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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: Approach of the Progress M-08M/40P
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Oct 30, 2010

Approach of the Progress M-08M/40P

ISS025-E-010457 (30 Oct. 2010) --- An unpiloted ISS Progress resupply vehicle approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: Photographic coverage of EXP 6 VR training.
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Aug 8, 2002

Photographic coverage of EXP 6 VR training.

JSC2002-E-33425 (9 August 2002) --- Astronaut John B. Herrington, STS-113 mission specialist, prepares to use...

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NASA image: SPHERES Tether Slosh
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Apr 4, 2018

SPHERES Tether Slosh

iss055e010694 (4/4/2018) --- A view taken aboard the International Space Station (ISS) during the set up of the...

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NASA image: Expedition 8 EVA bundle with Matroshka and SKK carry bags
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Feb 24, 2004

Expedition 8 EVA bundle with Matroshka and SKK carry bags

ISS008-E-17183 (24 February 2004) --- This image shows a close-up view of the extravehicular activity (EVA) bundle...

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NASA image: Spectrum Experiment Hardware Setup
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Jun 11, 2020

Spectrum Experiment Hardware Setup

iss063e026156 (6/11/2020) --- A view of NASA Astronaut Chris Cassidy during the Spectrum Experiment hardware setup...

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NASA image: iss069e003197
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Apr 13, 2023

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iss069e003197 (4/13/2023) --- A view of the Yuri investigation aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Yuri...

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NASA image: Struktura Experiment Operations
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Jul 19, 2016

Struktura Experiment Operations

iss048e038163 (7/17/2016) --- Roscosmos cosmonaut Anatoly Ivanishin displays Luch-2M Multipurpose Crystallization...

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NASA image: MESC LSAH Setup
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Feb 13, 2017

MESC LSAH Setup

iss050e042167 (2/13/2017) --- European Space Agency (ESA) Thomas Pesquet and NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson setting up...

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NASA image: Progress 42P on approach to the ISS
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Apr 29, 2011

Progress 42P on approach to the ISS

ISS027-E-018196 (29 April 2011) --- An unpiloted ISS Progress resupply vehicle approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: Expedition 73 Flight Engineers Chris Williams and Zena Cardman
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Nov 28, 2025

Expedition 73 Flight Engineers Chris Williams and Zena Cardman

iss073e1198126 (Nov. 28, 2025) --- Expedition 73 Flight Engineers Chris Williams and Zena Cardman, both NASA...

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NASA image: SPHERES SmoothNav Test Run
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Jan 31, 2018

SPHERES SmoothNav Test Run

iss054e026580 (Jan. 31, 2018) --- Vertigo hardware used on Synchronized Position Hold, Engage, Reorient,...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 31, 2000

Microgravity

The combustion chamber for the Combustion Integrated Rack section of the Fluids and Combustion Facility (FCF) is...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 30, 2000

Microgravity

Tim Broach (center) of NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), demonstrates the working volume inside the...

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NASA image: Drop Vibration Experiment setup in MSG
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Jan 15, 2017

Drop Vibration Experiment setup in MSG

iss064e002379 (1/15/2017) --- Photo documentation of Inertial Spreading with Vibration and Water Coalescence (Drop...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 31, 2000

Microgravity

The combustion chamber for the Combustion Integrated Rack section of the Fluids and Combustion Facility (FCF) is...

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NASA image: STS-111 Training in VR lab with Expedition IV and V Crewmembers
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Oct 18, 2001

STS-111 Training in VR lab with Expedition IV and V Crewmembers

JSC2001-E-39088 (18 October 2001) --- Astronaut Franklin R. Chang-Diaz, STS-111 mission specialist, uses specialized...

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NASA image: Progress 42P on approach to the ISS
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Apr 29, 2011

Progress 42P on approach to the ISS

ISS027-E-018204 (29 April 2011) --- An unpiloted ISS Progress resupply vehicle approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: iss071e062603
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May 7, 2024

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iss071e062603 (5/7/2024) --- A view of the Gaucho Lung investigation hardware aboard the International space station...

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NASA image: Progress 46 Resupply Vehicle approaches the ISS
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Jan 27, 2012

Progress 46 Resupply Vehicle approaches the ISS

ISS030-E-060459 (27 Jan. 2012) --- An unpiloted ISS Progress resupply vehicle approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: Bioecology Cases 9-1, 8-1, 8-2, and 8-3
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Jun 1, 2010

Bioecology Cases 9-1, 8-1, 8-2, and 8-3

iss023e056026 (6/1/2010) --- Photo documentation of Bioecology Cases containing Bioecology, BTKh-40/Bifidobacterius,...

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NASA image: Optical Payload for Lasercomm Science (OPALS)
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Aug 6, 2016

Optical Payload for Lasercomm Science (OPALS)

iss048e052292 (8/6/2016) --- A view of Optical Payload for Lasercomm Science (OPALS) installed on ExPRESS (Expedite...

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NASA image: iss063e004863
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May 3, 2020

iss063e004863

iss063e004863 (May 3, 2020) --- The International Space Station's Maintenance Work Area (MWA) is similar to a work...

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NASA image: BTKh-41/Bacteriophage Experiment Hardware
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Jun 1, 2010

BTKh-41/Bacteriophage Experiment Hardware

iss023e056023 (6/1/2010) --- Photo documentation of the BTKh-41/Bacteriophage hardware inside Bioecology Case 8-2 in...

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NASA image: iss064e039521
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Mar 4, 2021

iss064e039521

iss064e039521 (3/4/2021) --- NASA Astronaut Mike Hopkins is shown using the High school students United with NASA to...

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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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