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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: EDV Water Container
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Dec 26, 2012

EDV Water Container

View of EDV water container, in the Node 1. Photo was taken during Expedition 34.

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NASA image: Hadfield moves a stowage container
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Jan 15, 2013

Hadfield moves a stowage container

ISS034-E-029995 (15 Jan. 2013) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Chris Hadfield, Expedition 34 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 1, 1999

Microgravity

BioServe engineer Mark Rupert with the Version 3 Isothermal Containment Module containing the STS-93 experiment,...

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NASA image:  Artist's concept of the Capture, Containment, and Return System
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Apr 6, 2023

Artist's concept of the Capture, Containment, and Return System

This artist's concept shows the proposed Capture, Containment, and Return System, a NASA payload on the European...

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NASA image: A Look at Webb Telescope’s Specially Designed Shipping Container
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Mar 14, 2019

A Look at Webb Telescope’s Specially Designed Shipping Container

When NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope needs to move, it must be carefully packed inside a specially designed...

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NASA image: Illustration of the Capture, Containment, and Return System for Mars Sample Return
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Apr 20, 2023

Illustration of the Capture, Containment, and Return System for Mars Sample Return

This illustration shows the proposed Capture, Containment, and Return System, a NASA payload on the European Space...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan Bean holds Special Environmental Sample Container
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Nov 20, 1969

Astronaut Alan Bean holds Special Environmental Sample Container

AS12-49-7278 (19-20 Nov. 1969) --- Astronaut Alan L. Bean holds a Special Environmental Sample Container filled with...

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NASA image: Skylab beverage container filled with orange juice held by Astronaut Conrad
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May 30, 1973

Skylab beverage container filled with orange juice held by Astronaut Conrad

S73-27078 (30 May 1973) --- An accordian-style beverage dispenser filled with orange juice is held by astronaut...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 1, 1999

Microgravity

Isothermal Containment Modules are the temperature-controlling carrier that BioServe built to carry Commercial...

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NASA image: Aquapad Containment Boxes
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Dec 17, 2016

Aquapad Containment Boxes

iss050e016760 (12/17/2016) --- View of Aquapad Containment Boxes. Photo was taken during Expedition 50.

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NASA image: View of Skylab drink containers
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Jan 1, 1972

View of Skylab drink containers

S72-50247 (1972) --- A close-up view of Skylab drink containers. Photo credit: NASA

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NASA image: EMCS Experiment Container Replacement
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Jan 26, 2018

EMCS Experiment Container Replacement

iss054e023797 (Jan. 26, 2018) --- NASA astronaut Joe Acaba with an Experiment Container (EC) to begin the Plant...

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NASA image: HRF Containment Bag
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Jan 8, 2013

HRF Containment Bag

View of Human Research Facility (HRF) Containment Bag,Part Number (P/N): SDD46107234-306,Serial Number (S/N): 1240....

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NASA image: SWOT Spacecraft Move Into Transport Container
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Nov 18, 2022

SWOT Spacecraft Move Into Transport Container

The SWOT spacecraft is moved into the transport container at Astrotech, Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

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NASA image: Carbonate-Containing Martian Rocks, False Color
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Jun 3, 2010

Carbonate-Containing Martian Rocks, False Color

Lengthy detective work from data collected by NASA rover Spirit confirmed that an outcrop called Comanche contains a...

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NASA image: Open Food Container in the Node 1
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Jan 12, 2013

Open Food Container in the Node 1

View of open food container floating in the Node 1. Cargo Transfer Bags (CTBs) are visible in the background. Photo...

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NASA image: EMCS Experiment Container Replacement
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Jan 26, 2018

EMCS Experiment Container Replacement

iss054e023800 (Jan. 26, 2018) --- NASA astronaut Joe Acaba placing an Experiment Container (EC) on the European...

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NASA image: EMCS Experiment Container Replacement
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Jan 26, 2018

EMCS Experiment Container Replacement

iss054e023776 (Jan. 26, 2018) --- NASA astronaut Joe Acaba removing an Experiment Container (EC) on the European...

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NASA image: Ryazanskiy unpacks Storage Containers
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Feb 8, 2014

Ryazanskiy unpacks Storage Containers

ISS038-E-043150 (8 Feb. 2014) --- Russian cosmonaut Sergey Ryazanskiy, Expedition 38 flight engineer, unpacks...

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NASA image: Cytoskeleton Experiment Containers Installation
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Dec 30, 2021

Cytoskeleton Experiment Containers Installation

iss066e098812 (12/30/2021) --- A view during installation of the Cytoskeleton experiment containers installed on the...

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NASA image: Antioxidant Protection Experiment Container Deinstallation
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Nov 14, 2022

Antioxidant Protection Experiment Container Deinstallation

iss068e021831 (Nov. 14, 2022) --- Astronaut and Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: Small Crater within Pollack Crater Containing Light-Toned Material
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Aug 21, 2013

Small Crater within Pollack Crater Containing Light-Toned Material

This observation captured by NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows a small crater in within the much larger Pollack...

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NASA image: Kuipers near food containers in the SM
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Mar 28, 2012

Kuipers near food containers in the SM

ISS030-E-178069 (28 March 2012) --- European Space Agency astronaut Andre Kuipers, Expedition 30 flight engineer, is...

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NASA image: CAD image of bioreactor for BioRock in Experimental Container
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Jul 16, 2019

CAD image of bioreactor for BioRock in Experimental Container

jsc2019e039823 (7/19/2019) --- A CAD image showing the structure of the bioreactor in the BioRock experiment within...

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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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