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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: iss072e189797
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Nov 16, 2024

iss072e189797

iss072e189797 (11/16/2024) --- The Canadarm2 robotic arm removes Materials ISS Experiment (MISSE) science carriers...

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NASA image: For ESA - MSL Operations in the Columbus Module
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Feb 12, 2014

For ESA - MSL Operations in the Columbus Module

iss038e045760 92/12/2014) --- A view of Columnar-to-Equiaxed Transition in Solidification Processing-2 (CETSOL-2)...

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NASA image: Advanced Colloids Experiment-1 (ACE-1)
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Jul 22, 2013

Advanced Colloids Experiment-1 (ACE-1)

ISS036-E-023770 (22 July 2013) --- NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy, Expedition 36 flight engineer, conducts science...

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NASA image: iss072e189789
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Nov 16, 2024

iss072e189789

iss072e189789 (11/16/2024) --- The Canadarm2 robotic arm removes Materials ISS Experiment (MISSE) science carriers...

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NASA image: MISSE-14-NASA
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Mar 2, 2021

MISSE-14-NASA

jsc2021e009428 (3/2/2021) --- Materials International Space Station Experiment-14-NASA (MISSE-14-NASA) continues a...

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NASA image: iss065e442804
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Oct 7, 2021

iss065e442804

iss065e442804 (Oct. 7, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Commander Thomas Pesquet of ESA (European Space Agency) gathers fluid...

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NASA image: iss072e189571
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Nov 16, 2024

iss072e189571

iss072e189571 (11/16/2024) --- The Canadarm2 robotic arm removes Materials ISS Experiment (MISSE) science carriers...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Mar 11, 1997

Microgravity

Interior lights give the Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG) the appearance of a high-tech juke box. The European...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-02pd0423
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Apr 4, 2002

KSC-02pd0423

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility, members of the STS-107 crew look at test...

KSC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Mar 11, 1997

Microgravity

This photo shows a rubber glove and its attachment ring for the Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG) being developed...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Mar 11, 1997

Microgravity

This photo shows the access through the internal airlock (bottom right) on the Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG)...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Mar 11, 1997

Microgravity

Interior lights give the Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG) the appearance of a high-tech juke box. The European...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-02pd1880
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Dec 9, 2002

KSC-02pd1880

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Columbia is poised to begin rollout from the Vehicle Assembly Building to...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0422
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Apr 4, 2002

KSC-02pd0422

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility, members of the STS-107 crew run tests on the...

KSC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Mar 11, 1997

Microgravity

Interior lights give the Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG) the appearance of a high-tech juke box. The European...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Mar 11, 1997

Microgravity

Interior lights give the Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG) the appearance of a high-tech juke box. The European...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Mar 11, 1997

Microgravity

Interior lights give the Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG) the appearance of a high-tech juke box. The European...

MSFC
NASA image: Kopra at the MSG
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Apr 7, 2016

Kopra at the MSG

ISS047e050514 (04/07/2016) --- Expedition 47 Commander Tim Kopra configures the station’s Microgravity Science...

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NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Mar 11, 1997

Microgravity

This photo shows the interior reach in the Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG) being developed by the European Space...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Mar 11, 1997

Microgravity

The Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG) is being developed by the European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA for use...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-02PD-0421
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Mar 28, 2002

KSC-02PD-0421

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Hitchhiker Bridge rests on a workstand in the Multi-Payload Processing Facility...

KSC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Mar 11, 1997

Microgravity

This photo shows the access through the internal airlock on the Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG) being developed...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-02pd1893
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Dec 9, 2002

KSC-02pd1893

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Columbia sits on Launch Pad 39A, atop the Mobile Launcher Platform. The...

KSC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Mar 11, 1997

Microgravity

This photo shows one of three arrays of air filters inside the Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG) being developed...

MSFC
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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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