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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: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   NASA Vehicle Manager Scott Thurston talks to the media in the Orbiter Processing Facility.  The media was invited to see the orbiter Atlantis as it is being prepared for Return to Flight.  Both local and national reporters representing print and TV networks were able to see work in progress on Atlantis, including the reinstallation of the Reinforced Carbon-Carbon panels on the orbiter’s wing leading edge; wiring inspections; and checks of the engines in the Orbital Maneuvering System.
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Sep 26, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Vehicle Manager Scott Thurston talks to the media in the Orbiter Processing Facility. The media was invited to see the orbiter Atlantis as it is being prepared for Return to Flight. Both local and national reporters representing print and TV networks were able to see work in progress on Atlantis, including the reinstallation of the Reinforced Carbon-Carbon panels on the orbiter’s wing leading edge; wiring inspections; and checks of the engines in the Orbital Maneuvering System.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Vehicle Manager Scott Thurston talks to the media in the Orbiter Processing...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a media tour of the Columbia Debris Hangar, a photographer gets a close-up of the mockup of the leading edge of Columbia’s left wing.  About 83,000 pieces of debris were shipped to KSC from search and recovery efforts in East Texas.  About 83,000 pieces of debris from Columbia were shipped to KSC, which represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds.  The debris is being packaged for storage in an area of the Vehicle Assembly Building.
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Sep 11, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a media tour of the Columbia Debris Hangar, a photographer gets a close-up of the mockup of the leading edge of Columbia’s left wing. About 83,000 pieces of debris were shipped to KSC from search and recovery efforts in East Texas. About 83,000 pieces of debris from Columbia were shipped to KSC, which represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds. The debris is being packaged for storage in an area of the Vehicle Assembly Building.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a media tour of the Columbia Debris Hangar, a photographer gets a close-up of...

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NASA image: DART’s Impact with Asteroid Dimorphos (Official NASA Broadcast)
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Sep 26, 2022

DART’s Impact with Asteroid Dimorphos (Official NASA Broadcast)

Date: Monday, Sept. 26 Time: 6:00 – 7:30pm ET Dr. Bobby Braun, Head of APL Space Exploration Sector, Johns Hopkins...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3997
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Nov 17, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – During a news conference at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA officials and...

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NASA image: ARC-1993-A93-0608-13
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Dec 12, 1993

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'Life from other Worlds' with McNair Middle School TROV robot explores under Antarctic ice - image during demo Ames...

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NASA image: ARC-1993-A93-0608-7
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Dec 12, 1993

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'Life from other Worlds' with McNair Middle School TROV robot explores under Antarctic ice - image during demo Ames...

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NASA image: iss069e060397
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Aug 15, 2023

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iss069e060397 (Aug. 15, 2023) --- The Aoos River in Albania leads to the Mediterranean Sea in this photograph from...

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NASA image: 1400496
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Apr 10, 2014

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MICHAEL SNYDER, DIRECTOR OF R&D AND LEAD ENGINEER FOR MADE IN SPACE, SHOWS A CAD RENDERING OF A VITAL COMPONENT OF...

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NASA image: iss068e053710
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Feb 14, 2023

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iss068e053710 (Feb. 14, 2023) --- The northern portion of Turkey's Bosporus Strait, crossed by the Yavuz Sultan...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Mar 1, 1993

Around Marshall

Scientists at Marshall's Materials and Processes Lab are pulling glass fibers from simulated lunar soil. This...

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Nov 15, 1972

F-111B Wings Swept

The F-111B with its wings swept to their maximum angle. It carried the Mission Adaptive Wing, a single-piece...

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NASA image: NASA ScienceCasts: Station Science 101 - Advancing Plant Science with Space Gardens
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Jun 11, 2024

NASA ScienceCasts: Station Science 101 - Advancing Plant Science with Space Gardens

Gardens growing on the International Space Station are leading to groundbreaking research and offering astronauts a...

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Apr 17, 2013

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Photograph Increment 35 Lead Flight Director and Flight Control Team during JOP Meeting. Photo Date: 17 April 2013....

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NASA image: ARC-1993-A93-0608-5
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Dec 12, 1993

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'Life from other Worlds' with McNair Middle School TROV robot explores under Antarctic ice - image during demo Ames...

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NASA image: Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio
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Mar 13, 2025

Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio

Thermophysics Facilities Branch Chief George Raiche, right, leads NASA astronauts Victor J. Glover, left, and...

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NASA image: NASA Testing Airborne Lasers to Touch the Wind
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Apr 9, 2019

NASA Testing Airborne Lasers to Touch the Wind

NASA Langley Research Center's Kris Bedka, pictured here on the DC-8 flying laboratory, is the lead for an airborne...

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NASA image: EC02-0264-19
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Nov 15, 2002

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How differential deflection of the inboard and outboard leading-edge flaps affected the handling qualities of this...

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NASA image: Redwire Regolith Print (RRP): jsc2021e031162
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Jul 22, 2021

Redwire Regolith Print (RRP): jsc2021e031162

jsc2021e031162 (7/22/2021) --- Redwire’s Howie Schulman, project lead, packs the Redwire Regolith Print printing...

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NASA image: NASA ScienceCasts: Station Science 101 - Monitoring Microbes for Astronaut Health
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Sep 5, 2024

NASA ScienceCasts: Station Science 101 - Monitoring Microbes for Astronaut Health

Protecting astronauts on the International Space Station from harmful pathogens is leading to groundbreaking...

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NASA image: Brian Steinert highlights work areas at MAF where Stages hardwar
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Sep 13, 2018

Brian Steinert highlights work areas at MAF where Stages hardwar

Brian Steinert, Deputy Element Discipline Lead Engineer, highlights production floor work areas at Michoud Assembly...

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Dec 23, 2023

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iss070e047310 (Dec. 23, 2023) --- Australia's Norman River leads into the Gulf of Carpentaria in this photograph...

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NASA image: ARC-1958-A-24041
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Jul 8, 1958

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North American F-100A NASA-200 Super Sabre airplane - wing leading edge deflected 60 degrees for increased lift with...

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NASA image: Tadas Bartkus posing with SIDRM Ice Build-up
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Feb 17, 2023

Tadas Bartkus posing with SIDRM Ice Build-up

Lead researcher Tadas Bartkus poses after a run of his test with significant ice build-up on the Simulated...

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NASA image: View in PMA-3 looking into connecting tunnel
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Dec 8, 2000

View in PMA-3 looking into connecting tunnel

ISS01-E-5048 (8 December 2000) ---This digital still camera's view was taken in the International Space Station's...

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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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