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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: Kotov works with Plasma Crystal-3+ Experiment in the SM during Expedition 22
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Jan 25, 2010

Kotov works with Plasma Crystal-3+ Experiment in the SM during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-035436 (25 Jan. 2010) --- Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kotov, Expedition 22 flight engineer, works with the...

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NASA image: NASA and ISS Winner of 2009 Collier Trophy
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May 12, 2010

NASA and ISS Winner of 2009 Collier Trophy

Lori Garver, left, Deputy Administrator of NASA, speaks at the Annual Collier Dinner on Thursday, May 13, 2010 in...

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NASA image: NASA and ISS Winner of 2009 Collier Trophy
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May 12, 2010

NASA and ISS Winner of 2009 Collier Trophy

Lori Garver, Deputy Administrator of NASA, speaks at the Annual Collier Dinner on Thursday, May 13, 2010 in...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jun 29, 1999

Microgravity

Christiane Gumera, right, a student at Stanton College Preparatory High School in Jacksonville, AL, examines a...

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NASA image: NASA Science Exploration at the White House Easter Egg Roll
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Apr 6, 2026

NASA Science Exploration at the White House Easter Egg Roll

Spacey Casey poses for photos with guests on the South Lawn in Washington D.C., on April 6, 2026. Photo Credit:...

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NASA image: NASA Science Exploration at the White House Easter Egg Roll
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Apr 6, 2026

NASA Science Exploration at the White House Easter Egg Roll

Spacey Casey poses for photos with guests on the South Lawn in Washington D.C., on April 6, 2026. Photo Credit:...

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NASA image: NASA Science Exploration at the White House Easter Egg Roll
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Apr 6, 2026

NASA Science Exploration at the White House Easter Egg Roll

Spacey Casey poses at the NASA Letters on the South Lawn in Washington D.C., on April 6, 2026. Photo Credit:...

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NASA image: NASA Science Exploration at the White House Easter Egg Roll
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Apr 6, 2026

NASA Science Exploration at the White House Easter Egg Roll

White House Easter Egg Roll decoration and signage is on the South Lawn in Washington D.C., on April 6, 2026. Photo...

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NASA image: NASA Science Exploration at the White House Easter Egg Roll
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Apr 6, 2026

NASA Science Exploration at the White House Easter Egg Roll

White House Easter Egg Roll decoration and signage is on the South Lawn in Washington D.C., on April 6, 2026. Photo...

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NASA image: Space Product Development (SPD)
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Jan 12, 2003

Space Product Development (SPD)

Experiments to seek solutions for a range of biomedical issues are at the heart of several investigations that will...

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NASA image: CDR Malenchenko with Russian/German Plasma Crystal-3 (PK-3) payload
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Jul 30, 2003

CDR Malenchenko with Russian/German Plasma Crystal-3 (PK-3) payload

ISS007-E-11507 (31 July 2003) --- Cosmonaut Yuri I. Malenchenko, Expedition 7 mission commander, is pictured with...

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NASA image: View of salt crystals inserted within a 50mm metal loop in the U.S. Laboratory
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Mar 15, 2003

View of salt crystals inserted within a 50mm metal loop in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS006-E-39339 (15 March 2003) --- A close up view of sodium chloride crystals in a water bubble within a...

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NASA image: Close-up view of Sodium Chloride crystals in a water bubble on Expedition Six.
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Mar 13, 2003

Close-up view of Sodium Chloride crystals in a water bubble on Expedition Six.

ISS006-E-39211 (13 March 2003) --- A close up view of sodium chloride crystals in a water bubble within a...

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NASA image: Close-up view of Sodium Chloride crystals in a water bubble on Expedition Six.
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Mar 14, 2003

Close-up view of Sodium Chloride crystals in a water bubble on Expedition Six.

ISS006-E-39236 (14 March 2003) --- A view of sodium chloride crystals in a water bubble within a 50-millimeter metal...

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NASA image: Plasma Crystal-3 Plus experiment Chamber Leak Check
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Jul 1, 2010

Plasma Crystal-3 Plus experiment Chamber Leak Check

ISS024-E-007144 (1 July 2010) --- Russian cosmonaut Alexander Skvortsov, Expedition 24 commander, performs chamber...

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NASA image: Borisenko conducts Kulonovskiy Kristall (Coulomb Crystal) Experiment in MRM2
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Apr 18, 2011

Borisenko conducts Kulonovskiy Kristall (Coulomb Crystal) Experiment in MRM2

ISS027-E-013406 (18 April 2011) --- Russian cosmonaut Andrey Borisenko, Expedition 27 flight engineer, conducts an...

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NASA image: JAXA Low Temperature (LT) Protein Crystal Growth (PCG)
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Jul 3, 2018

JAXA Low Temperature (LT) Protein Crystal Growth (PCG)

iss056e075951 (July 3, 2018) --- Astronaut Alexander Gerst of ESA (European Space Agency) works inside the Japanese...

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NASA image: Borisenko conducts Kulonovskiy Kristall (Coulomb Crystal) Experiment in MRM2
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Apr 18, 2011

Borisenko conducts Kulonovskiy Kristall (Coulomb Crystal) Experiment in MRM2

ISS027-E-013408 (18 April 2011) --- Russian cosmonaut Andrey Borisenko, Expedition 27 flight engineer, conducts an...

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NASA image: Close-up view of Sodium Chloride crystals in a water bubble on Expedition Six.
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Mar 14, 2003

Close-up view of Sodium Chloride crystals in a water bubble on Expedition Six.

ISS006-E-39238 (14 March 2003) --- A close up view of sodium chloride crystals in a water bubble within a...

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NASA image: NASA Science Exploration at the White House Easter Egg Roll
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Apr 6, 2026

NASA Science Exploration at the White House Easter Egg Roll

Spacey Casey interacts with guests during the White House Easter Egg Roll, on the South Lawn in Washington D.C., on...

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NASA image: NASA Science Exploration at the White House Easter Egg Roll
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Apr 6, 2026

NASA Science Exploration at the White House Easter Egg Roll

Guests pose in the NASA Artemis Photo Booth at the White House Easter Egg Roll, on the South Lawn in Washington...

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NASA image: NASA Science Exploration at the White House Easter Egg Roll
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Apr 6, 2026

NASA Science Exploration at the White House Easter Egg Roll

Guests pose in the NASA Artemis Photo Booth at the White House Easter Egg Roll, on the South Lawn in Washington...

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NASA image: NASA Science Exploration at the White House Easter Egg Roll
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Apr 6, 2026

NASA Science Exploration at the White House Easter Egg Roll

Guests engage in STEM Stations at the White House Easter Egg Roll, on the South Lawn in Washington D.C., on April 6,...

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NASA image: NASA Science Exploration at the White House Easter Egg Roll
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Apr 6, 2026

NASA Science Exploration at the White House Easter Egg Roll

NASA Staff engage with families at the Peeps stem station during the White House Easter Egg Roll, on the South Lawn...

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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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