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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: ASTER Images Hungary Toxic Sludge Spill
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Oct 11, 2010

ASTER Images Hungary Toxic Sludge Spill

The ASTER instrument onboard Terra spacecraft imaged the toxic sludge spill in Hungary on Oct. 11, 2010. A million...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 22, 2003

Microgravity

The Jet Propulsion Laboratory has designed and built an electronic nose system -- ENose -- to take on the duty of...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dr. Richard Arkin records data as the hazardous gas detection system AVEMS is used to analyze the toxic gases produced by active vents, called fumaroles, in the Turrialba volcano in Costa Rica.  He is using the Aircraft-based Volcanic Emission Mass Spectrometer (AVEMS) that determines the presence and concentration of various chemicals.  The AVEMS system has been developed for use in the Space Shuttle program, to detect toxic gas leaks and emissions in the Shuttle’s aft compartment and the crew compartment.
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Mar 31, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dr. Richard Arkin records data as the hazardous gas detection system AVEMS is used to analyze the toxic gases produced by active vents, called fumaroles, in the Turrialba volcano in Costa Rica. He is using the Aircraft-based Volcanic Emission Mass Spectrometer (AVEMS) that determines the presence and concentration of various chemicals. The AVEMS system has been developed for use in the Space Shuttle program, to detect toxic gas leaks and emissions in the Shuttle’s aft compartment and the crew compartment.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dr. Richard Arkin records data as the hazardous gas detection system AVEMS is used to...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: We’re Going to Venus [Episode 33]
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Jun 3, 2021

NASA Science Live: We’re Going to Venus [Episode 33]

Venus, our planetary neighbor, is a hot, hellish unforgiving world. Its toxic atmosphere and sweltering surface make...

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NASA image: iss059e060944
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May 12, 2019

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iss059e060944 (May 12, 2019) --- NASA astronaut Christina Koch works inside the Life Sciences Glovebox conducting...

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NASA image: Kidney Cells
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May 12, 2019

Kidney Cells

iss059e060936 (May 12, 2019) --- NASA astronaut Christina Koch works inside the Life Sciences Glovebox conducting...

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NASA image: iss059e060950
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May 12, 2019

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iss059e060950 (May 12, 2019) --- NASA astronaut Christina Koch works inside the Life Sciences Glovebox conducting...

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NASA image: Hawaii Kilauea Volcano Belches a Toxic Brew
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Apr 4, 2008

Hawaii Kilauea Volcano Belches a Toxic Brew

On the night of March 25, 2008, the Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer instrument on...

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NASA image: Toxic Wasteland or Lush Paradise? Artist Concept
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Jul 17, 2013

Toxic Wasteland or Lush Paradise? Artist Concept

This artist concept shows a Super Venus planet on the left, and a Super Earth on the right. Researchers use a...

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NASA image: Kidney cells
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May 10, 2019

Kidney cells

iss059e060922 (May 10, 2019) --- NASA astronaut Anne McClain works on Kidney Cells hardware inside the Life Sciences...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  Arturo Ramierez, Charles Curley and Duke Follistein, KSC and Costa Rican researchers, carry the hazardous gas detection system AVEMS to the central of the Turrialba volcano.  The Aircraft-based Volcanic Emission Mass Spectrometer determines the presence and concentration of various chemicals.  It is being tested in flights over the Turrialba volcano and in the crater, sampling and analyzing fresh volcanic gases in their natural chemical state.  The AVEMS system has been developed for use in the Space Shuttle program, to detect toxic gas leaks and emissions in the Shuttle’s aft compartment and the crew compartment.
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Mar 31, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Arturo Ramierez, Charles Curley and Duke Follistein, KSC and Costa Rican researchers, carry the hazardous gas detection system AVEMS to the central of the Turrialba volcano. The Aircraft-based Volcanic Emission Mass Spectrometer determines the presence and concentration of various chemicals. It is being tested in flights over the Turrialba volcano and in the crater, sampling and analyzing fresh volcanic gases in their natural chemical state. The AVEMS system has been developed for use in the Space Shuttle program, to detect toxic gas leaks and emissions in the Shuttle’s aft compartment and the crew compartment.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Arturo Ramierez, Charles Curley and Duke Follistein, KSC and Costa Rican researchers,...

NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  Reporters at the dedication ceremony of a NASA hangar at the San Jose, Costa Rica, airport observe the WB-57f takeoff for its sixth Costa Rican flight.  KSC and NASA researchers are testing the Aircraft-based Volcanic Emission Mass Spectrometer (AVEMS) that determines the presence and concentration of various chemicals.  It is being tested in flights over the Turrialba volcano in Costa Rica, and in the crater, sampling and analyzing fresh volcanic gases in their natural chemical state.  The AVEMS system has been developed for use in the Space Shuttle program, to detect toxic gas leaks and emissions in the Shuttle’s aft compartment and the crew compartment.
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Mar 31, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Reporters at the dedication ceremony of a NASA hangar at the San Jose, Costa Rica, airport observe the WB-57f takeoff for its sixth Costa Rican flight. KSC and NASA researchers are testing the Aircraft-based Volcanic Emission Mass Spectrometer (AVEMS) that determines the presence and concentration of various chemicals. It is being tested in flights over the Turrialba volcano in Costa Rica, and in the crater, sampling and analyzing fresh volcanic gases in their natural chemical state. The AVEMS system has been developed for use in the Space Shuttle program, to detect toxic gas leaks and emissions in the Shuttle’s aft compartment and the crew compartment.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Reporters at the dedication ceremony of a NASA hangar at the San Jose, Costa Rica,...

NASA image: Astrobiology Press Conference
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Dec 2, 2010

Astrobiology Press Conference

Pamela Conrad, an astrobiologist from Goddard Space Flight Center, speaks during a press conference, Thursday, Dec....

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NASA image: Hydrazine Dry Run
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Feb 7, 2022

Hydrazine Dry Run

Maintainers perform a hydrazine safety check on NASA’s quiet supersonic X-59 aircraft at U.S. Air Force Plant 42 in...

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NASA image: TurtleIsland, Taiwan
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Jan 4, 2022

TurtleIsland, Taiwan

Twelve km off Taiwan's NE coast lies Turtle Island, a forest-covered volcanic island. The bluish patch of water on...

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NASA image: Hydrazine Test
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Feb 7, 2022

Hydrazine Test

Maintainers perform a hydrazine safety check on the agency’s quiet supersonic X-59 aircraft at U.S. Air Force Plant...

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NASA image: Astrobiology Press Conference
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Dec 2, 2010

Astrobiology Press Conference

Steven Benner, a distinguished fellow at the Foundation for Applied Molecular Evolution, speaks during a press...

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NASA image: White Sands Test Facility (WSTF) Hypervelocity Impact Testing Capabilities
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Jun 4, 2021

White Sands Test Facility (WSTF) Hypervelocity Impact Testing Capabilities

The White Sands Test Facility Remote Hypervelocity Test Laboratory is an access‐controlled hazardous test area...

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NASA image: White Sands Test Facility (WSTF) Odor Testing Capabilities
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Jun 4, 2021

White Sands Test Facility (WSTF) Odor Testing Capabilities

White Sands Test Facility conducts Odor Testing in accordance with NASA Standards. Odor assessment is the human...

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NASA image: Astrobiology Press Conference
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Dec 2, 2010

Astrobiology Press Conference

Felisa Wolfe-Simon, a lead researcher and NASA astrobiology research fellow, speaks during a press conference,...

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NASA image: Astrobiology Press Conference
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Dec 2, 2010

Astrobiology Press Conference

Felisa Wolfe-Simon, director, Astrobiology Program, NASA Headquarters, speaks during a press conference, Thursday,...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1505
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Aug 22, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility runway 15 following mission STS-105, orbiter...

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NASA image: High Vacuum Creep Facility in the Materials Processing Laboratory
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Jan 23, 1973

High Vacuum Creep Facility in the Materials Processing Laboratory

Technicians at work in the Materials Processing Laboratory’s Creep Facility at the National Aeronautics and Space...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1501
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Aug 22, 2001

KSC-01pp1501

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility runway 15 following mission STS-105, specially...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

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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.
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