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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: ISS NASA Social
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Feb 20, 2013

ISS NASA Social

Tara Ruttley, International Space Station Program Scientist, talks about the benefits of conducting science...

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NASA image: Flight Engineer Donald R. Pettit works with the InSpace experiments in the MSG in the U.S. Lab
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Apr 1, 2003

Flight Engineer Donald R. Pettit works with the InSpace experiments in the MSG in the U.S. Lab

ISS006-E-41733 (1 April 2003) --- Astronaut Donald R. Pettit, Expedition Six NASA ISS science officer, works with...

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NASA image: View of a surface tension demonstration using water that is being held in place by a 50mm metal loop
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Feb 16, 2003

View of a surface tension demonstration using water that is being held in place by a 50mm metal loop

ISS006-E-26920 (16 February 2003) --- View of surface tension demonstration using water that is being held in place...

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NASA image: ISS NASA Social
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Feb 20, 2013

ISS NASA Social

Tara Ruttley, International Space Station Program Scientist, talks about the benefits of conducting science...

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NASA image: View of a surface tension demonstration using water that is being held in place by a 50mm metal loop
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Feb 16, 2003

View of a surface tension demonstration using water that is being held in place by a 50mm metal loop

ISS006-E-26927 (16 February 2003) --- View of surface tension demonstration using water that is being held in place...

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NASA image: iss042e078210
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Dec 29, 2014

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iss042e078210 (12/29/2014) --- European Space Agency Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti aboard the International Space...

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NASA image: Phillips at the SSRMS controls in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 10 / Expedition 11
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Apr 19, 2005

Phillips at the SSRMS controls in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 10 / Expedition 11

ISS010-E-24985 (19 April 2005) --- Astronaut John L. Phillips, Expedition 11 NASA ISS science officer and flight...

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NASA image: View of a surface tension demonstration using water that is being held in place by a 50mm metal loop
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Feb 16, 2003

View of a surface tension demonstration using water that is being held in place by a 50mm metal loop

ISS006-E-26865 (16 February 2003) --- View of surface tension demonstration using water that is being held in place...

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NASA image: View of a surface tension demonstration using water that is being held in place by a 50mm metal loop
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Feb 16, 2003

View of a surface tension demonstration using water that is being held in place by a 50mm metal loop

ISS006-E-26850 (16 February 2003) --- View of surface tension demonstration using water that is being held in place...

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NASA image: View of a surface tension demonstration using water that is being held in place by a 50mm metal loop
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Feb 16, 2003

View of a surface tension demonstration using water that is being held in place by a 50mm metal loop

ISS006-E-26908 (16 February 2003) --- View of surface tension demonstration using water that is being held in place...

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NASA image: View of a surface tension demonstration using water that is being held in place by a 50mm metal loop
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Feb 16, 2003

View of a surface tension demonstration using water that is being held in place by a 50mm metal loop

ISS006-E-26854 (16 February 2003) --- View of surface tension demonstration using water that is being held in place...

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NASA image: View of a surface tension demonstration using water that is being held in place by a 50mm metal loop
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Feb 16, 2003

View of a surface tension demonstration using water that is being held in place by a 50mm metal loop

ISS006-E-26884 (16 February 2003) --- View of surface tension demonstration using water that is being held in place...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Aug 18, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

Astronaut Patrick G. Forrester works with the the Materials International Space Station Experiment (MISSE) during...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Aug 17, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

Backdropped by a sunrise, the newly installed Materials International Space Station Experiment (MISSE) is visible on...

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NASA image: View of the VIABLE ISS Experiment in the US Lab
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May 19, 2011

View of the VIABLE ISS Experiment in the US Lab

S134-E-007273 (19 May 2011) --- European Space Agency astronaut Roberto Vittori, STS-134 mission specialist, floats...

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NASA image: Preflight Imagery for the ISS External Microorganisms Experiment
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Feb 7, 2023

Preflight Imagery for the ISS External Microorganisms Experiment

jsc2023e026248 (2/7/2023) --- NASA astronaut Victor Glover tests hardware for the ISS External Microorganisms...

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NASA image: Preflight Imagery for the ISS External Microorganisms Experiment
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Feb 7, 2023

Preflight Imagery for the ISS External Microorganisms Experiment

jsc2023e026247 (2/7/2023) --- NASA astronaut Victor Glover tests hardware for the ISS External Microorganisms...

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NASA image: Preflight Imagery for the ISS External Microorganisms Experiment
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Dec 6, 2022

Preflight Imagery for the ISS External Microorganisms Experiment

jsc2023e026245 (12/6/2022) --- A member of the ISS External Microorganisms payload development team demonstrates...

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NASA image: ISS Expedition 18 Japanese Experiment Module (JEM)
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Dec 14, 2008

ISS Expedition 18 Japanese Experiment Module (JEM)

ISS018-E-012343 (14 Dec. 2008) --- Astronaut Sandra Magnus, Expedition 18 flight engineer, takes a moment for a...

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NASA image: iss064e010985
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Dec 8, 2020

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iss064e010985 (12/8/2020) --- A view of the NanoRacks Module-09 investigation in the Cupola module aboard the...

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NASA image: iss064e010949
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Dec 8, 2020

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iss064e010949 (12/8/2020) --- A view of the NanoRacks Module-09 investigation in the Cupola module aboard the...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane moves the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) pressure module past other ISS elements to a work stand. A research laboratory, the pressurized module is the first element of the JEM, named "Kibo" (Hope), to be delivered to KSC. The National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA) developed the laboratory at the Tsukuba Space Center near Tokyo and is Japan's primary contribution to the Station. It will enhance the unique research capabilities of the orbiting complex by providing an additional environment for astronauts to conduct science experiments. The JEM also includes an exposed facility (platform) for space environment experiments, a robotic manipulator system, and two logistics modules. The various JEM components will be assembled in space over the course of three Shuttle missions.
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Jun 10, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane moves the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) pressure module past other ISS elements to a work stand. A research laboratory, the pressurized module is the first element of the JEM, named "Kibo" (Hope), to be delivered to KSC. The National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA) developed the laboratory at the Tsukuba Space Center near Tokyo and is Japan's primary contribution to the Station. It will enhance the unique research capabilities of the orbiting complex by providing an additional environment for astronauts to conduct science experiments. The JEM also includes an exposed facility (platform) for space environment experiments, a robotic manipulator system, and two logistics modules. The various JEM components will be assembled in space over the course of three Shuttle missions.

NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) pressure module is moved past other ISS elements in the Space Station Processing Facility to a work stand. A research laboratory, the pressurized module is the first element of the JEM, named "Kibo" (Hope), to be delivered to KSC. The National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA) developed the laboratory at the Tsukuba Space Center near Tokyo and is Japan's primary contribution to the Station. It will enhance the unique research capabilities of the orbiting complex by providing an additional environment for astronauts to conduct science experiments. The JEM also includes an exposed facility (platform) for space environment experiments, a robotic manipulator system, and two logistics modules. The various JEM components will be assembled in space over the course of three Shuttle missions.
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Jun 10, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) pressure module is moved past other ISS elements in the Space Station Processing Facility to a work stand. A research laboratory, the pressurized module is the first element of the JEM, named "Kibo" (Hope), to be delivered to KSC. The National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA) developed the laboratory at the Tsukuba Space Center near Tokyo and is Japan's primary contribution to the Station. It will enhance the unique research capabilities of the orbiting complex by providing an additional environment for astronauts to conduct science experiments. The JEM also includes an exposed facility (platform) for space environment experiments, a robotic manipulator system, and two logistics modules. The various JEM components will be assembled in space over the course of three Shuttle missions.

NASA image: MISSE-FF
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Apr 19, 2018

MISSE-FF

iss055e026913 (4/19/2018) --- View of the Materials ISS Experiment Flight Facility (MISSE-FF) taken by the External...

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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.
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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane moves the Japanese...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) pressure module is moved past other ISS elements...

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