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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: STS-127 approach to ISS
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Jul 17, 2009

STS-127 approach to ISS

ISS020-E-021320 (17 July 2009) --- This view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour was provided by an Expedition 20...

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NASA image: NASA Tests Crew Exit Strategy for Orion
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Oct 7, 2015

NASA Tests Crew Exit Strategy for Orion

Teams perform a series of tests at NASA’s Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in...

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NASA image: WHC Maintenance
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Apr 28, 2009

WHC Maintenance

ISS019-E-011471 (28 April 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition...

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NASA image: Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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Mar 4, 2015

Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Orion leadership visited the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California on March 4, 2015 to recognize the great work...

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NASA image: Particle-image Velocimetry (PIV)
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May 12, 2015

Particle-image Velocimetry (PIV)

Particle-image velocimetry (PIV) is performed on the upper surface of a pitching airfoil in the NASA Glenn Icing...

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NASA image: Cassidy in JEM
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Jul 24, 2013

Cassidy in JEM

ISS036-E-025491 (24 July 2013) --- NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy, Expedition 36 flight engineer, performs in-flight...

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NASA image: Expedition 28 Crew Members in the US Lab
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Jun 29, 2011

Expedition 28 Crew Members in the US Lab

ISS028-E-010596 (29 June 2011) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Satoshi Furukawa (foreground) and...

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NASA image: iss053e119678
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Oct 20, 2017

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iss053e119678 (Oct. 20, 2017) --- Flight Engineer and astronaut Joe Acaba is attached to a portable foot restraint...

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NASA image: Water Microbiology Kit/Microbial Capture Devices (WMK MCD)
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Aug 4, 2009

Water Microbiology Kit/Microbial Capture Devices (WMK MCD)

ISS020-E-027318 (4 Aug. 2009) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Robert Thirsk, Expedition 20 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Orion SPLASH BTA Phase 2 Vertical Tests 9: at NASA Langley Resea
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Sep 13, 2012

Orion SPLASH BTA Phase 2 Vertical Tests 9: at NASA Langley Resea

SPLASH BTA Phase 2 Vertical Tests 9: Documentation of preparation, set up and results of full scale BTA (Boilerplate...

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NASA image: Expedition 7 Leak Check
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Apr 9, 2003

Expedition 7 Leak Check

Expedition 7 Commander Yuri I. Malenchenko has a leak check performed on his Russian Sokol suit in the Soyuz...

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NASA image: Expedition 23
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Mar 30, 2010

Expedition 23

JSC2010-E-044360 (30 March 2010) --- In preparation for an April 2 liftoff for Expedition 23, the final assembly for...

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NASA image: Orion SPLASH BTA Phase 2 Vertical Tests 9: at NASA Langley Resea
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Sep 13, 2012

Orion SPLASH BTA Phase 2 Vertical Tests 9: at NASA Langley Resea

SPLASH BTA Phase 2 Vertical Tests 9: Documentation of preparation, set up and results of full scale BTA (Boilerplate...

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NASA image: Herrington and Endeavour during STS-113 EVA 3
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Nov 30, 2002

Herrington and Endeavour during STS-113 EVA 3

STS113-306-005 (30 November 2002) --- Astronaut John B. Herrington, STS-113 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: Robonaut 2 during TeleOps in the US Lab
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Apr 8, 2013

Robonaut 2 during TeleOps in the US Lab

ISS035-E-017869 (10 April 2013) --- Robonaut 2, the first humanoid robot to travel to space and the first U.S.-built...

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NASA image: Kononenko removes and replaces the KVD PEV
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Mar 12, 2012

Kononenko removes and replaces the KVD PEV

ISS030-E-177117 (12 March 2012) --- Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko, Expedition 30 flight engineer, performs...

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NASA image: iss067e190000
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Jul 19, 2022

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iss067e190000 (7/19/2022) --- A view of the 3 Forward Osmosis Membrane membrane cells with the solution syringes...

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NASA image: Williams in Airlock
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Nov 18, 2012

Williams in Airlock

ISS033-E-022110 (18 Nov. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, Expedition 33 commander, adds the Expedition 32...

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NASA image: Whitson in the A/L prior to EVA 11/Bravo
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Nov 20, 2007

Whitson in the A/L prior to EVA 11/Bravo

ISS016-E-011617 (20 Nov. 2007) --- Astronaut Peggy Whitson, Expedition 16 commander, prepares to exit the airlock...

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NASA image: Williams works with SPHERES in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 22
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Dec 5, 2009

Williams works with SPHERES in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-006353 (5 Dec. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Jeffrey Williams, Expedition 22 commander, performs a check of the...

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NASA image: Ford during in-flight maintenance of the CIR MDCA in the U.S. Laboratory
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Dec 12, 2012

Ford during in-flight maintenance of the CIR MDCA in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS034-E-007409 (12 Dec. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Kevin Ford, Expedition 34 commander, performs in-flight...

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NASA image: Williams exercises with short bar from the IRED in the Node 1 during Expedition 15
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May 7, 2007

Williams exercises with short bar from the IRED in the Node 1 during Expedition 15

ISS015-E-06911 (7 May 2007) --- Astronaut Sunita L. Williams, Expedition 15 flight engineer, uses the short bar for...

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NASA image: SPHERES
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Jul 13, 2009

SPHERES

ISS020-E-018315 (11 July 2009) --- NASA astronaut Michael Barratt, Expedition 20 flight engineer, reads a checklist...

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NASA image: STS-125 MS1 Good during EVA2
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May 15, 2009

STS-125 MS1 Good during EVA2

S125-E-007682 (15 May 2009) --- While standing on the end of Atlantis' remote manipulator system arm, astronaut...

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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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