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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: Benefit from NASA
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Oct 12, 1999

Benefit from NASA

Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) has developed a specially-designed nut, called the Quick-Connect Nut, for quick...

MSFC
NASA image: Mars InSight Pre-Landing
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Nov 26, 2018

Mars InSight Pre-Landing

A jar of nuts is seen inside the Mission Control Area (MSA) where teams are starting to gather for the Mars InSight...

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NASA image: 2010-4645
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Sep 13, 2010

2010-4645

STS-133 Discovery after Fixed Mounting Nut During Lift & mate

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NASA image: 2010-4648
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Sep 13, 2010

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STS-133 Discovery after Fixed Mounting Nut During Lift & mate

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NASA image: 2010-4646
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Sep 13, 2010

2010-4646

STS-133 Discovery after Fixed Mounting Nut During Lift & mate

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NASA image: Mars InSight Pre-Landing
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Nov 26, 2018

Mars InSight Pre-Landing

A jar of nuts with the Mars Cube One (MarCO) logo is seen inside the Mission Control Area (MSA) where teams are...

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NASA image: Learjet 25 Research Aircraft
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Jul 29, 2015

Learjet 25 Research Aircraft

NASA Glenn Mechanic Thomas Thompson checks the nose wheel axle nut on NASA Glenn’s Learjet 25 research aircraft.

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NASA image: Graphic representation of STS-99 orbiter during mission
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Feb 4, 2000

Graphic representation of STS-99 orbiter during mission

JSC2000E01551 (January 2000) --- An "exploded" drawing depicts the Space Shuttle Endeavour and the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4647
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Sep 13, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a Vehicle Assembly Building technician adjusts a...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4648
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Sep 13, 2010

KSC-2010-4648

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a left-side main separation bolt attaches the...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4645
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Sep 13, 2010

KSC-2010-4645

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Discovery is attached to its...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4646
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Sep 13, 2010

KSC-2010-4646

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Discovery is attached to its...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4644
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Sep 13, 2010

KSC-2010-4644

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians in the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: STEMonstrations: Screaming Balloon Preflight Imagery
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Jul 26, 2024

STEMonstrations: Screaming Balloon Preflight Imagery

jsc2024e050834 (7/26/2024) --- Screaming Balloon hex nuts, pennies and balloons in their individual ziplock stowage...

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NASA image: Currie and Krikalev remove launch restraint bolts in FGB/Zarya module
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Dec 11, 1998

Currie and Krikalev remove launch restraint bolts in FGB/Zarya module

S88-E-5085 (12-11-98) --- Nancy J. Currie and Sergei Krikalev use rechargeable power tools to tighten and loosen...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd2127
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Oct 12, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This photo shows the size of the sensors being placed on the wing leading edge of...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc0137
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Jan 29, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An Eastern gray squirrel pauses in its daily search for food in the Merritt Island...

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NASA image: Currie and Krikalev pull launch restraint bolts in the FGB/Zarya module
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Nov 19, 2013

Currie and Krikalev pull launch restraint bolts in the FGB/Zarya module

STS088-359-037 (4-15 Dec. 1998) --- Astronaut Nancy J. Currie and cosmonaut Sergei K. Krikalev, both mission...

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NASA image: Benefit from NASA
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May 11, 2004

Benefit from NASA

Marshall Space Flight Center engineers have teamed with KeyMaster Technologies, Kennewick, Washington, to develop a...

MSFC
NASA image: Low clouds in central California
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Dec 8, 2017

Low clouds in central California

Low clouds filled California’s Central Valley in late January, 2015. Such winter fog is considered a common...

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NASA image: Benefit from NASA
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May 11, 2004

Benefit from NASA

Teamed with KeyMaster Technologies, Kennewick, Washington, the Marshall Space Flight Center engineers have developed...

MSFC
NASA image: Benefit from NASA
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Apr 11, 2004

Benefit from NASA

Teamed with KeyMaster Technologies, Kennewick, Washington, the Marshall Space Flight Center engineers have developed...

MSFC
Audio
Feb 27, 2026

HWHAP Ep413 Low Earth Orbit and Beyond

Ep413_Low Earth Orbit and Beyond Joseph Zakrzewski Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the...

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Audio
Jun 27, 2025

HWAP Episode 391: Mars is Hard. Here’s Why.

Dane Turner: Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center, Episode...

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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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