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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 Future Forum
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Feb 21, 2012

NASA Future Forum

Ron Sega, Vice president and enterprise executive for Energy and the Environment, The Ohio State University and...

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Feb 21, 2012

NASA Future Forum

John Logsdon, professor emeritus of Political Science and International Affairs, Elliott School of International...

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Feb 21, 2012

NASA Future Forum

Dr. Caroline Wagner, associate professor, Ambassador Milton A. and Roslyn Z. Wolf Chair in International Affairs,...

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Feb 21, 2012

NASA Future Forum

Roger Launius, senior curator, Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum, talks during the NASA Future...

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Feb 21, 2012

NASA Future Forum

Fayette Collier, Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters talks during the NASA Future Forum...

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Feb 21, 2012

NASA Future Forum

Michael Donovan, technology consultant, New Services Development, Hewlett-Packard Company talks during the NASA...

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Feb 21, 2012

NASA Future Forum

Neal Seater, President, Greenfield Solar, holds up a small solar chip during the NASA Future Forum panel titled...

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NASA image: Williams services TROPI2 Experiment in the Columbus Module during Expedition 22
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Mar 9, 2010

Williams services TROPI2 Experiment in the Columbus Module during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-087467 (9 March 2010) --- NASA astronaut Jeffrey Williams, Expedition 22 commander, services the Tropism in...

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NASA image: Chamitoff in the Kibo European Laboratory / Columbus during Expedition 17
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Oct 12, 2008

Chamitoff in the Kibo European Laboratory / Columbus during Expedition 17

ISS017-E-018994 (12 Oct. 2008) --- NASA astronaut Greg Chamitoff, Expedition 17 flight engineer, takes a moment for...

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NASA image: Williams services TROPI2 Experiment in the Columbus Module during Expedition 22
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Mar 9, 2010

Williams services TROPI2 Experiment in the Columbus Module during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-087465 (9 March 2010) --- NASA astronaut Jeffrey Williams, Expedition 22 commander, services the Tropism in...

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NASA image: Expedition 21 Flight Engineer Thirsk poses for a photo in the Columbus Module
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Nov 17, 2009

Expedition 21 Flight Engineer Thirsk poses for a photo in the Columbus Module

ISS021-E-028192 (17 Nov. 2009) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Robert Thirsk, Expedition 21 flight engineer, is...

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NASA image: ICV Echo Ultrasound Scan
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Dec 31, 2012

ICV Echo Ultrasound Scan

View of Integrated Cardiovascular (ICV) Echo Ultrasound Scan,in the Columbus module. ICV aims to quantify the...

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NASA image: MSG in the Columbus Laboratory during Expedition 22
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Jan 28, 2010

MSG in the Columbus Laboratory during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-041767 (28 Jan. 2010) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Soichi Noguchi, Expedition 22...

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NASA image: Burbank uses the Neurospat hardware in the Columbus Module
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Mar 15, 2012

Burbank uses the Neurospat hardware in the Columbus Module

ISS030-E-177225 (15 March 2012) --- NASA astronaut Dan Burbank, Expedition 30 commander, uses Neurospat hardware to...

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NASA image: Burbank uses the Neurospat hardware in the Columbus Module
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Mar 15, 2012

Burbank uses the Neurospat hardware in the Columbus Module

ISS030-E-177227 (15 March 2012) --- NASA astronaut Dan Burbank, Expedition 30 commander, uses Neurospat hardware to...

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NASA image: MSG in the Columbus Laboratory during Expedition 22
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Jan 28, 2010

MSG in the Columbus Laboratory during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-041769 (28 Jan. 2010) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Soichi Noguchi, Expedition 22...

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NASA image: MSG in the Columbus Laboratory during Expedition 22
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Jan 28, 2010

MSG in the Columbus Laboratory during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-041766 (28 Jan. 2010) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Soichi Noguchi, Expedition 22...

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NASA image: Chile Peppers growing inside the Advanced Plant Habitat in the Columbus Module during Expedition 66
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Nov 26, 2021

Chile Peppers growing inside the Advanced Plant Habitat in the Columbus Module during Expedition 66

View of Chile Peppers growing inside the Advanced Plant Habitat in the Columbus Module during Expedition 66.

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NASA image: Kuipers uses vacuum cleaner while performing maintenance in the Columbus Module
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Feb 22, 2012

Kuipers uses vacuum cleaner while performing maintenance in the Columbus Module

ISS030-E-093398 (22 Feb. 2012) --- European Space Agency astronaut Andre Kuipers, Expedition 30 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Columbus in the Atlantis payload bay during the STS-122 Mission
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Feb 8, 2008

Columbus in the Atlantis payload bay during the STS-122 Mission

S122-E-006274 (8 Feb. 2008) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth's horizon, the Columbus laboratory...

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NASA image: View of Columbus and STBD Truss Segments through Shuttle Window
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Feb 11, 2010

View of Columbus and STBD Truss Segments through Shuttle Window

S130-E-007288 (11 Feb. 2010) --- Backdropped by Earth?s horizon and the blackness of space, the Columbus laboratory...

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NASA image: Parmitano in Columbus module during Oxygen Uptake measurement session
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Oct 2, 2013

Parmitano in Columbus module during Oxygen Uptake measurement session

ISS037-E-004950 (2 Oct. 2013) --- European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano, Expedition 37 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: S5 Solar Array Wing (SAW) and European Laboratory Columbus
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Mar 18, 2009

S5 Solar Array Wing (SAW) and European Laboratory Columbus

S119-E-006617 (18 March 2009) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth’s atmosphere, a portion of the...

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NASA image: Nespolia moving the Neurospat Hardware in the Columbus Module during Expedition 26
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Dec 20, 2010

Nespolia moving the Neurospat Hardware in the Columbus Module during Expedition 26

ISS026-E-012919 (20 Dec. 2010) --- European Space Agency astronaut Paolo Nespoli, Expedition 26 flight engineer,...

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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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