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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: Expedition 56 Landing Preparations
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Oct 2, 2018

Expedition 56 Landing Preparations

NASA astronaut and Director of Operations, Star City, Russia, Joe Acaba prepares to plant a tree during a...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Feb 3, 1989

Microgravity

(PCG) Protein Crystal Growth Canavalin. The major storage protein of leguminous plants and a major source of dietary...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-094
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Feb 24, 2001

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[Photo courtesy of Boeing photographer Bob Williams.] The orbiter Columbia rolls out of Boeing’s Orbiter Assembly...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-41D mission.
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Jun 25, 2009

Earth observations taken during STS-41D mission.

41D-42-023 (30 Aug-5 Sept 1984) --- The Gascoyne River, an intermittent large wash 500 miles north of Perth,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Lucid looking at wheat growing in the Svet
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Sep 23, 1996

Astronaut Lucid looking at wheat growing in the Svet

STS79-E-5277 (23 September 1996) --- Astronaut Shannon W. Lucid, former cosmonaut guest researcher, checks on wheat...

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NASA image: Science Launching on Northrop Grumman CRS-17 Mission to the Space Station
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Feb 3, 2022

Science Launching on Northrop Grumman CRS-17 Mission to the Space Station

Scientific investigations on skin aging and tumor cells, along with tests of technology for oxygen production,...

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NASA image: STS-93 MS Tognini checks the BRIC experiment petri dishes on the middeck
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Nov 18, 2013

STS-93 MS Tognini checks the BRIC experiment petri dishes on the middeck

STS093-350-008 (22-27 July 1999) --- Astronaut Michel Tognini, mission specialist representing France’s Centre...

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NASA image: Apex-4 for SpaceX CRS-10
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Feb 16, 2017

Apex-4 for SpaceX CRS-10

Drs. Rob Ferl and Anna-Lisa Paul in a cold room in the Kennedy Space Center Processing Facility with the petri...

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NASA image: jsc2018e050831
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May 29, 2018

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jsc2018e050831 - At the Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, Expedition 56 crewmember Serena...

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NASA image: jsc2017e043077
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Apr 13, 2017

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jsc2017e043077 (April 13, 2017) --- At the Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, Expedition 51...

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NASA image: Artemis II Astronauts Participate in Moon Tree Dedication Ceremo
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Jun 4, 2024

Artemis II Astronauts Participate in Moon Tree Dedication Ceremo

Artemis II Commander, NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman provides remarks at a Moon tree dedication ceremony, Tuesday, June...

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NASA image: Artemis II Astronauts Participate in Moon Tree Dedication Ceremo
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Jun 4, 2024

Artemis II Astronauts Participate in Moon Tree Dedication Ceremo

U.S. Rep. Frank Lucas (R-OK) provides remarks at a Moon tree dedication ceremony, Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at the...

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NASA image: jsc2019e053727
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Sep 18, 2019

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jsc2019e053727 - At the Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, Expedition 61 crewmember Jessica Meir...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Lifts Off for First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Lifts Off for First Flight

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft lifts off for its first flight Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, from U.S. Air...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Lifts Off for First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Lifts Off for First Flight

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft lifts off for its first flight Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, from U.S. Air...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Lifts Off for First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Lifts Off for First Flight

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft lifts off for its first flight Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, from U.S. Air...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Lifts Off for First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Lifts Off for First Flight

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft lifts off for its first flight Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, from U.S. Air...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Lifts Off for First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Lifts Off for First Flight

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft lifts off for its first flight Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, from U.S. Air...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Lifts Off for First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Lifts Off for First Flight

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft lifts off for its first flight Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, from U.S. Air...

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NASA image: Science Verification Test Harvest
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Sep 30, 2019

Science Verification Test Harvest

Science Verification Test Harvest of new cultivars for their potential to grow in space.

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NASA image: Glass Fire, September 27, 2020
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Oct 7, 2021

Glass Fire, September 27, 2020

Late in the evening on September 27, 2020 the Glass Fire ignited in the foothills of Napa Valley, California. The...

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NASA image: Early Human Testing Initiative Phase 1 Regenerative Life Support Systems
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Aug 8, 1995

Early Human Testing Initiative Phase 1 Regenerative Life Support Systems

Early Human Testing (EHT) Initiative Phase 1 Regenerative Life Support Systems Laboratory (RLSSL). Nigel Packham...

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NASA image: ECOSTRESS Views 2021 Southern Oregon Bootleg Fire
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Jul 29, 2021

ECOSTRESS Views 2021 Southern Oregon Bootleg Fire

NASA's ECOsystem Spaceborne Thermal Radiometer Experiment on Space Station (ECOSTRESS) is aiding in the fight...

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NASA image: Astronauts harvest, eat first chile pepper crop on space station
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Oct 29, 2021

Astronauts harvest, eat first chile pepper crop on space station

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station harvested chile peppers for the first time, and taste-tested the...

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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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