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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: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1970

Skylab

This photograph shows Skylab's Particle Collection device, a scientific experiment designed to study micro-meteoroid...

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NASA image: KSC01PD-1616
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Feb 8, 2001

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A NASA railroad locomotive at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida is part of the space...

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NASA image: iss070e025067
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Nov 16, 2023

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iss070e025067 (Nov. 16, 2023) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expedition 70 Flight...

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NASA image: iss063e001883
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Apr 22, 2020

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iss063e001883 (April 22, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 63 Commander Chris Cassidy services botany research...

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Apr 24, 2020

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iss063e002916 (April 24, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 63 Commander Chris Cassidy sets up hardware that...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 6, 1993

Microgravity

The COS consists of a specially designed (VDA) Vapor Diffusion Apparatus tray with 6 chambers, a video camera for...

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NASA image: iss070e085709
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Feb 1, 2024

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iss070e085709 (Feb. 1, 2024) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus space freighter approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1970

Skylab

This 1970 photograph shows Skylab's Ultraviolet (UV) Stellar Astronomy experiment, a scientific airlock-based...

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NASA image: Tani Exercises on the RED in Node 1
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Feb 6, 2008

Tani Exercises on the RED in Node 1

ISS016-E-027909 (6 Feb. 2008) --- Astronaut Daniel Tani, Expedition 16 flight engineer, uses the short bar for the...

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NASA image: Currie with stowage bags
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Dec 12, 1998

Currie with stowage bags

S88-E-5135 (12-12-98) --- Astronaut Nancy J. Currie, mission specialist, totes a lamp while sorting through a...

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NASA image: iss028e041287
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Sep 7, 2011

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ISS028-E-041287 (7 Sept. 2011) --- Russian cosmonaut Alexander Samokutyaev, Expedition 28 flight engineer, uses the...

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NASA image: CCP Astronauts - ISS EVA HI-FI HDW 2 Training
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Aug 21, 2018

CCP Astronauts - ISS EVA HI-FI HDW 2 Training

NASA commercial crew astronaut Victor Glover learns about the tools and hardware he will use in spacewalk training...

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NASA image: Preliminary Advanced Colloids Experiment
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Sep 29, 2011

Preliminary Advanced Colloids Experiment

ISS029-E-011867 (29 Sept. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Mike Fossum, Expedition 29 commander, works with the Light...

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NASA image: Walheim during EVA 3
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Feb 15, 2008

Walheim during EVA 3

S122-E-008781 (15 Feb. 2008) --- Astronaut Rex Walheim, mission specialist, holds onto a handrail on the Columbus...

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NASA image: A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft approaches the International Space Station
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Aug 25, 2025

A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft approaches the International Space Station

iss073e0519829 (Aug. 25, 2025) --- A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft with its nosecone open and carrying over 5,000...

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NASA image: Reiter conducts EVA tool config in Node 1 / Unity module
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Nov 16, 2006

Reiter conducts EVA tool config in Node 1 / Unity module

ISS014-E-08055 (16 Nov. 2006) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Reiter, Expedition 14 flight...

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NASA image: iss063e001873
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Apr 22, 2020

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iss063e001873 (April 22, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 63 Commander Chris Cassidy services botany research...

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NASA image: Gerst with MSG during BASS session
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Jun 13, 2014

Gerst with MSG during BASS session

ISS040-E-011004 (13 June 2014) --- European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst, Expedition 40 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: jsc2012e238208
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Nov 16, 2012

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PHOTO DATE: 11-16-12 LOCATION: Bldg. 9NW - ISS Mockups SUBJECT: Expedition 41/42 crew members Barry Wilmore, Terry...

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NASA image: iss068e027511_alt
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Dec 6, 2022

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iss068e027511_alt (Dec. 6, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Frank Rubio activates hardware...

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NASA image: The HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA approaches the International Space Station
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Oct 29, 2025

The HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA approaches the International Space Station

iss073e0988444 (Oct. 29, 2025) --- The new HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency),...

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NASA image: NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke pose for a portrait
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Sep 26, 2025

NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke pose for a portrait

iss073e0813519 (Sept. 26, 2025) --- NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, both Expedtion 73 Flight...

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NASA image: jsc2012e238213
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Nov 16, 2012

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PHOTO DATE: 11-16-12 LOCATION: Bldg. 9NW - ISS Mockups SUBJECT: Expedition 41/42 crew members Barry Wilmore, Terry...

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NASA image: iss064e040971
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Mar 9, 2021

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iss064e040971 (March 9, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Kate Rubins opens the Combustion...

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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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