.

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NASA image: Space to Ground: Looking for Answers: June 9, 2023
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Jun 9, 2023

Space to Ground: Looking for Answers: June 9, 2023

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station.

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NASA image: National Space Council Executive Order
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Jun 30, 2017

National Space Council Executive Order

President Donald Trump, center, speaks before signing an Executive Order to reestablish the National Space Council,...

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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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