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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: Lockheed ER-2 high altitude research aircraft
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Nov 4, 1997

Lockheed ER-2 high altitude research aircraft

ER-2 tail number 706, was one of two Airborne Science ER-2s used as science platforms by Dryden. The aircraft were...

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NASA image: Astronaut Don Pettit unpacks and gathers research hardware
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Nov 15, 2024

Astronaut Don Pettit unpacks and gathers research hardware

iss072e188539 (Nov. 15, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Don Pettit unpacks and gathers...

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NASA image: Astronaut Nick Hague works on space biology research
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Nov 6, 2024

Astronaut Nick Hague works on space biology research

iss072e146315 (Nov. 6, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Nick Hague works inside the...

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NASA image: Biological Research In Canisters Transfer to BRIC-LED Facility
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Jun 9, 2021

Biological Research In Canisters Transfer to BRIC-LED Facility

iss065e094066 (6/9/2021) --- A close-up view of the a BRIC-24 Canister and actuator tool. Biological Research In...

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NASA image: Biological Research in Canisters-22 (BRIC-22)
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Aug 31, 2017

Biological Research in Canisters-22 (BRIC-22)

iss052e079043 (Aug. 31, 2017) --- NASA astronaut Jack Fischer actuating four cansiters of the Biological Research in...

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NASA image: Biological Research In Canisters Transfer to BRIC-LED Facility
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Jun 9, 2021

Biological Research In Canisters Transfer to BRIC-LED Facility

iss065e094062 (6/9/2021) --- A close-up view of the a BRIC-24 Canister and actuator tool. Biological Research In...

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NASA image: Biological Research in Canisters-22 (BRIC-22)
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Aug 31, 2017

Biological Research in Canisters-22 (BRIC-22)

iss052e079058 (Aug. 31, 2017) --- NASA astronaut Jack Fischer actuating four cansiters of the Biological Research in...

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NASA image: How Students Study Hurricanes Along with NASA Researchers
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Aug 30, 2012

How Students Study Hurricanes Along with NASA Researchers

Science Educator Emily Schaller hosts a presentation about the Hurricane and Severe Storm Sentinel, or HS3 mission...

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NASA image: Axiom Mission 4 Commander Peggy Whitson configures research hardware
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Jun 28, 2025

Axiom Mission 4 Commander Peggy Whitson configures research hardware

iss073e0252488 (June 28, 2025) --- Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) Commander Peggy Whitson from the U.S. configures research...

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NASA image: Dream Chaser Model Being Tested at Langley Research Center (LaRC
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Jul 11, 2013

Dream Chaser Model Being Tested at Langley Research Center (LaRC

NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va., recently conducted hypersonic testing of Dream Chaser models for SNC...

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NASA image: Cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin peers into a microscope during research activities
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Oct 9, 2024

Cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin peers into a microscope during research activities

iss072e034672 (Oct. 9, 2024) --- Roscosmos cosmonaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Alexander Grebenkin peers...

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NASA image: Astronaut Suni Williams checks research components inside the Kibo laboratory module
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Dec 24, 2024

Astronaut Suni Williams checks research components inside the Kibo laboratory module

iss072e403385 (Dec. 24, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Commander Suni Williams checks research...

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NASA image: The C-17 simulator at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California
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Oct 4, 2004

The C-17 simulator at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California

The C-17 simulator at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California. Simulators offer a safe and...

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NASA image: Dream Chaser Model Being Tested at Langley Research Center (LaRC
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Jul 11, 2013

Dream Chaser Model Being Tested at Langley Research Center (LaRC

NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va., recently conducted hypersonic testing of Dream Chaser models for SNC...

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NASA image: Dream Chaser Model Being Tested at Langley Research Center (LaRC
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Jul 11, 2013

Dream Chaser Model Being Tested at Langley Research Center (LaRC

NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va., recently conducted hypersonic testing of Dream Chaser models for SNC...

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NASA image: Biopolymer Research for In-Situ Capabilities team assembles the control experiments
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Jun 3, 2022

Biopolymer Research for In-Situ Capabilities team assembles the control experiments

jsc2022e057880 (6/3/2022) --- The Biopolymer Research for In-Situ Capabilities team assembles the control...

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NASA image: Dream Chaser Model Being Tested at Langley Research Center (LaRC
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Jul 11, 2013

Dream Chaser Model Being Tested at Langley Research Center (LaRC

NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va., recently conducted hypersonic testing of Dream Chaser models for SNC...

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NASA image: Dream Chaser Model Being Tested at Langley Research Center (LaRC
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Jul 11, 2013

Dream Chaser Model Being Tested at Langley Research Center (LaRC

NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va., recently conducted hypersonic testing of Dream Chaser models for SNC...

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NASA image: Astronaut Don Pettit sets up camera hardware to photograph research activities
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Mar 15, 2025

Astronaut Don Pettit sets up camera hardware to photograph research activities

iss072e782399 (March 15, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Don Pettit sets up camera...

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NASA image: Dream Chaser Model Being Tested at Langley Research Center (LaRC
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Jul 11, 2013

Dream Chaser Model Being Tested at Langley Research Center (LaRC

NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va., recently conducted hypersonic testing of Dream Chaser models for SNC...

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NASA image: Best Space Station Science Pictures of 2021
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Dec 22, 2021

Best Space Station Science Pictures of 2021

It has been a busy year of research aboard the International Space Station. NASA’s SpaceX Crew-1, Crew-2, and Crew-3...

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NASA image: Advanced Combustion via Microgravity Experiments (ACME)
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Feb 15, 2023

Advanced Combustion via Microgravity Experiments (ACME)

Professor Peter B. Sunderland talks Advanced Combustion via Microgravity Experiments (ACME) Flame Design Experiment...

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NASA image: Plants Are Important to Success of Space Flight
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Jun 6, 2023

Plants Are Important to Success of Space Flight

Dr. Anna-Lisa Paul talks about the Characterizing Arabidopsis Root Attractions (CARA) experiment flying onboard the...

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NASA image: Aggregation of Colloidal Particles
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Feb 15, 2023

Aggregation of Colloidal Particles

Assistant Professor Stefno Buzzaccaro speaks about the Aggregation of Colloidal Particles Experiment being done...

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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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