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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: Linear Aerospike SR-71 Experiment (LASRE) first flight takeoff
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Oct 31, 1997

Linear Aerospike SR-71 Experiment (LASRE) first flight takeoff

A NASA SR-71 takes off Oct. 31, making its first flight as part of the NASA/Rocketdyne/Lockheed Martin Linear...

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NASA image: Linear Aerospike SR-71 Experiment (LASRE) first flight
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Oct 31, 1997

Linear Aerospike SR-71 Experiment (LASRE) first flight

A NASA SR-71 successfully completed its first flight 31 October 1997 as part of the NASA/Rocketdyne/Lockheed Martin...

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NASA image: Linear Aerospike SR-71 Experiment (LASRE) first flight
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Oct 31, 1997

Linear Aerospike SR-71 Experiment (LASRE) first flight

A NASA SR-71 made its successful first flight Oct. 31 as part of the NASA/Rocketdyne/ Lockheed Martin Linear...

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NASA image: Linear Aerospike SR-71 Experiment (LASRE) first flight
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Oct 31, 1997

Linear Aerospike SR-71 Experiment (LASRE) first flight

A NASA SR-71 successfully completed its first flight 31 October 1997 as part of the NASA/Rocketdyne/Lockheed Martin...

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NASA image: BISE Experiment
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Aug 30, 2010

BISE Experiment

ISS024-E-012670 (30 Aug. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Tracy Caldwell Dyson, Expedition 24 flight engineer, uses...

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NASA image: BISE Experiment
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Aug 30, 2010

BISE Experiment

ISS024-E-012668 (30 Aug. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Tracy Caldwell Dyson, Expedition 24 flight engineer, uses...

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NASA image: EXPERIMENT - SHUTTLE
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Mar 5, 1982

EXPERIMENT - SHUTTLE

S82-27835 (26 Feb. 1982) --- The astronaut crew members for NASA?s third space transportation system (STS-3) flight...

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NASA image: EXPERIMENTS - SHUTTLE
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Mar 1, 1982

EXPERIMENTS - SHUTTLE

S82-27604 (26 Feb. 1982) --- The astronaut crew members for NASA?s third space transportation system (STS-3) flight...

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NASA image: Professor Stuart Williams on the ACET-12-2 Experiments
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Feb 3, 2023

Professor Stuart Williams on the ACET-12-2 Experiments

: Professor Stuart Williams working with NASA Glenn Research Center speaks about the Light Microscopy Module onboard...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Aug 21, 1972

Skylab

Kathy Jackson, high school student from Houston, Texas, discusses her experiment with Dr. Robert Allen (left) and...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Aug 21, 1972

Skylab

St. Paul Minnesota high school student, Roger Johnston (center), Gene Vacca (left) of NASA Headquarters, and Ann...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Aug 21, 1972

Skylab

Rockford, Illinois high school student, Vincent Converse (left), and Robert Head of the Marshall Space Flight Center...

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NASA image: LOH- RadGene experiment at Cell Biology Experiment Facility (CBEF)
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Feb 20, 2009

LOH- RadGene experiment at Cell Biology Experiment Facility (CBEF)

ISS018-E-034555 (20 Feb. 2009) --- Astronaut Sandra Magnus, Expedition 18 flight engineer, takes a moment for a...

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NASA image: LOH- RadGene experiment at Cell Biology Experiment Facility (CBEF)
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Feb 20, 2009

LOH- RadGene experiment at Cell Biology Experiment Facility (CBEF)

ISS018-E-034074 (20 Feb. 2009) --- Astronaut Sandra Magnus, Expedition 18 flight engineer, works with the LOH-...

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NASA image: Astronaut Pierre Thuot works with Middeck O-Gravity Dynamics Experiment
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Mar 4, 1994

Astronaut Pierre Thuot works with Middeck O-Gravity Dynamics Experiment

STS062-52-025 (4-18 March 1994) --- Astronaut Pierre J. Thuot, mission specialist, works with the Middeck 0-Gravity...

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NASA image: Astronaut Joseph R. Tanner works with PCG experiment on middeck
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Nov 14, 1994

Astronaut Joseph R. Tanner works with PCG experiment on middeck

On the Space Shuttle Atlantis' mid-deck, astronaut Joseph R. Tanner, mission specialist, works at area amidst...

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NASA image: Astronaut Sam Gemar works with Middeck O-Gravity Dynamics Experiment (MODE)
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Mar 4, 1994

Astronaut Sam Gemar works with Middeck O-Gravity Dynamics Experiment (MODE)

STS062-23-017 (4-18 March 1994) --- Astronaut Charles D. (Sam) Gemar, mission specialist, works with Middeck...

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NASA image: Astronauts Shepard and Mitchell practice using Active Seismic Experiment
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Oct 30, 1970

Astronauts Shepard and Mitchell practice using Active Seismic Experiment

S71-15273 (October 1970) --- Apollo 14 astronauts Alan B. Shepard Jr., commander (right); and Edgar D. Mitchell,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Linda Godwin uses Shuttle Amateur Radio Experiment
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Apr 14, 1994

Astronaut Linda Godwin uses Shuttle Amateur Radio Experiment

STS059-16-028 (9-20 April 1994) --- Onboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour, astronaut Linda M. Godwin talks to students...

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NASA image: Pilot Searfoss in experiment measuring effects space flight & pilot ability
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Oct 18, 1993

Pilot Searfoss in experiment measuring effects space flight & pilot ability

STS058-14-006 (18 Oct- 1 Nov 1993) --- Astronaut Richard A. Searfoss, pilot, participates in an experiment that...

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NASA image: EMCS Experiment Container Replacement
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Jan 26, 2018

EMCS Experiment Container Replacement

iss054e023797 (Jan. 26, 2018) --- NASA astronaut Joe Acaba with an Experiment Container (EC) to begin the Plant...

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NASA image: CFE experiment In JEM
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Oct 7, 2011

CFE experiment In JEM

ISS029-E-020901 (7 Oct. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Mike Fossum, Expedition 29 commander, points to the Capillary Flow...

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NASA image: Monitoring System Could Allow Multiple Experiments to be Flown Together
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Nov 3, 2016

Monitoring System Could Allow Multiple Experiments to be Flown Together

Masten rocket, Xodiac, launches out of Mojave Air and Space Port carrying JHU APL electromagnetic field measurement...

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NASA image: Bio Experiment-1 Test
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May 13, 2021

Bio Experiment-1 Test

Bio Experiment-1 Test

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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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