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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: Preparation of the Ring Sheared Drop Payload for Shipment
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May 26, 2021

Preparation of the Ring Sheared Drop Payload for Shipment

Scientists at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, clean equipment and prepare for shipment...

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NASA image: Preparation of the Ring Sheared Drop Payload for Shipment
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May 26, 2021

Preparation of the Ring Sheared Drop Payload for Shipment

Scientists at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, clean equipment and prepare for shipment...

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NASA image: Preparation of the Ring Sheared Drop Payload for Shipment
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May 26, 2021

Preparation of the Ring Sheared Drop Payload for Shipment

Scientists at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, clean equipment and prepare for shipment...

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Jun 11, 2025

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iss073e0177064 (6/11/2025) --- Scientists can study protein solutions without interference from container walls and...

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Jun 11, 2025

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iss073e0177065 (6/11/2025) --- Scientists can study protein solutions without interference from container walls and...

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Sep 19, 2019

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iss060e073382 (9/19/2019) --- Photo documentation of the Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG) with the Ring Sheared...

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NASA image: RSD Setup in MSG
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Jun 6, 2019

RSD Setup in MSG

jsc2019e034530 (6/6/2019) --- Preflight photo documentation of the Ring Sheared Drop setup in the Microgravity...

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Jun 9, 2025

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iss073e0134929 (6/9/2025) ---NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers sets up the station’s Ring Sheared Drop module. This...

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Oct 22, 2019

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iss061e012803 (Oct. 22, 2019) --- NASA astronaut Christina Koch performs science operations in the Microgravity...

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Jan 12, 2022

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iss066e111006 (Jan. 12, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Raja Chari removes components...

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Aug 16, 2021

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iss065e276849 (Aug. 16, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Mark Vande Hei works inside the...

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Sep 21, 2022

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iss067e378812 (Sept. 21, 2022) --- Expedition 67 Flight Engineer and ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Samantha...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers removes physics research hardware inside the Microgravity Science Glovebox
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Jul 1, 2025

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers removes physics research hardware inside the Microgravity Science Glovebox

iss073e0253839 (July 1, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers removes physics...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers removes physics research hardware inside the Microgravity Science Glovebox
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Jul 1, 2025

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers removes physics research hardware inside the Microgravity Science Glovebox

iss073e0253837 (July 1, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers poses for a...

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Aug 17, 2021

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iss065e257449 (Aug. 17, 2021) --- NASA Astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Mark Vande Hei works on the Ring...

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Jun 12, 2025

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iss073e0177558 (June 12, 2025) -- NASA astronaut Jonny Kim works in the International Space Station’s Microgravity...

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Aug 17, 2021

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iss065e257447 (Aug. 17, 2021) --- NASA Astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Mark Vande Hei works on the Ring...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers stows physics research hardware
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Jul 1, 2025

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers stows physics research hardware

iss073e0253842 (July 1, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers stows physics...

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Sep 19, 2019

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iss060e073417 (Sept. 19, 2019) --- NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Nick Hague are pictured inside the U.S....

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Aug 27, 2021

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iss065e319336 (Aug. 27, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Thomas Pesquet of ESA (European Space Agency) works...

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NASA image: Space to Ground: A Short Trip: 10/01/2021
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Sep 30, 2021

Space to Ground: A Short Trip: 10/01/2021

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station.

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers conducts research operations inside the Microgravity Science Glovebox
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Jun 16, 2025

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers conducts research operations inside the Microgravity Science Glovebox

iss073e0178587 (June 16, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers conducts research...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers conducts research operations inside the Destiny laboratory module
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Jun 25, 2025

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers conducts research operations inside the Destiny laboratory module

iss073e0248499 (June 25, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers conducts research...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jonny Kim conducts research operations inside the Microgravity Science Glovebox
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Jun 12, 2025

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim conducts research operations inside the Microgravity Science Glovebox

iss073e0177791 (June 12, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Jonny Kim conducts research...

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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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