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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: CRM Full Chord Installation and Test Documentation Photos, Icing Research Tunnel
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Feb 12, 2020

CRM Full Chord Installation and Test Documentation Photos, Icing Research Tunnel

CRM Full Chord Installation and Test Documentation Photos, Icing Research Tunnel

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NASA image: ORION10ftSwingDrop_Documentation
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May 20, 2021

ORION10ftSwingDrop_Documentation

Engineers dropped an 14,000-pound test version of the Orion spacecraft into the Hydro Impact Basin at NASA's Langley...

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NASA image: NASA's ultra-quiet YO-3A acoustics research aircraft taxis out from the ramp at the Dryden Flight Research Center before a pilot checkout flight
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Oct 29, 2004

NASA's ultra-quiet YO-3A acoustics research aircraft taxis out from the ramp at the Dryden Flight Research Center before a pilot checkout flight

NASA's ultra-quiet YO-3A acoustics research aircraft taxis out from the ramp at the Dryden Flight Research Center...

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NASA image: Astronaut Eugene Cernan at Lunar Lander Research Facility
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May 16, 1968

Astronaut Eugene Cernan at Lunar Lander Research Facility

Astronaut Eugene Cernan at Lunar Lander Research Facility. Cernan under gantry, in training module. Captain Cernan...

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NASA image: Astronaut Eugene Cernan at Lunar Lander Research Facility
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May 16, 1968

Astronaut Eugene Cernan at Lunar Lander Research Facility

Astronaut Eugene Cernan at Lunar Lander Research Facility. Cernan under gantry, in training module. Captain Cernan...

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NASA image: Astronaut Eugene Cernan at Lunar Lander Research Facility
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May 16, 1968

Astronaut Eugene Cernan at Lunar Lander Research Facility

Astronaut Eugene Cernan at Lunar Lander Research Facility. Cernan under gantry, in training module. Captain Cernan...

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NASA image: Astronaut Eugene Cernan at Lunar Lander Research Facility
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May 16, 1968

Astronaut Eugene Cernan at Lunar Lander Research Facility

Astronaut Eugene Cernan at Lunar Lander Research Facility. Cernan under gantry, in training module. Captain Cernan...

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NASA image: Astronaut Eugene Cernan at Lunar Lander Research Facility
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May 16, 1968

Astronaut Eugene Cernan at Lunar Lander Research Facility

Astronaut Eugene Cernan at Lunar Lander Research Facility. Cernan under gantry, in training module. Captain Cernan...

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NASA image: Astronaut Eugene Cernan at Lunar Lander Research Facility
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May 16, 1968

Astronaut Eugene Cernan at Lunar Lander Research Facility

Astronaut Eugene Cernan at Lunar Lander Research Facility. Cernan under gantry, in training module. Captain Cernan...

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NASA image: Astronaut Eugene Cernan at Lunar Lander Research Facility
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May 16, 1968

Astronaut Eugene Cernan at Lunar Lander Research Facility

Astronaut Eugene Cernan at Lunar Lander Research Facility. Cernan under gantry, in training module. Captain Cernan...

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NASA image: 2020 NASA Glenn Research Center's Year In Review
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Nov 16, 2021

2020 NASA Glenn Research Center's Year In Review

Video highlighting center’s activities entitled, 2020 NASA Glenn Research Center's Year In Review.

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NASA image: Mechanical Test Engineer in the Icing Research Tunnel, IRT Co...
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Dec 9, 2022

Mechanical Test Engineer in the Icing Research Tunnel, IRT Co...

The Icing Research Tunnel (IRT) is the longest running, icing facility in the world and has been in operation since...

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NASA image: Glenn Research Center Hangar at Sunrise
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Jan 9, 2020

Glenn Research Center Hangar at Sunrise

Glenn Research Center Hangar at Sunrise

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NASA image: Glenn Research Center Hangar at Sunrise
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Jan 9, 2020

Glenn Research Center Hangar at Sunrise

Glenn Research Center Hangar at Sunrise

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NASA image: NASA Engineer Sue Grafton
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Jul 21, 2025

NASA Engineer Sue Grafton

Sue Grafton, NASA engineer poses in advance of the Flight Dynamic Research Facility's (FDRF) grand opening. Sue...

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NASA image: Walter C. Williams Research Aircraft Integration Facility (RAIF)
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Aug 22, 1996

Walter C. Williams Research Aircraft Integration Facility (RAIF)

Walter C. Williams Research Aircraft Integration Facility (RAIF)

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NASA image: NASA's New Flying Robots Will Be Busy Bees
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Apr 17, 2019

NASA's New Flying Robots Will Be Busy Bees

Astrobee is a free-flying robot system for the International Space Station. Designed and built at NASA’s Ames...

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NASA image: SOFIA Discovers Universe’s First Molecule
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Apr 17, 2019

SOFIA Discovers Universe’s First Molecule

Researchers discovered what is thought to be the first kind of molecule to form after the Big Bang. While theory...

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NASA image: ED15-0241-05
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Aug 11, 2015

ED15-0241-05

The X-56A flies over the desert near NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center, Edwards, California. NASA researchers...

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NASA image: ED15-0241-21
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Aug 11, 2015

ED15-0241-21

The X-56A flies over the desert near NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center, Edwards, California. NASA researchers...

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NASA image: 2017 American Society for Gravitational and Space Research (ASGSR) Support Videos - ACME Hardware
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Jan 5, 2017

2017 American Society for Gravitational and Space Research (ASGSR) Support Videos - ACME Hardware

Video presentation highlighting work with ACME Hardware on the International Space Station presented by ACME...

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NASA image: Aerial of NASA Langley Research Center
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Jun 19, 2012

Aerial of NASA Langley Research Center

Aerial of NASA Langley Research Center with headquarter building in the fore ground

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Tracy C. Dyson services combustion research components
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Aug 1, 2024

NASA astronaut Tracy C. Dyson services combustion research components

iss071e414661 (Aug. 1, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 71 Flight Engineer Tracy C. Dyson services research...

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NASA image: Earth Day Media Briefing: NASA Unveils New Elements of Climate Research
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Apr 19, 2024

Earth Day Media Briefing: NASA Unveils New Elements of Climate Research

Earth Day Media Briefing NASA Unveils New Elements of Climate Research In anticipation of Earth Day, NASA invited...

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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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