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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: Space Shuttle food tray
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Nov 28, 1983

Space Shuttle food tray

STS009-05-0153 (28 Nov. - 8 Dec. 1983) --- Though STS-9 was the space shuttle Columbia's sixth spaceflight, it was...

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NASA image: Skylab
Image
Jan 1, 1970

Skylab

Shown here is the Skylab food heating and serving tray in its stowed position. The Marshall Space Flight Center had...

MSFC
NASA image: Skylab
Image
Jan 1, 1970

Skylab

Shown here is the Skylab food heating and serving tray with food, drink, and utensils. The tray contained heating...

MSFC
NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Trays
Image
Jan 22, 2024

OSIRIS-REx Sample Trays

A view of eight sample trays containing the final material from asteroid Bennu. The dust and rocks were poured into...

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NASA image: First Sample Placed on Curiosity Observation Tray
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Oct 18, 2012

First Sample Placed on Curiosity Observation Tray

The robotic arm on NASA Mars rover Curiosity delivered a sample of Martian soil to the rover observation tray for...

JPL
NASA image: Scooped Material on Rover Observation Tray
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Oct 25, 2012

Scooped Material on Rover Observation Tray

Sample material from the fourth scoop of Martian soil collected by NASA Mars rover Curiosity is on the rover...

JPL
NASA image: Mastracchio removing dewar tray from MELFI
Image
Nov 21, 2013

Mastracchio removing dewar tray from MELFI

ISS038-E-006765 (21 Nov. 2013) --- In the International Space Station's Destiny laboratory, NASA astronaut Rick...

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NASA image: Mastracchio removing dewar tray from MELFI
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Nov 21, 2013

Mastracchio removing dewar tray from MELFI

ISS038-E-006757 (21 Nov. 2013) --- In the International Space Station's Destiny laboratory, NASA astronaut Rick...

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NASA image: FE Thirsk removes a Dewar Tray from the MELFI
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Oct 26, 2009

FE Thirsk removes a Dewar Tray from the MELFI

ISS021-E-012527 (26 Oct. 2009) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Robert Thirsk, Expedition 21 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Feb 16, 1994

Microgravity

These Vapor Diffusion Apparatus (VDA) trays were first flown in the Thermal Enclosure System (TES) during the USMP-2...

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NASA image: STS-5 crewmembers with meal tray assembly on middeck
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Nov 16, 1982

STS-5 crewmembers with meal tray assembly on middeck

STS005-06-210 (16 Nov. 1982) --- Astronaut Vance D. Brand (in dark blue shirt), STS-5 commander; Robert F. Overmyer...

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NASA image: Stardust Photo documentation of Stardust Sample Return and Tray Separation at JSC
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Jan 17, 2006

Stardust Photo documentation of Stardust Sample Return and Tray Separation at JSC

Stardust Photo documentation of Stardust Sample Return and Tray Separation at bldg 31, Stardust laboratory at JSC....

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NASA image: Closeup of LDEF experiment trays documented during STS-32 photo survey
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Jan 20, 1990

Closeup of LDEF experiment trays documented during STS-32 photo survey

Closeup of Long Duration Exposure Facility (LDEF) experiment trays is documented during STS-32 retrieval activity...

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NASA image: SKYLAB (SL) - MANUFACTURING (FOOD)
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Dec 30, 1971

SKYLAB (SL) - MANUFACTURING (FOOD)

S72-15409 (1972) --- A close-up view of a food tray which is scheduled to be used in the Skylab program. Several...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 28, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

The Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) played a crucial role in the development of the huge Saturn rockets that...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA Astronaut Anne McClain Conducts Space Science and Station Maintenance
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Dec 25, 2018

NASA Astronaut Anne McClain Conducts Space Science and Station Maintenance

iss058e001000 (Dec. 26, 2018) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 58 Flight Engineer Anne McClain works inside Japan's...

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NASA image: GRC-2007-C-01852
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Sep 26, 2003

GRC-2007-C-01852

Wind Tunnel Cable Tray Model

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NASA image: GRC-2007-C-01847
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Sep 26, 2003

GRC-2007-C-01847

Wind Tunnel Cable Tray Model

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NASA image: GRC-2007-C-01849
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Sep 26, 2003

GRC-2007-C-01849

Wind Tunnel Cable Tray Model

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0091-016
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Jun 5, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0091-016

Space shuttle STS-121 FIT (Fly Immunity and Tumors) payload. Using Drosophila (fruit fly) to complete the...

ARC
NASA image: HRF Operations
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Oct 5, 2013

HRF Operations

ISS037-E-010711 (5 Oct. 2013) --- In the International Space Station’s Destiny laboratory, NASA astronaut Michael...

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NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Jan 31, 1991

Microgravity

Final (VDA) Vapor Diffusion Apparatus Tray adjustments before loading into shuttle.

MSFC
NASA image: GRC-1998-C-02775
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Dec 9, 1994

GRC-1998-C-02775

SPREAD ACROSS LIQUIDS SAL 5 TRAY INLET / OUTLET SURFACES

GRC
NASA image: Pilot Overmyer looks over food selections and experiments with beverage
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Nov 16, 1982

Pilot Overmyer looks over food selections and experiments with beverage

STS005-07-255 (19 Nov. 1982) --- Astronaut Robert F. Overmyer, STS-5 pilot, using beverage container and drinking...

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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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