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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: iss064e042078
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Mar 13, 2021

iss064e042078

iss064e042078 (March 13, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Shannon Walker exhibits sample...

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NASA image: Studying Orion's heat shield
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May 6, 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: Microgravity
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Oct 10, 1998

Microgravity

Dr. Robert Richmond extracts breast cell tissue from one of two liquid nitrogen dewars. NASA's Marshall Space Flight...

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NASA image: iss060e004723
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Jul 7, 2019

iss060e004723

iss060e004723 (July 7, 2019) --- Leafy greens are pictured growing inside the Columbus laboratory module's VEGGIE...

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NASA image: Preflight Imagery for Nanoracks-NCESSE-Surveyor-SSEP
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Jan 30, 2024

Preflight Imagery for Nanoracks-NCESSE-Surveyor-SSEP

jsc2024e067095 (1/30/2024) --- Pickerington High School North students Macy Erickson and Dorian Hamilton prepard...

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NASA image: iss067e190689
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Jul 20, 2022

iss067e190689

iss067e190689 (July 20, 2022) --- Expedition 67 Flight Engineer and NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins sets up cell...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx ITAR Review for Media Day Setup
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Aug 19, 2016

OSIRIS-REx ITAR Review for Media Day Setup

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the agency’s Origins,...

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NASA image: Fiber Dosimeter
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Nov 2, 2018

Fiber Dosimeter

jsc2020e040980 (11/2/2018) --- Image of EVA-SOFPADS (Left) and IVA-SOFPADS (Right) taken at JAXA during samples...

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NASA image: KSC and Proud to Be Center-Wide Diversity Event
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Aug 20, 2019

KSC and Proud to Be Center-Wide Diversity Event

Kennedy Space Center employees sample food at the “KSC and Proud to Be” centerwide diversity event held at the...

KSC
NASA image: Randy Bresnik and Kayla Barron in O&C and LASF
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Feb 12, 2019

Randy Bresnik and Kayla Barron in O&C and LASF

NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik and astronaut candidate Kayla Barron examine heat-resistant tile samples inside the...

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NASA image: STS-42 Mission Specialist (MS) Hilmers reviews checklist in IML-1 module
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Jan 30, 1992

STS-42 Mission Specialist (MS) Hilmers reviews checklist in IML-1 module

STS042-17-001 (22 Jan 1992) --- Astronaut David C. Hilmers, mission specialist, looks over a checklist at the...

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NASA image: iss070e129706
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Jan 1, 2021

iss070e129706

iss070e129706 (March 25, 2024) --- Expedition 70 Flight Engineer and NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps installs the...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0412
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Apr 5, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A closeup of a sample piece from the leaking ground support liquid hydrogen vent line...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2093
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Sep 6, 2005

KSC-05PD-2093

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, the tile box is lowered onto a stand. The box...

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NASA image: iss061e033363
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Nov 7, 2019

iss061e033363

iss061e033363 (Nov. 7, 2019) --- Mizuna mustard greens are growing aboard the International Space Station to...

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NASA image: KSC-70PC-0013
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Jan 28, 1970

KSC-70PC-0013

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Fred W. Haise Jr., Apollo 13 lunar module pilot, inspects the sampling tube to be used to...

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NASA image: Modern Art for Mastcam-Z
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Jan 19, 2021

Modern Art for Mastcam-Z

This modern-looking "geoboard" adds a pop of color to the lab at Malin Space Science Systems in San Diego,...

JPL
NASA image: ATom Postcard - Ascension Island to the Azores Islands
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Mar 16, 2017

ATom Postcard - Ascension Island to the Azores Islands

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: JAXA Protein Crystal Growth
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Apr 11, 2016

JAXA Protein Crystal Growth

iss047e055611 (4/11/2016) --- A view of the JAXA Protein Crystal Growth (PCG) Demo Sample, in the Japanese...

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NASA image: JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui shows off a research hard drive for an pharmaceutical investigation
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Sep 19, 2025

JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui shows off a research hard drive for an pharmaceutical investigation

iss073e0704127 (Sept. 19, 2025) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight...

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NASA image: EMA Preflight Imagery
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Nov 8, 2023

EMA Preflight Imagery

jsc2024e065155 (11/8/2023) --- Preflight view of the IR-COASTER experiment portion of the Euro Material Ageing...

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NASA image: jsc2024e005976
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Oct 3, 2023

jsc2024e005976

jsc2024e005976 (10/32023) --- Pictured is the Gas Supply Module for the Manufacturing of Semiconductors and...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 - Prime and Backup Crews - Geology Training - TX
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Mar 3, 1969

Apollo 11 - Prime and Backup Crews - Geology Training - TX

S69-25199 (25 Feb. 1969) --- Two Apollo 11 astronauts study a rock specimen during a geological field trip to the...

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NASA image: CSI: Chemistry Space Investigation
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Jul 7, 2021

CSI: Chemistry Space Investigation

Chemist Athela Frandsen from NASA Engineering’s Analytical Laboratories at Kennedy Space Center in Florida loads a...

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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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