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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: Phase Change Heat Exchanger (PCHx)
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Sep 14, 2016

Phase Change Heat Exchanger (PCHx)

iss049e002221 (9/14/2016) --- Photographic documentation taken during installation of the Phase Change Heat...

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NASA image: Microbial Observatory - 1 sample collection.
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Mar 4, 2015

Microbial Observatory - 1 sample collection.

iss042e296534 (3/4/2015) --- Photographic documentation taken prior to collection of surface and air samples using...

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NASA image: STS-26 LES donning/doffing aboard KC-135 NASA 930 parabolic flight aircraft
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Feb 27, 1988

STS-26 LES donning/doffing aboard KC-135 NASA 930 parabolic flight aircraft

STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, Mission Specialist (MS) George D. Nelson practices donning and doffing...

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NASA image: VEG-03
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Nov 22, 2016

VEG-03

iss050e011238 (11/22/2016) --- Photographic documentation of VEG-03 plants in the Veggie facility. Organisms grow...

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NASA image: APEX-06
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Apr 12, 2018

APEX-06

iss055e019903 (4/12/2018) --- Photographic documentation taken aboard the International Space Station (ISS) during...

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NASA image: Dragon Spacecraft on Approach to the ISS
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Apr 20, 2014

Dragon Spacecraft on Approach to the ISS

ISS039-E-013581 (20 April 2014) --- This is one of an extensive series of still photos documenting the arrival and...

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NASA image: NanoRacks CubeSat Deployment
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May 16, 2016

NanoRacks CubeSat Deployment

iss047e120450 (5/16/2016) --- Photographic documentation of NanoRacks CubeSat Deployer Number 8 Deployment...

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NASA image: APOLLO XII - EVA CREW TRAINING - KSC
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Oct 6, 1969

APOLLO XII - EVA CREW TRAINING - KSC

S69-55368 (6 Oct. 1969) --- Two members of the Apollo 12 lunar landing mission participate in lunar surface...

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NASA image: Bone Densitometer Validation experiment
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Jun 6, 2015

Bone Densitometer Validation experiment

iss043e286986 (6/6/2015) --- Photographic documentation of the Bone Densitometer Validation experiment in support of...

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NASA image: Dragon Spacecraft on Approach to the ISS
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Apr 20, 2014

Dragon Spacecraft on Approach to the ISS

ISS039-E-013566 (20 April 2014) --- This is one of an extensive series of still photos documenting the April 20...

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NASA image: Auxin Transport Aluminum Bag MELFI Insertion
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Mar 15, 2017

Auxin Transport Aluminum Bag MELFI Insertion

iss050e057655 (3/15/2020) --- Photographic documentation during Auxin Transport sample transfer to Minus...

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NASA image: Space Tango MultiLab Locker (TangoLab-1)
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Aug 17, 2017

Space Tango MultiLab Locker (TangoLab-1)

iss052e053735 (8/18/2017) --- Photographic documentation taken during installation of Space Tango MultiLab Locker...

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NASA image: APEX-06
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Apr 12, 2018

APEX-06

iss055e019872 (4/12/2018) --- Photographic documentation taken aboard the International Space Station (ISS) during...

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NASA image: MAGVECTOR Final Installation
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Sep 4, 2014

MAGVECTOR Final Installation

iss040e123621 (9/4/2014) --- Photographic documentation of final installation of MAGVECTOR hardware in the Columbus...

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NASA image: Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition
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Oct 16, 2024

Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

The drone follows an autonomously defined path around the modified C-141 Kuiper Airborne Observatory, (KAO)...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew Lunar Observations Training -- jsc2025e086642
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Nov 14, 2025

Artemis II Crew Lunar Observations Training -- jsc2025e086642

jsc2025e086642 --- NASA astronaut and Artemis II commander, Reid Wiseman (foreground), and CSA (Canadian Space...

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NASA image: Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition
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Oct 16, 2024

Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

The drone follows an autonomously defined path around the modified C-141 Kuiper Airborne Observatory, (KAO)...

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NASA image: TEST - SHUTTLE - MINI-APPROACH & LANDING TEST (ALT) - JSC
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Dec 3, 1975

TEST - SHUTTLE - MINI-APPROACH & LANDING TEST (ALT) - JSC

Seen left to right is Art Arrow,Owen Morris, and John Kiker. This is an image in a series of photographs documenting...

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NASA image: Dragon Spacecraft on Approach to the ISS
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Apr 20, 2014

Dragon Spacecraft on Approach to the ISS

ISS039-E-013552 (20 April 2014) --- This is one of an extensive series of still photos documenting the April 20...

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NASA image: Bone Densitometer Validation experiment
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Jun 6, 2015

Bone Densitometer Validation experiment

iss043e286992 (6/6/2015) --- Photographic documentation of the Bone Densitometer Validation experiment in support of...

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NASA image: APEX-06
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Apr 12, 2018

APEX-06

iss055e019898 (4/12/2018) --- Photographic documentation taken aboard the International Space Station (ISS) during...

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NASA image: Semiconductor cartridge
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Sep 10, 2014

Semiconductor cartridge

iss040e139205 (9/10/2014) ---Photographic documentation aboard the International Space Station (ISS) of the removal...

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NASA image: Endeavour and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-118 Mission
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Aug 10, 2007

Endeavour and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-118 Mission

ISS015-E-21705 (10 Aug. 2007) --- A nadir view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour as it flies about 600 feet from the...

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NASA image: JAXA PCG Removal
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May 10, 2016

JAXA PCG Removal

iss047e105727 (5/10/2016) --- Photographic documentation of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) High...

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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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