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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: Apollo Portable Life Support System
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Jun 11, 1968

Apollo Portable Life Support System

S68-34582 (1968) --- With its exterior removed, the Apollo portable life support system (PLSS) can be easily...

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NASA image: Apollo Portable Life Support System
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Jun 11, 1968

Apollo Portable Life Support System

S68-34580 (1968) --- With its exterior removed, the Apollo portable life support system (PLSS) can be easily...

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NASA image: Drawing of the Buddy Secondary Life Support System
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Dec 22, 1970

Drawing of the Buddy Secondary Life Support System

S70-56965 (December 1970) --- Drawing of the newly developed Buddy Secondary Life Support System (BSLSS). The...

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NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0308-1
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Jul 20, 1994

ARC-1994-AC94-0308-1

Advanced Life Support Division Equipment

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NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0308-2
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Jul 20, 1994

ARC-1994-AC94-0308-2

Advanced Life Support Division Equipment

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NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0308-3
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Jul 20, 1994

ARC-1994-AC94-0308-3

Advanced Life Support Division Equipment

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NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0308-4
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Jul 20, 1994

ARC-1994-AC94-0308-4

Advanced Life Support Division Equipment

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NASA image: MSFC ECLSS  LAB
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Jul 2, 2021

MSFC ECLSS LAB

Marshall employees are working to develop regenerative life support hardware to maximize recycling of water and...

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NASA image: NASA Dryden life support technician Jim Sokolik assists pressure-suited pilot Dee Porter into the cockpit of NASA's ER-2 Earth resources aircraft.
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Jul 13, 2006

NASA Dryden life support technician Jim Sokolik assists pressure-suited pilot Dee Porter into the cockpit of NASA's ER-2 Earth resources aircraft.

NASA Dryden life support technician Jim Sokolik assists pressure-suited pilot Dee Porter into the cockpit of NASA's...

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NASA image: Astronaut Edwin Aldrin in EMU verifies fit of Portable Life Support System
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Jun 25, 1969

Astronaut Edwin Aldrin in EMU verifies fit of Portable Life Support System

Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., wearing an Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU), verifies fit of the Portable Life...

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NASA image: Capillary Structures for Exploration Life Support (Capillary Structures)
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Jul 10, 2017

Capillary Structures for Exploration Life Support (Capillary Structures)

iss052e013146 (July 10, 2017) --- Astronaut Jack Fischer is photographed during setup of hardware for the Capillary...

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NASA image: Capillary Structures for Exploration Life Support (Capillary Structures)
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Jul 10, 2017

Capillary Structures for Exploration Life Support (Capillary Structures)

iss052e013087 (7/10/2017) NASA astronaut Jack Fischer is photographed during setup of hardware for the Capillary...

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NASA image: Capillary Structures for Exploration Life Support (Capillary Structures)
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Jul 10, 2017

Capillary Structures for Exploration Life Support (Capillary Structures)

iss052e013081 (7/10/2017) --- The Capillary Structures for Exploration Life Support (Capillary Structures)...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jan 1, 2000

International Space Station (ISS)

This diagram shows the flow of recyclable resources in the International Space Station (ISS). The Environmental...

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NASA image: Astronaut Stephen Bowen works on life support hardware
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May 18, 2023

Astronaut Stephen Bowen works on life support hardware

iss069e011140 (May 18, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Stephen Bowen works on life...

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NASA image: Jeff Greulich, DynCorp life support technician, adjusts a prototype helmet on a NASA Dryden pilot. Five pilots evaluated the helmet for fit, comfort and functionality during the summer and fall of 2002.
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Aug 7, 2002

Jeff Greulich, DynCorp life support technician, adjusts a prototype helmet on a NASA Dryden pilot. Five pilots evaluated the helmet for fit, comfort and functionality during the summer and fall of 2002.

Jeff Greulich, DynCorp life support technician, adjusts a prototype helmet on pilot Craig Bomben at NASA Dryden...

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NASA image: MSFC ECLSS CO2 Scrubber
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Jul 6, 2021

MSFC ECLSS CO2 Scrubber

The flight demonstration unit of the next-generation 4-bed CO2 Scrubber (4BCO2) is targeted for launch aboard NG16...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Could Jupiter's Moon Europa Support Life? | Europa Clipper Mission to Investigate [Episode 58]
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Oct 1, 2024

NASA Science Live: Could Jupiter's Moon Europa Support Life? | Europa Clipper Mission to Investigate [Episode 58]

Does Jupiter’s moon Europa have conditions to support life? NASA’s Europa Clipper mission is set to launch on a...

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NASA image: Test subject equipped with Gemini 12 Life Support System and waist tethers
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Mar 10, 1967

Test subject equipped with Gemini 12 Life Support System and waist tethers

S67-24267 (1966) --- Suited test subject equipped with Gemini-12 Life Support System and waist tethers for...

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NASA image: Astronaut Woody Hoburg replaces life support system components
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May 9, 2023

Astronaut Woody Hoburg replaces life support system components

iss069e009909 (May 9, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Woody Hoburg works inside the...

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NASA image: SpaceX's Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS)
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Nov 9, 2016

SpaceX's Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS)

Engineers work inside the ECLSS module at SpaceX’s headquarters and factory in Hawthorne, California. The module is...

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NASA image: Capillary Structures for Exploration Life Support (Capillary Structures)
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Jun 4, 2019

Capillary Structures for Exploration Life Support (Capillary Structures)

iss059e091418 (6/4/2019) --- View taken of the hardware for the Capillary Structures investigation in the Japanese...

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NASA image: SpaceX's Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS)
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Nov 9, 2016

SpaceX's Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS)

The ECLSS module inside SpaceX’s headquarters and factory in Hawthorne, California. The module is the same size as...

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NASA image: SpaceX's Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS)
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Nov 9, 2016

SpaceX's Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS)

The interior of the ECLSS module inside SpaceX’s headquarters and factory in Hawthorne, California. The module is...

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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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