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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: GRC-2015-C-00241
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Jan 26, 2011

GRC-2015-C-00241

The Plasma Spray-Physical Vapor Deposition, PS-PVD, Rig, Coatings for Next-Generation Turbine Components, Creating...

GRC
NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0173-006
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Jul 31, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0173-006

Professor Patricia Burchat, Chair of the Physics Department at Stanford University presents a Director's Colloquium...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1989-AC89-0075-1R
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Feb 13, 1989

ARC-1989-AC89-0075-1R

Photo by Dunn camera system Turbulence Physics in Numerical Simulated Boundary Layer - ER-2 simulated flight graphics

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1981-AC81-0098
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Feb 2, 1981

ARC-1981-AC81-0098

N-204A Verticle Gun is used to simulate the physics and mechanics of planetaryimpact cratering phenomena. (gun shown...

ARC
NASA image: GRC-2015-C-00249
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Jan 26, 2011

GRC-2015-C-00249

The Plasma Spray-Physical Vapor Deposition, PS-PVD, Rig, Coatings for Next-Generation Turbine Components, Creating...

GRC
NASA image: Current Position of InSight's Mole (Illustration)
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Jun 5, 2019

Current Position of InSight's Mole (Illustration)

The self-hammering "mole," part of the Heat Flow and Physical Properties Package (HP3) on NASA's InSight lander, was...

JPL
NASA image: Land Changes in Atchafalaya Bay
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Jul 21, 2017

Land Changes in Atchafalaya Bay

Since 1972, Landsat satellites have orbited our home planet, collecting data about the land surface we rely on....

GSFC
NASA image: Honoring the 50th Anniversary of NASA’s Skylab
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May 25, 2023

Honoring the 50th Anniversary of NASA’s Skylab

America’s first space station and the first crewed research laboratory in space, Skylab, lifted off on May 14, 1973....

HQ
NASA image: SIDRM Test at Icing Research Tunnel
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Feb 23, 2022

SIDRM Test at Icing Research Tunnel

Ice built up on a test article at the at the Icing Research Tunnel as researchers study the icing physics that occur...

GRC
NASA image: Early Rockets
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Oct 13, 1959

Early Rockets

The ignition of Juno II (AM-19A). Juno II (AM-19) successfully placed a physics and astronomy satellite, Explorer...

MSFC
NASA image: Technology Box Experiment - (Tetr’ISS)
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Jul 13, 2021

Technology Box Experiment - (Tetr’ISS)

jsc2021e029746(7/13/2021) --- A preflight view of the TECHNOLOGY BOX platform. The main objective of Technology Box...

JSC
NASA image: Technology Box Experiment - (Tetr’ISS)
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Jul 13, 2021

Technology Box Experiment - (Tetr’ISS)

jsc2021e029741 (7/13/2021) --- A preflight illustration of the TECHNOLOGY BOX design of the Chladni's Figures...

JSC
NASA image: iss065e347821
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Sep 3, 2021

iss065e347821

iss065e347821 (9/3/20210 --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Pesquet is seen with the technology Box...

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NASA image: iss065e347840
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Sep 3, 2021

iss065e347840

iss065e347840 (9/3/2021) --- A view of the technology Box investigation in the columbus module aboard the...

JSC
NASA image: Material Science
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Aug 6, 2002

Material Science

Khalid Alshibli of Louisiana State University, project scientist for the Mechanics of Granular Materials (MGM-III)...

MSFC
NASA image: iss065e347847
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Sep 3, 2021

iss065e347847

iss065e347847 (9/3/2021) --- A view of the technology Box investigation in the columbus module aboard the...

JSC
NASA image: Technology Box Experiment - (Tetr’ISS)
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Jul 13, 2021

Technology Box Experiment - (Tetr’ISS)

jsc2021e029745 (7/13/2021) --- A preflight view of the TECHNOLOGY BOX platform design. The main objective of...

JSC
NASA image: iss065e347908
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Sep 3, 2021

iss065e347908

iss065e347908 (9/3/2021) --- A view of the technology Box investigation in the columbus module aboard the...

JSC
NASA image: PRO Imagery Submittal - PRO Technology Box Experiment
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Jul 13, 2021

PRO Imagery Submittal - PRO Technology Box Experiment

jsc2021e029742 (7/13/2021) --- A preflight photo of the TECHNOLOGY BOX design of the Chladni's Figures experiment....

JSC
NASA image: iss065e017714
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May 3, 2021

iss065e017714

iss065e017714 (May 3, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Megan McArthur cleans the inside of...

JSC
NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - SSPF
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Aug 7, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - SSPF

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, at right, tours the high bay inside the Space Station Processing Facility...

KSC
NASA image: Technology Box Experiment - (Tetr’ISS)
Image
Jul 13, 2021

Technology Box Experiment - (Tetr’ISS)

jsc2021e029744 (7/13/2021) --- A preflight view of the TECHNOLOGY BOX platform internal configuration without the...

JSC
NASA image: Technology Box Experiment - (Tetr’ISS)
Image
Jul 13, 2021

Technology Box Experiment - (Tetr’ISS)

jsc2021e029743 (7/13/2021) --- A preflight view of the TECHNOLOGY BOX results of the Chladni’s Figures experiment on...

JSC
NASA image: Faces of GPM: Dalia Kirschbaum
Video
Oct 1, 2012

Faces of GPM: Dalia Kirschbaum

Learn about the exciting and diverse team that studies precipitation at NASA. Watch interviews with scientists and...

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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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