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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: A technician examines the instrument mounting structure and bulkhead of the German-built infrared telescope installed in NASA's SOFIA airborne observatory
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Apr 25, 2007

A technician examines the instrument mounting structure and bulkhead of the German-built infrared telescope installed in NASA's SOFIA airborne observatory

A technician examines the instrument mounting structure and bulkhead of the German-built infrared telescope...

AFRC
NASA image: Palm Islands, Dubai, UAE
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Mar 2, 2009

Palm Islands, Dubai, UAE

The Palm Islands are artificial islands in Dubai, United Arab emirates on which major commercial and residential...

JPL
NASA image: Boeing Techs that built the Intertank STA
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Feb 22, 2018

Boeing Techs that built the Intertank STA

Group photo of the Boeing technicians that built the Intertank Structural Test Article.

MAF
NASA image: Freezing WISE Hydrogen
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Nov 12, 2009

Freezing WISE Hydrogen

A scaffolding structure built around NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer allows engineers to freeze its...

JPL
NASA image: ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TEAM
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Mar 17, 2016

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TEAM

JOHN IVESTER PERFORMING STRUCTURED LIGHT SCANNING OF HERITAGE HARDWARE TO CAPTURE THE AS-BUILT GEOMETRY.

MSFC
NASA image: A-3 Test Stand
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May 11, 2012

A-3 Test Stand

Construction continues on NASA's A-3 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center. The stand is the first large test structure...

SSC
NASA image: A-3 Test Stand
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Aug 19, 2011

A-3 Test Stand

Construction of the A-3 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center continued throughout 2011. The stand is the first large...

SSC
NASA image: A-3 Test Stand
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Aug 19, 2011

A-3 Test Stand

Construction of the A-3 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center continued throughout 2011. The stand is the first large...

SSC
NASA image: A-3 Test Stand
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Jun 8, 2012

A-3 Test Stand

Construction on the new A-3 Test Stand continues at NASA's Stennis Space Center. The stand is the first large test...

SSC
NASA image: A-3 Test Stand
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Jun 8, 2012

A-3 Test Stand

Construction on the new A-3 Test Stand continues at NASA's Stennis Space Center. The stand is the first large test...

SSC
NASA image: NASA's NEO Surveyor in Deep Space (Artist's Concept)
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Aug 28, 2024

NASA's NEO Surveyor in Deep Space (Artist's Concept)

This artist's concept depicts NASA's Near-Earth Object Surveyor (NEO Surveyor) in deep space. After launch, the...

JPL
NASA image: Dragon Crew-8 Temporary Seat
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Sep 27, 2024

Dragon Crew-8 Temporary Seat

This image shows one of the temporary seat structures built and installed on the Crew-8 Dragon in cargo pallet...

KSC
NASA image: Boeing's CST-100 Structural Test Article Arrival - Boeing's Faci
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Dec 8, 2016

Boeing's CST-100 Structural Test Article Arrival - Boeing's Faci

Boeing’s Structural Test Article of its CST-100 Starliner spacecraft arrives at the company’s Huntington Beach,...

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NASA image: Boeing's CST-100 Structural Test Article Arrival - Boeing's Faci
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Dec 8, 2016

Boeing's CST-100 Structural Test Article Arrival - Boeing's Faci

Boeing’s Structural Test Article of its CST-100 Starliner spacecraft arrives at the company’s Huntington Beach,...

KSC
NASA image: Michoud Resource Reel August 2022
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Aug 19, 2022

Michoud Resource Reel August 2022

Since 1961, Michoud has been the nation’s premiere site for manufacturing and assembly of large-scale space...

MAF
NASA image: Artemis III ESA Service Module
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Sep 3, 2020

Artemis III ESA Service Module

This structure. shown on Sept. 3, 2020, is the frame and base for the European Service Module, part of NASA’s Orion...

JSC
NASA image: Artemis III ESA Service Module
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Aug 27, 2020

Artemis III ESA Service Module

This structure, shown on Aug. 27, 2020, is the frame and base for the European Service Module, part of NASA’s Orion...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd1591
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Jun 2, 2008

KSC-08pd1591

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a crane is removing parts of the lightning...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0411
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Mar 25, 2000

KSC-00pp0411

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis sits on launch Pad 39A waiting for the rotating service...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0411
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Mar 25, 2000

KSC00pp0411

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis sits on launch Pad 39A waiting for the rotating service...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis III ESA Service Module
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Sep 3, 2020

Artemis III ESA Service Module

This structure. shown on Sept. 3, 2020, is the frame and base for the European Service Module, part of NASA’s Orion...

JSC
NASA image: Aerogel Greenhouses for Mars?
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Jul 15, 2019

Aerogel Greenhouses for Mars?

Scientists are exploring how aerogel, a translucent, Styrofoam-like material, could be used as a building material...

JPL
NASA image: Astronauts Jerry Ross and Sherwood Spring assemble ACCESS components
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Dec 1, 1985

Astronauts Jerry Ross and Sherwood Spring assemble ACCESS components

Astronauts Jerry L. Ross (left) and Sherwood C. (Woody) Spring are photographed as they assemble pieces of the...

JSC
NASA image: Boeing's CST-100 Structural Test Article Ready for Shipment to B
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Nov 22, 2016

Boeing's CST-100 Structural Test Article Ready for Shipment to B

Boeing’s Structural Test Article of its CST-100 Starliner spacecraft is readied inside the company’s Commercial Crew...

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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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