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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: SPHERES Zero Robotics Session
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Aug 13, 2013

SPHERES Zero Robotics Session

ISS036-E-032180 (13 Aug. 2013) --- In the International Space Station?s Kibo laboratory, NASA astronaut Chris...

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NASA image: KSC-75PC-0454
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Aug 1, 1975

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Launch of Delta 114, Symphonie-2, second in a series of French-West German experimental...

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Aug 15, 2024

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iss071e485832 (Aug. 15, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Boeing Crew Flight Test Pilot Suni Williams installs the Packed...

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NASA image: Hopkins works with SPHERES-Rings Experiment
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Feb 10, 2014

Hopkins works with SPHERES-Rings Experiment

ISS038-E-045622 (10 Feb. 2014) --- NASA astronaut Mike Hopkins, Expedition 38 flight engineer, works with the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4089
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Jul 30, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAl, Fla. - Dr. Ray Wheeler, left, explains plant growth experimentation facilities to Dr. Mason Peck,...

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NASA image: Pettit works on a SPHERES in the Portable Glovebox in the U.S. Laboratory
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Jan 28, 2012

Pettit works on a SPHERES in the Portable Glovebox in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS030-E-051107 (27 Jan. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Don Pettit, Expedition 30 flight engineer, works on a Synchronized...

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NASA image: SPHERES
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Jun 26, 2009

SPHERES

ISS020-E-014664 (26 June 2009) --- NASA astronaut Michael Barratt, Expedition 20 flight engineer, does a check of...

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NASA image: SPHERES
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Aug 8, 2013

SPHERES

Astronaut Karen Nyberg, Expedition 36 flight engineer, conducts a session with the bowling-ball-sized free-flying...

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NASA image: Astronauts Jerry Ross and Sherwood Spring assemble ACCESS components
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Dec 1, 1985

Astronauts Jerry Ross and Sherwood Spring assemble ACCESS components

Astronauts Jerry L. Ross (left) and Sherwood C. (Woody) Spring are photographed as they assemble pieces of the...

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NASA image: SPHERES Zero Robotics Session
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Aug 13, 2013

SPHERES Zero Robotics Session

ISS036-E-032138 (13 Aug. 2013) --- In the International Space Station?s Kibo laboratory, NASA astronaut Chris...

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NASA image: SPHERES
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Nov 9, 2010

SPHERES

ISS025-E-013444 (9 Nov. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly, Expedition 25 flight engineer, is pictured near three...

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NASA image: SPHERES Zero Robotics
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Jun 24, 2014

SPHERES Zero Robotics

ISS040-E-018466 (24 June 2014) --- Russian cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev (left) and NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, both...

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NASA image: Kaman K-16 in 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at Ames Research Center.
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Sep 19, 1962

Kaman K-16 in 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at Ames Research Center.

Test No. 175 Kaman K-16 being lowered into the 40x80 foot wind tunnel at NASA's Ames Research Center, viewed from...

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NASA image: Kaman K-16 in 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at Ames Research Center.
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Sep 19, 1962

Kaman K-16 in 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at Ames Research Center.

Test No. 175 Kaman K-16 in 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at Ames Research Center. Kaman K-16B was an experimental tilt wing...

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NASA image: Williams works with SPHERES in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 22
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Dec 5, 2009

Williams works with SPHERES in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-006354 (5 Dec. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Jeffrey Williams, Expedition 22 commander, performs a check of the...

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NASA image: Hopkins works with SPHERES-Rings Experiment
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Feb 10, 2014

Hopkins works with SPHERES-Rings Experiment

ISS038-E-045621 (10 Feb. 2014) --- NASA astronaut Mike Hopkins, Expedition 38 flight engineer, works with the...

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NASA image: Test Session 27A of the SPHERES
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Sep 28, 2011

Test Session 27A of the SPHERES

ISS029-E-011310 (28 Sept. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Mike Fossum, Expedition 29 commander, performs a check on...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jul 29, 2000

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Two visitors watch a TV monitor showing plant growth inside a growth chamber designed for operation aboard the Space...

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Jul 15, 2022

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iss067e188778 (July 16, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 67 Flight Engineer Bob Hines activates a CubeLab...

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NASA image: SPHERES Zero Robotics Session
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Sep 4, 2013

SPHERES Zero Robotics Session

ISS036-E-039743 (4 Sept. 2013) --- In the International Space Station's Kibo laboratory, European Space Agency...

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NASA image: SPHERES test run
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Dec 16, 2014

SPHERES test run

iss042e046171 (12/16/2018) --- Photographic documentation taken during the Synchronized Position Hold Engage and...

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NASA image: SPHERES
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Jul 11, 2009

SPHERES

ISS020-E-019069 (11 July 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition 20...

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NASA image: SPHERES Zero Robotics
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Jun 24, 2014

SPHERES Zero Robotics

ISS040-E-018417 (24 June 2014) --- Russian cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev (left) and NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, both...

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NASA image: Ford and Marshburn conducts a session of the SPHERES ZR
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Jan 11, 2013

Ford and Marshburn conducts a session of the SPHERES ZR

ISS034-E-028342 (11 Jan. 2013) --- NASA astronauts Kevin Ford (left), Expedition 34 commander; and Tom Marshburn,...

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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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