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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: Surprisingly STEM: Space Food Scientist
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Jan 16, 2024

Surprisingly STEM: Space Food Scientist

NASA space food scientist Xulei Wu dishes on what considerations go into preparing food for the astronauts on the...

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NASA image: Space Food Package - Gemini-Titan (GT)-4 Flight - MSC
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May 1, 1965

Space Food Package - Gemini-Titan (GT)-4 Flight - MSC

Food packages of beef and gravy fully reconstituted and ready to eat. An astronaut would squeeze food through...

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NASA image: View of food packets for the Gemini 7 space flight
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Dec 10, 1965

View of food packets for the Gemini 7 space flight

S65-61653 (1 Dec. 1965) --- Complete food supply for the two-man crew of the National Aeronautics and Space...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1456
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Jun 30, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside Space Shuttle Discovery, these lockers store food containers for use on mission...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1453
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Jun 30, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the White Room on Launch Pad 39B, workers unload food containers to be stored in...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1455
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Jun 30, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the White Room on Launch Pad 39B, a worker hands off a food container to someone...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1454
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Jun 30, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the White Room on Launch Pad 39B, a worker carries a food container toward the hatch...

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NASA image: Food For Elderly -Space Benefits
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Oct 8, 2009

Food For Elderly -Space Benefits

View of men packaging special food for the elderly, a spinoff program from the space program under auspices of...

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NASA image: Food For Elderly -Space Benefits
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Oct 8, 2009

Food For Elderly -Space Benefits

View of men packaging special food for the elderly, a spinoff program from the space program under auspices of...

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NASA image: What Do Astronauts Eat In Space?
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Aug 18, 2025

What Do Astronauts Eat In Space?

While working and living aboard the International Space Station, astronauts need nutritious meals to keep them...

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NASA image: Artemis IV: Gateway Gadget Fuels Deep Space Dining
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Jun 6, 2024

Artemis IV: Gateway Gadget Fuels Deep Space Dining

jsc2024e040737 -- NASA food scientists rehydrate a food pouch during a test of the Mini Potable Water Dispenser at...

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NASA image: Artemis IV: Gateway Gadget Fuels Deep Space Dining
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Jun 6, 2024

Artemis IV: Gateway Gadget Fuels Deep Space Dining

jsc2024e040691 -- A prototype of the Mini Potable Water Dispenser, currently in development at NASA’s Marshall Space...

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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: NISAR –  Addressing Food Security from Space
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Aug 30, 2021

NISAR – Addressing Food Security from Space

NISAR will provide maps of developing crop area on a global basis every two weeks. Observations will be...

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NASA image: Artemis IV: Gateway Gadget Fuels Deep Space Dining
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Jun 6, 2024

Artemis IV: Gateway Gadget Fuels Deep Space Dining

jsc2024e040685 -- A prototype of the Mini Potable Water Dispenser, currently in development at NASA’s Marshall Space...

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NASA image: Artemis IV: Gateway Gadget Fuels Deep Space Dining
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Jun 6, 2024

Artemis IV: Gateway Gadget Fuels Deep Space Dining

jsc2024e040743 -- A NASA food scientist captures video of the Mini Potable Water Dispenser during testing at Johnson...

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NASA image: Behnken open food package in the MDDK on Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Mar 12, 2008

Behnken open food package in the MDDK on Space Shuttle Endeavour

S123-E-006495 (12 March 2008) --- Astronaut Robert L. Behnken, STS-123 mission specialist, opens a food package near...

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NASA image: Artemis IV: Gateway Gadget Fuels Deep Space Dining
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Jun 6, 2024

Artemis IV: Gateway Gadget Fuels Deep Space Dining

jsc2024e040728 -- Matt Rowell, an engineer from the Marshall Space Flight Center demonstrates the Mini Potable Water...

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NASA image: Artemis IV: Gateway Gadget Fuels Deep Space Dining
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Jun 6, 2024

Artemis IV: Gateway Gadget Fuels Deep Space Dining

jsc2024e040708 -- An engineer demonstrates the use of the Mini Potable Water Dispenser by rehydrating a food pouch...

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NASA image: Teacher in Space Participants testing space food in orientation session
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Sep 25, 1985

Teacher in Space Participants testing space food in orientation session

S85-39978 (10 Sept. 1985) --- Sharon Christa McAuliffe, left, appears to be deciding what she thinks of a piece of...

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NASA image: World Food Prize
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May 5, 2022

World Food Prize

U.S. Special Envoy for Global Food Security, Dr. Cary Fowler gives remarks during an event at the U.S Department of...

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NASA image: World Food Prize
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May 5, 2022

World Food Prize

World Food Prize President, Barbara Stinson gives remarks during an event at the U.S Department of State where it...

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NASA image: World Food Prize
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May 5, 2022

World Food Prize

U.S. Special Envoy for Global Food Security, Dr. Cary Fowler gives remarks during an event at the U.S Department of...

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NASA image: World Food Prize
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May 5, 2022

World Food Prize

World Food Prize President, Barbara Stinson gives remarks during an event at the U.S Department of State where it...

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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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