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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: Psyche Transport from Astrotech to LC 39A
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Oct 6, 2023

Psyche Transport from Astrotech to LC 39A

Teams transport NASA's encapsulated Psyche spacecraft from the Astrotech Space Operations Facility in Titusville to...

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NASA image: Repairing Hubble Exhibit Reception
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Apr 23, 2014

Repairing Hubble Exhibit Reception

John Grunsfeld, NASA Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate, speaks during an event unveiling a...

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NASA image: Psyche Spacecraft Encapsulation
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Oct 3, 2023

Psyche Spacecraft Encapsulation

SpaceX technicians encapsulate NASA's Psyche spacecraft into the the payload fairings at the Astrotech Space...

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NASA image: Psyche Mission and Science Briefing
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Oct 10, 2023

Psyche Mission and Science Briefing

Abi Biswas, Deep Space Optical Communications project technologist, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, participates...

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NASA image: Repairing Hubble Exhibit Reception
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Apr 23, 2014

Repairing Hubble Exhibit Reception

John Grunsfeld, NASA Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate, is seen during during an event...

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NASA image: Repairing Hubble Exhibit Reception
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Apr 23, 2014

Repairing Hubble Exhibit Reception

John Grunsfeld, NASA Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate, speaks during during an event...

HQ
NASA image: Psyche Launch
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Oct 13, 2023

Psyche Launch

NASA’s Psyche spacecraft, atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, soars into the sky after lifting off from Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Psyche Transport from Astrotech to LC 39A
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Oct 6, 2023

Psyche Transport from Astrotech to LC 39A

Teams transport NASA's encapsulated Psyche spacecraft from the Astrotech Space Operations Facility in Titusville to...

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NASA image: Space Science
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Apr 1, 1999

Space Science

NASA's Space Optics Manufacturing Center has been working to expand our view of the universe via sophisticated new...

MSFC
NASA image: Calibration Probes In the Tunnel
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Mar 13, 2023

Calibration Probes In the Tunnel

Installation of the 2D-S (2-Dimensional Stereo) optical array probe made by Stratton Park Engineering Company (SPEC)

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NASA image: 1001388
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Mar 19, 2008

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MARSHALL SCIENTIST ED WEST ASSEMBLES THE OPTICAL SYSTEM OF THE SOLAR ULTRAVIOLET MAGNETOGRAPH INVESTIGATION TELESCOPE

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NASA image: GRC-2005-C-01164
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Aug 8, 2001

GRC-2005-C-01164

Reaction Control System Thruster examined in the electron optics lab Near Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope

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NASA image: New Engineer at NASA Langley, Stanley Ikpe
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May 4, 2021

New Engineer at NASA Langley, Stanley Ikpe

Framed through directional optics glass, Stanley Ikpe is latest of new engineers coming to work at NASA Langley.

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NASA image: ARC-1996-AC96-0184-4
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May 28, 1996

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NIGHT VISION GOGGLES (TWO OPTICS) WITH LAWRENCE HINTZ. (SZOBOSZLAY FOR HELICOPTER NOE FLIGH)

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NASA image: Space Science
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May 19, 1993

Space Science

Advanced X-Ray Astrophysics Facility-S (AXAF-S) nickel prototype mirror optical test setup.

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NASA image: GRC-2013-C-02808
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Dec 15, 2009

GRC-2013-C-02808

NASA Engineering and Safety Center's, NESC, Mission Tech Update Photos 2013, Electron Optics Laboratory

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NASA image: ARC-1996-AC96-0184-3
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May 28, 1996

ARC-1996-AC96-0184-3

Night Vision Goggles (two optics) with Lawrence Hintz. (Szoboszlay) for helicopter NOE flight

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NASA image: Space Science
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May 19, 1993

Space Science

Advanced X-Ray Astrophysics Facility-S (AXAF-S) nickel prototype mirror optical test setup.

MSFC
NASA image: Supernova SN 2014C Optical and X-Ray
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Jan 24, 2017

Supernova SN 2014C Optical and X-Ray

This visible-light image from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey shows spiral galaxy NGC 7331, center, where astronomers...

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NASA image: OPALS Final Inspection
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Jul 24, 2014

OPALS Final Inspection

The Optical PAyload for Lasercomm Science OPALS undergoes final inspection prior to shipment to NASA Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: A Tale of Two Comets: ISON
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Nov 25, 2013

A Tale of Two Comets: ISON

An optical color image of galaxies is seen here overlaid with X-ray data magenta from NASA Nuclear Spectroscopic...

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NASA image: Safsaf Oasis, Egypt
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Apr 6, 1998

Safsaf Oasis, Egypt

These images show two views of a region of south-central Egypt. On the left is an optical image from NASA Landsat...

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NASA image: OPALS Final Testing
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Jul 24, 2014

OPALS Final Testing

Optical PAyload for Lasercomm Science OPALS flight terminal undergoes final testing at NASA Jet Propulsion...

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NASA image: Galactic Gathering Gives Impressive Light Display
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Dec 11, 2014

Galactic Gathering Gives Impressive Light Display

This composite image of NGC 2207 and IC 2163 contains Chandra data in pink, optical-light data from NASA Hubble...

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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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