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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-2011-ACD11-0214-007
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Dec 1, 2011

ARC-2011-ACD11-0214-007

Silicon Valley technology Festival Paco Rafageles, left and Dr Pete Worden, Director Ames Research Center, right...

ARC
NASA image: MISSE-FF
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Jan 16, 2019

MISSE-FF

iss058e003972 (1/26/2019) --- Photo documentation of the Materials ISS Experiment Flight Facility (MISSE-FF)...

JSC
NASA image: GRC-2015-C-01964
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May 7, 2011

GRC-2015-C-01964

Documentation and PR photographs of Gamma-Ray Imager/Polarimeter for Solar Flares (GRIPS) test hardware at Plum...

GRC
NASA image: ERA COLTS 30 Toot Checkout Structure Installation
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May 21, 2012

ERA COLTS 30 Toot Checkout Structure Installation

ERA COLTS 30 Toot Checkout Structure Installation: Document relocation of COLTS loading platen 30 Foot Station and...

LRC
NASA image: ERA COLTS 30 Toot Checkout Structure Installation
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May 25, 2012

ERA COLTS 30 Toot Checkout Structure Installation

ERA COLTS 30 Toot Checkout Structure Installation: Document relocation of COLTS loading platen 30 Foot Station and...

LRC
NASA image: Kelly in U.S. Laboratory
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May 31, 2015

Kelly in U.S. Laboratory

ISS043E276473 (05/31/2015) --- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly is seen here inside the station’s Destiny laboratory...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew 1 astronauts Mike Hopkins and Victor Glover during ISS EVA MAINT 8 training
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Oct 23, 2019

SpaceX Crew 1 astronauts Mike Hopkins and Victor Glover during ISS EVA MAINT 8 training

Documentation taken of SpaceX Crew 1 astronauts Mike Hopkins and Victor Glover during ISS EVA MAINT 8 training at...

JSC
NASA image: Ku Comm Unit Bolt Modification
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Apr 6, 2013

Ku Comm Unit Bolt Modification

Documentation of retainers, springs and screws used during Expedition 35 Ku Communications (Comm) Unit fastener...

JSC
NASA image: iss059e036747
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Apr 26, 2019

iss059e036747

iss059e036747 (4/26/2019) --- --- Photo documentation of the Materials ISS Experiment Flight Facility (MISSE-FF)...

JSC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 12, 1997

Microgravity

Lysozyme crystal grown on STS-81. A protein model for documentation of the effects of microgravity on crystal...

MSFC
NASA image: Detail Shots of B-32 Turret
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Jul 5, 1944

Detail Shots of B-32 Turret

Detail Shots of B-32 Turret Figure 93. Test conducted in the NACA 19 foot pressure tunnel LMAL-38560 NACA document.

LRC
NASA image: iss060e015476
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Jul 29, 2019

iss060e015476

iss060e015476 --- (7/29/2019) Photo documentation aboard the International space Station (ISS) of the The United...

JSC
NASA image: Expedition 7 Soyuz Check
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Apr 9, 2003

Expedition 7 Soyuz Check

Astronaut Edward T. Lu, NASA International Space Station science officer and flight engineer for Expedition 7, left,...

HQ
NASA image: iss060e015472
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Jul 29, 2019

iss060e015472

iss060e015472 --- (7/29/2019) Photo documentation aboard the International space Station (ISS) of the The United...

JSC
NASA image: Documentation of ISS Computer Generated Imagery
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Oct 1, 2006

Documentation of ISS Computer Generated Imagery

JSC2006-E-25659 (October 2006) --- Computer-generated scene showing a low-angle medium close view (starboard-aft) of...

JSC
NASA image: Documentation of ISS Computer Generated Imagery
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Oct 1, 2006

Documentation of ISS Computer Generated Imagery

JSC2006-E-25660 (October 2006) --- Computer-generated scene showing a low-angle medium close view (port-aft) of the...

JSC
NASA image: Documentation of STS-88 Node evaluation
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Sep 8, 1997

Documentation of STS-88 Node evaluation

S97-11949 (8 Sept 1997) --- Wearing training versions of the Shuttle Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) space suit,...

JSC
NASA image: Documentation of ISS Computer Generated Imagery
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Oct 1, 2006

Documentation of ISS Computer Generated Imagery

JSC2006-E-25646 (October 2006) --- Computer-generated scene showing a high-angle wide view (port-forward) of the...

JSC
NASA image: Documentation of ISS Computer Generated Imagery
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Oct 1, 2006

Documentation of ISS Computer Generated Imagery

JSC2006-E-25650 (October 2006) --- Computer-generated scene showing a high-angle close view (port-forward) of the...

JSC
NASA image: Documentation of ISS Computer Generated Imagery
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Oct 1, 2006

Documentation of ISS Computer Generated Imagery

JSC2006-E-25653 (October 2006) --- Computer-generated scene showing a low-angle wide view (starboard-forward) of the...

JSC
NASA image: Documentation of ISS Computer Generated Imagery
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Oct 1, 2006

Documentation of ISS Computer Generated Imagery

JSC2006-E-25648 (October 2006) --- Computer-generated scene showing a high-angle wide view (port-aft) of the...

JSC
NASA image: Documentation of ISS Computer Generated Imagery
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Oct 1, 2006

Documentation of ISS Computer Generated Imagery

JSC2006-E-25658 (October 2006) --- Computer-generated scene showing a low-angle medium close view (port-forward) of...

JSC
NASA image: Documentation of ISS Computer Generated Imagery
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Oct 1, 2006

Documentation of ISS Computer Generated Imagery

JSC2006-E-25656 (October 2006) --- Computer-generated scene showing a low-angle wide view (port-aft) of the...

JSC
NASA image: Documentation of ISS Computer Generated Imagery
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Oct 1, 2006

Documentation of ISS Computer Generated Imagery

JSC2006-E-25645 (October 2006) --- Computer-generated scene showing a high-angle wide view (starboard-forward) of...

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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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