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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: NASA Armstrong Assists with Orion AA-2 Component Testing
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Jul 17, 2018

NASA Armstrong Assists with Orion AA-2 Component Testing

April Torres and Kyle Dauk set up for a thermal test of components in the Environmental Laboratory at NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1586
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Mar 1, 2012

KSC-2012-1586

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Tim Wright, a United Space Alliance engineering manager at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0294
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Feb 17, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An overhead crane in the Space Station Processing Facility moves the Thermal Protection...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1577
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Mar 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Tim Wright, a United Space Alliance engineering manager at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-0292
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Feb 17, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians at the Space Station Processing Facility prepare the Thermal Protection...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1574
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Mar 1, 2012

KSC-2012-1574

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Tim Wright, a United Space Alliance engineering manager at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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Sep 16, 1998

Research Technology

A team of engineers at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) has designed, fabricated, and tested the first solar...

MSFC
NASA image: In-Flight Maintenance Thermal Amine Installation
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Apr 25, 2019

In-Flight Maintenance Thermal Amine Installation

iss059e035660 (4/25/2019) --- NASA astronaut Anne McClain is photographed in the Destiny module onboard the...

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Aug 1, 1971

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The Apollo Telescope Mount (ATM), designed and developed by the Marshall Space Flight Center, was one of four major...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 1, 1999

Microgravity

The Equiaxed Dendritic Solidification Experiment (EDSE) is a material sciences investigation under the Formation of...

MSFC
NASA image: Aquarius/SAC-D Observatory in Thermal-vacuum Test Chamber
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Apr 19, 2011

Aquarius/SAC-D Observatory in Thermal-vacuum Test Chamber

NASA Aquarius/SAC-D observatory is moved into the thermal-vacuum chamber at Brazil National Institute for Space...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Blacklight Test and Thermal Ring Installation
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Oct 25, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Blacklight Test and Thermal Ring Installation

NASA's Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System (CYGNSS) spacecraft undergoes a black light test in Building 1555...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4149
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Sep 25, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Coupled Florida East Coast Railway, or FEC, locomotives No. 433 and No. 428 make the first...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion spacecraft is ready for environmental testing at Plum Brook Station
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Dec 6, 2019

Artemis I Orion spacecraft is ready for environmental testing at Plum Brook Station

NASA’s Orion spacecraft–the crew module and European-built service module—was lifted into a thermal cage and readied...

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NASA image: Test Stand at the Rocket Engine Test Facility
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Feb 23, 1973

Test Stand at the Rocket Engine Test Facility

The thrust stand in the Rocket Engine Test Facility at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)...

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NASA image: GSFC_20220829_PACE_068416
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Aug 29, 2022

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The Hyper-Angular Rainbow Polarimeter #2 (HARP2) instrument prior to thermal vacuum testing at NASA's Goddard Space...

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NASA image: jsc2023e031071
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May 31, 2023

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jsc2023e031071 (5/31/2023) --- The BIRDS-4S Project, consisting of the cubesats Maya-5 and Maya-6, are placed inside...

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NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0231-010
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Nov 18, 2003

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NASA Space Science Advisory Committee Chairman Ed Wiler (r) visit to Ames Research Center: on tour of the Arc Jet...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0145-065
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Mar 23, 2006

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CEV TPS Advanced Develpment Project IHF-171 testing TSF photos (Crew Escape Vehicle Thermal Protection System)...

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NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0231-012
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Nov 18, 2003

ARC-2003-ACD03-0231-012

NASA Space Science Advisory Committee Chairman Ed Wiler (r) visit to Ames Research Center: while on tour of the Arc...

ARC
NASA image: ASCANS Class of 2013 Tour
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Mar 3, 2014

ASCANS Class of 2013 Tour

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Thermal Protection System Facility NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, agency...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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Feb 1, 1997

Research Technology

Researchers at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) have designed, fabricated, and tested the first solar thermal...

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NASA image: The In-Space Propulsion Facility (ISP) at NASA’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility
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Aug 20, 2024

The In-Space Propulsion Facility (ISP) at NASA’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility

NASA’s In-Space Propulsion Facility located at Neil Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky Ohio is the world’s only...

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NASA image: The In-Space Propulsion Facility (ISP) at NASA’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility
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Aug 20, 2024

The In-Space Propulsion Facility (ISP) at NASA’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility

NASA’s In-Space Propulsion Facility located at Neil Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky Ohio is the world’s only...

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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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