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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: Human Physiology and Performance (H3PO)
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Jun 4, 2021

Human Physiology and Performance (H3PO)

The Human Physiology, Performance, Protection and Operations laboratory complex provides focused EVA-relevant...

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NASA image: Food Physiology Fecal Sample Processing
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Mar 30, 2022

Food Physiology Fecal Sample Processing

iss067e000137 (April 1, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 67 Flight Engineer Raja Chari conducts operations...

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NASA image: Christa McAuliffe runs in place on a treadmill to test physiological response
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Jul 12, 1985

Christa McAuliffe runs in place on a treadmill to test physiological response

S85-37165 (8-12 July 1985) -- Sharon C. (Christa) McAuliffe of Concord High, Concord, New Hampshire, runs in place...

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NASA image: Food Physiology Fecal Portable Glovebag Hardware Replenish
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Apr 16, 2020

Food Physiology Fecal Portable Glovebag Hardware Replenish

iss062e151901 (April 7, 2020) --- NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy services biological samples in a glovebag for the...

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NASA image: Food Physiology Fecal Portable Glovebag Hardware Replenish
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Apr 16, 2020

Food Physiology Fecal Portable Glovebag Hardware Replenish

ss062e151904 (April 16, 2020) --- NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy services biological samples in a glovebag aboard the...

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NASA image: STS-55 MS3 Harris & Payload Specialist Schlegel conduct Anthrorack experiment
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May 6, 1993

STS-55 MS3 Harris & Payload Specialist Schlegel conduct Anthrorack experiment

STS055-45-017 (26 April-6 May 1993) --- Hans Schlegel (foreground) participates in the ongoing investigation of...

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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: MARES
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Dec 30, 2012

MARES

View of the Muscle Atrophy Research and Exercise System (MARES),in the Columbus Module (COL1F3). MARES will carry...

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NASA image: Armstrong Pilot with VigiLOX Pilot Oxygen Monitoring System
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May 17, 2018

Armstrong Pilot with VigiLOX Pilot Oxygen Monitoring System

NASA pilot Jim Less sits in the cockpit of a NASA F/A-18 aircraft in preparation for flight tests that will be used...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1973

Skylab

This Skylab-3 onboard photograph shows Astronaut Allen Bean on the ergometer, breathing into the metabolic analyzer....

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NASA image: Nona Cube
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Dec 26, 2018

Nona Cube

iss058e000975 (12/26/2018) --- A view of the Organs-On-Chips as a Platform for Studying Effects of Microgravity on...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1972

Skylab

This chart details Skylab's Metabolic Activity experiment (M171), a medical evaluation facility designed to measure...

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NASA image: iss047e038968
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Apr 5, 2016

iss047e038968

ISS047e038968 (04/05/2016) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Tim Peake operates the Muscle Atrophy Research...

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NASA image: ICF in the Columbus Module
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Jun 5, 2018

ICF in the Columbus Module

iss056e005017 (6/5/2018) --- The International Commercial Experiment Cubes (ICE Cubes) Facility located in the...

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NASA image: VigiLOX Pilot Oxygen Monitoring System
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May 17, 2018

VigiLOX Pilot Oxygen Monitoring System

NASA pilot Jim Less is assisted by life support as he is fitted with a Cobham designed VigiLOX pilot oxygen...

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NASA image: Biometric Patch
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Dec 8, 2016

Biometric Patch

iss050e015097 (8/8/2016) --- View of floating Biometric patch (wearable sensor) connected to an International Space...

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NASA image: ICF in the Columbus Module
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Jun 5, 2018

ICF in the Columbus Module

iss056e005012 (6/5/2018) --- The International Commercial Experiment Cubes (ICE Cubes) Facility located in the...

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Image
Dec 8, 2016

Biometric Patch

iss050e015078 (8/8/2016) --- View of Biometric patch (wearable sensor) connected to an International Space Station...

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NASA image: Williams works with the GASMAP section of the HRF rack in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 13
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Jun 17, 2006

Williams works with the GASMAP section of the HRF rack in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 13

ISS013-E-38343 (17 June 2006) --- Astronaut Jeffrey N. Williams, Expedition 13 NASA space station science officer...

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NASA image: Tomato Seedlings Grow in Plant Habitat-06
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Jan 12, 2024

Tomato Seedlings Grow in Plant Habitat-06

iss070e064263 (Jan. 12, 2024) -- Inside the Plant Habitat-06 facility, the early stages of seedling growth of...

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NASA image: iss070e007944
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Oct 20, 2023

iss070e007944

iss070e007944 (Oct. 20, 2023) --- (From left) Expedition 70 Flight Engineers Jasmin Moghbeli and Loral O'Hara, both...

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NASA image: jsc2023e031742
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Feb 10, 2023

jsc2023e031742

jsc2023e031742 (2/20/2023) --- Long-term Sleep Monitoring Before, During and After Extended Spaceflight (Sleep in...

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NASA image: VigiLOX Pilot Oxygen Monitoring System
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May 17, 2018

VigiLOX Pilot Oxygen Monitoring System

NASA pilot Jim Less is assisted by life support as he is fitted with a Cobham designed VigiLOX pilot oxygen...

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NASA image: Nanoracks Module in the Cupola
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Nov 14, 2022

Nanoracks Module in the Cupola

iss068e022275 (11/14/2022) --- A view of the OVOSPACE payload in the cupola module aboard the international Space...

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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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