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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: TROPICS Wet Dress Rehearsal
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May 1, 2023

TROPICS Wet Dress Rehearsal

A wet dress rehearsal is underway for Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket at Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand on...

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NASA image: Material Science
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Jan 12, 2003

Material Science

The Center for Advanced Microgravity Materials Processing (CAMMP) in Cambridge, MA, a NASA-sponsored Commercial...

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NASA image: Rep. Bill Nelson prepares to photograph samples of protein crystal growth
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Jan 12, 1986

Rep. Bill Nelson prepares to photograph samples of protein crystal growth

61C-05-036 (12-18 Jan. 1986) --- U.S. Representative Bill Nelson (Democrat - Florida), STS-61C payload specialist,...

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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: jsc2024e005976
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Oct 3, 2023

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jsc2024e005976 (10/32023) --- Pictured is the Gas Supply Module for the Manufacturing of Semiconductors and...

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NASA image: TROPICS - Rocket Vertical on Pad
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Apr 26, 2023

TROPICS - Rocket Vertical on Pad

Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket is vertical on the pad at Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand. NASA’s Time-Resolved...

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NASA image: TROPICS Rocket Launch
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May 7, 2023

TROPICS Rocket Launch

A Rocket Lab Electron rocket lifts off Launch Complex 1, Pad B, in Māhia, New Zealand on May 8 at 1 p.m. New Zealand...

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NASA image: Thessaloniki, Greece—on the Thermaic Gulf
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Nov 2, 2025

Thessaloniki, Greece—on the Thermaic Gulf

iss073e1047210 (Nov. 2, 2025) --- Thessaloniki, Greece—a 2,300-year-old port city on the Thermaic Gulf with a...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1249
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Sep 7, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With the Rotating Service Structure rolling back, Space Shuttle Atlantis is revealed...

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NASA image: Crewmember in the middeck tending the CVTE and LBNP experiments.
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Nov 1, 1992

Crewmember in the middeck tending the CVTE and LBNP experiments.

STS052-41-034 (22 Oct-1 Nov 1992) --- Astronaut William M. Shepherd, mission specialist, works with the Crystals by...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Sep 17, 1995

Microgravity

Horse Serum Albumin crystals grown during the USML-1 (STS-50) mission's Protein Crystal Growth Glovebox Experiment....

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NASA image: Scanning electron microscope view of iron crystal
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Nov 10, 1972

Scanning electron microscope view of iron crystal

A scanning electron microscope photograph of iron crystals which grow in a small vug or cavity in a recrystallized...

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NASA image: HiRISE Catches an Avalanche on Mars
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Aug 12, 2020

HiRISE Catches an Avalanche on Mars

The High-Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (Hi-RISE) camera aboard NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captured...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Feb 3, 1994

Microgravity

The objective of this facility is to investigate the potential of space grown semiconductor materials by the vapor...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jun 3, 1986

Microgravity

Crystals grown in the hand-held Protein Crystallization Apparatus for Microgravity (PCAM) onboard STS-61C. The PCAM...

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NASA image: iss074e0556324
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May 3, 2026

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iss074e0556324 (May 3, 2026) --- This oblique view of Moscow, Russia, was photographed at approximately 1:56 a.m....

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NASA image: Nighttime view of Moscow, Russia, before sunrise
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May 3, 2026

Nighttime view of Moscow, Russia, before sunrise

iss074e0556317 (May 3, 2026) --- This oblique view of Moscow, Russia, was photographed at approximately 1:56 a.m....

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1394
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Jun 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Following rollback of the rotating service structure, or RSS, on Launch Pad 39A, Space...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2673
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Dec 7, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Under a blue sky, Space Shuttle Discovery is ready for launch of mission STS-116 from...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2672
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Dec 7, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Under a clear blue sky, Space Shuttle Discovery is ready for launch of mission STS-116...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2053
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Sep 6, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The morning sky lightens behind Space Shuttle Atlantis while lights on the fixed...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2055
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Sep 6, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Huge clouds roll over Launch Pad 39B where Space Shuttle Atlantis still sits after the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2050
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Sep 6, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The morning sky lightens behind Space Shuttle Atlantis while lights on the fixed...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2058
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Sep 6, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The sky is finally clear behind Launch Pad 39B where Space Shuttle Atlantis still sits...

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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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