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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: Preliminary Measurements of Thin Film Solar Cells
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Jun 23, 1967

Preliminary Measurements of Thin Film Solar Cells

George Mazaris, works with an assistant to obtain the preliminary measurements of cadmium sulfide thin-film solar...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0052
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Jan 14, 2000

KSC-00pp0052

The STS-99 crew leave the Operations and Checkout Building on their way to Launch Pad 39A and a simulated countdown...

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NASA image: SLS Core Stage Pathfinder Exercise
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Aug 23, 2019

SLS Core Stage Pathfinder Exercise

A time-lapse video from Aug. 23/24, 2019, shows crews at NASA’s Stennis Space Center performing a lift-and-install...

SSC
NASA image: MSolo Connectivity Test
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Mar 26, 2021

MSolo Connectivity Test

Kevin Smith, software team and science team liaison for NASA’s Mass Spectrometer observing lunar operations (MSolo),...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1446
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Feb 15, 2011

KSC-2011-1446

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers receive training atop a mast climber that...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0053
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Jan 14, 2000

KSC-00pp0053

In their orange flight suits, the STS-99 crew head toward the "astrovan" that will take them to Launch Pad...

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NASA image: MSolo Connectivity Test
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Mar 26, 2021

MSolo Connectivity Test

Janine Captain, at right, principal investigator for NASA’s Mass Spectrometer observing lunar operations (MSolo) and...

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NASA image: MSolo Connectivity Test
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Mar 26, 2021

MSolo Connectivity Test

Janine Captain, at right, principal investigator for NASA’s Mass Spectrometer observing lunar operations (MSolo)...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-1448
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Feb 15, 2011

KSC-2011-1448

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers receive training atop a mast climber that...

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NASA image: MSolo Connectivity Test
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Mar 26, 2021

MSolo Connectivity Test

Rolando Nieves, software architect for NASA’s Mass Spectrometer observing lunar operations (MSolo) takes part in a...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1450
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Feb 15, 2011

KSC-2011-1450

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, training takes place atop a mast climber that is...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1449
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Feb 15, 2011

KSC-2011-1449

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers receive training atop a mast climber that...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1447
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Feb 15, 2011

KSC-2011-1447

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers receive training on a mast climber that...

KSC
NASA image: MSolo Connectivity Test
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Mar 26, 2021

MSolo Connectivity Test

Kevin Smith, software team and science team liaison for NASA’s Mass Spectrometer observing lunar operations (MSolo),...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-2707
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Apr 1, 2011

KSC-2011-2707

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the STS-134 crew takes a break from a simulated...

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NASA image: MSolo Connectivity Test
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Mar 26, 2021

MSolo Connectivity Test

Janine Captain, principal investigator for NASA’s Mass Spectrometer observing lunar operations (MSolo) takes part in...

KSC
NASA image: Atlas-Centaur Separation Test in the Space Power Chambers
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Nov 23, 1963

Atlas-Centaur Separation Test in the Space Power Chambers

An Atlas/Centaur mass model undergoes a separation test inside the Space Power Chambers at NASA Lewis Research...

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NASA image: NEO Surveyor’s Spacecraft Bus on the ‘Shaker Table’
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Jan 14, 2026

NEO Surveyor’s Spacecraft Bus on the ‘Shaker Table’

The bus structure for NASA’s Near-Earth Object (NEO) Surveyor is installed on a “shaker table” at BAE Systems Space...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc132
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Jan 10, 1998

KSC-98pc132

The crew of the STS-89 mission, scheduled for launch Jan. 22 aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour from pad 39A at...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc131
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Jan 10, 1998

KSC-98pc131

The crew of the STS-89 mission, scheduled for launch Jan. 22 aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour from pad 39A at...

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NASA image: CHAPEA Facility Resource Reel (4K)
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May 1, 2023

CHAPEA Facility Resource Reel (4K)

B-roll video, without audio, of the Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA), showing the facility at...

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NASA image: Artemis III Lunar Spacesuit Testing
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Nov 17, 2025

Artemis III Lunar Spacesuit Testing

NASA crew members practice emergency rescue drills during simulated lunar surface operations at NASA’s Neutral...

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NASA image: Preflight coverage of STS-114 & Expedition 7 Crews, Emergency Egress Training
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Sep 12, 2002

Preflight coverage of STS-114 & Expedition 7 Crews, Emergency Egress Training

JSC2002-01651 (12 September 2002) --- Astronaut Eileen M. Collins, STS-114 mission commander, wearing a training...

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NASA image: The Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel(UPWT) Test 1891 Space Launch System
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Oct 14, 2014

The Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel(UPWT) Test 1891 Space Launch System

Stage Separation Test of the Space Launch System(SLS) in the Langley Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT). The model used...

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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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