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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: jsc2021e064552
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Dec 14, 2021

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jsc2021e064552 (12/14/2021) --- Preflight image of the apparatus for the Determining the Efficacy of Bacteria...

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NASA image: PRO Imagery Submittal - SALI
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May 21, 2021

PRO Imagery Submittal - SALI

jsc2021e037287 (5/21/2021) --- A preflight view of the SALI incubator. The Space Automated Lab Incubator (SALI)...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Nick Hague processes samples for a biotechnology experiment
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Nov 10, 2024

NASA astronaut Nick Hague processes samples for a biotechnology experiment

iss072e146898 (Nov. 10, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Nick Hague stows samples in a...

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NASA image: Dreamstar - Digital Photo and Record Educational Video with Dolls in Front of Cupola Module Window
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Mar 1, 2022

Dreamstar - Digital Photo and Record Educational Video with Dolls in Front of Cupola Module Window

iss066e155927 (3/1/2022) --- DreamStar dolls float in front of the International Space Station’s cupola window. The...

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NASA image: iss069e085814
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Sep 4, 2023

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iss069e085814 (Sept. 4, 2023) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight...

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NASA image: PRO Imagery Submittal - SALI
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May 21, 2021

PRO Imagery Submittal - SALI

jsc2021e037286 (5/21/2021) --- A preflight view of the SALI incubator. The Space Automated Lab Incubator (SALI)...

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NASA image: iss065e154567
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Jun 30, 2021

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iss065e154567 (June 30, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Commander Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: iss065e163214
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Jul 9, 2021

iss065e163214

iss065e163214 (June 9, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Thomas Pesquet of ESA (European Space Agency)...

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NASA image: BioServe Centrifuge
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Aug 13, 2021

BioServe Centrifuge

jsc2022e031231 (8/13/2021) --- A preflight closeup view of the BioServe Centrifuge’s user interface. The BioServe...

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NASA image: iss069e061597
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Aug 17, 2023

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iss069e061597 (Aug. 17, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Stephen Bowen works in the...

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NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0231-010
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Nov 18, 2003

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NASA Space Science Advisory Committee Chairman Ed Wiler (r) visit to Ames Research Center: on tour of the Arc Jet...

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NASA image: iss069e070724
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Aug 21, 2023

iss069e070724

iss069e070724 (Aug. 21, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Frank Rubio works in the...

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NASA image: Dreamstar - Digital Photo and Record Educational Video with Dolls in Front of Cupola Module Window
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Mar 1, 2022

Dreamstar - Digital Photo and Record Educational Video with Dolls in Front of Cupola Module Window

iss066e155956 (3/1/2022) --- DreamStar dolls float in front of the International Space Station’s cupola window. The...

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NASA image: Coleman moves MSL Hardware
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Jan 7, 2011

Coleman moves MSL Hardware

ISS026-E-016614 (7 Jan. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Catherine (Cady) Coleman, Expedition 26 flight engineer, moves...

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NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0231-012
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Nov 18, 2003

ARC-2003-ACD03-0231-012

NASA Space Science Advisory Committee Chairman Ed Wiler (r) visit to Ames Research Center: while on tour of the Arc...

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NASA image: Hadfield poses with MSL FLSS in the Node 2
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Dec 23, 2012

Hadfield poses with MSL FLSS in the Node 2

ISS034-E-010603 (28 Dec. 2012) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Chris Hadfield, Expedition 34 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Nov 3, 1994

Space Shuttle Project

This is an onboard photo of space shuttle Atlantis (STS-66) astronaut Scott E. Parazynski, in the International...

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NASA image: STS 61-A crewmembers in Spacelab D-1 science module
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Oct 30, 1985

STS 61-A crewmembers in Spacelab D-1 science module

61A-01-032 (30 Oct-6 Nov 1985) --- West German Payload Specialist Ernst Messerschmid, foreground, opens a door on...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Jan 22, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-42) lifted off from Kennedy Space Center (KSC) with International Microgravity...

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NASA image: Payload Specialist Byron K. Lichtenberg working in the Spacelab
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Nov 28, 1983

Payload Specialist Byron K. Lichtenberg working in the Spacelab

STS009-125-427 (28 Nov 1983) --- Payload Specialist Byron K. Lichtenberg carries out an experiment at the fluid...

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NASA image: What Launches to Space on SpaceX’s Next Cargo Mission?
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Jul 24, 2019

What Launches to Space on SpaceX’s Next Cargo Mission?

SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft will deliver supplies and critical materials to directly support dozens of the more than...

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NASA image: iss069e038998
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Jul 28, 2023

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iss069e038998 (July 28, 2023) --- UAE (United Arab Emirates) astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Sultan...

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NASA image: Hadfield poses with MSL FLSS in the Node 2
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Dec 23, 2012

Hadfield poses with MSL FLSS in the Node 2

View of Canada Space Agency (CSA) Chris Hadfield, Expedition 34 Flight Engineer (FE), poses with a Materials Science...

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NASA image: Coleman installs new furnace in the MSL - U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 26
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Jan 4, 2011

Coleman installs new furnace in the MSL - U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 26

ISS026-E-014915 (4 Jan. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Catherine (Cady) Coleman, Expedition 26 flight engineer, removes...

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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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