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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: iss064e024596
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Jan 21, 2021

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iss064e024596 (Jan. 21, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Shannon Walker inspects a science...

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NASA image: ICE Cubes #9.2 – Maleth 2
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May 13, 2022

ICE Cubes #9.2 – Maleth 2

jsc2022e057891 (5/13/2022) --- A view of two samples from the onboard camera to the mission control centre and...

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NASA image: Kate Rubins - JETT 5 - jsc2024e033762
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May 13, 2024

Kate Rubins - JETT 5 - jsc2024e033762

NASA astronaut Kate Rubins examines a geology sample she collected during a simulated moonwalk in the San Francisco...

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NASA image: GRC-2015-C-00903
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Mar 15, 2011

GRC-2015-C-00903

NASA (Zin Technologies) engineer prepares Advanced Colloid Experiment Heated-2 samples that will be analyzed aboard...

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NASA image: iss068e054601
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Jan 3, 2023

iss068e054601

iss068e054601 (Jan. 3, 2023) --- Expedition 68 Flight Engineers (from left to right) Dmitri Petelin and Anna Kikina...

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NASA image: jsc2014e060082
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Jun 9, 2014

jsc2014e060082

DATE: 6-9-14 LOCATION: Bldg. 9, PDL (Life Sciences) SUBJECT: Instructors and crewmember Scott Kelly during...

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NASA image: iss069e088431_alt
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Sep 15, 2023

iss069e088431_alt

iss069e088431_alt (Sept. 15, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Jasmin Moghbeli services...

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NASA image: iss064e020149
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Jan 5, 2021

iss064e020149

iss064e020149 (Jan. 5, 2021) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Soichi Noguchi works inside the...

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NASA image: The Next Space Station Crew Launching From America on This Week @NASA – November 13, 2020
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Nov 13, 2020

The Next Space Station Crew Launching From America on This Week @NASA – November 13, 2020

The next space station crew launching from America, a mission milestone for our next Mars rover, and an update on a...

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NASA image: Andre Douglas - JETT5 - jsc2024e035686
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May 17, 2024

Andre Douglas - JETT5 - jsc2024e035686

NASA astronaut Andre Douglas uses a scoop to dig into the ground to collect geologic samples during a simulated...

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NASA image: jsc2025e007244
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Jan 27, 2025

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Four BioNutrients-3 yogurt bags, following completion of hydration but before incubation. Note the purple color...

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NASA image: Williams during SWAB experiment in the US Lab during Expedition 15
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May 13, 2007

Williams during SWAB experiment in the US Lab during Expedition 15

ISS015-E-07586 (13 May 2007) --- Astronaut Sunita L. Williams, Expedition 15 flight engineer, conducts a Surface,...

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NASA image: Vande Hei conducts Zebrafish Muscle 2 Experiment
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Dec 18, 2017

Vande Hei conducts Zebrafish Muscle 2 Experiment

iss054e001244 (Dec. 18, 2017) --- NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei installs a sample for the Zebrafish Muscle 2...

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NASA image: Kate Rubins - JETT5 - jsc2024e035681
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May 17, 2024

Kate Rubins - JETT5 - jsc2024e035681

NASA astronaut Kate Rubins takes a picture of a geologic sample during a simulated moonwalk in the San Francisco...

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NASA image: Extrusion
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Oct 18, 2022

Extrusion

jsc2022e083569 (10/18/2022) --- Preparation of the silicone skins that will contain and shape the liquid extrusion...

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NASA image: Kotov with  Cryogem-03 refrigerator in the Zvezda Service module
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Apr 1, 2007

Kotov with Cryogem-03 refrigerator in the Zvezda Service module

ISS014-E-19179 (April 2007) --- Cosmonaut Oleg V. Kotov, Expedition 15 flight engineer representing Russia's Federal...

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NASA image: STS-132 Middeck Locker MA9L JAXA Coldbag
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May 10, 2010

STS-132 Middeck Locker MA9L JAXA Coldbag

jsc2010e080364 (5/10/2010) --- A preflight photo of the Ferulate Samples. The Ferulate Experiment tests the...

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NASA image: NASA Earth Day 2019
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Apr 22, 2019

NASA Earth Day 2019

Visitors view samples of different types of algae at one of NASA's exhibits at the Earth Day event on Monday, April...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew geology training in Iceland - jsc2024e055200
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Aug 1, 2024

Artemis II Crew geology training in Iceland - jsc2024e055200

Angela Garcia, Artemis II science officer and exploration geologist, demonstrates how to use a rock hammer and...

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NASA image: iss063e063777
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Jul 31, 2020

iss063e063777

iss063e063777 (July 31, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 63 Commander Chris Cassidy works inside the...

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NASA image: iss066e102637
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Jan 3, 2022

iss066e102637

iss066e102637 (Jan. 3, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Raja Chari sequences DNA from...

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Image
May 10, 2010

STS-132 Middeck Locker MA9L JAXA Coldbag

jsc2010e080361 (5/10/2010) --- A preflight photo of the Ferulate Sample Holders. The Ferulate Experiment tests the...

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NASA image: NASA Astronauts Share Their Space Station Experience on This Week @NASA – March 31, 2023
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Mar 31, 2023

NASA Astronauts Share Their Space Station Experience on This Week @NASA – March 31, 2023

NASA astronauts share their space station experience, our heavy-duty hauler crawls into the history books, and...

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NASA image: Cumberland Target Drilled by Curiosity
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May 20, 2013

Cumberland Target Drilled by Curiosity

NASA Mars rover Curiosity drilled into this rock target, Cumberland, during the 279th Martian day, or sol, of the...

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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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