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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: 13.1 Foot Diameter Fluted-Core Sandwich Composite Test Article
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Sep 25, 2013

13.1 Foot Diameter Fluted-Core Sandwich Composite Test Article

White light shape and measurement of a 13.1 Foot diameter fluted-core sandwich composite test article designed by...

LRC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
Image
Mar 14, 1978

Space Shuttle Project

The Shuttle Orbiter Enterprise is off-loaded Redstone Arsenal Airfield for later Mated Vertical Ground Vibration...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA Armstrong Prepares for X-57 Flight Tests
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Aug 21, 2019

NASA Armstrong Prepares for X-57 Flight Tests

Wesley Li, Kirsten Boogaard and test conductor Eric Miller observe testing of the X-57 distributed electric aircraft...

AFRC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Mar 14, 1978

Space Shuttle Project

The Shuttle Orbiter Enterprise is off-loaded at Redstone Arsenal Airfield for later Mated Vertical Ground Vibration...

MSFC
NASA image: 13.1 Foot Diameter Fluted-Core Sandwich Composite Test Article
Image
Sep 25, 2013

13.1 Foot Diameter Fluted-Core Sandwich Composite Test Article

White light shape and measurement of a 13.1 Foot diameter fluted-core sandwich composite test article designed by...

LRC
NASA image: 13.1 Foot Diameter Fluted-Core Sandwich Composite Test Article
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Sep 26, 2013

13.1 Foot Diameter Fluted-Core Sandwich Composite Test Article

White light shape and measurement of a 13.1 Foot diameter fluted-core sandwich composite test article designed by...

LRC
NASA image: 13.1 Foot Diameter Fluted-Core Sandwich Composite Test Article
Image
Sep 25, 2013

13.1 Foot Diameter Fluted-Core Sandwich Composite Test Article

White light shape and measurement of a 13.1 Foot diameter fluted-core sandwich composite test article designed by...

LRC
NASA image: Seeing the Mars 2020 Rover Off
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Feb 12, 2020

Seeing the Mars 2020 Rover Off

On Feb. 11, 2020, Mars 2020 Assembly, Test and Launch Operations Manager David Gruel watched as members of his team...

JPL
NASA image: Engineering Club Visits NASA Armstrong
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Jan 15, 2025

Engineering Club Visits NASA Armstrong

Students examine the Global Hawk Fairing Load Test at the Experimental Fabrication Shop at NASA’s Armstrong Research...

AFRC
NASA image: MSFC-1700820
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Jul 10, 2017

MSFC-1700820

The platform which will be used to load the Orion stage adapter is being positioned in front of the cargo bay of...

MSFC
NASA image: Experimental Wing Proving New Design Methods
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Sep 14, 2018

Experimental Wing Proving New Design Methods

This broad view of the Flight Loads Laboratory at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in California shows the...

AFRC
NASA image: GRC-2003-C-00511
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May 1, 2004

GRC-2003-C-00511

NASA GLENN/NASA LANGLEY LOADS COMPARISON TEST WITH 6 COMPONENT FORCE/MOMENT BALANCE AND 1.7% HIGH SPEED RESEARCH...

GRC
NASA image: Space Launch System Liquid Hydrogen Tank Test (Dec 5, 2019)
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Dec 5, 2019

Space Launch System Liquid Hydrogen Tank Test (Dec 5, 2019)

Engineers at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama tested NASA's Space Launch System liquid...

MSFC
NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata (front) listens to William Gaetjens, with the Vehicle Integration Test Team (VITT), who is providing details about the spar installation (left) on the wing of the orbiter Atlantis.  Reinforced Carbon Carbon (RCC) panels are mechanically attached to the wing via the spars - a series of floating joints - to reduce loading on the panels caused by wing deflections. The aluminum and the metallic attachments are protected from exceeding temperature limits by internal insulation.
Image
Sep 5, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata (front) listens to William Gaetjens, with the Vehicle Integration Test Team (VITT), who is providing details about the spar installation (left) on the wing of the orbiter Atlantis. Reinforced Carbon Carbon (RCC) panels are mechanically attached to the wing via the spars - a series of floating joints - to reduce loading on the panels caused by wing deflections. The aluminum and the metallic attachments are protected from exceeding temperature limits by internal insulation.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata (front) listens to William Gaetjens, with the Vehicle...

KSC
NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata (right) listens to William Gaetjens, with the Vehicle Integration Test Team (VITT), who is providing details about the spar installation (left) on the wing of the orbiter Atlantis.  Reinforced Carbon Carbon (RCC) panels are mechanically attached to the wing via the spars - a series of floating joints - to reduce loading on the panels caused by wing deflections. The aluminum and the metallic attachments are protected from exceeding temperature limits by internal insulation.
Image
Sep 5, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata (right) listens to William Gaetjens, with the Vehicle Integration Test Team (VITT), who is providing details about the spar installation (left) on the wing of the orbiter Atlantis. Reinforced Carbon Carbon (RCC) panels are mechanically attached to the wing via the spars - a series of floating joints - to reduce loading on the panels caused by wing deflections. The aluminum and the metallic attachments are protected from exceeding temperature limits by internal insulation.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata (right) listens to William Gaetjens, with the Vehicle...

KSC
NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  William Gaetjens (background), with the Vehicle Integration Test Team (VITT) directs Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata’s attention to the spars installed on the wing of the orbiter Atlantis.  Reinforced Carbon Carbon (RCC) panels are mechanically attached to the wing via the spars - a series of floating joints - to reduce loading on the panels caused by wing deflections. The aluminum and the metallic attachments are protected from exceeding temperature limits by internal insulation.
Image
Sep 5, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - William Gaetjens (background), with the Vehicle Integration Test Team (VITT) directs Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata’s attention to the spars installed on the wing of the orbiter Atlantis. Reinforced Carbon Carbon (RCC) panels are mechanically attached to the wing via the spars - a series of floating joints - to reduce loading on the panels caused by wing deflections. The aluminum and the metallic attachments are protected from exceeding temperature limits by internal insulation.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - William Gaetjens (background), with the Vehicle Integration Test Team (VITT) directs...

KSC
NASA image: Orion Parachute Test Vehicle
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Jul 22, 2013

Orion Parachute Test Vehicle

Teams peform Orion Parachute Test Vehicle (PTV) loading operations on July 22, 2013 in preparation for the July 24...

JSC
NASA image: Artemis I ETA Lift and Load into CMTF
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Dec 22, 2023

Artemis I ETA Lift and Load into CMTF

Technicians inside NASA’s Kennedy Space Centers Multi-Payload Processing Facility (MPPF) in Florida use a crane to...

KSC
NASA image: Orion Parachute Test Vehicle
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Jul 22, 2013

Orion Parachute Test Vehicle

Teams peform Orion Parachute Test Vehicle (PTV) loading operations on July 22, 2013 in preparation for the July 24...

JSC
NASA image: Gateway Stands Tall for Stress Test
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Jul 9, 2024

Gateway Stands Tall for Stress Test

jsc2024e055349 (July 9, 2024) -- Gateway’s Habitation and Logistics Outpost stands vertically inside a Thales Alenia...

JSC
NASA image: Orion Parachute Test Vehicle
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Jul 22, 2013

Orion Parachute Test Vehicle

Teams peform Orion Parachute Test Vehicle (PTV) loading operations on July 22, 2013 in preparation for the July 24...

JSC
NASA image: Johnson Space Center (JSC) 8 Foot Chamber Capabilities
Video
Jun 4, 2021

Johnson Space Center (JSC) 8 Foot Chamber Capabilities

The Eight-foot chamber is a human-rated altitude chamber used primarily in support of metabolic testing of Portable...

JSC
NASA image: Orion Parachute Test Vehicle
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Jul 22, 2013

Orion Parachute Test Vehicle

Teams peform Orion Parachute Test Vehicle (PTV) loading operations on July 22, 2013 in preparation for the July 24...

JSC
NASA image: Orion Parachute Test Vehicle
Image
Jul 22, 2013

Orion Parachute Test Vehicle

Teams peform Orion Parachute Test Vehicle (PTV) loading operations on July 22, 2013 in preparation for the July 24...

JSC
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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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