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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: VP Pence Speaks with Astronauts Onboard ISS
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Mar 6, 2019

VP Pence Speaks with Astronauts Onboard ISS

Vice President Mike Pence, right, and NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, left, speak with Expedition 58 flight...

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Feb 11, 2023

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iss068e051505 (Feb. 11, 2023) --- Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Sergey Petelin (foreground) and Commander Sergey...

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NASA image: NASA’s DC-8 Returns from Final Mission
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Apr 1, 2024

NASA’s DC-8 Returns from Final Mission

NASA’s DC-8 operations engineer, Nickelle “Nicki” Reid, left, embraces Katherine Ball, chemical engineering Ph.D....

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NASA image: VP Pence Speaks with Astronauts Onboard ISS
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Mar 6, 2019

VP Pence Speaks with Astronauts Onboard ISS

Vice President Mike Pence speaks with Expedition 58 flight engineer Anne McClain of NASA, and flight engineer David...

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May 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Shuttle Main Engine Shop at KSC, Boeing Tech Operations’ Team Manager...

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May 8, 2012

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At the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, the Soyuz TMA-04M spacecraft is rotated to a horizontal position as...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3542
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Sep 11, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A remote-controlled aircraft flies during a competition with a unique set of sensors and...

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NASA image: Expedition 21 Pad Tour
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Sep 28, 2009

Expedition 21 Pad Tour

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, and NASA Associate Administrator for Space Operations Bill Gerstenmaier...

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NASA image: Steam Plant at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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Sep 23, 1945

Steam Plant at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

The Steam Plant at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory...

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NASA image: OSCAR Ground Thermal Testing
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Jan 26, 2021

OSCAR Ground Thermal Testing

Chemical Engineer David Rinderknecht, left, and Thermal/Fluid Analysis Engineer Malay Shah prepare the Orbital...

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NASA image: Test Raw Image of Robotic Arm in InSight Testbed
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Nov 25, 2018

Test Raw Image of Robotic Arm in InSight Testbed

This test image from an engineering model of NASA's InSight lander shows part of the lander's robotic arm and the...

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NASA image: Cardinal Muscle Microscopy Ops
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Aug 20, 2021

Cardinal Muscle Microscopy Ops

iss065e281836 (Aug. 20, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Mark Vande Hei performs...

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NASA image: Expedition 28 Docking
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Jun 10, 2011

Expedition 28 Docking

William Gerstenmaier, Associate Administrator for Space Operations, is interviewed by Russian Federal Space Agency...

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Feb 7, 2022

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iss066e136658 (Feb. 7, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Mark Vande Hei conducts research...

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NASA image: Expedition 11 Soyuz Preparation
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Apr 11, 2005

Expedition 11 Soyuz Preparation

The engines of the Soyuz TMA-6 spacecraft are seen, Tuesday, April 12, 2005, inside the integration facility at the...

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Mar 22, 2013

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With the Soyuz TMA-08M spacecraft nestled inside inside, the upper stage of a Soyuz booster rocket is hoisted into...

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NASA image: Engineering Labs: Prototype Development Laboratory (PDL)
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Oct 21, 2020

Engineering Labs: Prototype Development Laboratory (PDL)

Katie Mortensen, a mechanical engineering technician, machines test article materials inside the Prototype...

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NASA image: Expedition 58 Crew Wave At the Pad
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Dec 3, 2018

Expedition 58 Crew Wave At the Pad

Expedition 58 Flight Engineer Anne McClain of NASA is walked to the Soyuz vehicle for launch by Bill Gerstenmaier,...

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NASA image: Astrobotic CubeRover Testing
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Dec 10, 2020

Astrobotic CubeRover Testing

Astrobotic employees Troy Arbuckle, at left, Planetary Mobility lead mechanical engineer, and Taylor Whitaker,...

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NASA image: View of Expedition 28 Crew Members photographing the Shuttle Atlantis during Approach
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Jul 10, 2011

View of Expedition 28 Crew Members photographing the Shuttle Atlantis during Approach

ISS028-E-015803 (10 July 2011) --- Russian cosmonaut Sergei Volkov, Expedition 28 flight engineer, aims a camera...

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NASA image: Successful MPPF Pneumatics Verification and Validation Testing
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Mar 28, 2017

Successful MPPF Pneumatics Verification and Validation Testing

Engineers and technicians completed verification and validation testing of several pneumatic systems inside and...

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NASA image: Test complex expansion under way at Stennis
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Oct 20, 2009

Test complex expansion under way at Stennis

In addition to the historic A-2 Test Stand (foreground) and A-1 Test Stand (back right), construction of a new A-3...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3543
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Sep 11, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A remote-controlled aircraft flies during a competition with a unique set of sensors and...

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NASA image: Expedition 11 Soyuz Preparation
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Apr 11, 2005

Expedition 11 Soyuz Preparation

The engines for the Soyuz TMA-6 spacecraft are seen, Tuesday, April 12, 2005, inside the integration facility at the...

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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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