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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: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-007
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Feb 8, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-007

An SUV-sized Asteroid 2008TC# Impacts on October 7, 2008 in the Nubian Desert, Northern Sudan: Dr. Peter Jenniskens,...

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NASA image: SPX-6 on SSRMS prior to release
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May 21, 2015

SPX-6 on SSRMS prior to release

ISS043E228727 (05/21/2015) --- The SpaceX Dragon craft is poised and ready to be released from the International...

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NASA image: Biomolecule Extraction and Sequencing Technology (BEST)
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Jul 19, 2018

Biomolecule Extraction and Sequencing Technology (BEST)

iss056e097438 (July 19, 2018) --- NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold swabbed surfaces in the International Space Station to...

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NASA image: Rubins with Biomolecule Sequencer Experiment
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Aug 26, 2016

Rubins with Biomolecule Sequencer Experiment

iss048e066523 (8/26/2016) --- NASA astronaut Kate Rubins poses for a photo with Biomolecule Sequencer experiment...

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NASA image: ETTF - Extreme Temperature Translation Furnace experiment
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Sep 23, 1996

ETTF - Extreme Temperature Translation Furnace experiment

STS79-E-5275 (16 - 26 September 1996) --- Aboard the Spacehab double module in the Space Shuttle Atlantis' cargo...

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NASA image: iss065e084430
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May 31, 2021

iss065e084430

iss065e084430 (May 31, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Shane Kimbrough sets up a...

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NASA image: iss068e029599
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Dec 14, 2022

iss068e029599

iss068e029599 (Dec. 14, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Nicole Mann exchanges samples...

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NASA image: VEG-03
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Dec 28, 2016

VEG-03

iss050e019642 (12/28/2016) --- NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough during VEG-03 harvest and stow of Red Romaine lettuce,...

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NASA image: Cassidy works with MELFI1 in Kibo
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Apr 1, 2013

Cassidy works with MELFI1 in Kibo

ISS035-E-012757 (1 April 2013) --- Expedition 35 Flight Engineer Chris Cassidy of NASA works with samples at the...

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NASA image: iss065e358448
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Sep 6, 2021

iss065e358448

iss065e358448 (Sept. 6, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Commander Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-042
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Feb 8, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-042

An SUV-sized Asteroid 2008TC# Impacts on October 7, 2008 in the Nubian Desert, Northern Sudan: Dr. Peter Jenniskens,...

ARC
NASA image: jsc2021e019953
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Feb 15, 2006

jsc2021e019953

jsc2021e019953 (2/15/2006) --- A preflight photo of a Double Coldbag with the lid open. The Double Coldbag is a...

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NASA image: Air and Space Museum Apollo 40th Celebration
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Jul 19, 2009

Air and Space Museum Apollo 40th Celebration

NASA Astronaut and Expedition 19 Flight Engineer Michael Barratt delivers remarks and shows a moon rock sample being...

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NASA image: Parmitano in HTV-4
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Aug 9, 2013

Parmitano in HTV-4

ISS036-E-030115 (9 Aug. 2013) --- European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano, Expedition 36 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Perseverance Rover on Mars (Illustration)
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Dec 21, 2020

Perseverance Rover on Mars (Illustration)

This illustration shows NASA's Mars Perseverance rover on the surface of the Red Planet. Perseverance will search...

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NASA image: iss069e061597
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Aug 17, 2023

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iss069e061597 (Aug. 17, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Stephen Bowen works in the...

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NASA image: iss064e006479
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Nov 27, 2020

iss064e006479

iss064e006479 (November 27, 2020) --- Documentation of radish plants growing in the Advanced Plant Habitat Science...

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NASA image: iss064e022520
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Jan 13, 2021

iss064e022520

iss064e022520 (Jan. 13, 2021) --- Flight Engineer Shannon Walker tends to plants growing inside the Veggie plant...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-036
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Feb 8, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-036

An SUV-sized Asteroid 2008TC# Impacts on October 7, 2008 in the Nubian Desert, Northern Sudan: Dr. Peter Jenniskens,...

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NASA image: Thirsk in JPM
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Jun 6, 2009

Thirsk in JPM

ISS020-E-007147 (6 June 2009) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Robert Thirsk, Expedition 20 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Bio-Analyzer
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Mar 1, 2019

Bio-Analyzer

jsc2019e017352 (3/1/2019) --- The Canadian Space Agency's Bio-Analyzer is a liquid sample analysis device that will...

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NASA image: 1300929
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Aug 15, 2013

1300929

ARTHUR BROWN (AST, AEROSPACE METALLIC MATERIALS) LOADS A CERAMIC COATED SILICON WAFER INTO A KRATOS (ELECTRON...

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NASA image: HRF Operations
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Oct 5, 2013

HRF Operations

ISS037-E-010711 (5 Oct. 2013) --- In the International Space Station’s Destiny laboratory, NASA astronaut Michael...

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NASA image: NUTRITION w/Repository into MELFI
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Jul 30, 2009

NUTRITION w/Repository into MELFI

ISS020-E-026348 (30 July 2009) --- Astronaut Tim Kopra, Expedition 20 flight engineer, smiles for the camera as he...

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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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