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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: Sarcolab-3 Experiment
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Nov 29, 2016

Sarcolab-3 Experiment

iss050e012909 (11/29/2016) --- A view of an Expedition 50 Crewmember (wearing electrodes) during the setup phase of...

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NASA image: Foale conducts MSG setup for PFMI experiment in U.S. Lab during Expedition 8
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Nov 28, 2003

Foale conducts MSG setup for PFMI experiment in U.S. Lab during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-06300 (28 November 2003) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale, Expedition 8 mission commander and NASA ISS...

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NASA image: Sarcolab-3 Experiment
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Nov 29, 2016

Sarcolab-3 Experiment

iss050e012389 (11/29/2016) --- European Space Agency (ESA) Thomas Pesquet and Cosmonaut Sergei Ryzhikov during the...

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NASA image: Foale conducts MSG setup for PFMI experiment in U.S. Lab during Expedition 8
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Nov 28, 2003

Foale conducts MSG setup for PFMI experiment in U.S. Lab during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-06309 (28 November 2003) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale, Expedition 8 mission commander and NASA ISS...

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NASA image: iss066e156074
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Mar 1, 2022

iss066e156074

iss066e156074 (March 1, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expediiton 66 Flight Engineer Tom Marshburn wraps up research...

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NASA image: Sarcolab-3 Experiment
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Nov 29, 2016

Sarcolab-3 Experiment

iss050e012907 (11/29/2016) --- European Space Agency (ESA) Thomas Pesquet (only leg - wearing electrodes) during the...

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NASA image: Sarcolab-3 Experiment
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Nov 29, 2016

Sarcolab-3 Experiment

iss050e012915 (11/29/2016) --- European Space Agency (ESA) Thomas Pesquet and Cosmonaut Sergei Ryzhikov during the...

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NASA image: Foale conducts MSG setup for PFMI experiment in U.S. Lab during Expedition 8
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Nov 28, 2003

Foale conducts MSG setup for PFMI experiment in U.S. Lab during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-06301 (28 November 2003) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale, Expedition 8 mission commander and NASA ISS...

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NASA image: iss042e236075
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Feb 10, 2015

iss042e236075

ISS042E236075 (02/10/2015) --- Astronauts in space must exercise regularly to keep muscles from deteriorating. The...

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NASA image: Sarcolab-3 Experiment
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Nov 29, 2016

Sarcolab-3 Experiment

iss050e012767 (11/29/2016) --- European Space Agency (ESA) Thomas Pesquet and Cosmonaut Sergei Ryzhikov during the...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1973

Skylab

Shortly after liftoff on May 14, 1973, atmospheric drag tore off the thin metallic shield of Skylab that was...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig049
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Oct 1, 2000

KSC-00padig049

Jan Zysko (left) and Rich Mizell (right) test a Personal Cabin Pressure Altitude Monitor in an altitude chamber at...

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NASA image: KSC00padig049
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Oct 1, 2000

KSC00padig049

Jan Zysko (left) and Rich Mizell (right) test a Personal Cabin Pressure Altitude Monitor in an altitude chamber at...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig050
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Oct 18, 2000

KSC-00padig050

This close-up shows the pager-sized Personal Cabin Pressure Altitude Monitor developed by Jan Zysko, chief of the...

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NASA image: Skylab
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May 1, 1973

Skylab

Engineers from the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) and its contractors were testing the twin-pole sunshade at...

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NASA image: Skylab
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May 21, 1973

Skylab

Two seamstresses stitch together a sun-shade for Skylab Orbital Workshop (OWS), the first U.S. experimental space...

MSFC
NASA image: New Outer Blanket Layer (NOBL) Installation EVA Animation
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Aug 22, 2008

New Outer Blanket Layer (NOBL) Installation EVA Animation

A NOBL consists of stainless steel panels covered with a protective Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI) thermal coating....

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NASA image: Construction Office in Farm House at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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Nov 23, 1941

Construction Office in Farm House at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

The construction offices for the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics’ (NACA) new Aircraft Engine Research...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew
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May 11, 2007

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew

ISS015-E-07725 (11 May 2007) --- Marsh Island, Louisiana is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 15...

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NASA image: Chantal Loses Closed Circulation, Still Poses Threats to Hispaniola
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Dec 8, 2017

Chantal Loses Closed Circulation, Still Poses Threats to Hispaniola

Chantal's satellite presentation has deteriorated markedly this morning and is barely classifiable by the Dvorak...

GSFC
Audio
Jun 27, 2025

HWAP Episode 391: Mars is Hard. Here’s Why.

Dane Turner: Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center, Episode...

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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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