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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: STS-42 MS Hilmers and Payload Specialist Merbold use IML-1 visual stimulator
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Jan 30, 1992

STS-42 MS Hilmers and Payload Specialist Merbold use IML-1 visual stimulator

STS042-203-024 (22-30 Jan. 1992) --- Astronaut David C. Hilmers (right), STS-42 mission specialist, assists European...

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NASA image: iss065e050323
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May 21, 2021

iss065e050323

iss065e050323 (May 21, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Thomas Pesquet of ESA (European Space Agency)...

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NASA image: EEG Cap
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Aug 26, 2010

EEG Cap

jsc2010e184283 (Nov. 9, 2010) --- Electroencephalograph (EEG) Cap at NASA's Johnson Space Center, part of the...

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NASA image: SM, Light Shield, Light Shield Frame
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Apr 9, 2008

SM, Light Shield, Light Shield Frame

jsc2008e032967 (Apr. 9, 2008) --- Neurospat Light Shield and frame at NASA's Johnson Space Center. Neurospat...

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NASA image: NASA employee utilizes Virtual Reality (VR) equipment
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Oct 28, 1991

NASA employee utilizes Virtual Reality (VR) equipment

S91-50404 (1 Nov 1991) --- Bebe Ly of the Information Systems Directorate's (ISD) Software Technology Branch at the...

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NASA image: Kuipers during second orbital NEUROSPAT Session in the Columbus Module
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Feb 14, 2012

Kuipers during second orbital NEUROSPAT Session in the Columbus Module

ISS030-E-116907 (13 Feb. 2012) --- Wearing an Electroencephalogram (EEG) electrode cap, European Space Agency...

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NASA image: Vection Hardware Deployment - Session 1
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Jul 25, 2019

Vection Hardware Deployment - Session 1

iss060e014594 (7/25/2019) ---Photo documentation during the preparation for the VECTION experiment in the Columbus...

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NASA image: SM, Control Pad, Control Pad Bracket
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Apr 9, 2008

SM, Control Pad, Control Pad Bracket

jsc2008e032966 (Apr. 9, 2008) --- Neurospat Control pad bracket at NASA's Johnson Space Center to be delivered to...

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NASA image: Wakata during Reversible Figures Experiment
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Nov 14, 2013

Wakata during Reversible Figures Experiment

ISS038-E-001285 (14 Nov. 2013) --- In the International Space Station?s Columbus laboratory, Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: Kuipers during first orbital NEUROSPAT Session in the Columbus Module
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Jan 3, 2012

Kuipers during first orbital NEUROSPAT Session in the Columbus Module

iss030e022627 (Jan. 3, 2012) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Andre Kuipers during his first orbital...

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NASA image: Kuipers during second orbital NEUROSPAT Session in the Columbus Module
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Feb 14, 2012

Kuipers during second orbital NEUROSPAT Session in the Columbus Module

ISS030-E-116908 (13 Feb. 2012) --- Wearing an Electroencephalogram (EEG) electrode cap, European Space Agency...

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NASA image: Vection Hardware Deployment - Session 1
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Jul 25, 2019

Vection Hardware Deployment - Session 1

iss060e014613 (7/25/2019) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Luca Parmintano is shown in the Columbus module...

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NASA image: Vection Experiment
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Feb 27, 2019

Vection Experiment

iss058e026479 (2/27/2019) --- NASA astronaut Anne McClain is shown in the Columbus module aboard the International...

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NASA image: Nespoli conducts a test run with the French/CNES Neuroscientific Research Experiment
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Feb 12, 2011

Nespoli conducts a test run with the French/CNES Neuroscientific Research Experiment

ISS026-E-027000 (12 Feb. 2011) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Paolo Nespoli, Expedition 26 flight...

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NASA image: Vection Experiment
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Feb 27, 2019

Vection Experiment

iss058e026473 (2/27/2019) --- Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques is shown in the Columbus...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 22, 2003

Microgravity

One concern about human adaptation to space is how returning from the microgravity of orbit to Earth can affect an...

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NASA image: STS-44 Pilot Henricks uses Visual Function Tester (VFT) on OV-104's middeck
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Dec 1, 1991

STS-44 Pilot Henricks uses Visual Function Tester (VFT) on OV-104's middeck

STS044-14-013 (24 Nov-1 Dec 1991) --- Terence T. (Tom) Henricks, STS-44 pilot, tests his visual acuity with the...

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NASA image: STS-61 crew utilizing Virtual Reality in training for HST repair mission
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Jun 11, 1993

STS-61 crew utilizing Virtual Reality in training for HST repair mission

Astronaut Jeffrey A. Hoffman, one of four crewmembers for STS-61 that will conduct scheduled spacewalks during the...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jan 1, 1992

Spacelab

Astronaut Ulf Merbold on the stationary seat of the mini-sled, stares into an umbrella-shaped rotating dome with...

MSFC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Sep 6, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-78295 (6 Sept. 2006) --- Haze in the Po River Valley of Italy is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Colorful Structure at Fine Scales
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Sep 7, 2017

Colorful Structure at Fine Scales

These are the highest-resolution color images of any part of Saturn's rings, to date, showing a portion of the...

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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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