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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: OSCAR Testing and Group Photos
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Jul 21, 2022

OSCAR Testing and Group Photos

The Trash to Gas team members prepare flight hardware for NASA’s Orbital Syngas Commodity Augmentation Reactor, or...

KSC
NASA image: Skylab
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May 1, 1972

Skylab

This is a close-up photograph of the Orbital Workshop (OWS) trash disposal airlock located on the floor of the lower...

MSFC
NASA image: OSCAR Testing and Group Photos
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Jul 21, 2022

OSCAR Testing and Group Photos

The Trash to Gas team members prepare flight hardware for NASA’s Orbital Syngas Commodity Augmentation Reactor, or...

KSC
NASA image: OSCAR Testing and Group Photos
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Jul 21, 2022

OSCAR Testing and Group Photos

The Trash to Gas team members prepare flight hardware for NASA’s Orbital Syngas Commodity Augmentation Reactor, or...

KSC
NASA image: Gullies and Boulder Tracks
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Sep 30, 2022

Gullies and Boulder Tracks

The formation of gullies on Martian slopes is still under debate. Potential mechanisms include the melting of...

JPL
NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Feb 1, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

The Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) is responsible for designing and building the life support systems that will...

MSFC
NASA image: OSCAR Testing and Group Photos
Image
Jul 21, 2022

OSCAR Testing and Group Photos

A Trash to Gas team member prepares flight hardware for NASA’s Orbital Syngas Commodity Augmentation Reactor, or...

KSC
NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  A KSC employee dressed in a "bunny suit," standard clean room apparel, disposes of some waste material into a container designated for the purpose. The apparel is designed to cover the hair, clothing and shoes of employees entering a clean room to prevent particulate matter from contaminating the space flight hardware being stored or processed in the room. The suit and container are both part of KSC's Foreign Object Debris (FOD) control program, an important safety initiative.
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Aug 29, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A KSC employee dressed in a "bunny suit," standard clean room apparel, disposes of some waste material into a container designated for the purpose. The apparel is designed to cover the hair, clothing and shoes of employees entering a clean room to prevent particulate matter from contaminating the space flight hardware being stored or processed in the room. The suit and container are both part of KSC's Foreign Object Debris (FOD) control program, an important safety initiative.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A KSC employee dressed in a "bunny suit," standard clean room apparel, disposes of some...

KSC
NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  A KSC employee dressed in a "bunny suit," standard clean room apparel, disposes of some waste material into a container designated for the purpose. The apparel is designed to cover the hair, clothing and shoes of employees entering a clean room to prevent particulate matter from contaminating the space flight hardware being stored or processed in the room. The suit and container are both part of KSC's Foreign Object Debris (FOD) control program, an important safety initiative.
Image
Aug 29, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A KSC employee dressed in a "bunny suit," standard clean room apparel, disposes of some waste material into a container designated for the purpose. The apparel is designed to cover the hair, clothing and shoes of employees entering a clean room to prevent particulate matter from contaminating the space flight hardware being stored or processed in the room. The suit and container are both part of KSC's Foreign Object Debris (FOD) control program, an important safety initiative.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A KSC employee dressed in a "bunny suit," standard clean room apparel, disposes of some...

KSC
NASA image: Wilmore with Trash Bag in SM
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Nov 16, 2014

Wilmore with Trash Bag in SM

Commander Barry Wilmore floats through the Zvezda Service Module (SM) with a full Jettison Stowage Bag. Image was...

JSC
NASA image: Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) Tour of MSFC Facilities
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Feb 22, 2018

Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) Tour of MSFC Facilities

Senator Doug Jones (D-Al.) and wife Louise are presented an overview of the Environmental Control and Life Support...

MSFC
NASA image: IFM UPA ORU R&R
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Sep 10, 2020

IFM UPA ORU R&R

iss063e087493 (Sept. 10, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 63 Commander Chris Cassidy calls down to Mission...

JSC
NASA image: SOLAR CONCENTRATOR ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT for the space station
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May 11, 1989

SOLAR CONCENTRATOR ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT for the space station

Testing of the Solar Dynamic Collector for Space Freedom. The solar dynamic power system includes a solar...

GRC
NASA image: iss068e076277
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Mar 24, 2023

iss068e076277

iss068e076277 (March 24, 2023) --- UAE (United Arab Emirates) astronaut and Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Sultan...

JSC
NASA image: Marshburn removes and replaces the WHC pre-treat tank during in-flight maintenance
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Feb 11, 2013

Marshburn removes and replaces the WHC pre-treat tank during in-flight maintenance

ISS034-E-045742 (11 Feb. 2013) --- NASA astronaut Tom Marshburn, Expedition 34 flight engineer, removes and replaces...

JSC
NASA image: WHC Liquid Carryover Issue
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Jan 7, 2016

WHC Liquid Carryover Issue

ISS046e005831 (01/07/2016) --- Expedition 46 Commander and NASA astronaut Scott Kelly works to clean up a leak in...

JSC
NASA image: Gidzenko in Service Module WMC
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Apr 2, 2001

Gidzenko in Service Module WMC

ISS01-E-5166 (December 2000) --- Cosmonaut Yuri P. Gidzenko, Soyuz commander for Expedition One, performs some...

JSC
NASA image: iss061e014102
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Oct 25, 2019

iss061e014102

iss061e014102 (Oct. 25, 2019) --- From left, Expedition 61 Commander Luca Parmitano of ESA (European Space Agency)...

JSC
NASA image: iss069e056737
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Aug 11, 2023

iss069e056737

iss069e056737 (Aug. 11, 2023) --- UAE (United Arab Emirates) astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Sultan...

JSC
NASA image: iss071e230838
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Jun 27, 2024

iss071e230838

iss071e230838 (June 27, 2024) --- NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore prepare...

JSC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 1, 1998

Microgravity

Dr. Daniel Carter, president of New Century Pharmaceuticals in Huntsville, Al, is one of three principal...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA astronaut Jonny Kim works on orbital plumbing tasks
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Jul 8, 2025

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim works on orbital plumbing tasks

iss073e0257680 (July 8, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Jonny Kim works on orbital...

JSC
NASA image: Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) Tour of MSFC Facilities
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Feb 22, 2018

Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) Tour of MSFC Facilities

Senator Doug Jones (D-Al.) and wife Louise are presented an overview of the Environmental Control and Life Support...

MSFC
NASA image: WHC Maintenance
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Apr 28, 2009

WHC Maintenance

ISS019-E-011471 (28 April 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition...

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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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