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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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Nov 20, 2023

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iss070e027395 (Nov. 20, 2023) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expedition 70 Flight...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Aug 7, 2002

Microgravity

Brad McLain for the Space Biology Museum Network spins a volunteer in a rotating chair to illustrate how dependent...

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NASA image: Best Station Science Images of 2023
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Dec 28, 2023

Best Station Science Images of 2023

Ensuring U.S. leadership of in-space manufacturing in low Earth orbit by enabling the use of the ISS National...

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NASA image: Space Science
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Jun 1, 2003

Space Science

NASA’s Virtual Glovebox (VGX) was developed to allow astronauts on Earth to train for complex biology research tasks...

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Nov 14, 2023

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iss070e024859 (Nov. 14, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 70 Flight Engineer Lora O'Hara treats brain...

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Nov 14, 2023

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iss070e024806 (Nov. 14, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 70 Flight Engineer Jasmin Moghbeli processes cell...

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Jul 26, 2022

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iss067e203859 (July 26, 2022) --- Expedition 67 Flight Engineer and NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren processes samples...

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NASA image: Astronaut Peggy Whitson at NASM
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Mar 2, 2018

Astronaut Peggy Whitson at NASM

NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson tapes a segment for STEM in 30 with Marty Kelsey, left, and Beth Wilson, Friday, March...

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Aug 19, 2021

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iss065e277007 (Aug. 19, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Commander Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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Jul 19, 2022

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iss067e189976 (July 19, 2022) --- Expedition 67 Flight Engineer and NASA astronaut Bob Hines processes samples...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Aug 6, 2002

Space Shuttle Projects

A Virginia student wears gloves inside a water tank to simulate the awkward feel and dexterity that astronauts...

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NASA image: The HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft is pictured berthed to the Harmony module
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Oct 29, 2025

The HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft is pictured berthed to the Harmony module

iss073e0988953 (Oct. 29, 2025) --- The new HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) is...

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NASA image: Aniso Tubule
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Apr 3, 2015

Aniso Tubule

ISS043E087335 (04/03/2015) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti works to retrieve...

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Dec 3, 2024

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iss072e310952 (Dec. 3, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Don Pettit processes bacteria...

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Aug 27, 2019

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iss060e045091 (8/27/2019_ —- A view of the MVP Experiment Module used in the MVP Cell-02 investigation aboard the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Peggy Whitson at NASM
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Mar 2, 2018

Astronaut Peggy Whitson at NASM

NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson is seen during an interview, Friday, March 2, 2018 at the Smithsonian's National Air...

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NASA image: Astronaut Nick Hague explores the potential of biomanufacturing in space
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Nov 6, 2024

Astronaut Nick Hague explores the potential of biomanufacturing in space

iss072e146328 (Nov. 6, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Nick Hague works inside the...

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May 11, 2016

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ISS047e114046 (05/11/2016) --- The SpaceX Dragon is seen ready to be released from the International Space Station...

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Feb 11, 2021

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iss064e031819 (Feb. 11, 2021) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight...

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NASA image: Astronaut Peggy Whitson at NASM
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Mar 2, 2018

Astronaut Peggy Whitson at NASM

NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson is interviewed by Marty Kelsey, Friday, March 2, 2018 at the Smithsonian's National Air...

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Aug 27, 2019

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iss060e045088 (Aug. 27, 2019) --- Expedition 60 Flight Engineer Andrew Morgan of NASA works with the Multi-use...

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Dec 11, 2023

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iss070e037585 (Dec. 11, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 70 Flught Engineer Loral O'Hara shows off research...

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Nov 1, 2022

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iss068e020375 (Nov. 1, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Frank Rubio cleans fans. filters,...

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NASA image: JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui shows off a research hard drive for an pharmaceutical investigation
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Sep 19, 2025

JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui shows off a research hard drive for an pharmaceutical investigation

iss073e0704127 (Sept. 19, 2025) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight...

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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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