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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: Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio
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Mar 13, 2025

Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio

NASA Astronaut Christina Koch, left, holds a test sample for Victor J. Glover to photograph. The sample is a...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1188
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May 7, 2008

KSC-08pd1188

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Vibration and laser testing is being conducted on Ares I-X segments at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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Apr 15, 2004

Research Technology

The Boussard Interstellar Ramjet engine concept uses interstellar hydrogen scooped up from its environment as the...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Mar 1, 1993

Around Marshall

The SELENE Optics project was designed to send powerful laser beams into space to repower satellites and to recharge...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1190
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May 7, 2008

KSC-08pd1190

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Vibration and laser testing is being conducted on Ares I-X segments at NASA's Kennedy Space...

KSC
NASA image: GSFC_20250527_LISA_005699
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May 27, 2025

GSFC_20250527_LISA_005699

Technician Kyle Guzek installs a connector on the Laser Optical Module for the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna...

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NASA image: GRC-2015-C-02890
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Jun 1, 2011

GRC-2015-C-02890

Isokinetic Probe with Kuka robot arm and laser tomography system

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NASA image: ARC-1985-AC85-0169-1
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Mar 12, 1985

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High Reynolds Channel II and Laser Doppler Velocimeter System, N-231

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NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0480-26
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Nov 28, 1994

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55% SHARC model in 40x80ft w.t. test-597 with laser sheet

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NASA image: GRC-1998-C-02181
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Nov 10, 1999

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LASER DISPLACEMENT MEASUREMENTS IN THE 9X15 FOOT WIND TUNNEL TEST SECTION

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NASA image: ARC-1985-AC85-0169-2
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Mar 12, 1985

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High Reynolds Channel II and Laser Doppler Velocimeter System, N-231

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NASA image: GRC-1998-C-02183
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Nov 10, 1999

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LASER DISPLACEMENT MEASUREMENTS IN THE 9X15 FOOT WIND TUNNEL TEST SECTION

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NASA image: GRC-1998-C-02180
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Nov 10, 1999

GRC-1998-C-02180

LASER DISPLACEMENT MEASUREMENTS IN THE 9X15 FOOT WIND TUNNEL TEST SECTION

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NASA image: GRC-1998-C-02182
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Nov 10, 1999

GRC-1998-C-02182

LASER DISPLACEMENT MEASUREMENTS IN THE 9X15 FOOT WIND TUNNEL TEST SECTION

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NASA image: ARC-1985-AC85-0169-3
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Mar 12, 1985

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High Reynolds Channel II and Laser Doppler Velocimeter System, N-231

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NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0480-27
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Nov 28, 1994

ARC-1994-AC94-0480-27

55% SHARC model in 40x80ft w.t. test-597 with laser sheet

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NASA image: GRC-1998-C-02184
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Nov 10, 1999

GRC-1998-C-02184

LASER DISPLACEMENT MEASUREMENTS IN THE 9X15 FOOT WIND TUNNEL TEST SECTION

GRC
NASA image: ARC-1985-AC85-0169-4
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Mar 12, 1985

ARC-1985-AC85-0169-4

High Reynolds Channel II and Laser Doppler Velocimeter System, N-231

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NASA image: Curiosity Rover Finds and Examines a Meteorite on Mars
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Nov 2, 2016

Curiosity Rover Finds and Examines a Meteorite on Mars

The dark, smooth-surfaced object at the center of this Oct. 30, 2016, image from the Mast Camera (Mastcam) on NASA's...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Fairing Cleaning and Sampling
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Apr 6, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Fairing Cleaning and Sampling

On Friday, April 6, 2018, in NASA’s Building 8337 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians and...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Fairing Cleaning and Sampling
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Apr 6, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Fairing Cleaning and Sampling

On Friday, April 6, 2018, in NASA’s Building 8337 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians and...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Fairing Cleaning and Sampling
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Apr 6, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Fairing Cleaning and Sampling

On Friday, April 6, 2018, in NASA’s Building 8337 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a technician cleans...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Fairing Cleaning and Sampling
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Apr 6, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Fairing Cleaning and Sampling

On Friday, April 6, 2018, in NASA’s Building 8337 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians and...

KSC
NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Fairing Cleaning and Sampling
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Apr 6, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Fairing Cleaning and Sampling

On Friday, April 6, 2018, in NASA’s Building 8337 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians 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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