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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: Columbus Hatch during Expedition 16/STS-122 Joint Operations
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Feb 13, 2008

Columbus Hatch during Expedition 16/STS-122 Joint Operations

S122-E-008056 (13 February 2008) --- Closeup view of portal inside Columbus laboratory.

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NASA image: Cassidy works with SLAMMD in Columbus
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Apr 8, 2013

Cassidy works with SLAMMD in Columbus

ISS035-E-017874 (8 April 2013) --- NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy, Expedition 35 flight engineer, performs Body Mass...

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NASA image: Kononenko, Padalka and Acaba in Columbus
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May 17, 2012

Kononenko, Padalka and Acaba in Columbus

ISS031-E-081658 (17 May 2012) --- Russian cosmonaut Gennady Padalka (background) and NASA astronaut Joe Acaba, both...

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NASA image: NASA Future Forum
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Feb 21, 2012

NASA Future Forum

NASA Public Affairs Officer Lauren Worley kicks off the second day of the NASA Future Forum at The Ohio State...

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Feb 21, 2012

NASA Future Forum

Sen. John Glenn delivers the closing remarks for NASA's Future Forum at The Ohio State University on Tuesday, Feb....

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Feb 21, 2012

NASA Future Forum

Carlos Grodsinsky, Vice Presiden of Technology, Zin Technologies, talks during the NASA Future Forum panel titled...

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NASA image: 50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth
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Feb 20, 2012

50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth

Sen. John Glenn and NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver pose for a photograph during a celebration dinner at Ohio...

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NASA image: NASA Future Forum
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Feb 21, 2012

NASA Future Forum

The Ohio State University President E. Gordon Gee speaks during the NASA Future Forum at The Ohio State University...

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Feb 21, 2012

NASA Future Forum

Sen. John Glenn delivers the closing remarks for NASA's Future Forum at The Ohio State University on Tuesday, Feb....

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Feb 21, 2012

NASA Future Forum

Bobby Braun, professor, Georgia Institute of Technology, talks during the NASA Future Forum panel titled "Shifting...

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Feb 21, 2012

NASA Future Forum

Jordan Hansell, chairman and CEO, NetJets Inc. talks during the NASA Future Forum panel titled "Importance of...

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Feb 21, 2012

NASA Future Forum

NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver speaks during the NASA Future Forum at The Ohio State University on Tuesday,...

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Feb 21, 2012

NASA Future Forum

NASA Chief Technologist Mason Peck talks during the NASA Future Forum at The Ohio State University on Tuesday, Feb....

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NASA image: 50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth
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Feb 20, 2012

50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth

Sen. John Glenn's wife Annie, right, and NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver pose for a photograph during a...

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NASA image: NASA Future Forum
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Feb 21, 2012

NASA Future Forum

Laurie Leshin, dean of the School of Science, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, moderates the NASA Future Forum...

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NASA image: 50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth
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Feb 20, 2012

50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth

Sen. John Glenn, left, and Apollo 11 Astronaut Neil Armstrong are seen prior to the start of a dinner at Ohio State...

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NASA image: NASA Future Forum
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Feb 21, 2012

NASA Future Forum

NASA Technology Transfer Program Executive Daniel Lockney moderates the NASA Future Forum panel titled "Transferring...

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NASA image: MARES
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Dec 30, 2012

MARES

View of the Muscle Atrophy Research and Exercise System (MARES),in the Columbus Module (COL1F3). MARES will carry...

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NASA image: Garan performs TCS Water Loop Degassing in Columbus
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Apr 8, 2011

Garan performs TCS Water Loop Degassing in Columbus

ISS027-E-011325 (8 April 2011) --- NASA astronaut Ron Garan, Expedition 27 flight engineer, works on degassing the...

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NASA image: Kuipers cleans IMV Systems in the Columbus Module
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Feb 22, 2012

Kuipers cleans IMV Systems in the Columbus Module

ISS030-E-129474 (22 Feb. 2012) --- European Space Agency astronaut Andre Kuipers, Expedition 30 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Expedition 21 Crew Members in the Columbus Module
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Nov 17, 2009

Expedition 21 Crew Members in the Columbus Module

ISS021-E-029778 (17 Nov. 2009) --- Russian cosmonaut Roman Romanenko, Expedition 21 flight engineer, uses a still...

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NASA image: Expedition 21 Crew Members in the Columbus Module
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Nov 17, 2009

Expedition 21 Crew Members in the Columbus Module

ISS021-E-029781 (17 Nov. 2009) --- Russian cosmonaut Roman Romanenko, Expedition 21 flight engineer, uses a still...

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NASA image: Mastracchio assembles the Experiment Container in the Columbus Module
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Nov 25, 2013

Mastracchio assembles the Experiment Container in the Columbus Module

ISS038-E-008033 (25 Nov. 2013) --- NASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio, Expedition 38 flight engineer, works with Biolab...

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NASA image: Mastracchio assembles the Experiment Container in the Columbus Module
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Nov 25, 2013

Mastracchio assembles the Experiment Container in the Columbus Module

ISS038-E-008037 (25 Nov. 2013) --- NASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio, Expedition 38 flight engineer, works with Biolab...

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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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