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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: Skylab
Image
Jul 1, 1969

Skylab

This is an interior view of the living quarters of the deep-sea research submarine "Ben Franklin." Named for...

MSFC
NASA image: Skylab
Image
Jul 1, 1969

Skylab

This is an aerial view of the deep-sea research submarine "Ben Franklin" at dock. Named for American patriot and...

MSFC
NASA image: Skylab
Image
Jul 1, 1969

Skylab

In this photograph, the deep-sea Research Submarine "Ben Franklin" drifts off the East Coast of the United States...

MSFC
NASA image: Wernher von Braun
Image
Jul 1, 1969

Wernher von Braun

This photograph depicts Dr. von Braun (fourth from far right) and other NASA officials surveying the deep-sea...

MSFC
NASA image: Wernher von Braun
Image
Jul 1, 1969

Wernher von Braun

This photograph depicts Dr. von Braun (at right, showing his back) and other NASA officials surveying the deep-sea...

MSFC
NASA image: Simulating a Submarine Hydrothermal Vent
Image
Jan 16, 2013

Simulating a Submarine Hydrothermal Vent

A team of scientists at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory is testing whether organic molecules can be brewed in a...

JPL
NASA image: ARC-1969-A96-0024
Image
Jan 28, 1996

ARC-1969-A96-0024

Historical Navy submarine with shadow of P-3 (sub chaser Orion in overlight

ARC
NASA image: POST-LAUNCH (SOLID ROCKET BOOSTER [SRB]) - STS-1 - FL
Image
Apr 14, 1981

POST-LAUNCH (SOLID ROCKET BOOSTER [SRB]) - STS-1 - FL

S81-30953 (13 April 1981) --- With one of the two expended solid rocket boosters from the launch of the space...

JSC
NASA image: Meet Kayla Barron, Crew-3 Mission Specialist
Video
Feb 1, 2022

Meet Kayla Barron, Crew-3 Mission Specialist

One NASA astronaut is learning first-hand if serving on a submarine was good preparation for a trip to space. NASA’s...

JSC
NASA image: Converging Oceaniac Internal Waves, Somalia, Africa
Image
Oct 3, 1988

Converging Oceaniac Internal Waves, Somalia, Africa

The arculate fronts of these apparently converging internal waves off the northeast coast of Somalia (11.5N, 51.5E)...

JSC
NASA image: Launch Vehicles
Image
Sep 25, 1990

Launch Vehicles

The Atlas-Centaur, AC-68 vehicle, with the FLTSATCOM (F-8 Communication Satellite) aboard, on the Complex 36 at the...

MSFC
NASA image: Arctic Sea Ice Cover Is the Thinnest and Youngest It's Been in 60 Years
Video
Oct 11, 2018

Arctic Sea Ice Cover Is the Thinnest and Youngest It's Been in 60 Years

Working from a combination of satellite records and declassified submarine sonar data, NASA scientists have...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-00padig013
Image
Apr 22, 2000

KSC-00padig013

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At left, a manipulator arm on a one-man submarine demonstrates its ability to cut...

KSC
NASA image: KSC00padig016
Image
Apr 22, 2000

KSC00padig016

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After a successful dive, the one-man submarine known as DeepWorker 2000 is lifted from...

KSC
NASA image: KSC00padig015
Image
Apr 22, 2000

KSC00padig015

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The one-man submarine known as DeepWorker 2000 is tested in Atlantic waters near Cape...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00padig012
Image
Apr 22, 2000

KSC-00padig012

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A Diver Operator Plug (DOP) is being pulled down into the ocean by a newly designed...

KSC
NASA image: KSC00padig012
Image
Apr 22, 2000

KSC00padig012

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A Diver Operator Plug (DOP) is being pulled down into the ocean by a newly designed...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00padig011
Image
Apr 22, 2000

KSC-00padig011

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A mockup of a solid rocket booster nozzle is lowered into the waters of the Atlantic...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00padig016
Image
Apr 22, 2000

KSC-00padig016

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After a successful dive, the one-man submarine known as DeepWorker 2000 is lifted from...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00padig015
Image
Apr 22, 2000

KSC-00padig015

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The one-man submarine known as DeepWorker 2000 is tested in Atlantic waters near Cape...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00padig010
Image
Apr 22, 2000

KSC-00padig010

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The one-man submarine dubbed DeepWorker 2000 sits on the deck of Liberty Star, one of...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00padig014
Image
Apr 22, 2000

KSC-00padig014

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- From the deck of Liberty Star, one of two KSC solid rocket booster recovery ships, a...

KSC
NASA image: KSC00padig014
Image
Apr 22, 2000

KSC00padig014

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- From the deck of Liberty Star, one of two KSC solid rocket booster recovery ships, a...

KSC
NASA image: KSC00padig013
Image
Apr 22, 2000

KSC00padig013

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At left, a manipulator arm on a one-man submarine demonstrates its ability to cut...

KSC
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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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