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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: RASSOR Excavation Testing Swamp Works
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May 27, 2025

RASSOR Excavation Testing Swamp Works

Ben Burdess, mechanical engineer, observes NASA’s RASSOR (Regolith Advanced Surface Systems Operations Robot)...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 31, 2000

Microgravity

The optical bench for the Fluids Integrated Rack section of the Fluids and Combustion Facility (FCF) is shown...

MSFC
NASA image: The fine-tuned robotic hand, better known as Dextre, carries the CODEX experiment
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Nov 9, 2024

The fine-tuned robotic hand, better known as Dextre, carries the CODEX experiment

iss072e188838 (Nov. 9, 2024) --- The fine-tuned robotic hand, better known as Dextre, is attached to the Canadarm2...

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NASA image: Expedition 7 Landing
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Oct 28, 2003

Expedition 7 Landing

Astronaut Edward T. Lu, Expedition 7 NASA International Space Station Science Officer and Flight Engineer, left and...

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NASA image: STS-114 Flight Directors Press Conference
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Aug 2, 2005

STS-114 Flight Directors Press Conference

JSC2005-E-31523 (2 August 2005) --- Astronaut David A. Wolf points to a simulated piece of protruding fiber on a...

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NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Feb 15, 2008

Advanced Concept

Active damper wind tunnel test in support of the development of Constellation/Ares. Testing of the 1% and .548%...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0804
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Apr 5, 2007

KSC-07pd0804

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a simulated rescue mission on Launch Pad 39A, known as Mode 2, KSC workers...

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NASA image: iss060e020116
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Jul 31, 2019

iss060e020116

iss060e020116 (7/31/2019) --- A view of the NanoLab containing the Young Living investigation in the Cupola window...

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NASA image: SODI DSC Hardware Setup
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Sep 13, 2016

SODI DSC Hardware Setup

iss049e002308 (9/13/2016) --- A view taken during Selectable Optics Diagnostic Instrument (SODI) DSC Hardware Setup...

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NASA image: iss071e041625
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Apr 24, 2024

iss071e041625

iss071e041625 (April 24, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 71 Flight Engineer Jeanette Epps extracts DNA...

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NASA image: Inflight - Apollo X - MSC
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May 18, 1969

Inflight - Apollo X - MSC

S69-34039 (18 May 1969) --- Overall view of activity in the Mission Operations Control Room in the Mission Control...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 31, 2000

Microgravity

The optical bench for the Fluids Integrated Rack section of the Fluids and Combustion Facility (FCF) is shown...

MSFC
NASA image: PRO Imagery Submittal - READI FP
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Aug 4, 2021

PRO Imagery Submittal - READI FP

jsc2021e036648 (8/4/2021) --- A preflight image of the READI FP shell assembled before the immersion test. REducing...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 1, 1998

Microgravity

Internation Flavors and Fragrances Inc. proprietary research technology, Solid Phase Micro Extraction (SPME)...

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NASA image: ecoSPEARS License Signing with Kelvin Manning
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Dec 19, 2017

ecoSPEARS License Signing with Kelvin Manning

NASA Kennedy Space Center's Associate Director Kelvin Manning, center, signs a license agreement with the President...

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NASA image: Expedition 7 Landing
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Oct 28, 2003

Expedition 7 Landing

Astronaut Edward T. Lu, Expedition 7 NASA International Space Station Science Officer and Flight Engineer, left and...

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NASA image: jsc2018e059572_alt
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May 29, 2018

jsc2018e059572_alt

jsc2018e059572_alt (5/29/2018) --- The miniPCR platform, used for the amplification of nucleic acids, from the Genes...

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NASA image: RASSOR Excavation Testing Swamp Works
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May 27, 2025

RASSOR Excavation Testing Swamp Works

NASA’s RASSOR (Regolith Advanced Surface Systems Operations Robot) conducts excavation testing of simulated...

KSC
NASA image: iss070e005393
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Oct 18, 2023

iss070e005393

iss070e005393 (12/182023) --- NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli is shown performing steps to extract and amplify DNA...

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NASA image: PRO Imagery Submittal - READI FP
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Aug 4, 2021

PRO Imagery Submittal - READI FP

jsc2021e036651 (8/4/2021) --- READI FP. Engineer Sara Merola, Test Engineer of ALI Team. REducing Arthritis...

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NASA image: PRO Imagery Submittal - READI FP
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Aug 11, 2021

PRO Imagery Submittal - READI FP

jsc2021e036650 (8/11/2021) --- A view of Osteogenesis-induced differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells....

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NASA image: Tours with Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Advisor Dr. Kate Calvin
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Jun 17, 2024

Tours with Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Advisor Dr. Kate Calvin

Tour of the Hybrid Thermally Efficient Core (HyTEC) Facility on June 17th, 2024 at Glenn Research Center. The Hybrid...

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NASA image: Overall view of Mission Operations Control in Mission Control Center
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May 18, 1969

Overall view of Mission Operations Control in Mission Control Center

S69-34316 (18 May 1969) --- Overall view of the Mission Operations Control Room in the Mission Control Center,...

JSC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 31, 2000

Microgravity

The combustion chamber for the Combustion Integrated Rack section of the Fluids and Combustion Facility (FCF) is...

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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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