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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: Imaging Spectrometer Inside Thermal Vacuum Chamber
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Sep 14, 2023

Imaging Spectrometer Inside Thermal Vacuum Chamber

A technician slides an imaging spectrometer instrument, which will measure the greenhouse gases methane and carbon...

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NASA image: JETT5 B-Roll Package
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Aug 13, 2024

JETT5 B-Roll Package

The Joint Extravehicular Activity and Human Surface Mobility Program Test Team (JETT) is a specialized group that...

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NASA image: Kate Rubins - JETT5 - jsc2024e035705
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May 19, 2024

Kate Rubins - JETT5 - jsc2024e035705

NASA astronaut Kate Rubins walks through the lunar-like landscape wearing the Joint AR (Joint Augmented Reality...

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NASA image: Kate Rubins - JETT5 - jsc2024e036521
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May 21, 2024

Kate Rubins - JETT5 - jsc2024e036521

NASA astronaut Kate Rubins uses tongs to pick up a geologic sample while wearing the Joint AR (Joint Augmented...

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NASA image: Andre Douglas - JETT5 -jsc2024e036525
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May 21, 2024

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NASA astronaut Andre Douglas views the lunar-like landscape at dusk while wearing the Joint AR (Joint Augmented...

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NASA image: Andre Douglas - JETT5 - jsc2024e036529
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May 21, 2024

Andre Douglas - JETT5 - jsc2024e036529

NASA astronaut Andre Douglas wears the Joint AR (Joint Augmented Reality Visual Informatics System) display during a...

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NASA image: Kate Rubins - JETT5 - jsc2024e035704
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May 19, 2024

Kate Rubins - JETT5 - jsc2024e035704

NASA astronaut Kate Rubins pushes a cart through the lunar-like landscape while wearing the Joint AR (Joint...

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NASA image: Kate Rubins - JETT5 - jsc2024e036518
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May 21, 2024

Kate Rubins - JETT5 - jsc2024e036518

NASA astronaut Kate Rubins uses the hand controller on her wrist to display information while wearing the Joint AR...

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NASA image: JETT5 - jsc2024e036533
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May 21, 2024

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NASA astronauts Andre Douglas and Kate Rubins during a nighttime advanced technology run in the San Francisco...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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Aug 25, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-014158 (25 Aug. 2008) --- This is an 800mm oblique view which covers an area including Moffett Federal Air...

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Jan 21, 2025

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Drone footage of NASA astronauts Kate Rubins and Andre Douglas during nighttime simulated moonwalks in the Arizona...

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NASA image:  Imaging Spectrometer Vibration Test
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Sep 14, 2023

Imaging Spectrometer Vibration Test

Engineers and technicians prepare the Carbon Mapper imaging spectrometer, which will measure the greenhouse gases...

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NASA image: Kepler Media Briefing
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Feb 19, 2009

Kepler Media Briefing

William Borucki, principal investigator for Kepler Science at Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Calif.,, second...

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NASA image: Training for the Moon and Beyond
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Jun 12, 2025

Training for the Moon and Beyond

The Joint Extravehicular Activity and Human Surface Mobility Test Team (JETT), led out of Johnson Space Center in...

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NASA image: Andre Douglas - JETT5 - jsc2024e036530
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May 21, 2024

Andre Douglas - JETT5 - jsc2024e036530

Engineers help NASA astronaut Andre Douglas adjust the Joint AR (Joint Augmented Reality Visual Informatics System)...

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NASA image: Kate Rubins - JETT5 - jsc2024e036520
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May 21, 2024

Kate Rubins - JETT5 - jsc2024e036520

NASA astronaut Kate Rubins uses tongs to collect geologic samples while wearing the Joint AR (Joint Augmented...

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NASA image: Kate Rubins - JETT5 - jsc2024e035709
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May 19, 2024

Kate Rubins - JETT5 - jsc2024e035709

An engineer helps NASA astronaut Kate Rubins adjust the lens on the Joint AR (Joint Augmented Reality Visual...

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NASA image: Kate Rubins - JETT5 - jsc2024e035706
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May 19, 2024

Kate Rubins - JETT5 - jsc2024e035706

NASA astronaut Kate Rubins uses the hand controller on her wrist to display information while wearing the Joint AR...

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NASA image: Kate Rubins - JETT5 - jsc2024e035708
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May 19, 2024

Kate Rubins - JETT5 - jsc2024e035708

NASA astronaut Kate Rubins opens the sun visor on the Joint AR (Joint Augmented Reality Visual Informatics System)...

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NASA image: Kate Rubins - JETT5 - jsc2024e035707
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May 19, 2024

Kate Rubins - JETT5 - jsc2024e035707

NASA astronaut Kate Rubins walks through the lunar-like landscape wearing the Joint AR (Joint Augmented Reality...

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NASA image: Map of California Subsidence and Uplift
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Feb 10, 2025

Map of California Subsidence and Uplift

Researchers from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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May 3, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-006184 (3 May 2008) --- NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA is featured in this image photographed...

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NASA image: High Seas at Sunset During S-MODE Field Campaign
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Oct 11, 2022

High Seas at Sunset During S-MODE Field Campaign

During the pilot campaign for NASA's Sub-Mesoscale Ocean Dynamics Experiment (S-MODE) in 2021, on the transit from...

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NASA image: Shaded Relief of Rio Sao Francisco, Brazil
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Feb 14, 2000

Shaded Relief of Rio Sao Francisco, Brazil

This topographic image acquired by SRTM shows an area south of the Sao Francisco River in Brazil. The scrub forest...

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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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