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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.

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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: Sault Ste. Marie
Image
Oct 22, 2009

Sault Ste. Marie

Sault Ste. Marie is the name of two cities on Saint Mary River, separating Canada and the State of Michigan in the...

JPL
NASA image: WEST TOWER PANEL ERECTION
Image
Feb 29, 2016

WEST TOWER PANEL ERECTION

ERECTION OF TWO SLS INTERTANK, (IT), SPECIAL TEST EQUIPMENT, (STE), TOWER PANELS IN BLDG 4619

MSFC
NASA image: WEST TOWER PANEL ERECTION
Image
Feb 29, 2016

WEST TOWER PANEL ERECTION

ERECTION OF TWO SLS INTERTANK, (IT), SPECIAL TEST EQUIPMENT, (STE), TOWER PANELS IN BLDG 4619

MSFC
NASA image: EAST TOWER PANEL ERECTION
Image
Feb 29, 2016

EAST TOWER PANEL ERECTION

ERECTION OF TWO SLS INTERTANK, (IT), SPECIAL TEST EQUIPMENT, (STE), TOWER PANELS IN BLDG 4619

MSFC
NASA image: EAST TOWER PANEL ERECTION
Image
Feb 29, 2016

EAST TOWER PANEL ERECTION

ERECTION OF TWO SLS INTERTANK, (IT), SPECIAL TEST EQUIPMENT, (STE), TOWER PANELS IN BLDG 4619

MSFC
NASA image: WEST TOWER PANEL ERECTION
Image
Feb 29, 2016

WEST TOWER PANEL ERECTION

ERECTION OF TWO SLS INTERTANK, (IT), SPECIAL TEST EQUIPMENT, (STE), TOWER PANELS IN BLDG 4619

MSFC
NASA image: EAST TOWER PANEL ERECTION
Image
Feb 29, 2016

EAST TOWER PANEL ERECTION

ERECTION OF TWO SLS INTERTANK, (IT), SPECIAL TEST EQUIPMENT, (STE), TOWER PANELS IN BLDG 4619

MSFC
NASA image: EAST TOWER PANEL ERECTION
Image
Feb 29, 2016

EAST TOWER PANEL ERECTION

ERECTION OF TWO SLS INTERTANK, (IT), SPECIAL TEST EQUIPMENT, (STE), TOWER PANELS IN BLDG 4619

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Sep 12, 1995

Microgravity

(DCAM) Diffusion Controlled Crystallization Apparatus for Microgravity Trays mounted in (STES) Single Locker Thermal...

MSFC
NASA image: WEST TOWER PANEL ERECTION
Image
Feb 29, 2016

WEST TOWER PANEL ERECTION

ERECTION OF TWO SLS INTERTANK, (IT), SPECIAL TEST EQUIPMENT, (STE), TOWER PANELS IN BLDG 4619

MSFC
NASA image: WEST TOWER PANEL ERECTION
Image
Feb 29, 2016

WEST TOWER PANEL ERECTION

ERECTION OF TWO SLS INTERTANK, (IT), SPECIAL TEST EQUIPMENT, (STE), TOWER PANELS IN BLDG 4619

MSFC
NASA image: EAST TOWER PANEL ERECTION
Image
Feb 29, 2016

EAST TOWER PANEL ERECTION

ERECTION OF TWO SLS INTERTANK, (IT), SPECIAL TEST EQUIPMENT, (STE), TOWER PANELS IN BLDG 4619

MSFC
NASA image: iss056e032790
Image
Jun 20, 2018

iss056e032790

iss056e032790 (June 20, 2018) --- Canada and the United States are separated at this entry point by the St. Mary's...

JSC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Sep 12, 1995

Microgravity

Two versions of (PCAM) Protein Crystallization Apparatus for Microgravity, (DCAM) Diffusion Controled...

MSFC
NASA image: EXPRESS Rack 4 during Expedition Five
Image
Jul 2, 2002

EXPRESS Rack 4 during Expedition Five

iss005e06524 (7/2/2002) --- View of the Single-Locker Thermal Enclosure System (STES), located on the Expedite the...

JSC
NASA image: 'Dora' & Kids at Day of Play
Image
Oct 5, 2005

'Dora' & Kids at Day of Play

From left, Cobie Smith, 5, and Tatume Smith, also 5, have their picture taken with 'Dora the Explorer.' The children...

SSC
NASA image: Earth Observation
Image
Jun 29, 2011

Earth Observation

ISS028-E-010162 (29 June 2011) --- Sault Ste Marie, Ontario and Michigan are featured in this image photographed by...

JSC
NASA image: PCG-STES, Rominger de-activates middeck experiment
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Aug 27, 1997

PCG-STES, Rominger de-activates middeck experiment

STS085-324-007 (7 - 19 August 1997) --- Astronaut Kent V. Rominger, pilot, uses a tool to deactivate the Protein...

JSC
NASA image: Astronauts Brent Jett and Koichi Wakata work with Protein Crystal Growth experiment
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Jan 20, 1996

Astronauts Brent Jett and Koichi Wakata work with Protein Crystal Growth experiment

STS072-310-007 (11-20 Jan. 1996) --- Astronauts Brent W. Jett Jr. (left) and Koichi Wakata work with the Protein...

JSC
NASA image: Experiments to the Space Station (EXPRESS)  Rack 4
Image
Jul 4, 2002

Experiments to the Space Station (EXPRESS) Rack 4

iss005e06720 (7/4/2002) --- Front view of Express Rack 4 in the U.S. Laboratory / Destiny taken during Expedition...

JSC
NASA image: Whitson works with the PCG-STES in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition Five
Image
Nov 24, 2002

Whitson works with the PCG-STES in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition Five

ISS005-E-21531 (24 November 2002) --- Astronaut Peggy A. Whitson, Expedition Five science officer, works with an...

JSC
NASA image: Pettit works with PCG-STES on Endeavour's MDK during STS-113
Image
Nov 24, 2002

Pettit works with PCG-STES on Endeavour's MDK during STS-113

STS113-313-021 (23 November – 7 December 2002) --- Astronaut Donald R. Pettit, Expedition Six NASA ISS science...

JSC
NASA image: Small Business Expo
Image
Oct 23, 2018

Small Business Expo

Colonel Thomas Ste. Marie, vice commander, 45th Space Wing, welcomes attendees and vendors to the NASA Business...

KSC
NASA image: Media Event with Northrop Grumman at VAB Highbay 2
Image
Aug 16, 2019

Media Event with Northrop Grumman at VAB Highbay 2

Just before a ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 16, 2019, in High Bay 2 of the Vehicle Assembly (VAB) at NASA’s...

KSC
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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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