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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: NASA astronauts Jonny Kim and Mike Fincke pose for a fun portrait during research activities
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Oct 17, 2025

NASA astronauts Jonny Kim and Mike Fincke pose for a fun portrait during research activities

iss073e0886423 (Oct. 17, 2025) --- NASA astronauts (from left) Jonny Kim and Mike Fincke, both Expedition 73 flight...

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Nov 27, 2018

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iss057e106256 (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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Aug 9, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A, technicians ensure the payload bay door closes properly around the...

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Dec 2, 1998

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In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers install a science panel on the spacecraft Stardust. Scheduled...

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NASA image: Studying Orion's Heat Shield
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May 4, 2015

Studying Orion's Heat Shield

Engineers from NASA's Ames Research Center at Moffett Field, California, and Marshall Space Flight Center in...

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NASA image: STS-47 MS / PLC Lee conducts experiment using GHF located in SLJ Rack 10
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Sep 20, 1992

STS-47 MS / PLC Lee conducts experiment using GHF located in SLJ Rack 10

STS047-203-009 (12-20 Sept 1992) --- Astronaut Mark C. Lee, payload commander, inserts a sample into the Gradient...

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Feb 1, 2022

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iss066e137028 (Feb. 1, 2022) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Matthias...

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NASA image: Forrester installs a MISSE PEC on the Airlock Crewlock endcone during EVA
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Aug 16, 2001

Forrester installs a MISSE PEC on the Airlock Crewlock endcone during EVA

STS105-E-5306 (16 August 2001) --- Astronaut Patrick G. Forrester works with the first external experiment on the...

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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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Mar 1, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Beach House, Congressman Tom Feeney (right) greets William Sample, president of...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Launch Event at Goddard Visitor Center. NASA's first
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Sep 8, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Launch Event at Goddard Visitor Center. NASA's first

OSIRIS-REx Launch Event at Goddard Visitor Center. NASA's first asteroid sampling mission launched into space at...

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NASA image: Sarcolab-3 Experiment
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Nov 29, 2016

Sarcolab-3 Experiment

iss050e012907 (11/29/2016) --- European Space Agency (ESA) Thomas Pesquet (only leg - wearing electrodes) during the...

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Apr 26, 2021

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jsc2021e037882 (4/26/2021) --- A preflight photo of the contents of the seed packages of the Seeds and Martian Yeast...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4566
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Aug 9, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A, technicians check the clearance of the payload bay door as it closes...

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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 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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Nov 20, 2020

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iss064e005049 (Nov. 20, 2020) --- Radish plants are pictured growing inside the Columbus laboratory module's...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Transport from PHSF to VIF, Lift & Mate
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Aug 29, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Transport from PHSF to VIF, Lift & Mate

The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft, enclosed in a payload fairing, is lifted at Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Transport from PHSF to VIF, Lift & Mate
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Aug 29, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Transport from PHSF to VIF, Lift & Mate

The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft, enclosed in a payload fairing, is positioned atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket...

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NASA image: PRO Imagery Submittal - Ice Cubes #9 - Project Maleth
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May 12, 2021

PRO Imagery Submittal - Ice Cubes #9 - Project Maleth

jsc2021e033555 (5/12/2021) --- A prefliight view of Ice Cubes #9 - Project Maleth. The Maltese Biocube, based on ICE...

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NASA image: ASC, Mission Specialist Catherine "Cady" Coleman works with middeck experiment
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Nov 5, 1995

ASC, Mission Specialist Catherine "Cady" Coleman works with middeck experiment

STS073-356-029 (20 October - 5 November 1995) --- Astronaut Catherine G. Coleman, STS-73 mission specialist, checks...

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Oct 12, 2023

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iss070e003139 (Oct. 12, 2023) --- Expedition 70 Commander Andreas Mogensen of ESA (European Space Agency)...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx curators - jsc2023e048808
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Aug 4, 2023

OSIRIS-REx curators - jsc2023e048808

OSIRIS-REx curator Nicole Lunning, left, and deputy curator Christopher Snead stand inside the OSIRIS-REx cleanroom...

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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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