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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: MaRVIn-PCIM
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Apr 26, 2022

MaRVIn-PCIM

jsc2022e031219 (4/26/2022) A preflight image showing the Microgravity Research for Versatile Investigations-Phase...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jan 1, 1998

International Space Station (ISS)

This artist's concept depicts the completely assembled International Space Station (ISS) passing over the Straits of...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Sep 8, 2000

International Space Station (ISS)

This is the insignia for STS-98, which marks a major milestone in assembly of the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0960
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May 31, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility, a crane lifts Columbus, the European Space Agency's...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0959
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May 31, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility, a crane lifts Columbus, the European Space Agency's...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0962
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May 31, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility, a crane settles Columbus, the European Space Agency's...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0961
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May 31, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility, a crane lowers Columbus, the European Space Agency's...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0958
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May 31, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility, the European Space Agency's research laboratory,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2180
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Mar 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This close-up shows some of the components of the Materials Science Research Rack-1, or...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2178
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Mar 19, 2009

KSC-2009-2178

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Materials Science Research Rack-1, or MSRR-1, arrived at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2179
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Mar 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a technician checks out the Materials Science...

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NASA image: Expedition Six Flight Eng Donald R. Pettit is setting up the Pulmonary Function in Flight hardware
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Dec 6, 2002

Expedition Six Flight Eng Donald R. Pettit is setting up the Pulmonary Function in Flight hardware

ISS006-E-08644 (9 December 2002) --- Astronaut Donald R. Pettit, Expedition Six NASA ISS science officer, works to...

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NASA image: "What's on Board" Science Briefing for Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6
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Mar 21, 2016

"What's on Board" Science Briefing for Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, members of the media participate in a briefing on science...

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NASA image: Science on the Space Station: Women's History Month Edition
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Apr 9, 2019

Science on the Space Station: Women's History Month Edition

Of the 64 women who have ever flown in space, 37 of them have spent time on board the International Space Station....

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NASA image: Space to Ground: 2023
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Dec 22, 2023

Space to Ground: 2023

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station. Got a...

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NASA image: Expedition Six Flight Engineer Donald R. Pettit is loading software on PC in U.S. Lab
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Dec 6, 2002

Expedition Six Flight Engineer Donald R. Pettit is loading software on PC in U.S. Lab

ISS006-E-07134 (9 December 2002) --- Astronaut Donald R. Pettit, Expedition Six NASA ISS science officer, works to...

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NASA image: "What's on Board" Science Briefing for Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6
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Mar 21, 2016

"What's on Board" Science Briefing for Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, members of the media participate in a briefing on science...

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NASA image: Expedition Six Flight Engineer Donald R. Pettit is loading software on PC in U.S. Lab
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Dec 6, 2002

Expedition Six Flight Engineer Donald R. Pettit is loading software on PC in U.S. Lab

ISS006-E-07133 (9 December 2002) --- Astronaut Donald R. Pettit, Expedition 6 NASA ISS science officer, works to set...

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NASA image: Rodent Research Facility
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Dec 31, 2013

Rodent Research Facility

jsc2020e008566 (12/31/2013) --- Lockheed Martin engineer Robert Benzio conducts a fit check with two Rodent Research...

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NASA image: Plant Habitat Facility Science Carrier #1 Installation
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Jun 8, 2018

Plant Habitat Facility Science Carrier #1 Installation

View during Plant Habitat Facility Science Carrier #1 installation. Plant Habitat is a fully automated facility that...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0930
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Mar 31, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An aerial photo of the Space Life Sciences Lab at KSC. The new lab is a...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0931
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Mar 31, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An aerial photo of the Space Life Sciences Lab at KSC. The new lab is a...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0932
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Mar 31, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An aerial photo of the Space Life Sciences Lab at KSC. The new lab is a...

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NASA image: Plant Habitat Facility Clean
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Mar 12, 2018

Plant Habitat Facility Clean

iss055e001931 (Mar. 12, 2018) --- Dwarf wheat plants during routine cleaning in the Advanced Plant Habitat Facility,...

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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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