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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: Celestial immunity
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May 22, 2021

Celestial immunity

Photo (part of time lapse) taken during Celestial Immunity Plate Second Sampling in the Japanese Experiment Module...

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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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NASA image: NASA astronaut Zena Cardman conducting research operations for a biotechnology experiment
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Oct 7, 2025

NASA astronaut Zena Cardman conducting research operations for a biotechnology experiment

iss073e0865452 (Oct. 7, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Zena Cardman inspects sample...

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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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NASA image: ATom Postcard - Alaska and the Arctic
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Feb 9, 2017

ATom Postcard - Alaska and the Arctic

The ATom mission aboard NASA’s DC-8 aircraft and flying laboratory is sampling world-wide in one of the most...

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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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NASA image: Rhodium Microbiome Isolates SABL Insert
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Oct 7, 2022

Rhodium Microbiome Isolates SABL Insert

iss068e012558 (10/7/2022) --- A view of the Rhodium Space Microbiome Isolates sample aboard the International space...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0691
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May 29, 2000

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Research scientist Gary Stutte displays a wheat sample that is part of ground testing for the first International...

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NASA image: Sarcolab-3 Experiment
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Nov 29, 2016

Sarcolab-3 Experiment

iss050e012915 (11/29/2016) --- European Space Agency (ESA) Thomas Pesquet and Cosmonaut Sergei Ryzhikov during the...

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NASA image: Galley Refrigerator-Freezer
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Aug 3, 2020

Galley Refrigerator-Freezer

jsc2020e040952 (8/3/2020) --- A prefligt interior view of Freezer / Refrigerator / Incubator Device for Galley and...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Zena Cardman treats bioprinted liver tissues inside a portable glovebag
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Sep 5, 2025

NASA astronaut Zena Cardman treats bioprinted liver tissues inside a portable glovebag

iss073e0606876 (Sept. 5, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Zena Cardman treats bioprinted...

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NASA image: MS Musgrave conducts CFES experiment on middeck
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Apr 9, 1983

MS Musgrave conducts CFES experiment on middeck

STS006-03-381 (4-9 April 1983) --- Astronaut F. Story Musgrave, STS-6 mission specialist, monitors the activity of a...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0693
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May 29, 2000

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Research assistant Trisha Bruno performs an analysis on potato samples at Hangar L at the Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: ATom Mission interview clips: Ozone
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Aug 29, 2016

ATom Mission interview clips: Ozone

The ATom mission aboard NASA's DC-8 flying laboratory is sampling world-wide in one of the most extensive surveys of...

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NASA image: Wet Lab RNA Smartcycler Session 3 Experiment
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Apr 29, 2016

Wet Lab RNA Smartcycler Session 3 Experiment

iss047e085693 (4/29/2016) --- Photographic documentation of Wet Lab RNA Sample to be placed into SmartCycler for...

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NASA image: iss060e023981
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Aug 7, 2019

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iss060e023981 (8/7/2019) --- Photo documentation of an Amyloid Aggregation Grey Jar sample pack, aboard the...

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NASA image: iss060e006113
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Jul 9, 2019

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iss060e006113 (July 9, 2019) --- Expedition 60 Flight Engineer Nick Hague of NASA harvests Mizuna mustard greens for...

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NASA image: Perfect Crystals
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Jul 28, 2019

Perfect Crystals

iss060e015022 (7/28/2019) — NASA astronaut Nick Hague is shown holding the Perfect Crystals investigation samples...

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NASA image: Science Officer Whitson installs module in MSG
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Jul 5, 2002

Science Officer Whitson installs module in MSG

iss005e06782 (7/5/2002) --- NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson installs a Solidification Using a Baffle in Sealed Ampoules...

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NASA image: Acaba conducts Synthetic Bone Experiment OPS
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Dec 21, 2017

Acaba conducts Synthetic Bone Experiment OPS

iss054e006421 912/21/2017) --- NASA astronaut Joe Acaba conducts fluid exchange and sampling for the Synthetic Bone...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Rollout for Launch
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Sep 7, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Rollout for Launch

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket arrives at Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: iss065e050120
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May 21, 2021

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iss065e050120 (May 21, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Shane Kimbrough swaps samples...

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NASA image: Expedition Six Flight Engineer Pettit is looking at a procedures checklist
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Dec 18, 2002

Expedition Six Flight Engineer Pettit is looking at a procedures checklist

ISS006-E-08611 (18 December 2002) --- Astronaut Donald R. Pettit, Expedition Six NASA ISS science officer, looks...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0738
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Apr 20, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, the Cargo Element Lifting Assembly (CELA)...

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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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