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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: Biological Processes Being Researched Onboard the International Space Station (ISS)
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Feb 17, 2023

Biological Processes Being Researched Onboard the International Space Station (ISS)

Dr. Millie Hughes-Fulford, Professor Alessandro Grattoni, and Advanced Colloid Experiment Project Manager Ronald...

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NASA image: ISS Materials Research
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Jan 9, 2017

ISS Materials Research

Deena Dombrosky (Zin Technologies Engineer) is shown here filling a Procter & Gamble (P & G) sample that will be...

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NASA image: NASA Explorers S4 E2: The Scientists
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Feb 5, 2020

NASA Explorers S4 E2: The Scientists

jsc2019m001195 - Putting your life’s work on top of a rocket may seem like a daunting task, but that’s exactly what...

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NASA image: The International Space Station: A Laboratory in Space
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Apr 18, 2021

The International Space Station: A Laboratory in Space

We're doing science at 17,500 miles per hour! The International Space Station is a state-of-the-art microgravity...

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NASA image: Space Station Research: Intersecting the Magical and the Technical
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Jun 23, 2019

Space Station Research: Intersecting the Magical and the Technical

At any given time, we have about 300 experiments being conducted aboard the International Space Station. Anne...

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NASA image: NASA Explorers S4 E6: On Station
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Mar 4, 2020

NASA Explorers S4 E6: On Station

jsc2019m001199 - Now that our researchers’ experiment is on the International Space Station, it’s time to test how...

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NASA image: NASA Explorers S4 E5: Journey to Space
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Feb 26, 2020

NASA Explorers S4 E5: Journey to Space

jsc2019m001198 - The day has finally arrived. After years of work, our team of scientists is at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: jsc2019m001192_2019_Space_Station_Science_in_Pictures
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Dec 31, 2019

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It has been a busy year of science aboard the International Space Station. In November, we kicked off the 20th year...

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NASA image: International Space Station: Humanity’s Lab in Space
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Sep 28, 2024

International Space Station: Humanity’s Lab in Space

Orbiting more than 200 miles above Earth, the International Space Station is a powerhouse of cutting-edge science...

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NASA image: Mark Vande Hei: Breaking Records for Science
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Mar 25, 2022

Mark Vande Hei: Breaking Records for Science

NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei is returning to Earth after living in space for 355 days, the record for the longest...

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NASA image: Kate Rubins: Scientist in Space
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May 16, 2021

Kate Rubins: Scientist in Space

During the past six months, NASA astronaut Kate Rubins has embodied what it means to be an International Space...

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NASA image: NASA Explorers S4 E7: On Station
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Mar 11, 2020

NASA Explorers S4 E7: On Station

jsc2019m001200 - With the experiment’s journey complete, Elaine Horn-Ranney Ph.D. and Parastoo Khoshaklagh Ph.D. now...

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NASA image: NASA Explorers S4 E4: Before the Rocket
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Feb 19, 2020

NASA Explorers S4 E4: Before the Rocket

jsc2019m001197 - Our team of scientists is just days away from their research being loaded onto a SpaceX rocket that...

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NASA image: NASA Explorers S4 E3: Training the Astronauts
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Feb 12, 2020

NASA Explorers S4 E3: Training the Astronauts

jsc2019m001196 - Astronauts train all over the world, including at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas....

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NASA image: Overview of Space Biology Research Onboard the International Space Station (ISS) People: Dr. Jeffrey D. Smith
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Jun 5, 2023

Overview of Space Biology Research Onboard the International Space Station (ISS) People: Dr. Jeffrey D. Smith

Dr. Jeffrey Smith provides an overview of Space Biology onboard the International Space Station (ISS).

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NASA image: NASA Glenn Research Center’s Created Facilities Rack for the International Space Station (ISS)
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Feb 21, 2023

NASA Glenn Research Center’s Created Facilities Rack for the International Space Station (ISS)

Robert Zurawski from NASA Johnson Space Center talks about the various facility racks created and used on the...

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NASA image: Combustion Integration Rack (CIR) Testing
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Feb 18, 2015

Combustion Integration Rack (CIR) Testing

Fluids and Combustion Facility (FCF), Combustion Integration Rack (CIR) during testing in the Structural Dynamics...

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NASA image: Scientific Investigations Set for Space on Northrop Grumman CRS-12
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Oct 16, 2019

Scientific Investigations Set for Space on Northrop Grumman CRS-12

jsc2019m000891 - A Northrop Grumman Cygnus spacecraft scheduled to liftoff in early November will carry supplies and...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 31, 2000

Microgravity

Arn Harris Hoover of Lockheed Martin Company demonstrates an engineering mockup of the Human Research Facility (HRF)...

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NASA image: Christina Koch: Space Station Scientist
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Feb 3, 2020

Christina Koch: Space Station Scientist

jsc2019m001258 - After almost a year in space, NASA astronaut Christina Koch is coming home. When Koch returns to...

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NASA image: Microgravity Simulation Lab
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Dec 20, 2018

Microgravity Simulation Lab

Anna Maria Ruby, project scientist for the ISS Research Office at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, views...

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NASA image: Microgravity Simulation Lab
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Dec 20, 2018

Microgravity Simulation Lab

Dr. Ye Zhang, project scientist for the ISS Research Office at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, demonstrates...

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NASA image: Overview of the ACE-T4 Experiment and Liquid-to-Glass-to-Crystal
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Feb 15, 2023

Overview of the ACE-T4 Experiment and Liquid-to-Glass-to-Crystal

Professor Arjun Yodh explains the ACE-T4 Experiment being conducted onboard the International Space Station (ISS) in...

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NASA image: Environmental Control Systems on the International Space Station (ISS)
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Feb 17, 2023

Environmental Control Systems on the International Space Station (ISS)

Amber Abbott-Hern and Deena Dombrowski from ZIN Technologies discuss conducting research and getting samples on the...

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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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