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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: iss063e004089
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Apr 30, 2020

iss063e004089

iss063e004089 (April 30, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 63 Commander Chris Cassidy sets up an Astrobee...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3032
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Apr 23, 2011

KSC-2011-3032

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers position...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2668
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Apr 1, 2011

KSC-2011-2668

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Technicians carefully remove main engine No. 1 from space shuttle Discovery using a specially...

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NASA image: Summer of Innovation Kick Off
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Jun 9, 2010

Summer of Innovation Kick Off

Rapper and Actor Daniel Curtis Lee performs during the kick off of NASA's Summer of Innovation program at the Jet...

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NASA image: ED01-0209-5
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Jul 14, 2001

ED01-0209-5

The solar-electric Helios Prototype flying wing is shown near the Hawaiian islands of Niihau and Lehua during its...

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NASA image: Quiet Electric Engine V1 (QUEEN V1) Experiment and Team
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Jun 18, 2024

Quiet Electric Engine V1 (QUEEN V1) Experiment and Team

The Quiet Electric Engine V1 (QUEEN V1) experiment that was performed in the NASA GRC Acoustical Testing Laboratory...

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NASA image: Expedition 51 Door Signing
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Apr 19, 2017

Expedition 51 Door Signing

Expedition 51 Flight Engineer Jack Fischer of NASA performs the traditional door signing at the Cosmonaut Hotel...

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NASA image: Photographic coverage of Robonaut and Segway Combo.
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Nov 5, 2003

Photographic coverage of Robonaut and Segway Combo.

JSC2003-E-62444 (December 2003) --- This is Robonaut B, the newer of two NASA robots used in recent hand-in-hand...

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NASA image: CIR MDCA Troubleshooting - Part 3
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Jan 18, 2017

CIR MDCA Troubleshooting - Part 3

iss050e034393 (1/18/2017) --- NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough during Combustion Integration Rack (CIR) Multi-user...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0498
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Feb 22, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Extravehicular Activity (EVA) suits packed inside containers arrive at the Space...

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NASA image: National Campaign Adds Helicopter Flights
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Nov 8, 2021

National Campaign Adds Helicopter Flights

NASA's Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign created a visual aid, known as a tetherball, to serve as the...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Nov 14, 1967

Wernher von Braun

Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) Director, Dr. von Braun, is shown leaving the suiting-up van wearing a pressure...

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NASA image: STS-125 Crew Members in the Shuttle Middeck
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May 12, 2009

STS-125 Crew Members in the Shuttle Middeck

S125-E-006452 (12 May 2009) --- Astronaut Michael Good, STS-125 mission specialist, is busy on Atlantis? mid deck...

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NASA image: DSC_5054
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Jun 5, 2012

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Astronaut Rex Walheim uses the Active Response Gravity Offload System (ARGOS) to perform early evaluations of the...

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NASA image: Orion's Crew Module Uprighting System Test
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Dec 1, 2018

Orion's Crew Module Uprighting System Test

The Orion Crew Module Uprighting System (CMUS) and Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory team completed two successful sea...

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NASA image: Wakata and Hurley during EVA-1 of STS-127 / Expedition Joint Operations
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Jul 18, 2009

Wakata and Hurley during EVA-1 of STS-127 / Expedition Joint Operations

S127-E-006848 (18 July 2009) --- Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata (right),...

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NASA image: jsc2014e068005
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Jul 21, 2014

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JSC2014-E-068005 (July 2014) --- Aki Hoshide (at right) of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, who will serve as...

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NASA image: STS-54 MS2 Harbaugh and MS3 Helms during training in JSC's ETA / airlock
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Nov 9, 1992

STS-54 MS2 Harbaugh and MS3 Helms during training in JSC's ETA / airlock

S92-49812 (11 Nov 1992) --- Astronauts Gregory J. Harbaugh and Susan J. Helms, mission specialists assigned to fly...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher CSITU Swing Testing in VAB
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Feb 22, 2019

Mobile Launcher CSITU Swing Testing in VAB

A view from above of new work platforms in High Bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building on Feb. 22, 2019, at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Artemis II Science - AVATAR Horizontal Video
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Jan 14, 2026

Artemis II Science - AVATAR Horizontal Video

The AVATAR (A Virtual Astronaut Tissue Analog Response) investigation will use organ-on-a-chip devices, or organ...

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NASA image: Artemis I Post Launch Ground Systems Assessment of LC-39B
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Nov 16, 2022

Artemis I Post Launch Ground Systems Assessment of LC-39B

Following NASA’s successful Artemis I launch from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Nov. 16, 2022, teams with the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2711
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Apr 1, 2011

KSC-2011-2711

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle main engine No. 2, which was removed from shuttle Discovery, will undergo...

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NASA image: s133e008818
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Mar 5, 2011

s133e008818

S133-E-008818 (5 March 2011) --- NASA astronaut Steve Bowen, STS-133 mission specialist, signs the STS-133 patch,...

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NASA image: Shock Sensing Probe Prepares for Flight
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Apr 12, 2019

Shock Sensing Probe Prepares for Flight

NASA recently completed flight testing a state-of-the-art instrument designed to capture high-quality measurements...

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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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