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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-59 MAPS experiment view
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Apr 12, 1994

STS-59 MAPS experiment view

STS059-S-040 (12 April 1994) --- STS-59's MAPS (Measurement of Air Pollution from Satellites) experiment is sending...

JSC
NASA image: Optical Recorder of the Lunar Sounder Experiment
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Nov 22, 1972

Optical Recorder of the Lunar Sounder Experiment

S72-49482 (November 1972) --- The Optical Recorder of the Lunar Sounder Experiment (S-209) which will be mounted in...

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NASA image: Astronaut Robert Crippen holds training model of Skylab experiment
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Jun 15, 1972

Astronaut Robert Crippen holds training model of Skylab experiment

S72-43280 (15 June 1972) --- Astronaut Robert L. Crippen, Skylab Medical Experiment Altitude Test (SMEAT) commander,...

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NASA image: Global Gravity: North and South America
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Jul 15, 2009

Global Gravity: North and South America

This visualization of a gravity model was created with data from NASA Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment and...

JPL
NASA image: GRACE Global Gravity Animation
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Jul 17, 2009

GRACE Global Gravity Animation

This visualization of a gravity model was created with data from NASA Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment GRACE...

JPL
NASA image: Global Gravity: Africa and Europe
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Dec 11, 2007

Global Gravity: Africa and Europe

This visualization of a gravity model was created with data from NASA’s Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment and...

JPL
NASA image: GRACE Measures Groundwater Changes Across the U.S.
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Jun 13, 2013

GRACE Measures Groundwater Changes Across the U.S.

Groundwater storage trends around the United States as measured by the NASA/German Aerospace Center Gravity Recovery...

JPL
NASA image: Dr. Ramona Mhanna on the Three Different Types of ACET-9 Experiments
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Feb 3, 2023

Dr. Ramona Mhanna on the Three Different Types of ACET-9 Experiments

: Dr. Ramona Mhanna working with NASA Glenn Research Center explains the three different types of ACET-9 experiments...

GRC
NASA image: Space Product Development (SPD)
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Jan 12, 2003

Space Product Development (SPD)

Experiments to seek solutions for a range of biomedical issues are at the heart of several investigations that will...

MSFC
NASA image: Astronaut Scott Parazynski works with PCG experiment on middeck
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Nov 14, 1994

Astronaut Scott Parazynski works with PCG experiment on middeck

STS066-13-029 (3-14 Nov 1994) --- On the Space Shuttle Atlantis' mid-deck, astronaut Scott E. Parazynski, mission...

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NASA image: CHAMBER - IONIZATION - EXPERIMENT - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-6 EQUIPMENT - CAPE
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Dec 10, 1965

CHAMBER - IONIZATION - EXPERIMENT - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-6 EQUIPMENT - CAPE

S65-61788 (For release: 11 Dec. 1965) --- Close-up view of equipment which will be used in the D-8 (Radiation in...

JSC
NASA image: SPHERES-Vertigo experiment
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Jul 25, 2014

SPHERES-Vertigo experiment

ISS040-E-080130 (25 July 2014) --- In the International Space Station?s Kibo laboratory, European Space Agency...

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NASA image: Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP) showcase at Red M
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Nov 1, 2023

Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP) showcase at Red M

jsc2024e066518 (11/1/2023) --- Mesa Publc School students work together presenting their critical design review to...

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NASA image: STS-30 onboard view of fluids experiment apparatus (FEA) equipment
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May 8, 1989

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

STS030-10-003 (4-8 May 1989) --- An overall scene of the onboard materials science project for STS-30. Seen is the...

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NASA image: Astronauts Conrad and Kerwin - Human Vestibular Function Experiment - JSC
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Jan 1, 1973

Astronauts Conrad and Kerwin - Human Vestibular Function Experiment - JSC

S73-20678 (1 March 1973) --- Astronaut Charles Conrad Jr., commander of the first manned Skylab mission, checks out...

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NASA image: View of the Passive Seismic Experiment deployed on Moon by Apollo 14
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Feb 5, 1971

View of the Passive Seismic Experiment deployed on Moon by Apollo 14

AS14-67-9362 (5 Feb. 1971) --- A close-up view of the passive seismic experiment (PSE), a component of the Apollo...

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NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0261-1
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Jun 17, 1994

ARC-1994-AC94-0261-1

Ames Life Sciences Experiments: Tilapia fish Aquaculture

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0261-3
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Jun 17, 1994

ARC-1994-AC94-0261-3

Ames Life Sciences Experiments: Plant Volatile Chamber

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0261-4
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Jun 17, 1994

ARC-1994-AC94-0261-4

Ames Life Sciences Experiments: plant volatile chamber

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0261-2
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Jun 17, 1994

ARC-1994-AC94-0261-2

Ames Life Sciences Experiments: Tilapia fish Aquaculture

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0261-9
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Jun 17, 1994

ARC-1994-AC94-0261-9

Ames Life Sciences Experiments: Polar gloves and vest

ARC
NASA image: Partial view of the deployed Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package
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Apr 21, 1972

Partial view of the deployed Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package

AS16-113-18347 (21 April 1972) --- A partial view of the Apollo 16 Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package (ALSEP)...

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NASA image: STS-47 Payload Specialist Mohri conducts visual stability experiment in SLJ
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Sep 20, 1992

STS-47 Payload Specialist Mohri conducts visual stability experiment in SLJ

STS047-204-006 (12 - 20 Sept 1992) --- Dr. Mamoru Mohri, payload specialist representing Japan's National Space...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 15, 2004

Microgravity

The Laminar Soot Processes (LSP) Experiment Mounting Structure (EMS) was used to conduct the LSP experiment on...

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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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