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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: 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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NASA image: jsc2014e060080
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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

iss063e063823

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

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NASA image: JETT 5 - jsc2024e034408
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May 14, 2024

JETT 5 - jsc2024e034408

NASA astronaut Kate Rubins closes a sample bag full of soil she collected during a simulated moonwalk in the San...

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NASA image: iss068e029618
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Dec 14, 2022

iss068e029618

iss068e029618 (Dec. 14, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Nicole Mann swaps samples inside...

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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

iss054e001241 (Dec. 18, 2017) --- NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei installs a sample for the Zebrafish Muscle 2...

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NASA image: jsc2014e060093
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Jun 9, 2014

jsc2014e060093

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

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NASA image: iss059e059021
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May 7, 2019

iss059e059021

iss059e059021 (May 12, 2019) --- NASA astronaut Christina Koch stows frozen science samples delivered inside the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew geology training in Iceland - jsc2024e055294
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Aug 1, 2024

Artemis II Crew geology training in Iceland - jsc2024e055294

CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut and Artemis II crew member Jeremy Hansen uses a rock hammer and chisel to...

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NASA image: Engineering Labs Equipment
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Oct 6, 2020

Engineering Labs Equipment

Jerry Buhrow, an engineer in the Materials Analysis Lab, places a sample on a thermal testing unit inside a lab at...

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NASA image: Lunar Terrain Vehicle Testing
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Nov 14, 2024

Lunar Terrain Vehicle Testing

NASA astronaut Jessica Meir puts a science sample inside of a storage box on Intuitive Machines’ Moon RACER lunar...

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NASA image: iss065e154975
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Jul 1, 2021

iss065e154975

iss065e154975 (July 1, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Megan McArthur collects microbial...

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NASA image: iss069e086055
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Sep 6, 2023

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iss069e086055 (Sept. 6, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Jasmin Moghbeli services microbe...

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NASA image: jsc2014e060075
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Jun 9, 2014

jsc2014e060075

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

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NASA image: Reiter working in the Service Module (SM)/Zvezda during Expedition 13
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Jul 23, 2006

Reiter working in the Service Module (SM)/Zvezda during Expedition 13

ISS013-E-56052 (23 July 2006) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Reiter, Expedition 13 flight...

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NASA image: Genes in Space-9
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May 6, 2022

Genes in Space-9

jsc2022e042476 (5/6/2022) --- Selin Kocalar, the student who designed the experiment on which Genes in Space-9 is...

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NASA image: iss065e376455
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Sep 13, 2021

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iss065e376455 (Sept. 13, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Commander Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: iss060e035160
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Aug 12, 2019

iss060e035160

iss060e035160 (Aug. 12, 2019) --- Expedition 60 Flight Engineer Christina Koch of NASA conducts science operations...

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NASA image: jsc2020e017722
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Apr 28, 2020

jsc2020e017722

jsc2020e017722 (3/30/2020) --- A preflight view of an Alumina ampoule containing an Al-10%Cu alloy sample. The...

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NASA image: History Detectives Visit NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
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Dec 8, 2017

History Detectives Visit NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

Debbie Thomas cutting the sample to be tested during a visit from the PBS's series History Detectives in NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1679
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Nov 7, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A touring group of national and international participants look over some Precision...

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0142-001
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Aug 17, 2011

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

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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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