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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: ISS: Engineering Stem Cell-Derived Cardiac Microtissues with Metabolic Regulators in Space to Promote Cardiomyocyte Maturation (Project EAGLE)
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Sep 22, 2022

ISS: Engineering Stem Cell-Derived Cardiac Microtissues with Metabolic Regulators in Space to Promote Cardiomyocyte Maturation (Project EAGLE)

jsc2022e072970 (9/22/2022) --- A preflight view of 3D heart cells generated by microscale tissue engineering. ISS:...

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NASA image: Where Planets Take up Residence
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Mar 29, 2007

Where Planets Take up Residence

This diagram illustrates that mature planetary systems like our own might be more common around twin, or binary,...

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NASA image: Alien Sunset Artist Concept
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Mar 29, 2007

Alien Sunset Artist Concept

Observations from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope have revealed that mature planetary systems -- dusty disks of...

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NASA image: iss068e047055
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Feb 7, 2023

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iss068e047055 (2/7/2023) --- Lightweight mesh bags are installed over plant stalks for the Plant Habitat-03 (PH-03)...

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NASA image: ADSEP
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Aug 19, 2017

ADSEP

iss052e062035 (8/9/2017) --- NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson is photographed performing Cardiac Myocytes investigation...

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NASA image: ADSEP
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Aug 19, 2017

ADSEP

iss052e062004 (8/9/2017) --- NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson is photographed performing Cardiac Myocytes investigation...

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NASA image: MVP Cell-07 Preflight Imagery
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May 24, 2024

MVP Cell-07 Preflight Imagery

jsc2024e036957 (5/24/2024) --- Six modules configured in their Powered Carrier for ascent. The carrier helps perfuse...

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NASA image: Deforestation in Brazil as seen from STS-66 Atlantis
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Nov 14, 1994

Deforestation in Brazil as seen from STS-66 Atlantis

This near vertical photograph illustrates the differences in agricultural land patterns typically seen in many parts...

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NASA image: MVP Cell-07 Preflight Imagery
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Mar 9, 2023

MVP Cell-07 Preflight Imagery

jsc2024e036956 (3/9/2023) --- The Multi-use Variable-g Platform (MVP) Cell Experiment Module is shown. Twelve of...

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NASA image: PRO Imagery Submittal - XROOTS
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Feb 12, 2021

PRO Imagery Submittal - XROOTS

jsc2021e037285 (2/12/2021) --- A preflight view of the XROOTS hardware. The eXposed Root On-Orbit Test System...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 23, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-017316 (23 June 2014) --- As the International Space Station was passing over the North Atlantic Ocean,...

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NASA image: iss060e020116
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Jul 31, 2019

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iss060e020116 (7/31/2019) --- A view of the NanoLab containing the Young Living investigation in the Cupola window...

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NASA image: jsc2022e072971
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Sep 22, 2022

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jsc2022e072971 (9/22/2022) --- A preflight view 3D heart cells in suspension culture. ISS: Engineering Stem...

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NASA image: Moghbeli works with MELFI-1
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Mar 6, 2024

Moghbeli works with MELFI-1

iss070e108265 (3/6/2024) --- Flight Engineer Jasmin Moghbeli works to retrieve Media Bags for the SS: Engineering...

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NASA image: OVOSPACE
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Apr 12, 2021

OVOSPACE

jsc2022e072967 (4/12/2021) --- Image of bovine ovary Granulosa cells. Coordinated by the Italian Space Agency (ASI),...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7882
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Nov 22, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Ed Mango, program manager for NASA's Commercial Crew Program (CCP), updates media on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8114
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Dec 1, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This is an artist's conception of the CST-100 under development by The Boeing Co. of Houston...

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NASA image:  NASA astronaut Rex Walheim checks out the Dragon spacecraft und
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Jan 30, 2012

NASA astronaut Rex Walheim checks out the Dragon spacecraft und

HAWTHORNE, Calif. -- NASA astronaut Rex Walheim checks out the Dragon spacecraft under development by Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7881
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Nov 22, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Ed Mango, program manager for NASA's Commercial Crew Program (CCP), updates media on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2691
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May 2, 2012

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DELAMAR DRY LAKE BED, Nev. – The Boeing Company's CST-100 crew capsule floats to a smooth landing beneath three main...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2690
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May 2, 2012

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DELAMAR DRY LAKE BED, Nev. – The Boeing Company's CST-100 crew capsule floats to a smooth landing beneath three main...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8115
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Dec 1, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This is an artist's conception of the Space Vehicle under development by Blue Origin of...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8113
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Dec 1, 2011

KSC-2011-8113

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This is an artist's conception of the Liberty Launch Vehicle under development by Alliant...

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NASA image: NASA astronauts and industry experts check out the crew accommod
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Jan 30, 2012

NASA astronauts and industry experts check out the crew accommod

HAWTHORNE, Calif. -- NASA astronauts and industry experts check out the crew accommodations in the Dragon spacecraft...

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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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