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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: iss064e039528
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Mar 4, 2021

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iss064e039528 (3/4/2021) --- A view of the High school students United with NASA to Create Hardware (HUNCH) Tape...

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NASA image: Sturckow and Voss transfer the APCF stowage bag to the ISS U.S. Laboratory/Destiny
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Aug 13, 2001

Sturckow and Voss transfer the APCF stowage bag to the ISS U.S. Laboratory/Destiny

STS105-E-5167 (13 August 2001) --- Astronauts James S. Voss (left) and Frederick W. (Rick) Sturckow install the...

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Nov 2, 2011

Progress 45 approach for docking with ISS

ISS029-E-036162 (2 Nov. 2011) --- An unpiloted ISS Progress resupply vehicle approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: PCG-11 hardware photograph
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Apr 5, 2018

PCG-11 hardware photograph

iss055e010753 (4/5/2018) --- Photographic documentation of CASIS Protein Crystal Growth (PCG) -11 hardware during...

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NASA image: Helms with computer equipment in Destiny Laboratory module
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Mar 1, 2001

Helms with computer equipment in Destiny Laboratory module

ISS002-E-5052 (March 2001) --- Astronaut Susan J. Helms, Expedition Two flight engineer, totes computer hardware on...

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NASA image: Tyurin readies the NASDA exposure experiment cases for their EVA
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Oct 14, 2001

Tyurin readies the NASDA exposure experiment cases for their EVA

ISS003-E-6623 (14 October 2001) --- Cosmonaut Mikhail Tyurin, Expedition Three flight engineer representing...

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NASA image: Tyurin assembles a NASDA exposure experiment case in Zvezda during Expedition Three
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Oct 12, 2001

Tyurin assembles a NASDA exposure experiment case in Zvezda during Expedition Three

ISS003-E-6564 (12 October 2001) --- Cosmonaut Mikhail Tyurin, Expedition Three flight engineer representing...

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NASA image: Photographic coverage of STS-112 during EVA 3 in VR Lab.
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Aug 21, 2002

Photographic coverage of STS-112 during EVA 3 in VR Lab.

JSC2002-E-34622 (21 August 2002) --- Astronaut David A. Wolf, STS-112 mission specialist, uses the virtual reality...

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NASA image: EVA 45
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Aug 15, 2018

EVA 45

iss056e142697 (8/15/2018) --- A view of Cosmonaut in red-striped Orlan suit, as he works to install Payload “ICARUS”...

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NASA image: iss071e062619
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May 7, 2024

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iss071e06219 (5/7/2024) --- A view of the Gaucho Lung investigation hardware aboard the International space station...

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NASA image: PCG-11 hardware photograph
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Apr 5, 2018

PCG-11 hardware photograph

iss055e010761 (4/5/2018) --- Photographic documentation of CASIS Protein Crystal Growth (PCG) -11 hardware during...

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NASA image: iss071e062617
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May 7, 2024

iss071e062617

iss071e062617 (5/7/2024) --- A view of the Gaucho Lung investigation hardware aboard the International space station...

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NASA image: STS-111 Training in VR lab with Expedition IV and V Crewmembers
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Oct 18, 2001

STS-111 Training in VR lab with Expedition IV and V Crewmembers

JSC2001-E-39080 (18 October 2001) --- Astronaut Franklin R. Chang-Diaz, STS-111 mission specialist, prepares to use...

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NASA image: Optical Payload for Lasercomm Science (OPALS)
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Aug 12, 2016

Optical Payload for Lasercomm Science (OPALS)

iss048e057073 (8/12/2016) --- A view of Optical Payload for Lasercomm Science (OPALS) installed on ExPRESS (Expedite...

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NASA image: jsc2018e059572_alt
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May 29, 2018

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jsc2018e059572_alt (5/29/2018) --- The miniPCR platform, used for the amplification of nucleic acids, from the Genes...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Aug 30, 2002

Microgravity

The Microgravity Science Glovebox Ground Unit, delivered to the Marshall Space Flight Center on August 30, 2002,...

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NASA image: FASTER uninstall
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Aug 22, 2014

FASTER uninstall

iss040e104595 (8/22/2014) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Alex Gerst is photographed removing the Facility...

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NASA image: Fly-around view between the Starboard and Zenith (+YA, -ZA) sides of the ISS
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Nov 19, 2013

Fly-around view between the Starboard and Zenith (+YA, -ZA) sides of the ISS

STS088-365-004 (4-15 Dec. 1998) --- The U.S.-built Unity Connecting Module and the Russian-built FGB (Zarya, with...

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NASA image: Unpiloted Progress Resupply Vehicle
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Apr 22, 2012

Unpiloted Progress Resupply Vehicle

ISS030-E-254071 (22 April 2012) --- An unpiloted ISS Progress resupply vehicle approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: Capillary Structures for Exploration Life Support (Capillary Structures)
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Jun 4, 2019

Capillary Structures for Exploration Life Support (Capillary Structures)

iss059e091418 (6/4/2019) --- View taken of the hardware for the Capillary Structures investigation in the Japanese...

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NASA image: Progress 42P on approach to the ISS
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Apr 29, 2011

Progress 42P on approach to the ISS

ISS027-E-018194 (29 April 2011) --- An unpiloted ISS Progress resupply vehicle approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: STS-111 Training in VR lab with Expedition IV and V Crewmembers
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Oct 18, 2001

STS-111 Training in VR lab with Expedition IV and V Crewmembers

JSC2001-E-39084 (18 October 2001) --- Astronaut Philippe Perrin, STS-111 mission specialist, uses specialized gear...

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NASA image: STS-105 Crew Training in VR Lab
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Mar 15, 2001

STS-105 Crew Training in VR Lab

JSC2001-00751 (15 March 2001) --- Astronaut Scott J. Horowitz, STS-105 mission commander, uses the virtual reality...

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NASA image: Microgravity Sciences Glovebox
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Mar 7, 2019

Microgravity Sciences Glovebox

iss058e028142 (3/7/2019) --- View of the Microgravity Sciences Glovebox (MSG) during configuration of the SUBSA...

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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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