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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: Microgravity
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Aug 29, 1995

Microgravity

The USML-1 Glovebox (GBX) is a multi-user facility supporting 16 experiments in fluid dynamics, combustion sciences,...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 3, 1991

Microgravity

The USML-1 Glovebox (GBX) is a multi-user facility supporting 16 experiments in fluid dynamics, combustion sciences,...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 15, 2004

Microgravity

Test cells comprise specimen sand contained in a latex membrane (with a grid pattern for CCD cameras) between metal...

MSFC
NASA image: Expedition Seven Lu performs maintenance on camera
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Sep 16, 2003

Expedition Seven Lu performs maintenance on camera

ISS007-E-14987 (16 September 2003) --- Astronaut Edward T. Lu, Expedition 7 NASA ISS science officer and flight...

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NASA image: Expedition Seven Lu performs maintenance on camera
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Sep 16, 2003

Expedition Seven Lu performs maintenance on camera

ISS007-E-14949 (16 September 2003) --- Astronaut Edward T. Lu, Expedition 7 NASA ISS science officer and flight...

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NASA image: Expedition Seven Lu performs maintenance on camera
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Sep 16, 2003

Expedition Seven Lu performs maintenance on camera

ISS007-E-14951 (16 September 2003) --- Astronaut Edward T. Lu, Expedition 7 NASA ISS science officer and flight...

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NASA image: Where Kepler Sees
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Apr 16, 2009

Where Kepler Sees

This star chart illustrates the large patch of sky that NASA Kepler mission will stare at for the duration of its...

JPL
NASA image: Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) Briefing
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Mar 28, 2018

Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) Briefing

George Ricker, TESS principal investigator, MIT Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research, is seen during...

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NASA image: Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) Briefing
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Mar 28, 2018

Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) Briefing

George Ricker, TESS principal investigator, MIT Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research, is seen during...

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NASA image: Mission Specialist Hawley works with the SWUIS experiment
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Nov 18, 2013

Mission Specialist Hawley works with the SWUIS experiment

STS093-350-022 (22-27 July 1999) --- Astronaut Steven A. Hawley, mission specialist, works with the Southwest...

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NASA image: From a Million Miles Away, NASA Camera Shows Moon Crossing Face of Earth
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Aug 5, 2015

From a Million Miles Away, NASA Camera Shows Moon Crossing Face of Earth

This animation still image shows the far side of the moon, illuminated by the sun, as it crosses between the DISCOVR...

GSFC
NASA image: Seeing through the Dusty Air
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Sep 24, 2018

Seeing through the Dusty Air

This image was acquired on July 22, 2018 by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. Mars has recently been enveloped in...

JPL
NASA image: HST SM4 ACS Repair EVA
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Aug 22, 2008

HST SM4 ACS Repair EVA

Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS) produced many of the most popular and dramatic images from the Hubble Space...

GSFC
NASA image: HST SM4 ACS Power Connect
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Aug 22, 2008

HST SM4 ACS Power Connect

Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS) produced many of the most popular and dramatic images from the Hubble Space...

GSFC
NASA image: HST SM4 ACS Opening Door
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Aug 22, 2008

HST SM4 ACS Opening Door

Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS) produced many of the most popular and dramatic images from the Hubble Space...

GSFC
NASA image: HST SM4 ACS CEPR Replace
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Aug 22, 2008

HST SM4 ACS CEPR Replace

Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS) produced many of the most popular and dramatic images from the Hubble Space...

GSFC
NASA image: HST SM4 ACS Power Supply
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Aug 22, 2008

HST SM4 ACS Power Supply

Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS) produced many of the most popular and dramatic images from the Hubble Space...

GSFC
NASA image: HST SM4 ACS Card Removal 2
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Aug 22, 2008

HST SM4 ACS Card Removal 2

Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS) produced many of the most popular and dramatic images from the Hubble Space...

GSFC
NASA image: HST SM4 ACS CEPR Removal of Card
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Aug 22, 2008

HST SM4 ACS CEPR Removal of Card

Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS) produced many of the most popular and dramatic images from the Hubble Space...

GSFC
NASA image: From a Million Miles Away, NASA Camera Shows Moon Crossing Face of Earth
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Dec 8, 2017

From a Million Miles Away, NASA Camera Shows Moon Crossing Face of Earth

This animation shows images of the far side of the moon, illuminated by the sun, as it crosses between the DISCOVR...

GSFC
NASA image: From a Million Miles Away, NASA Camera Shows Moon Crossing Face of Earth
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Dec 8, 2017

From a Million Miles Away, NASA Camera Shows Moon Crossing Face of Earth

This animation still image shows the far side of the moon, illuminated by the sun, as it crosses between the DISCOVR...

GSFC
NASA image: Kepler Diamond Mine of Stars
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Apr 16, 2009

Kepler Diamond Mine of Stars

This image from NASA Kepler mission shows the telescope full field of view an expansive star-rich patch of sky in...

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NASA image: NASA Captures 'EPIC' Earth Image
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Captures 'EPIC' Earth Image

A NASA camera on the Deep Space Climate Observatory satellite has returned its first view of the entire sunlit side...

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NASA image: Asteroid Ida and Its Moon
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Feb 1, 1996

Asteroid Ida and Its Moon

This is the first full picture showing both asteroid 243 Ida and its newly discovered moon to be transmitted 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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