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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: URT-11 NASA & Navy Joint Press Conference
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Feb 28, 2024

URT-11 NASA & Navy Joint Press Conference

NASA’s Artemis program public affairs specialist Madison Tuttle speaks during a news conference about the practice...

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NASA image: MSolo PRIME-1 Mass Properties Test
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Nov 22, 2022

MSolo PRIME-1 Mass Properties Test

Engineers conduct a mass properties test on the Mass Spectrometer Observing Lunar Operations (MSolo) instrument...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2198
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Oct 26, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians at the Space Station Processing Facility perform a fit check of the Thermal...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1159
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Jun 16, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., the tilt table lowers the STEREO...

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NASA image: MSolo PRIME-1 Mass Properties Test
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Nov 22, 2022

MSolo PRIME-1 Mass Properties Test

Engineers conduct a mass properties test on the Mass Spectrometer Observing Lunar Operations (MSolo) instrument...

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NASA image: National Campaign Adds Helicopter Flights
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Dec 8, 2021

National Campaign Adds Helicopter Flights

NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign used this Bell OH-58 helicopter owned by Flight Research Inc. to...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Mar 23, 1995

Around Marshall

A diver tests a secondary camera and maneuvering platform in Marshall's Neutral Buoyancy Simulator (NBS).The...

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NASA image: MGBX - PS Crouch with experiment module
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Aug 12, 2016

MGBX - PS Crouch with experiment module

STS083-346-024 (4-8 April 1997) --- Payload specialist Roger K. Crouch performs the activation for the Mid Deck...

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NASA image: Naval Academy Glee Club Performance
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Mar 10, 2020

Naval Academy Glee Club Performance

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, left, shakes hands with Captain Ben Shupp, commanding officer, Naval...

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NASA image: National Campaign Adds Helicopter Flights
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Dec 8, 2021

National Campaign Adds Helicopter Flights

Flight Research Inc.'s Bell OH-58 helicopter performs different test maneuvers at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research...

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NASA image: Naval Academy Glee Club Performance
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Mar 10, 2020

Naval Academy Glee Club Performance

Captain Ben Shupp, commanding officer, Naval Ordnance Test Unit, addresses the crowd during a special performance by...

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NASA image: Naval Academy Glee Club Performance
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Mar 10, 2020

Naval Academy Glee Club Performance

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana shares a laugh with Captain Ben Shupp, commanding officer, Naval Ordnance...

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NASA image: Naval Academy Glee Club Performance
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Mar 10, 2020

Naval Academy Glee Club Performance

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, left, and Captain Ben Shupp, commanding officer, Naval Ordnance Test Unit,...

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NASA image: Robotic Surgery Tech Demo
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Sep 15, 2023

Robotic Surgery Tech Demo

jsc2024e005980 (9/15/2023) --- The robotic surgery device is shown outside of the investigation locker. Robotic...

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NASA image: Astronaut Edwin Aldrin undergoes zero-gravity training aboard KC-135
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Jul 15, 1969

Astronaut Edwin Aldrin undergoes zero-gravity training aboard KC-135

S69-39269 (10 July 1969) --- Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., lunar module pilot of the Apollo 11 lunar landing...

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NASA image: J-2X engine
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May 25, 2012

J-2X engine

On May 25, 2012, NASA recorded another first during a 40-second test of the next-generation J-2X engine on the A-2...

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Jun 11, 2021

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xEMU Antenna testing being performed in the B14 Anechoic Chamber to inspect MLI keep out zones for the antennas. The...

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NASA image: J-2X engine
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Sep 14, 2012

J-2X engine

NASA engineers continued to collect test performance data on the new J-2X rocket engine at Stennis Space Center with...

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NASA image: Boe Acceptance Test
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Aug 22, 2018

Boe Acceptance Test

Inside Boeing's Commercial Crew and Cargo Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA...

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NASA image: Pilot Excavator Testing
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Jul 16, 2021

Pilot Excavator Testing

Austin Langton, a researcher at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, creates a fine spray of the regolith...

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NASA image: Brace Yourself for TTBW Low-Speed, High-Lift Ground Effects Testing
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Jan 13, 2022

Brace Yourself for TTBW Low-Speed, High-Lift Ground Effects Testing

Instrumentation technicians perform installation measures on the trans-sonic truss-braced wing (TTBW) model in NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4588
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Aug 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., the Solar Dynamics...

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NASA image: CV-990 Landing Systems Research Aircraft (LSRA) during Space Shuttle tire test
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Aug 2, 1995

CV-990 Landing Systems Research Aircraft (LSRA) during Space Shuttle tire test

A NASA CV-990, modified as a Landing Systems Research Aircraft (LSRA), lands on the Edwards AFB main runway in test...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4592
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Aug 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., workers in the control room...

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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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