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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: Astronaut Joseph R. Tanner works with PCG experiment on middeck
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Nov 14, 1994

Astronaut Joseph R. Tanner works with PCG experiment on middeck

On the Space Shuttle Atlantis' mid-deck, astronaut Joseph R. Tanner, mission specialist, works at area amidst...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 24, 2001

Microgravity

Vapor Diffusion Apparatus (VDA-2) was developed by the University of Alabama in Birmingham for NASA's Marshall Space...

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NASA image: Pesquet and Yurchikhin during JAXA PCG Canister Bag Handover
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Jun 2, 2017

Pesquet and Yurchikhin during JAXA PCG Canister Bag Handover

iss051e052377 96/2/2017) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Pesquet and cosmonaut Fyodor Yurchikhin...

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NASA image: Advanced Nano Step
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Sep 22, 2017

Advanced Nano Step

iss053e037294 (9/22/2017) --- A view of the Advanced Nano Step Cartridge Installation into the Solution...

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NASA image: iss073e0177558
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Jun 12, 2025

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iss073e0177558 (June 12, 2025) -- NASA astronaut Jonny Kim works in the International Space Station’s Microgravity...

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May 24, 2021

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iss065e066486 (May 24, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Thomas Pesquet of ESA (European Space Agency)...

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NASA image: PRO Imagery Submittal - Microgravity Associated Bone Loss-B (MABL-B)
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Jul 24, 2025

PRO Imagery Submittal - Microgravity Associated Bone Loss-B (MABL-B)

jsc2025e065388 (7/24/2025) --- Diagram of the Microgravity Associated Bone Loss-B (MABL-B) investigation of bone...

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NASA image: jsc2025e015700
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Mar 6, 2025

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jsc2025e015700 (3/6/2025) --- The SOPHONSTER team assessing the growth of Chlorella sp. microalgae in a laboratory....

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NASA image: iss056e142862_alt
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Aug 13, 2018

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iss056e142862_alt (8/13/2018) --- Astronaut Ricky Arnold prepares samples for the Barrios Protein Crystal Growth...

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NASA image: iss064e011644
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Dec 10, 2020

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iss064e011644 (Dec. 10, 2020) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight...

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NASA image: iss056e142871_alt
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Aug 13, 2018

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iss056e142871_alt (8/13/2018) --- Astronaut Ricky Arnold prepares samples for the Barrios Protein Crystal Growth...

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NASA image: iss065e006581
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Apr 26, 2021

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iss065e006581 (April 26, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins packs components...

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NASA image: iss068e075601
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Mar 17, 2023

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iss068e075601 (3/17/2023) --- A view of the Ice Cubes Experiment Cube #6 – Kirara mission, in the Columbus module...

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NASA image: BTKh-27 ASTROVAKTSINA Experiment
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Sep 15, 2010

BTKh-27 ASTROVAKTSINA Experiment

iss024e014711 (9/15/2010) --- A view of a Bioecology Case containing a stowed BTKh-27 ASTROVAKTSINA (Astrovaccine)...

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NASA image: iss068e075597
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Mar 17, 2023

iss068e075597

iss068e075597 (3/17/2023) --- A view of the Ice Cubes Experiment Cube #6 – Kirara mission, in the Columbus module...

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NASA image: iss064e011289
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Dec 8, 2020

iss064e011289

iss064e011289 (12/8/2020) --- A view of the Ice Cubes Experiment Cube #6 – Kirara mission, in the Columbus module...

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NASA image: Perfect Crystals
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Jul 28, 2019

Perfect Crystals

iss060e015022 (7/28/2019) — NASA astronaut Nick Hague is shown holding the Perfect Crystals investigation samples...

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NASA image: iss056e142865_alt
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Aug 13, 2018

iss056e142865_alt

iss056e142865_alt (8/13/2018) --- Astronaut Ricky Arnold prepares samples for the Barrios Protein Crystal Growth...

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NASA image: Pesquet and Novitskiy conduct JAXA PCG Canister Removal
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Jun 2, 2017

Pesquet and Novitskiy conduct JAXA PCG Canister Removal

iss051e052364 (6/2/2017) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Pesquet works to remove Canisters from the...

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NASA image: BTKh-27 ASTROVAKTSINA Experiment
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Sep 15, 2010

BTKh-27 ASTROVAKTSINA Experiment

iss024e014714 (9/15/2010) --- A view of a Bioecology Case containing a stowed BTKh-27 ASTROVAKTSINA (Astrovaccine)...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 24, 2001

Microgravity

Vapor Diffusion Apparatus (VDA and VDA-2) was developed by the University of Alabama in Birmingham for NASA's...

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NASA image: Advanced Nano Step Cartridge in the Solution Crystallization Observation Facility (SCOF) Installation
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Sep 22, 2017

Advanced Nano Step Cartridge in the Solution Crystallization Observation Facility (SCOF) Installation

iss053e039947 (9/22/2017) --- NASA astronaut Mark T. Vande Hei is shown with the Advanced Nano Step Cartridge in the...

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NASA image: jsc2025e015699
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Mar 6, 2025

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jsc2025e015699 (3/6/2025) --- The SOPHONSTER team with the bioreactor used to grow Chlorella sp. in ground studies....

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NASA image: iss064e011287
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Dec 8, 2020

iss064e011287

iss064e011287 (12/8/2020) --- A view of the Ice Cubes Experiment Cube #6 – Kirara mission, in the Columbus module...

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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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