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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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May 18, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, technicians position the the Minus Eighty...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1024
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May 18, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, technicians install the the Minus Eighty...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1022
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May 18, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, technicians prepare to install the the Minus...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1023
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May 18, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, a technician prepares to install the the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1021
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May 18, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, the Minus Eighty Degree Laboratory Freezer...

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NASA image: MELFI Ops
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Oct 8, 2010

MELFI Ops

ISS025-E-006391 (8 Oct. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Shannon Walker, Expedition 25 flight engineer, services the Minus...

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NASA image: MELFI Ops
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Oct 8, 2010

MELFI Ops

ISS025-E-006389 (8 Oct. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Shannon Walker, Expedition 25 flight engineer, services the Minus...

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NASA image: MELFI ops
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Jun 6, 2013

MELFI ops

Astronaut Karen Nyberg,Expedition 36 flight engineer,works with samples in Minus Eighty-Degree Laboratory Freezer...

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NASA image: MELFI ops
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Oct 26, 2012

MELFI ops

ISS033-E-016183 (26 Oct. 2012) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Aki Hoshide, Expedition 33 flight...

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NASA image: MELFI ops
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Jun 6, 2013

MELFI ops

ISS036-E-006564 (6 June 2013) --- European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano, Expedition 36 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: MELFI ops
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Oct 26, 2012

MELFI ops

ISS033-E-016196 (26 Oct. 2012) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Aki Hoshide, Expedition 33 flight...

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NASA image: MELFI ops
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Oct 26, 2012

MELFI ops

ISS033-E-016181 (26 Oct. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, Expedition 33 commander; and Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: MELFI ops
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May 18, 2015

MELFI ops

ISS043E207615 (05/18/2015) --- Expedition 43 Commander Terry Virts on the International Space Station works with...

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NASA image: Kimbrough works with MELFI
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Mar 15, 2017

Kimbrough works with MELFI

iss050e057444 (3/15/2017) --- NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough removing a storage locker in the Minus Eighty-degree...

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NASA image: Coleman at MELFI in the JPM
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Dec 26, 2010

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ISS026-E-012192 (26 Dec. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Catherine (Cady) Coleman, Expedition 26 flight engineer, services...

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NASA image: Coleman at MELFI in the JPM
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Dec 26, 2010

Coleman at MELFI in the JPM

ISS026-E-012185 (26 Dec. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Catherine (Cady) Coleman, Expedition 26 flight engineer, services...

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NASA image: Sample stowage in MELFI
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Jun 28, 2010

Sample stowage in MELFI

ISS024-E-006978 (27 June 2010) --- NASA astronaut Doug Wheelock, Expedition 24 flight engineer, services the Minus...

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NASA image: Coleman at MELFI in the JPM
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Dec 26, 2010

Coleman at MELFI in the JPM

ISS026-E-012172 (26 Dec. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Catherine (Cady) Coleman, Expedition 26 flight engineer, services...

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NASA image: MELFI Operations
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Nov 21, 2016

MELFI Operations

iss050e011020 (11/21/2016) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Pesquet adding MARROW samples to the...

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NASA image: MELFI Sample Insertion
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Jun 28, 2010

MELFI Sample Insertion

ISS024-E-006707 (28 June 2010) --- After inserting biological samples, NASA astronaut Doug Wheelock, Expedition 24...

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NASA image: MELFI Sample Insertion
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Jun 28, 2010

MELFI Sample Insertion

ISS024-E-006705 (28 June 2010) --- After inserting biological samples, NASA astronaut Doug Wheelock, Expedition 24...

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NASA image: MELFI Sample Insertion
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Jul 2, 2010

MELFI Sample Insertion

ISS024-E-007331 (2 July 2010) --- After inserting biological samples, NASA astronaut Shannon Walker, Expedition 24...

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NASA image: Garan works with MELFI in Kibo
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Apr 13, 2011

Garan works with MELFI in Kibo

ISS027-E-014286 (14 April 2011) --- NASA astronaut Ron Garan, Expedition 27 flight engineer, replaces a dewar tray...

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NASA image: NUTRITION w/Repository into MELFI
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Jul 30, 2009

NUTRITION w/Repository into MELFI

ISS020-E-026348 (30 July 2009) --- Astronaut Tim Kopra, Expedition 20 flight engineer, smiles for the camera as he...

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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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