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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: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 32 crewmember
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Aug 23, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 32 crewmember

ISS032-E-024569 (29 Aug. 2012) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Aki Hoshide, Expedition 32 flight...

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Mar 29, 2021

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iss064e0449111 (March 29, 2021) --- Astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Soichi Noguchi of the Japan...

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NASA image: Furukawa in Cupola
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Oct 30, 2011

Furukawa in Cupola

ISS029-E-033692 (30 Oct. 2011) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, Expedition 29...

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NASA image: SODI-COLLOID (Selectable Optical Diagnostics Instrument - Colloid)
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Oct 17, 2011

SODI-COLLOID (Selectable Optical Diagnostics Instrument - Colloid)

ISS029-E-027435 (17 Oct. 2011) --- In the International Space Station?s Destiny laboratory, Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: Fossum and Furukawa with snack in Node 1
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Nov 8, 2011

Fossum and Furukawa with snack in Node 1

ISS029-E-040705 (8 Nov. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Mike Fossum (left), Expedition 29 commander; and Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jonny Kim services a sample processor for a pharmaceutical investigation
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Aug 29, 2025

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim services a sample processor for a pharmaceutical investigation

iss073e0548824 (Aug. 29, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Jonny Kim services a sample...

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Sep 29, 2023

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iss070e000556 (Sept. 29, 2023) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expedition 70 Flight...

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NASA image: WOOV (Water On/Off Valve) 3
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Oct 14, 2011

WOOV (Water On/Off Valve) 3

ISS029-E-027341 (14 Oct. 2011) --- In the International Space Station’s Columbus laboratory, Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: FE Furukawa photographs Microbial Capture Device
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Jul 29, 2011

FE Furukawa photographs Microbial Capture Device

ISS028-E-019589 (29 July 2011) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, Expedition 28...

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NASA image: The HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA approaches the International Space Station
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Oct 29, 2025

The HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA approaches the International Space Station

iss073e0988444 (Oct. 29, 2025) --- The new HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency),...

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NASA image: Documentation of STS-114 crew member Soichi Noguchi in SSATA Chamber
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Mar 29, 2005

Documentation of STS-114 crew member Soichi Noguchi in SSATA Chamber

JSC2005-E-12411 (29 March 2005) --- Astronaut Soichi Noguchi, STS-114 mission specialist representing the Japan...

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NASA image: WOOV (Water On/Off Valve) 3
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Oct 14, 2011

WOOV (Water On/Off Valve) 3

ISS029-E-027343 (14 Oct. 2011) --- In the International Space Station’s Columbus laboratory, Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: Expedition 28 Crew Members in the US Lab
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Jun 29, 2011

Expedition 28 Crew Members in the US Lab

ISS028-E-010596 (29 June 2011) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Satoshi Furukawa (foreground) and...

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NASA image: JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui inspects and cleans hardware
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Oct 29, 2025

JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui inspects and cleans hardware

iss073e1043652 (Oct. 29, 2025) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight...

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NASA image: SODI-COLLOID (Selectable Optical Diagnostics Instrument - Colloid)
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Oct 17, 2011

SODI-COLLOID (Selectable Optical Diagnostics Instrument - Colloid)

ISS029-E-027431 (17 Oct. 2011) --- In the International Space Station?s Destiny laboratory, Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: Wakata prepares for Surface Sample Kit (SSK) Collection/Incubation
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Apr 29, 2009

Wakata prepares for Surface Sample Kit (SSK) Collection/Incubation

ISS019-E-012393 (29 April 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition...

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NASA image: Furukawa portrait in Sokal suit
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Nov 16, 2009

Furukawa portrait in Sokal suit

JSC2010-E-014652 (16 Nov. 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, Expedition...

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NASA image: CGBA-5/CSI-5 (Commercial Generic Bioprocessing Apparatus 5 / Science Insert-05) experiment
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Oct 18, 2011

CGBA-5/CSI-5 (Commercial Generic Bioprocessing Apparatus 5 / Science Insert-05) experiment

ISS029-E-028518 (18 Oct. 2011) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, Expedition 29...

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NASA image: Furukawa in Cupola
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Oct 30, 2011

Furukawa in Cupola

ISS029-E-033716 (30 Oct. 2011) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, Expedition 29...

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Mar 29, 2018

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iss055e006395 (March 29, 2018) --- The Kibo laboratory module from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (comprised...

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NASA image: CGBA-5/CSI-5 (Commercial Generic Bioprocessing Apparatus 5 / Science Insert-05) experiment
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Oct 18, 2011

CGBA-5/CSI-5 (Commercial Generic Bioprocessing Apparatus 5 / Science Insert-05) experiment

ISS029-E-028512 (18 Oct. 2011) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, Expedition 29...

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NASA image: Furukawa in airlock performing protective maintenance on EMUs
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Sep 26, 2011

Furukawa in airlock performing protective maintenance on EMUs

ISS029-E-011030 (26 Sept. 2011) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, Expedition 29...

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NASA image: Wakata with fruit in Service Module (SM)
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Mar 29, 2009

Wakata with fruit in Service Module (SM)

ISS018-E-043634 (29 March 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition 18...

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Dec 20, 2020

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iss064e013193 (Dec. 29, 2020) --- The International Space Station flies 262 miles above the Atlantic Ocean into an...

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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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