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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: Engineers Work on the James Webb Space Telescope
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Dec 8, 2017

Engineers Work on the James Webb Space Telescope

Engineers at Ball Aerospace test the Wavefront Sensing and Control testbed to ensure that the 18 primary mirror...

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NASA image: GSFC_20250702_RST_037546
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Jul 2, 2025

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Roman Space Telescope team members inspect the primary mirror in the dark using flashlights and UV lights to help...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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Nov 1, 1999

Research Technology

This photograph shows an overall view of the Solar Thermal Propulsion Test Facility at the Marshall Space Flight...

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NASA image: Carbothermal Reduction Demonstration (CaRD) Project Testing
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Aug 7, 2025

Carbothermal Reduction Demonstration (CaRD) Project Testing

The Carbothermal Reduction Demonstration (CaRD) project aims to demonstrate the carbothermal reduction of lunar...

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NASA image: Dr. John Mather and the James Webb Space Telescope
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Dec 8, 2017

Dr. John Mather and the James Webb Space Telescope

John Mather, Project Scientist for JWST, faces the James Webb Space Telescope primary mirror, NASA/Goddard Space...

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NASA image: Virts on MDDK
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Feb 15, 2010

Virts on MDDK

S130-E-008506 (15 Feb. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Terry Virts, STS-130 pilot, shaves his face at a mirror on the...

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NASA image: Patrick on MDDK
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Feb 11, 2010

Patrick on MDDK

S130-E-007246 (11 Feb. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Nicholas Patrick, STS-130 mission specialist, is pictured near a...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0110-270
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Sep 17, 2008

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SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astromony) primary mirror coating completed at the Ames Vacuum Chamber...

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NASA image: New Space Telescope Optics to Find a New Earth
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Feb 5, 2013

New Space Telescope Optics to Find a New Earth

Next Generation PIAA mirrors were made by Tinsley and are inside the enclosure. Shows dummy set-up uning early PIAA...

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NASA image: Antonelli on Middeck (MDDK)
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Mar 16, 2009

Antonelli on Middeck (MDDK)

S119-E-006183 (16 March 2009) --- Astronaut Tony Antonelli, STS-119 pilot, is pictured in the reflection of a mirror...

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Mar 22, 2024

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jsc2024e022262_alt NASA astronaut Zena Cardman inspects her suit’s wrist mirror at the NASA Johnson Space Center...

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NASA image: 2017 A Day of Remembrance
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Jan 26, 2017

2017 A Day of Remembrance

Following Kennedy Space Center's Day of Remembrance ceremony in the Center for Space Education at the Kennedy...

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NASA image: 2017 A Day of Remembrance
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Jan 26, 2017

2017 A Day of Remembrance

Following Kennedy Space Center's Day of Remembrance ceremony in the Center for Space Education at the Kennedy...

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NASA image: 2017 A Day of Remembrance
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Jan 26, 2017

2017 A Day of Remembrance

Following Kennedy Space Center's Day of Remembrance ceremony in the Center for Space Education at the Kennedy...

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NASA image: Dr. John Mather and the James Webb Space Telescope
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Dec 8, 2017

Dr. John Mather and the James Webb Space Telescope

John Mather, Project Scientist for JWST, faces the James Webb Space Telescope primary mirror, taking a selfie,...

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Apr 10, 2012

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(L TO R) DR. VIKTOR VORON AND DR. MIKHAIL PAVLINSKIY WATCH AS MARK YOUNG AND CHET SPEEGLE CONDUCT BRIGHT LIGHT...

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NASA image: 2017 A Day of Remembrance
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Jan 26, 2017

2017 A Day of Remembrance

Following Kennedy Space Center's Day of Remembrance ceremony in the Center for Space Education at the Kennedy...

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May 4, 2016

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John Mather, Project Scientist for JWST, faces the James Webb Space Telescope primary mirror, taking a selfie,...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5144
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Oct 13, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The dark water of the Turn Basin at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida mirrors the night...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1338
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Feb 1, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The Patrick Air Force Base honor guard participates in the Day of Remembrance ceremony at...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Briefing
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Jan 8, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Briefing

NASA Public Affairs Officer Karen Fox, center, moderates a briefing following the successful deployment of NASA’s...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Briefing
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Jan 8, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Briefing

Senior Systems Engineer, Webb, Northrop Grumman, Nanci Shawger answers questions from the media during a briefing...

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NASA image: Day of Remembrance
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Jan 22, 2026

Day of Remembrance

NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Deputy Director Kelvin Manning (far right) and fellow NASA employees place flowers...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1340
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Feb 1, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The Patrick Air Force Base honor guard participates in the Day of Remembrance ceremony at...

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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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