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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: Astronauts Nick Hague and Butch Wilmore explore the potential of biomanufacturing in space
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Nov 6, 2024

Astronauts Nick Hague and Butch Wilmore explore the potential of biomanufacturing in space

iss072e146319 (Nov. 6, 2024) --- Expedition 72 Flight Engineers (from left) Nick Hague and Butch Wilmore, both NASA...

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NASA image: Astronaut Peggy Whitson at NASM
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Mar 2, 2018

Astronaut Peggy Whitson at NASM

NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson is seen during an interview, Friday, March 2, 2018 at the Smithsonian's National Air...

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NASA image: Astronaut Peggy Whitson at NASM
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Mar 2, 2018

Astronaut Peggy Whitson at NASM

NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson tapes a segment for STEM in 30 with Marty Kelsey, left, and Beth Wilson, Friday, March...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jonny Kim stows research samples inside a cryogenic storage unit
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May 29, 2025

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim stows research samples inside a cryogenic storage unit

iss073e0135008 (May 29, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Jonny Kim stows research samples...

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Nov 28, 2022

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iss068e025633 (Nov. 28, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Josh Cassada works on cargo...

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Aug 19, 2021

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iss065e277599 (Aug. 19, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Commander Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: Astronaut Suni Williams swaps a hard drive inside a sample processor
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Dec 2, 2024

Astronaut Suni Williams swaps a hard drive inside a sample processor

iss072e308314 (Dec. 2, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Commander Suni Williams swaps a hard drive inside...

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NASA image: The gloved hands of NASA astronaut inside the Microgravity Science Glovebox
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Sep 2, 2025

The gloved hands of NASA astronaut inside the Microgravity Science Glovebox

iss073e0759779 (Sept. 2, 2025) --- A top-down view inside the Destiny laboratory module’s Microgravity Science...

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Dec 11, 2023

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iss070e039081 (Dec. 11, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 70 Flight Engineer Jasmin Moghbeli processes liver...

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NASA image: Multi-use Variable-g Platform (MVP)
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May 28, 2021

Multi-use Variable-g Platform (MVP)

iss065e074888 (May 28, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Mark Vande Hei works to relocate...

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NASA image: Astronaut Serena Auñón-Chancellor at Excel Academy
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Jun 10, 2019

Astronaut Serena Auñón-Chancellor at Excel Academy

NASA astronaut Dr. Serena Auñón-Chancellor speaks about her experience on Expeditions 56 and 57 onboard the...

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May 19, 2021

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jsc2021e019949 (5/29/2021) --- A preflight light micrograph of a typical terrestrial tardigrade of the Milnesium...

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NASA image: SpaceX Dragon before Departure
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May 11, 2016

SpaceX Dragon before Departure

ISS047e109559 (05/11/2016) --- The SpaceX Dragon is seen berthed to the Earth-facing side of the station’s Harmony...

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NASA image: LOH- RadGene experiment at Cell Biology Experiment Facility (CBEF)
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Feb 20, 2009

LOH- RadGene experiment at Cell Biology Experiment Facility (CBEF)

ISS018-E-034555 (20 Feb. 2009) --- Astronaut Sandra Magnus, Expedition 18 flight engineer, takes a moment for a...

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Mar 25, 2024

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iss070e129524 (March 25, 2024) --- Expedition 70 Flight Engineer and NASA astronaut Loral O'Hara shows off the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Serena Auñón-Chancellor at NASA HQ
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Jun 14, 2019

Astronaut Serena Auñón-Chancellor at NASA HQ

NASA astronaut Serena Auñón-Chancellor speaks about her experience on Expeditions 56 and 57 onboard the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Serena Auñón-Chancellor at Excel Academy
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Jun 10, 2019

Astronaut Serena Auñón-Chancellor at Excel Academy

NASA astronaut Dr. Serena Auñón-Chancellor speaks about her experience on Expeditions 56 and 57 onboard the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Serena Auñón-Chancellor at Excel Academy
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Jun 10, 2019

Astronaut Serena Auñón-Chancellor at Excel Academy

NASA astronaut Dr. Serena Auñón-Chancellor speaks about her experience on Expeditions 56 and 57 onboard the...

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NASA image: MS Anderson checks on the CEBAS
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Jan 22, 1998

MS Anderson checks on the CEBAS

STS089-357-003 (22-31 Jan. 1998) --- Astronaut Michael P. Anderson, STS-89 mission specialist, works on Endeavour's...

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NASA image: Astronaut Serena Auñón-Chancellor at NASA HQ
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Jun 14, 2019

Astronaut Serena Auñón-Chancellor at NASA HQ

NASA astronaut Serena Auñón-Chancellor speaks about her experience on Expeditions 56 and 57 onboard the...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Chris Williams shows off biology research hardware
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Mar 30, 2026

NASA astronaut Chris Williams shows off biology research hardware

iss074e0422664 (March 30, 2026) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 74 flight engineer Chris Williams shows off...

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Aug 13, 2021

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iss065e242201 (Aug. 13, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Commander Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: Astronaut Serena Auñón-Chancellor at Excel Academy
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Jun 10, 2019

Astronaut Serena Auñón-Chancellor at Excel Academy

NASA astronaut Dr. Serena Auñón-Chancellor speaks about her experience on Expeditions 56 and 57 onboard the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Serena Auñón-Chancellor at NASA HQ
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Jun 14, 2019

Astronaut Serena Auñón-Chancellor at NASA HQ

An audience member asks NASA astronaut Serena Auñón-Chancellor a question about her experience on Expeditions 56 and...

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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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