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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: Microgravity
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Apr 15, 2004

Microgravity

The Advanced Gradient Heating Facility (AGHF) is a European Space Agency (ESA) developed hardware. The AGHF was...

MSFC
NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-035
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Feb 8, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-035

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

ARC
NASA image: Vascular Blood Collection stowage in MELFI
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Aug 26, 2010

Vascular Blood Collection stowage in MELFI

ISS024-E-012553 (26 Aug. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Tracy Caldwell Dyson, Expedition 24 flight engineer, replaces a...

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NASA image: jsc2021e019952
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Jun 10, 2015

jsc2021e019952

jsc2021e019952 (6/10/2015) --- A preflight photo of a Double Coldbag. The Double Coldbag is a passive resource that...

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NASA image: 1000538
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Apr 13, 2010

1000538

AYMAN GIRGIS (EM10 MATERIALS TEST ENGINEER, JACOBS ESTS GROUP/JTI) ADJUSTS DUAL LENSES FOR A UNIQUE MECHANICAL TST...

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NASA image: iss066e110547
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Jan 10, 2022

iss066e110547

iss066e110547 (1/10/2022) --- A view of the Mochii microscope sample load aboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: DynaMoS
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Sep 23, 2021

DynaMoS

jsc2022e042489 (9/23/2021) --- Preflight image of a rack of tubes containing soil samples that have been inoculated...

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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)

iss056e097429 (July 19, 2018) --- NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold swabbed surfaces in the International Space Station to...

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NASA image: Curiosity's 36 Drill Holes
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Oct 19, 2022

Curiosity's 36 Drill Holes

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has collected 36 powderized rock samples with the drill on the end of its robotic arm....

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NASA image: Russian Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 21A EXPOSE-R
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Mar 10, 2009

Russian Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 21A EXPOSE-R

ISS018-E-039226 (10 March 2009) --- One of two Expedition 18 spacewalkers on March 10 provided this close-up image...

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NASA image: Axiom Space’s AxEMU Spacesuit
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Mar 1, 2024

Axiom Space’s AxEMU Spacesuit

An Axiom Space engineer kneels down to collect simulated lunar samples using a geology tool while wearing the AxEMU...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Feb 27, 1992

Around Marshall

A Marshall researcher examines a sample from the Solar Array Passive Long Duration Exposure Facility (LDEF). LDEF,...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-012
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Feb 8, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-012

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

ARC
NASA image: iss073e0001404
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Apr 23, 2025

iss073e0001404

iss073e0001404 (4/23/2025) --- NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers prepares mixture tubes containing research samples for...

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NASA image: jsc2021e063279
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Dec 10, 2021

jsc2021e063279

SPOCS Project Co-Lead Swati Ravi pictured in the Columbia University Dietrich Biological Shape and Pattern Formation...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-029
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Feb 8, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-029

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

ARC
NASA image: iss073e0078564
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May 23, 2025

iss073e0078564

iss073e0078564 (May 23, 2025) --- Astronauts Anne McClain of NASA and Takuya Onishi of JAXA (Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: HRF Operations
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Oct 5, 2013

HRF Operations

ISS037-E-010725 (5 Oct. 2013) --- NASA astronaut Michael Hopkins, Expedition 37 flight engineer, prepares to insert...

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NASA image: Orion Circle of Excellence Presentation and Award Ceremony
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Mar 13, 2025

Orion Circle of Excellence Presentation and Award Ceremony

Artemis Orion program manager’s commendation team award presented to the Artemis I Heat Shield Sample Extraction and...

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NASA image: EMA Preflight Imagery
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May 16, 2023

EMA Preflight Imagery

jsc2024e065152 (5/16/2024) --- Aerogel is one of the many samples and sensors that are included in the panel of the...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-031
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Feb 8, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-031

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

ARC
NASA image: Kobairo rack of the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM).
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Dec 18, 2014

Kobairo rack of the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM).

iss042e049014 (12/18/2014) --- A view of the interior of the Kobairo rack of the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM)...

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NASA image: iss062e105759
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Mar 23, 2020

iss062e105759

iss062e105759 (March 23, 2020) --- NASA astronaut Andrew Morgan retrieves gut microbe samples from a science freezer...

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NASA image: iss062e120699
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Apr 3, 2020

iss062e120699

iss062e120699 (April 3, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 62 Flight Engineer Jessica Meir gathers frozen...

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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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