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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: STS-30 onboard closeup of the fluids experiment apparatus (FEA) equipment
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May 8, 1989

STS-30 onboard closeup of the fluids experiment apparatus (FEA) equipment

STS030-01-015 (4-8 May 1989) --- A 35mm close-up view of the Fluids Experiment Apparatus (FEA) aboard Atlantis for...

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NASA image: Skylab (SL)-3 - East Africa View - Ravaged by Drought
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Aug 15, 1973

Skylab (SL)-3 - East Africa View - Ravaged by Drought

S73-35082 (July-Sept. 1973) --- A near vertical view of a portion of west Africa ravaged by drought for the past...

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NASA image: Hopkins with SPHERES RINGS
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Nov 4, 2013

Hopkins with SPHERES RINGS

ISS037-E-025866 (4 Nov. 2013) --- In the International Space Station?s Kibo laboratory, NASA astronaut Michael...

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NASA image: Evaporative Stress Index over San Joaquin Valley
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Aug 4, 2022

Evaporative Stress Index over San Joaquin Valley

The San Joaquin Valley, CA is one of the most productive agricultural regions in the United States and the world....

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NASA image: View of the TSS-1R after the tether broke
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Apr 3, 1996

View of the TSS-1R after the tether broke

STS075-360-021 (22 Feb.- 9 March 1996) --- The loose tether forms a faint diagonal line in this scene recorded on a...

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NASA image: ECOSTRESS Detects Wildfires in Western U.S.
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Aug 2, 2018

ECOSTRESS Detects Wildfires in Western U.S.

ECOSTRESS, NASA's new Earth-observing mission aboard the International Space Station, detected three wildfires...

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NASA image: CCF install
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Aug 5, 2014

CCF install

ISS040-E-088856 (5 Aug. 2014) --- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Expedition 40 flight engineer, installs Capillary...

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NASA image: BCAT setup in Kibo
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Jun 3, 2014

BCAT setup in Kibo

ISS040-E-006891 (3 June 2014) --- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Expedition 40 flight engineer, conducts a session...

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NASA image: Candle Flames in Microgravity Experiment
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Jul 9, 1992

Candle Flames in Microgravity Experiment

Closeup view inside glovebox showing a candle flame. The Candle Flames in Microgravity experiment is carried onboard...

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NASA image: Nyberg in JEM (Kibo) with MSPR fluorescence microscope.
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Jul 17, 2013

Nyberg in JEM (Kibo) with MSPR fluorescence microscope.

NASA astronaut Karen Nyberg, Expedition 36 flight engineer, works to setup the Multi-Purpose Small Payload Rack...

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NASA image: NASA's New 'Plant Thermometer' Undergoes Inspection
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Jun 11, 2018

NASA's New 'Plant Thermometer' Undergoes Inspection

A technician inspects NASA's ECOSTRESS instrument in a clean room at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. ECOSTRESS...

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NASA image: Inflatable Antenna Experiment (IAE)
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May 20, 1996

Inflatable Antenna Experiment (IAE)

S77-E-5027 (20 May 1996)--- Following its deployment from the Space Shuttle Endeavour, the Spartan 207/Inflatable...

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NASA image: Crewmember in spacelab with the Generic Bioprocessing Apparatus, rack # 10.
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Jul 9, 1992

Crewmember in spacelab with the Generic Bioprocessing Apparatus, rack # 10.

STS050-301-001 (25 June-9July 1992) --- Astronaut Carl J. Meade, mission specialist, works with the Generic...

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NASA image: Crewmember working on the spacelab Drop Physics Module, Rack 9.
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Jul 9, 1992

Crewmember working on the spacelab Drop Physics Module, Rack 9.

View showing Payload Specialists Bonnie Dunbar and Larry DeLucas in the aft section of the U. S. Microgravity...

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NASA image: STS-47 MS Davis and Pilot Brown monitor ISAIAH on OV-105's middeck
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Sep 20, 1992

STS-47 MS Davis and Pilot Brown monitor ISAIAH on OV-105's middeck

STS047-02-018 (12 - 20 Sept 1992) --- Astronauts N. Jan Davis, mission specialist, and Curtis L. Brown, Jr., pilot,...

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NASA image: Crewmember working on the spacelab Zeolite Crystal Growth experiment.
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Jul 9, 1992

Crewmember working on the spacelab Zeolite Crystal Growth experiment.

STS050-02-001 (9 July 1992) --- View showing Payload Specialists Bonnie Dunbar and Larry DeLucas in the aft section...

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NASA image: Crewmembers in the spacelab with the Lower Body Negative Pressure Study.
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Jul 9, 1992

Crewmembers in the spacelab with the Lower Body Negative Pressure Study.

STS050-291-027 (25 June-9 July 1992) --- Astronaut Bonnie J. Dunbar uses a Doppler to collect medical data from...

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NASA image: Crewmember working on the spacelab Drop Physics Module, Rack 9.
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Jul 9, 1992

Crewmember working on the spacelab Drop Physics Module, Rack 9.

STS050-02-023 (25 June-9 July 1992) --- Astronaut Bonnie J. Dunbar, payload commander, unstows United States...

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NASA image: STS-64 Payload Processing View
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Aug 29, 1994

STS-64 Payload Processing View

S94-40916 (5 July 1994) --- Workers in the Operations and Checkout Building are transporting the Lidar In-Space...

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NASA image: Contents of payload bay of the STS-68 Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Sep 30, 1994

Contents of payload bay of the STS-68 Space Shuttle Endeavour

STS068-267-079 (30 September-11 October 1994) --- The rear windows of the Space Shuttle Endeavour reflect sunlight...

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NASA image: Contents of payload bay of the STS-68 Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Sep 30, 1994

Contents of payload bay of the STS-68 Space Shuttle Endeavour

STS068-272-075 (30 September-11 October 1994) --- The darkness of space forms the backdrop for this scene of the...

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NASA image: STS-40 Mission Specialist (MS) Jernigan uses the SLS-1 GPWS glovebox
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Jun 14, 1991

STS-40 Mission Specialist (MS) Jernigan uses the SLS-1 GPWS glovebox

STS040-224-005 (5-14 June 1991) --- Astronaut Tamara E. Jernigan, STS-40 mission specialist, conducts an evaluation...

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NASA image: STS-47 MS Davis and Pilot Brown repair ISAIAH humidity problem aboard OV-105
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Sep 20, 1992

STS-47 MS Davis and Pilot Brown repair ISAIAH humidity problem aboard OV-105

STS047-35-022 (12 - 20 Sept 1992) --- Astronauts Curtis L. Brown, Jr., pilot, and N. Jan Davis, mission specialist,...

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NASA image: STS-47 MS Davis holds mixed protein sample while working at SLJ Rack 7 FFEU
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Sep 20, 1992

STS-47 MS Davis holds mixed protein sample while working at SLJ Rack 7 FFEU

STS047-03-024 (12 - 20 Sept 1992) --- Astronaut N. Jan Davis, mission specialist, talks to ground controllers as she...

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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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