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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: STS-64 SAFER Assembly
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Dec 10, 1993

STS-64 SAFER Assembly

S93-50137 (December 1993) --- This small mobility-aiding back harness, complemented in extravehicular activity (EVA)...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1595
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Mar 1, 2012

KSC-2012-1595

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The heat shield tiles that will be installed to the backshell of the Orion Multi-Purpose...

KSC
NASA image: Skylab
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May 1, 1971

Skylab

This photograph shows activities during assembly of the Skylab cluster at the Vehicle Assembly/Checkout building....

MSFC
NASA image: Moon to Mars Event
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Mar 11, 2019

Moon to Mars Event

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine talks to Glenn Research Center facility manager, Deb Waters, and aerospace...

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NASA image: J-SSOD-6 Deployment
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Jan 16, 2017

J-SSOD-6 Deployment

iss050e031525 (1/16/2017) --- Photo documentation of the Japanese-Small Satellite Orbital Deployer-6 (J-SSOD-6)...

JSC
NASA image: GRC-2006-C-01252
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Aug 9, 2002

GRC-2006-C-01252

Performance Acceptance Test of a prototype-model NEXT (NASA Evolutionary Xenon Thruster) ion engine that was...

GRC
NASA image: Early Program Development
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Jan 1, 1986

Early Program Development

In this 1986 artist's concept, the Orbital Maneuvering Vehicle (OMV), is shown without its main propulsion module....

MSFC
NASA image: The business end of Orion
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Nov 30, 2022

The business end of Orion

art001e001619 (Nov. 30, 2022): On flight day 16 of NASA’s Artemis I mission, flight controllers captured this view...

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NASA image: J-SSOD-6 Deployment
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Jan 16, 2017

J-SSOD-6 Deployment

iss050e031566 (1/16/2017) --- Photo documentation of the Japanese-Small Satellite Orbital Deployer-6 (J-SSOD-6)...

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NASA image: Astronaut Suni Williams wears a virtual reality headset during spacewalk training
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Dec 27, 2024

Astronaut Suni Williams wears a virtual reality headset during spacewalk training

iss072e422426 (Dec. 27, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Commander Suni Williams wears a virtual reality...

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NASA image: The business end of Orion
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Nov 30, 2022

The business end of Orion

art001e001683 (Nov. 30, 2022): On flight day 16 of NASA’s Artemis I mission, flight controllers captured this view...

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NASA image: NESC Technical Update Photo Shoots
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Aug 20, 2025

NESC Technical Update Photo Shoots

Left to right, Stefan Tomovic from the Engineering Directorate at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida and...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3459
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Aug 21, 2013

KSC-2013-3459

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians work with a set of maneuvering thrusters prior to their installation into the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-1597
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Mar 1, 2012

KSC-2012-1597

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The heat shield tiles that will be installed to the backshell of the Orion Multi-Purpose...

KSC
NASA image: Astronaut Suni Williams wears a virtual reality headset during spacewalk training
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Dec 27, 2024

Astronaut Suni Williams wears a virtual reality headset during spacewalk training

iss072e422431 (Dec. 27, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Commander Suni Williams wears a virtual reality...

JSC
NASA image: The SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft undocks from the International Space Station
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Dec 16, 2024

The SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft undocks from the International Space Station

iss072e369825 (Dec. 16, 2024) --- This frame from a time-lapse video captured by NASA astronaut Don Pettit shows the...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-1596
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Mar 1, 2012

KSC-2012-1596

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The heat shield tiles that will be installed to the backshell of the Orion Multi-Purpose...

KSC
NASA image: Moon to Mars Event
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Mar 11, 2019

Moon to Mars Event

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine talks to Glenn Research Center aerospace engineer, Dave Jacobson, left, and...

HQ
NASA image: jsc2025e076913
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Sep 24, 2025

jsc2025e076913

jsc2025e076913 (September 25, 2025) -- This image shows the ENPULSION thruster during a ground test, where blue...

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NASA image: Apollo 17, Panorama of the moon from Lunar Module
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Dec 7, 1972

Apollo 17, Panorama of the moon from Lunar Module

AS17-145-22216 (7-19 Dec. 1972) --- In this view looking out the Lunar Module (LM) windows shows the United States...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3461
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Aug 21, 2013

KSC-2013-3461

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A set of maneuvering thrusters is seen prior to their installation into the Orion spacecraft...

KSC
NASA image: Engineer Examines Cluster of Ion Engines in the Electric Propulsion Laboratory
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Jan 23, 1963

Engineer Examines Cluster of Ion Engines in the Electric Propulsion Laboratory

New staff member Paul Margosian inspects a cluster of ion engines in the Electric Propulsion Laboratory’s 25-foot...

GRC
NASA image: KSC-2009-4870
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Aug 27, 2009

KSC-2009-4870

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Rotating Service Structure,...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-4868
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Aug 27, 2009

KSC-2009-4868

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers move the Rotating...

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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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