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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: Space Science
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Jan 1, 2004

Space Science

In this photo, the Gravity Probe B (GP-B) space vehicle is being encapsulated atop the Delta II launch vehicle. The...

MSFC
NASA image: Transonic Truss-Braced Wing: Wind Tunnels Enabling the Next Generation of Transport Aircraft Technology
Video
Nov 19, 2021

Transonic Truss-Braced Wing: Wind Tunnels Enabling the Next Generation of Transport Aircraft Technology

NASA’s Aerosciences Evaluation and Test Capabilities Portfolio (AETC) is helping to enable the next generation of...

HQ
NASA image: CGBA-5/CSI-5 (Commercial Generic Bioprocessing Apparatus 5 / Science Insert-05) experiment
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Oct 18, 2011

CGBA-5/CSI-5 (Commercial Generic Bioprocessing Apparatus 5 / Science Insert-05) experiment

ISS029-E-028513 (18 Oct. 2011) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, Expedition 29...

JSC
NASA image: CGBA-5/CSI-5 (Commercial Generic Bioprocessing Apparatus 5 / Science Insert-05) experiment
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Oct 18, 2011

CGBA-5/CSI-5 (Commercial Generic Bioprocessing Apparatus 5 / Science Insert-05) experiment

ISS029-E-028518 (18 Oct. 2011) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, Expedition 29...

JSC
NASA image: Computer generated image of STS-116/12A.1 ISS configuration over earth view
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Nov 1, 2006

Computer generated image of STS-116/12A.1 ISS configuration over earth view

JSC2006-E-47866 (November 2006) --- A computer-generated image of the International Space Station after Discovery's...

JSC
NASA image: CGBA-5/CSI-5 (Commercial Generic Bioprocessing Apparatus 5 / Science Insert-05) experiment
Image
Oct 18, 2011

CGBA-5/CSI-5 (Commercial Generic Bioprocessing Apparatus 5 / Science Insert-05) experiment

ISS029-E-028512 (18 Oct. 2011) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, Expedition 29...

JSC
NASA image: Padalka performs maintenance on the BZh-5 Fluid Unit for the Elektron Oxygen Generator during Expedition 9
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Sep 8, 2004

Padalka performs maintenance on the BZh-5 Fluid Unit for the Elektron Oxygen Generator during Expedition 9

ISS009-E-21791 (8 September 2004) --- Cosmonaut Gennady I. Padalka, Expedition 9 commander representing Russia's...

JSC
NASA image: EC02-0188-3
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Jul 12, 2002

EC02-0188-3

Technician Shawn Warren carefully smoothes out the composite skin of an instrument fairingatop the upper fuselage of...

AFRC
NASA image: ED05-0234-07
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Nov 16, 2005

ED05-0234-07

General Atomics' remotely-operated Altair soars over Rogers Dry Lake at Edwards Air Force Base during a NOAA/NASA...

AFRC
NASA image: EC01-0328-28
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Nov 9, 2001

EC01-0328-28

Smoke generators show the twisting paths of wingtip vortices behind two NASA Dryden F/A-18's used in the Autonomous...

AFRC
NASA image: EC02-0188-8
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Jul 12, 2002

EC02-0188-8

The left wing of NASA's Altair unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) rests in a jig during construction at General Atomics...

AFRC
NASA image: ED07-0038-017
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Mar 5, 2007

ED07-0038-017

Crew chief Joe Kinn gives NASA's Ikhana unmanned aircraft a final check during engine run-up prior to takeoff at...

AFRC
NASA image: EC01-0328-17
Image
Nov 9, 2001

EC01-0328-17

Smoke generators show the twisting paths of wingtip vortices behind two NASA Dryden F/A-18's used in the Autonomous...

AFRC
NASA image: EC01-0328-12
Image
Nov 9, 2001

EC01-0328-12

Smoke generators show the twisting paths of wingtip vortices behind two NASA Dryden F/A-18's used in the Autonomous...

AFRC
NASA image: Voyager's RTG
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Apr 26, 2023

Voyager's RTG

Each of NASA's Voyager probes are equipped with three radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs), including the...

JPL
NASA image: L to R: STS-98 Mission Specialist Thomas Jones, Pilot Mark Polansky, and Commander Kenneth Cockrell greet STS-92 Commander Brian Duffy, Dryden Center Director Kevin Petersen, and AFFTC Commander Major General Richard Reynolds
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Feb 20, 2001

L to R: STS-98 Mission Specialist Thomas Jones, Pilot Mark Polansky, and Commander Kenneth Cockrell greet STS-92 Commander Brian Duffy, Dryden Center Director Kevin Petersen, and AFFTC Commander Major General Richard Reynolds

L to R: STS-98 Mission Specialist Thomas Jones, Pilot Mark Polansky, and Commander Kenneth Cockrell greet STS-92...

AFRC
NASA image: AFRC2017-0092-02
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Apr 25, 2017

AFRC2017-0092-02

Shideh Naderi works on designing the electronics for the next generation Fiber Optic Sensing System.

AFRC
NASA image: Perspective View with Landsat Overlay, Mount Shasta, Calif.
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Jan 31, 2002

Perspective View with Landsat Overlay, Mount Shasta, Calif.

The volcanic nature of Mount Shasta is clearly evident in this computer-generated perspective viewed from the northwest.

JPL
NASA image: France, Shaded Relief and Colored Height
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Jul 25, 2003

France, Shaded Relief and Colored Height

This image of France was generated with data from NASA Shuttle Radar Topography Mission SRTM.

JPL
NASA image: World in Mercator Projection, Shaded Relief and Colored Height
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Aug 21, 2003

World in Mercator Projection, Shaded Relief and Colored Height

This image of the world was generated with data from NASA Shuttle Radar Topography Mission SRTM.

JPL
NASA image: Rover Wheel Sizes Isometric
Image
Oct 4, 2007

Rover Wheel Sizes Isometric

NASA Mars rovers keep getting bigger. This photo provides a comparison of the wheel sizes for three generations of them.

JPL
NASA image: Juno Main Engine Firing
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Sep 17, 2012

Juno Main Engine Firing

A computer-generated image depicts NASA Juno spacecraft firing its main engine.

JPL
NASA image: Perspective View with Landsat Overlay, Los Angeles Basin
Image
Apr 5, 2002

Perspective View with Landsat Overlay, Los Angeles Basin

Most of Los Angeles is visible in this computer-generated north-northeast perspective viewed from above the Pacific...

JPL
NASA image: Juno Fires its Main Engine
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Sep 17, 2012

Juno Fires its Main Engine

This computer-generated image depicts NASA Juno spacecraft firing its Leros-1b main engine.

JPL
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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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