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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: Lunar Terrain Vehicle Testing
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Oct 29, 2024

Lunar Terrain Vehicle Testing

NASA astronaut Joe Acaba raises the solar array panel on Lunar Outpost’s Eagle lunar terrain vehicle during testing...

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NASA image: iss007e12797
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Aug 15, 2003

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ISS007-E-12797 (15 August 2003) --- This close-up view of a solar array panel was taken by an Expedition 7...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew
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Aug 17, 2003

Earth observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew

ISS007-E-12866 (17 August 2003) --- This photo showing the Manicouagan Reservoir in Quebec, Canada, and a partial...

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NASA image: Setting sun on Earths horizon taken by Expedition 13 crew member
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Apr 11, 2006

Setting sun on Earths horizon taken by Expedition 13 crew member

ISS013-E-05871 (11 April 2006) --- A setting sun on Earth’s horizon and station solar array panels are...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 26 Crewmember
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Jan 1, 2011

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 26 Crewmember

ISS026-E-021530 (1 Jan. 2011) --- Backdropped by Earth’s horizon and the blackness of space, International Space...

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NASA image: View of Creamer in a Cupola Window
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May 10, 2010

View of Creamer in a Cupola Window

ISS023-E-038435 (10 May 2010) --- NASA astronaut T.J. Creamer, Expedition 23 flight engineer, is pictured in a...

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NASA image: KSC-90pc-0701
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Apr 25, 1990

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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, HOUSTON, TEXAS -- View through overhead windows shows remote manipulator system (RMS) arm with...

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NASA image: Completed SunRISE SmallSats Pictured Together
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Nov 30, 2023

Completed SunRISE SmallSats Pictured Together

Shown here at Utah State University's Space Dynamics Laboratory in Logan, Utah, in November, 2023, the six...

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NASA image: Learning to Listen to the X-59
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Jan 17, 2024

Learning to Listen to the X-59

The Quesst mission recently completed testing of operations and equipment to be used in recording the sonic thumps...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1129
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Jul 24, 1997

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Applied Physics Laboratory engineers and technicians from Johns Hopkins University test solar array deployment of...

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NASA image: ROSA Transfer (for SpaceX CRS-11)
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Apr 12, 2017

ROSA Transfer (for SpaceX CRS-11)

Outside the Space Station Processing Facility high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a technician uses...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0796
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May 28, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2 prepare a solar panel...

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NASA image: iROSA Lift Operation
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Mar 23, 2023

iROSA Lift Operation

Inside the Space Station Processing Facility high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians assist...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1729
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Nov 16, 1998

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In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers remove one of the Stardust solar panels for testing. The...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0797
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May 28, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2 move a solar panel...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4750
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Aug 17, 2009

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --At Vandenberg Air Force Base's Astrotech processing facility in California, the...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0799
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May 28, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2 lift and move a solar...

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NASA image: iROSA Lift Operation
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Mar 23, 2023

iROSA Lift Operation

Inside the Space Station Processing Facility high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians assist...

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NASA image: ROSA Transfer (for SpaceX CRS-11)
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Apr 12, 2017

ROSA Transfer (for SpaceX CRS-11)

At the loading dock outside the Space Station Processing Facility high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: iROSA Lift Operation
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Mar 23, 2023

iROSA Lift Operation

Inside the Space Station Processing Facility high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians assist...

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NASA image: ROSA Transfer (for SpaceX CRS-11)
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Apr 12, 2017

ROSA Transfer (for SpaceX CRS-11)

Inside the Space Station Processing Facility high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Roll-Out Solar...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0351
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Mar 26, 1999

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In the Vertical Processing Facility, TRW technicians look at the point of attachment on the Chandra X-ray...

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NASA image: NASA Future Forum
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Feb 21, 2012

NASA Future Forum

Neal Seater, President, Greenfield Solar, holds up a small solar chip during the NASA Future Forum panel titled...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0800
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May 28, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2 lift a solar panel...

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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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