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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: Kate Rubins - JETT5 - jsc2024e035683
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May 17, 2024

Kate Rubins - JETT5 - jsc2024e035683

NASA astronaut Kate Rubins uses a chisel to collect a small geologic sample during a simulated moonwalk in the San...

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NASA image: Andre Douglas - JETT5 - jsc2024e035685
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May 17, 2024

Andre Douglas - JETT5 - jsc2024e035685

NASA astronaut Andre Douglas takes a closer look at the geologic samples he collected during a simulated moonwalk in...

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NASA image: Samokutyaev works with the bioscience experiment ASEPTIC
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Sep 30, 2014

Samokutyaev works with the bioscience experiment ASEPTIC

ISS041-E-042451 (30 Sept. 2014) --- Russian cosmonaut Alexander Samokutyaev, Expedition 41 flight engineer, works...

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Feb 10, 2022

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iss066e139750 (Feb. 10, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Kayla Barron harvests cotton cell...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jun 25, 1992

Microgravity

Samples of zinc-alloyed cadmium mercury grown on Earth (1g) and in space (ug) are shown at the same magnification....

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NASA image: Andre Douglas - JETT 5 - jsc2024e033758
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May 13, 2024

Andre Douglas - JETT 5 - jsc2024e033758

NASA astronaut Andre Douglas collects soil samples during the first in a series of four simulated moonwalks in the...

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NASA image: Food Physiology Fecal Portable Glovebag Hardware Replenish
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Apr 16, 2020

Food Physiology Fecal Portable Glovebag Hardware Replenish

iss062e151901 (April 7, 2020) --- NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy services biological samples in a glovebag for the...

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Mar 17, 2021

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iss064e044264 (March 19, 2021) --- Astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA cleans...

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May 19, 2021

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iss065e047574 (May 19, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Commander Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: PERSONNEL - DR. GILRUTH ROBERT R. - JSC
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Sep 17, 1973

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S73-34103 (1973) --- Wearing special germ-free clothing, Dr. Robert R. Gilruth, right, inspects lunar samples...

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NASA image: Environmental Control Systems on the International Space Station (ISS)
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Feb 17, 2023

Environmental Control Systems on the International Space Station (ISS)

Amber Abbott-Hern and Deena Dombrowski from ZIN Technologies discuss conducting research and getting samples on the...

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Jan 7, 2021

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iss064e020688 (Jan. 7, 2021) --- NASA astronaut Kate Rubins works in the Kibo laboratory module's Life Sciences...

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NASA image: Engineering Labs Equipment
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Oct 6, 2020

Engineering Labs Equipment

Liz Tomsik, an engineer in the Materials Analysis Lab, examines a sample placed on a digital microscope inside the...

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Sep 16, 2019

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jsc2019e054994(09-16-19) --- 2017 NASA astronaut candidates Kayla Barron (left) and Jessica Watkins (right) examine...

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0142-003
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Aug 17, 2011

ARC-2011-ACD11-0142-003

Dr George Cooper analyzes metoritic material by injecting samples into gas chromatograph-mass spectrometer. This...

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NASA image: Suture In Space
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Feb 18, 2021

Suture In Space

jsc2022e042614 (2/18/2021) --- Preflight image of a sutured vein vessel sample mounted on a frame for monitoring...

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NASA image: Gerst and Swanson perform blood draw in Columbus module
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Jun 4, 2014

Gerst and Swanson perform blood draw in Columbus module

Astronaut Alexander Gerst,Expedition 40 flight engineer (background),and Expedition 40 Commander Steve Swanson are...

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Nov 2, 2018

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iss057e080417 (Nov. 2, 2018) --- NASA astronaut Serena Auñón-Chancellor works in the U.S. Destiny laboratory module...

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NASA image: A New Long-Duration Spaceflight Record on This Week @NASA – September 15, 2023
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Sep 15, 2023

A New Long-Duration Spaceflight Record on This Week @NASA – September 15, 2023

A new long-duration spaceflight record, our SpaceX Crew-6 mission is back home, and our asteroid sample return...

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NASA image: Andre Douglas - JETT 5 - jsc2024e035653
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May 16, 2024

Andre Douglas - JETT 5 - jsc2024e035653

NASA astronaut Andre Douglas examines a geologic sample collected during a nighttime simulated moonwalk in the San...

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NASA image: Before-and-After Blink of Cumberland Drilling
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May 20, 2013

Before-and-After Blink of Cumberland Drilling

This image from the Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI on NASA Mars rover Curiosity shows the rock target Cumberland before...

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Jun 9, 2014

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

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NASA image: Suture In Space
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Feb 18, 2021

Suture In Space

jsc2022e042613 (2/18/2021) --- Preflight image of a sutured skin sample mounted on a frame for monitoring suture...

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NASA image: iss063e063823
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Jul 31, 2020

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iss063e063823 (July 31, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 63 Commander Chris Cassidy works inside 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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