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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: Transmission Spectrum of HAT-P-11b
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Sep 24, 2014

Transmission Spectrum of HAT-P-11b

A plot of the transmission spectrum for exoplanet HAT-P-11b, with data from NASA Kepler, Hubble and Spitzer...

JPL
NASA image: Views from mission control during the STS 51-D mission
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Apr 17, 1985

Views from mission control during the STS 51-D mission

Flight controllers in the JSC mission control center watch television transmissions of Discovery's rendezvous...

JSC
NASA image: Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign Upgrades Mobile Operations Facility with Decals and Modifications
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Jul 20, 2022

Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign Upgrades Mobile Operations Facility with Decals and Modifications

NASA Advanced Air Mobility project’s National Campaign mobile testing trailer is pictured at NASA Armstrong Flight...

AFRC
NASA image: Mars Helicopter Team Witnesses Final Downlink
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Apr 16, 2024

Mars Helicopter Team Witnesses Final Downlink

Engineers working on NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter gathered together in a control room for one last time to...

JPL
NASA image: APOLLO 17 - INFLIGHT Experiment Equipment
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Nov 28, 1972

APOLLO 17 - INFLIGHT Experiment Equipment

S72-53950 (November 1972) --- The transmitter of the Surface Electrical Properties Experiment (S-204) in a deployed...

JSC
NASA image: OPUSAT-II
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Nov 25, 2020

OPUSAT-II

jsc2020e049615 (11/25/2020) --- A CAD model of the OPUSAT-II after deploying the deployment mechanism. The Osaka...

JSC
NASA image: OPUSAT-II
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Jun 20, 2020

OPUSAT-II

jsc2020e049617 (6/20/2020) --- A preflight view of the OPUSAT-II flight unit. The Osaka Prefecture University...

JSC
NASA image: OPUSAT-II
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Nov 25, 2020

OPUSAT-II

jsc2020e049616 (11/25/2020) --- A CAD model of the OPUSAT-II before deploying the deployment mechanism. The Osaka...

JSC
NASA image: SKYLAB (SL)-2 - INFLIGHT (CREW)
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Jun 5, 1973

SKYLAB (SL)-2 - INFLIGHT (CREW)

S73-27467 (5 June 1973) --- An overhead view of astronaut Paul J. Weitz, Skylab 2 pilot, at the video tape recorder...

JSC
NASA image: From Taters to Terabits: NASA Wraps Up Deep Space Laser Test
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Sep 18, 2025

From Taters to Terabits: NASA Wraps Up Deep Space Laser Test

NASA’s Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) technology demonstration has successfully concluded after two years,...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-98pc829
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Jul 14, 1998

KSC-98pc829

STS-88 crew members inspect the orbital docking mechanism in the payload bay of Orbiter Endeavor during the Crew...

KSC
NASA image: Sojourner APXS at Chimp - Right Eye
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Jul 2, 1999

Sojourner APXS at Chimp - Right Eye

This image taken on the morning of Sol 80 (September 23, 1997) shows the Sojourner rover with its Alpha Proton X-ray...

NASA image: KSC-08pd3189
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Oct 15, 2008

KSC-08pd3189

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the payload canister with the Hubble Space...

KSC
NASA image: Kondratyev and Skripochka in the Pirs DC1
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Jan 18, 2011

Kondratyev and Skripochka in the Pirs DC1

ISS026-E-018417 (18 Jan. 2011) --- Attired in blue thermal undergarments that complement the Russian Orlan...

JSC
NASA image: Sojourner View of Yogi
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Nov 4, 1997

Sojourner View of Yogi

This Sojourner image, taken on Sol 70, shows rocks and rover-disturbed soil. Cleats on Sojourner's left front wheel...

NASA image: PIA01554
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Jul 2, 1999

PIA01554

This image of the rock "Flat Top" was taken from the left of the Sojourner rover's front cameras on Sol 42. Pits on...

NASA image: KSC-08pd3191
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Oct 15, 2008

KSC-08pd3191

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the payload canister with the Hubble Space...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd3193
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Oct 15, 2008

KSC-08pd3193

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the payload canister with the Hubble Space...

KSC
NASA image: Kondratyev and Skripochka in the Pirs DC1
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Jan 18, 2011

Kondratyev and Skripochka in the Pirs DC1

ISS026-E-018411 (18 Jan. 2011) --- Attired in blue thermal undergarments that complement the Russian Orlan...

JSC
NASA image: Kondratyev and Skripochka in the Pirs DC1
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Jan 18, 2011

Kondratyev and Skripochka in the Pirs DC1

ISS026-E-018424 (18 Jan. 2011) --- Attired in blue thermal undergarments that complement the Russian Orlan...

JSC
NASA image: Phillips testitifes during  House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics hearing
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Jun 14, 2005

Phillips testitifes during House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics hearing

JSC2005-E-22364 (14 June 2005) --- Astronaut John L. Phillips, Expedition 11 NASA ISS science officer and flight...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd3186
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Oct 14, 2008

KSC-08pd3186

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As the sunset faces behind Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, lights...

KSC
NASA image: PIA01555
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Jul 2, 1999

PIA01555

This image of the rock "Flat Top" was taken from the right of the Sojourner rover's front cameras on Sol 42. Pits on...

NASA image: KSC-08pd3185
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Oct 14, 2008

KSC-08pd3185

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The deep-red sunset sky puts Launch pad 39A in silhouette. Space shuttle Atlantis is on the...

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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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