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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: 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: MERLIN Sample Transfer
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Nov 15, 2017

MERLIN Sample Transfer

iss053e199089 (Nov. 15, 2017) --- Microgravity Experiment Research Locker/Incubator (MERLIN) in its open position....

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NASA image: iss066e086655
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Dec 6, 2021

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iss066e086655 (Dec. 6, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Thomas Marshburn sets up hardware...

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NASA image: iss060e043926
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Aug 23, 2019

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iss060e043926 (Aug. 23, 2019) --- Expedition 60 Flight Engineer Christina Koch of NASA conducts science operations...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 4, 2001

Microgravity

This view of scientists taking a break during the Pan Pacific Microgravity Conference on May 2-3, 2001, in Pasadena,...

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NASA image: iss060e032989
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Aug 9, 2019

iss060e032989

iss060e032989 (Aug. 9, 2019) --- Expedition 60 Flight Engineer Luca Parmitano of the European Space Agency...

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NASA image: iss068e027723
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Dec 7, 2022

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iss068e027723 (Dec. 7, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Frank Rubio replaces components...

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NASA image: Professor Boris Khushid on Building Colloidal Crystals Under Microgravity
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Feb 7, 2023

Professor Boris Khushid on Building Colloidal Crystals Under Microgravity

Professor Boris Khushid from the New Jersey Institute of Technology speaks about the Building Colloidal Crystals...

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NASA image: NASA Engineer and Technician Instrument Zero Gravity Spheres
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Aug 23, 1961

NASA Engineer and Technician Instrument Zero Gravity Spheres

An engineer and technician at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lewis Research Center install...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jun 1, 1992

Spacelab

The first United States Microgravity Laboratory (USML-1) was one of NASA's science and technology programs that...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jul 8, 1994

Spacelab

This is a Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-65) onboard photo of the second International Microgravity Laboratory (IML-2)...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jun 1, 1992

Spacelab

The first United States Microgravity Laboratory (USML-1) was one of NASA's science and technology programs that...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jun 18, 1996

Around Marshall

Scientists at MSFC have been studying the properties of Aerogel for several years. Aerogel, the lightest solid known...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jul 29, 2000

Microgravity

Paul Luz (right), an aerospace flight systems engineer at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), takes a...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jonny Kim conducts research operations for the Fluid Particles investigation
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Oct 23, 2025

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim conducts research operations for the Fluid Particles investigation

iss073e0917782 (Oct. 23, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Jonny Kim conducts research...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Mike Fincke gives a thumbs-up in front of the Microgravity Science Glovebox
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Oct 21, 2025

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke gives a thumbs-up in front of the Microgravity Science Glovebox

iss073e0917010 (Oct. 21, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Mike Fincke gives a thumbs-up in...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc344
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Mar 9, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-90 Neurolab payload and two of the four Getaway Specials (GAS) await payload...

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NASA image: Advanced Plant Experiment, APEX-4
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Mar 10, 2017

Advanced Plant Experiment, APEX-4

Advanced Plant Experiment, APEX-4, support in the Telescience Support Center at NASA Glenn. APEX-4 continues a...

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NASA image: Biomining in Space
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Aug 13, 2019

Biomining in Space

As humans plan expeditions to places such as the Moon and Mars, biomining could offer a way to obtain needed...

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NASA image: Best Space Station Science Images of 2022
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Dec 28, 2022

Best Space Station Science Images of 2022

The International Space Station continues its scientific journey orbiting over 200 miles above the Earth’s surface....

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NASA image: Combustion Integration Rack (CIR) Testing
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Feb 18, 2015

Combustion Integration Rack (CIR) Testing

Fluids and Combustion Facility (FCF), Combustion Integration Rack (CIR) during testing in the Structural Dynamics...

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NASA image: Light Microscopy Microscope Experiment
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Feb 4, 2016

Light Microscopy Microscope Experiment

Ground testing for the first confocal Light Microscopy Microscope (LMM) Experiment. Procter and Gamble is working...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Aug 6, 2002

Microgravity

A student gets ready to catch a plastic tube carrying a small fluid bottle and a wireless video camera. As it arced...

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NASA image: Best Space Station Science Pictures of 2021
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Dec 22, 2021

Best Space Station Science Pictures of 2021

It has been a busy year of research aboard the International Space Station. NASA’s SpaceX Crew-1, Crew-2, and Crew-3...

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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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