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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: Garan works with MELFI in Kibo
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Apr 13, 2011

Garan works with MELFI in Kibo

ISS027-E-014286 (14 April 2011) --- NASA astronaut Ron Garan, Expedition 27 flight engineer, replaces a dewar tray...

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Nov 24, 2023

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iss070e030135 (Nov. 24, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 70 Flight Engineer Jasmin Moghbeli uses a portable...

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Sep 27, 2021

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iss065e423763 (9/27/2021) --- A view of the Symbiotic Leguminous Nitrogen Fixation CubeLab onboard the International...

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NASA image: JAXA CERISE Experiment
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Nov 23, 2009

JAXA CERISE Experiment

ISS021-E-031956 (23 Nov. 2009) --- Astronaut Jeffrey Williams, Expedition 21 flight engineer, works on an experiment...

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NASA image: HRF Operations
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Oct 5, 2013

HRF Operations

ISS037-E-010711 (5 Oct. 2013) --- In the International Space Station’s Destiny laboratory, NASA astronaut Michael...

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Apr 30, 2018

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iss055e043245 (April 30, 2018) --- NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold transfers frozen biological samples from science...

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NASA image: Russian Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 21A EXPOSE-R
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Mar 10, 2009

Russian Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 21A EXPOSE-R

ISS018-E-039227 (10 March 2009) --- One of two Expedition 18 spacewalkers on March 10 provided this close-up image...

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NASA image: MELFI Sample Insertion
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Jun 28, 2010

MELFI Sample Insertion

ISS024-E-006697 (28 June 2010) --- NASA astronaut Doug Wheelock, Expedition 24 flight engineer, prepares to insert...

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NASA image: DomeGene Sample Removal from Cell Biology Experiment Facility (CBEF)
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Mar 28, 2009

DomeGene Sample Removal from Cell Biology Experiment Facility (CBEF)

ISS018-E-044268 (28 March 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition...

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NASA image: TangoLab S/N 001 Card Cube Locker Removal
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Apr 25, 2021

TangoLab S/N 001 Card Cube Locker Removal

iss065e004334 (4/25/2021) --- A view of the TangoLab Facility with the Space Tango CubeLab for the Nitrogen Fixation...

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NASA image: iss031e143832
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Jun 25, 2012

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ISS031-E-143832 (25 June 2012) --- European Space Agency astronaut Andre Kuipers, Expedition 31 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Mastracchio removing dewar tray from MELFI
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Nov 21, 2013

Mastracchio removing dewar tray from MELFI

ISS038-E-006757 (21 Nov. 2013) --- In the International Space Station's Destiny laboratory, NASA astronaut Rick...

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NASA image: Acaba conducts BRIC-LED Experiment OPS
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Dec 19, 2017

Acaba conducts BRIC-LED Experiment OPS

iss054e001472 (Dec. 19, 2017) --- NASA astronaut Joe Acaba with Biological Research in Canisters - Light Emitting...

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NASA image: Russian Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 21A EXPOSE-R
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Mar 10, 2009

Russian Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 21A EXPOSE-R

ISS018-E-039228 (10 March 2009) --- One of two Expedition 18 spacewalkers on March 10 provided this close-up image...

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NASA image: Payload Specialist Charles Walker with handheld protein growth experiment
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Nov 26, 1985

Payload Specialist Charles Walker with handheld protein growth experiment

61B-02-014 (26 Nov-3 Dec 1985) --- Payload Specialist Charles D. Walker works with the handheld protein growth...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by the STS-9 crew
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Jun 25, 2009

Earth observations taken by the STS-9 crew

STS009-35-1622 (28 Nov-8 Dec 1983) --- In the Coral Sea to the last of Australia?s Great Barrier Reed, a massive...

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NASA image: Symbiotic Leguminous Nitrogen Fixation CubeLab
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Mar 19, 2020

Symbiotic Leguminous Nitrogen Fixation CubeLab

iss062e102715 (3/19/2020) --- A view of the Symbiotic Leguminous Nitrogen Fixation CubeLab onboard the International...

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NASA image: Vascular Blood Collection stowage in MELFI
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Aug 26, 2010

Vascular Blood Collection stowage in MELFI

ISS024-E-012553 (26 Aug. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Tracy Caldwell Dyson, Expedition 24 flight engineer, replaces a...

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NASA image: BRIC - Brown works with middeck experiment
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Aug 12, 1997

BRIC - Brown works with middeck experiment

S85-E-5058 (12 August 1997) --- Astronaut Curtis L. Brown, Jr., commander, performs operations with an experiment...

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NASA image: Russian Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 21A EXPOSE-R
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Mar 10, 2009

Russian Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 21A EXPOSE-R

ISS018-E-039226 (10 March 2009) --- One of two Expedition 18 spacewalkers on March 10 provided this close-up image...

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Dec 10, 2021

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SPOCS Project Co-Lead Swati Ravi pictured in the Columbia University Dietrich Biological Shape and Pattern Formation...

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NASA image: Sleep Station in Node 2
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Jan 5, 2014

Sleep Station in Node 2

iss038e024951 (1/5/2014) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Koichi Wakata strapped into his sleeping bag...

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Jan 20, 2022

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iss066e123191 (Jan. 20, 2022) --- NASA astronaut Engineer Raja Chari gathers items for the Rhodium Synthetic...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1398
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Jun 30, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Kimberly Beck is a Controlled Biological Systems trainee in the Spaceflight and Life...

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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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