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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: FIR ACE samples
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Jun 4, 2014

FIR ACE samples

ISS040-E-007368 (5 June 2014) --- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Expedition 40 flight engineer, works with Advanced...

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NASA image: BASS teardown
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Aug 5, 2014

BASS teardown

ISS040-E-088798 (5 Aug. 2014) --- European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst, Expedition 40 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Gerst with MSG during BASS session
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Jun 13, 2014

Gerst with MSG during BASS session

European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst,Expedition 40 flight engineer,works with samples and hardware for a...

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NASA image: BASS teardown
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Aug 5, 2014

BASS teardown

ISS040-E-088800 (5 Aug. 2014) --- European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst, Expedition 40 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: BASS teardown
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Aug 5, 2014

BASS teardown

ISS040-E-088801 (5 Aug. 2014) --- European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst, Expedition 40 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Gerst with MSG during BASS session
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Jun 13, 2014

Gerst with MSG during BASS session

ISS040-E-011005 (13 June 2014) --- European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst, Expedition 40 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: BCAT setup in Kibo
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Jun 3, 2014

BCAT setup in Kibo

ISS040-E-006891 (3 June 2014) --- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Expedition 40 flight engineer, conducts a session...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Casper checks equipment to support medical testing
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Mar 5, 1994

Astronaut John Casper checks equipment to support medical testing

STS062-10-010 (4-18 March 1994) --- Astronaut John H. Casper, mission commander, takes stock of paraphenalia used to...

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NASA image: Commander Lousma examines Insect Flight Motion Study
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Mar 31, 1982

Commander Lousma examines Insect Flight Motion Study

Commander Jack Lousma examines Insect Flight Motion Study (Student Experiment) taped to the airlock on the aft...

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NASA image: Russian cosmonaut Vladimir Titov works with samples for the CGBA
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Feb 3, 1995

Russian cosmonaut Vladimir Titov works with samples for the CGBA

STS063-68-018 (3-11 Feb 1995) --- Russian cosmonaut Vladimir G. Titov, mission specialist, handles vials of samples...

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NASA image: Astronaut Mark Lee monitors LITE at work in cargo bay
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Sep 15, 1994

Astronaut Mark Lee monitors LITE at work in cargo bay

STS064-08-016 (9-20 Sept. 1994) --- Astronaut Mark C. Lee monitors the Lidar In-Space Technology Experiment (LITE)...

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NASA image: Astronaut Pierre Thuot works with Middeck O-Gravity Dynamics Experiment
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Mar 4, 1994

Astronaut Pierre Thuot works with Middeck O-Gravity Dynamics Experiment

STS062-52-025 (4-18 March 1994) --- Astronaut Pierre J. Thuot, mission specialist, works with the Middeck 0-Gravity...

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NASA image: Astronaut Joseph R. Tanner works with PCG experiment on middeck
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Nov 14, 1994

Astronaut Joseph R. Tanner works with PCG experiment on middeck

On the Space Shuttle Atlantis' mid-deck, astronaut Joseph R. Tanner, mission specialist, works at area amidst...

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NASA image: Astronaut Susan Helms uses laser instrument during SPARTAN 201 operations
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Sep 16, 1994

Astronaut Susan Helms uses laser instrument during SPARTAN 201 operations

STS064-33-003 (9-20 Sept. 1994) --- Astronaut Susan J. Helms, STS-64 mission specialist, uses a laser instrument...

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NASA image: Astronaut Sam Gemar works with Middeck O-Gravity Dynamics Experiment (MODE)
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Mar 4, 1994

Astronaut Sam Gemar works with Middeck O-Gravity Dynamics Experiment (MODE)

STS062-23-017 (4-18 March 1994) --- Astronaut Charles D. (Sam) Gemar, mission specialist, works with Middeck...

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NASA image: STS-40 Mission Specialist (MS) Seddon on ergometer conducts Exp. No. 066
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Jun 14, 1991

STS-40 Mission Specialist (MS) Seddon on ergometer conducts Exp. No. 066

STS040-211-019 (5-14 June 1991) --- Astride the bicycle ergometer, astronaut Rhea Seddon, mission specialist,...

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NASA image: STS-40 Mission Specialist (MS) Bagian "flies" through SLS-1 module
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Jun 14, 1991

STS-40 Mission Specialist (MS) Bagian "flies" through SLS-1 module

STS040-212-004 (5-14 June 1991) --- Astronaut James P. Bagian, STS-40 mission specialist, floats through the...

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NASA image: ACE-1 experiment
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Jun 24, 2013

ACE-1 experiment

In the International Space Stations Destiny laboratory,NASA astronaut Karen Nyberg,Expedition 36 flight...

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NASA image: STS-65 crewmembers work at IML-2 Rack 5 Biorack (BR) aboard Columbia, OV-102
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Jul 23, 1994

STS-65 crewmembers work at IML-2 Rack 5 Biorack (BR) aboard Columbia, OV-102

STS-65 Mission Specialist (MS) Leroy Chiao (top) and MS Donald A. Thomas are seen at work in the International...

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NASA image: Astronaut Susan Helms on aft flight deck with RMS controls
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Sep 12, 1994

Astronaut Susan Helms on aft flight deck with RMS controls

STS064-05-028 (9-20 Sept. 1994) --- On the space shuttle Discovery's aft flight deck, astronaut Susan J. Helms...

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NASA image: FASES FSL closeout photo
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Jun 18, 2014

FASES FSL closeout photo

ISS040-E-014865 (18 June 2014) --- European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst, Expedition 40 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Ellen Ochoa works with ATMOS experiment checkout
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Jan 6, 2009

Astronaut Ellen Ochoa works with ATMOS experiment checkout

STS066-21-029 (3-14 Nov. 1994) --- On the space shuttle Atlantis' aft flight deck, astronaut Ellen Ochoa, payload...

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NASA image: Astronaut Marsha Ivins with thermal imaging project on flight deck
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Mar 5, 1994

Astronaut Marsha Ivins with thermal imaging project on flight deck

STS062-04-005 (4-18 March 1994) --- Astronaut Marsha S. Ivins has her hands full with a thermal imaging project on...

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NASA image: Commander Lousma with Bubble Separation Experiment
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Mar 31, 1982

Commander Lousma with Bubble Separation Experiment

S82-28914 (26 March 1982) --- Astronaut Jack R. Lousma, STS-3 commander, spins a package of colored liquid in...

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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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