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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 Charles Conrad during extravehicular activity on lunar surface
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Nov 20, 1969

Astronaut Charles Conrad during extravehicular activity on lunar surface

AS12-48-7149 (20 Nov. 1969) --- A close-up view of astronaut Charles Conrad Jr., commander of the Apollo 12 lunar...

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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: Apollo 14 crewmen show off lunar rocks during meeting with newsmen
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Feb 19, 1971

Apollo 14 crewmen show off lunar rocks during meeting with newsmen

S71-20373 (19 Feb. 1971) --- The Apollo 14 crew men show off some of the largest of the lunar rocks which they...

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Apr 18, 2025

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Houston, We Have a Podcast Episode 386: EHP Tools || Guests: Holly Newton Mejia and Dr. Juliane Gross Introduction...

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Feb 3, 2024

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iss070e086351 (Feb. 3, 2024) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expedition 70 Flight...

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NASA image: Multi-use Variable-g Platform (MVP)
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May 28, 2021

Multi-use Variable-g Platform (MVP)

iss065e074888 (May 28, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Mark Vande Hei works to relocate...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Liftoff
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Sep 8, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: iss071e040194
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Apr 24, 2024

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iss071e040194 (4/24/2024) --- A CS-05A: Genomic Enumeration of Antibiotic Resistance in Space (GEARS) sample media...

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NASA image: Resource Prospector Mobility Test
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Jun 28, 2017

Resource Prospector Mobility Test

A lightweight simulator version of NASA's Resource Prospector undergoes a mobility test in a regolith bin at the...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Rollout for Launch
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Sep 7, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Rollout for Launch

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket arrives at Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: iss067e203859
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Jul 26, 2022

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iss067e203859 (July 26, 2022) --- Expedition 67 Flight Engineer and NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren processes samples...

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NASA image: Artemis III Lunar Spacesuit Testing
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Jan 20, 2026

Artemis III Lunar Spacesuit Testing

A NASA crew member practices using lunar tools to collect geology samples at NASA’s Johnson Space Center during an...

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NASA image: iss064e035217
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Feb 12, 2021

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iss064e035217 (Feb. 23, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Kate Rubins collects tubes...

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NASA image: Mars Up Close
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Aug 5, 2014

Mars Up Close

Pan Conrad, deputy principal investigator, Sample Analysis at Mars team, NASA‘s Goddard Space Flight Center,...

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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

iss062e141221 (4/11/2020) --- A view of the sample cell inside the Soft Matter Dynamics (SMD) Experiment Container...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Solar Array Illumination Test
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Aug 5, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Solar Array Illumination Test

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, illumination testing is...

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NASA image: Mars Up Close
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Aug 5, 2014

Mars Up Close

Pan Conrad, deputy principal investigator, Sample Analysis at Mars team, NASA‘s Goddard Space Flight Center,...

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NASA image: SpaceX Dragon before Departure
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May 11, 2016

SpaceX Dragon before Departure

ISS047e109559 (05/11/2016) --- The SpaceX Dragon is seen berthed to the Earth-facing side of the station’s Harmony...

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NASA image: Mars Rock Analysis Briefing
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Mar 12, 2013

Mars Rock Analysis Briefing

John Grunsfeld (at podium), Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters, asks...

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NASA image: iss064e030059
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Feb 8, 2021

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iss064e030059 (2/8/2021) --- NASA astronaut Kate Rubins collects tubes containing swab samples of microbes for the...

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NASA image: View of Apollo 15 Lunar Roving Vehicle and Lunar Module during simulations
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Apr 21, 1971

View of Apollo 15 Lunar Roving Vehicle and Lunar Module during simulations

S71-30542 (21 April 1971) --- An overall view of the Apollo 15 Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) and the Lunar Module (LM)...

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Jun 12, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- A Boeing Delta II rocket is raised from its transporter in order to be lifted into the...

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Nov 27, 2018

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iss057e106250 (Nov. 27, 2018) --- NASA astronaut Serena Auñón-Chancellor mixes samples for the Microgravity...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Liftoff
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Sep 8, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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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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