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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 James Irwin simulates using lunar surface geological tools
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Dec 17, 1970

Astronaut James Irwin simulates using lunar surface geological tools

S70-56433 (December 1970) --- Astronaut James B. Irwin, lunar module pilot of the Apollo 15 lunar landing mission,...

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NASA image: Marshall to Lead Human Landing System Development on This Week @NASA – August 16, 2019
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Aug 16, 2019

Marshall to Lead Human Landing System Development on This Week @NASA – August 16, 2019

An update on development of a human lunar landing system, the final four sites selected for our first asteroid...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-025
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Feb 8, 2009

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An SUV-sized Asteroid 2008TC# Impacts on October 7, 2008 in the Nubian Desert, Northern Sudan: Dr. Peter Jenniskens,...

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NASA image: JETT 5 - jsc2024e033752
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May 12, 2024

JETT 5 - jsc2024e033752

NASA astronaut Andre Douglas uses a hammer to chip off a small rock sample to test equipment before the start of a...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-013
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Feb 8, 2009

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An SUV-sized Asteroid 2008TC# Impacts on October 7, 2008 in the Nubian Desert, Northern Sudan: Dr. Peter Jenniskens,...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-027
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Feb 8, 2009

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An SUV-sized Asteroid 2008TC# Impacts on October 7, 2008 in the Nubian Desert, Northern Sudan: Dr. Peter Jenniskens,...

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Dec 24, 2020

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iss064e015250 (Dec. 24, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Kate Rubins works inside the Life...

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NASA image: FSL SOFT MATTER DYNAMICS Experiment Container
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Apr 11, 2020

FSL SOFT MATTER DYNAMICS Experiment Container

iss062e141209 (4/11/2020) --- A view of the FSL Soft Matter Dynamics - FOAM sample cell in the Columbus module...

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NASA image: Second set of solar arrays on the ISS during Expedition 13 / STS-115 Joint Operations
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Sep 17, 2006

Second set of solar arrays on the ISS during Expedition 13 / STS-115 Joint Operations

s115e06407 (9/17/2006) --- The Materials International Space Station Experiment-5 (MISSE-5) was an external payload...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-041
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Feb 8, 2009

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An SUV-sized Asteroid 2008TC# Impacts on October 7, 2008 in the Nubian Desert, Northern Sudan: Dr. Peter Jenniskens,...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-015
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Feb 8, 2009

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An SUV-sized Asteroid 2008TC# Impacts on October 7, 2008 in the Nubian Desert, Northern Sudan: Dr. Peter Jenniskens,...

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NASA image: iss065e155930
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Jul 6, 2021

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iss065e155930 (July 6, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Shane Kimbrough loads a Polar...

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NASA image: FE Thirsk removes a Dewar Tray from the MELFI
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Oct 26, 2009

FE Thirsk removes a Dewar Tray from the MELFI

ISS021-E-012527 (26 Oct. 2009) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Robert Thirsk, Expedition 21 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Biomolecule Extraction and Sequencing Technology (BEST)
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Jul 19, 2018

Biomolecule Extraction and Sequencing Technology (BEST)

iss056e097421 (July 19, 2018) --- NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold swabbed surfaces in the International Space Station to...

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NASA image: iss070e001580
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Oct 2, 2023

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iss070e001580 (10/2/2023) --- A aboard the International Space Station (ISS) of the Transparent Alloys hardware...

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NASA image: iss068e028262
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Dec 9, 2022

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iss068e028262 (Dec. 9, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Frank Rubio exchanges samples...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-037
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Feb 8, 2009

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An SUV-sized Asteroid 2008TC# Impacts on October 7, 2008 in the Nubian Desert, Northern Sudan: Dr. Peter Jenniskens,...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-039
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Feb 8, 2009

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An SUV-sized Asteroid 2008TC# Impacts on October 7, 2008 in the Nubian Desert, Northern Sudan: Dr. Peter Jenniskens,...

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NASA image: Vascular Blood Collection stowage in MELFI
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Aug 26, 2010

Vascular Blood Collection stowage in MELFI

ISS024-E-012555 (26 Aug. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Tracy Caldwell Dyson, Expedition 24 flight engineer, replaces a...

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NASA image: iss065e431756
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Sep 27, 2021

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iss065e431756 (Oct. 2, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Commander Thomas Pesquet of ESA (European Space Agency) collects...

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NASA image: iss071e609317
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Sep 5, 2024

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iss071e609317 (Sept. 5, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 71 Flight Engineer Jeanette Epps swaps research...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-045
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Feb 8, 2009

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An SUV-sized Asteroid 2008TC# Impacts on October 7, 2008 in the Nubian Desert, Northern Sudan: Dr. Peter Jenniskens,...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 Geology training
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Mar 5, 1969

Apollo 11 Geology training

S69-25944 (25 Feb. 1969) --- These two Apollo 11 crew astronauts study rock samples during a geological field trip...

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NASA image: iss066e114374
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Jan 15, 2022

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iss066e114374 (1/15/20220 --- Rhodium Probiotic Challenge samples aboard the International Space Station. The...

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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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