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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: ECOSTRESS Views 2021 Southern Oregon Bootleg Fire
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Jul 29, 2021

ECOSTRESS Views 2021 Southern Oregon Bootleg Fire

NASA's ECOsystem Spaceborne Thermal Radiometer Experiment on Space Station (ECOSTRESS) is aiding in the fight...

JPL
NASA image: Clad in thermal protection suits, fire/rescue crew aid a volunteer "Injured astronaut" to a head-first ride down the exit slide from the shuttle cabin mockup
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May 5, 2007

Clad in thermal protection suits, fire/rescue crew aid a volunteer "Injured astronaut" to a head-first ride down the exit slide from the shuttle cabin mockup

Clad in thermal protection suits, fire/rescue crew aid a volunteer "Injured astronaut" to a head-first ride down the...

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NASA image: Orion - EM-1 - Artemis Spacecraft Departure at the Space Environments Complex, SEC Thermal Vacuum Chamber at the Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility, Transportation to Mansfield Lahm Airport
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Mar 17, 2020

Orion - EM-1 - Artemis Spacecraft Departure at the Space Environments Complex, SEC Thermal Vacuum Chamber at the Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility, Transportation to Mansfield Lahm Airport

Orion - EM-1 - Artemis Spacecraft Departure at the Space Environments Complex, SEC Thermal Vacuum Chamber at the...

GRC
NASA image: STS-126 commander Chris Ferguson and pilot Eric Boe examine shuttle Endeavour's thermal protection system following the STS-126 landing at Edwards AFB Nov. 30
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Nov 30, 2008

STS-126 commander Chris Ferguson and pilot Eric Boe examine shuttle Endeavour's thermal protection system following the STS-126 landing at Edwards AFB Nov. 30

STS-126 commander Chris Ferguson and pilot Eric Boe examine shuttle Endeavour's thermal protection system following...

AFRC
NASA image: Orion - EM-1 - Artemis Spacecraft Arrival at Mansfield Lahm Airport, Transportation to Plum Brook Station and Installation in the Space Environment Complex, SEC Thermal Vacuum Chamber
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Nov 24, 2019

Orion - EM-1 - Artemis Spacecraft Arrival at Mansfield Lahm Airport, Transportation to Plum Brook Station and Installation in the Space Environment Complex, SEC Thermal Vacuum Chamber

Orion - EM-1 - Artemis Spacecraft Arrival at Mansfield Lahm Airport, Transportation to Plum Brook Station and...

GRC
NASA image: Orion - EM-1 - Artemis Spacecraft Departure at the Space Environments Complex, SEC Thermal Vacuum Chamber at the Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility, Transportation to Mansfield Lahm Airport
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Mar 13, 2020

Orion - EM-1 - Artemis Spacecraft Departure at the Space Environments Complex, SEC Thermal Vacuum Chamber at the Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility, Transportation to Mansfield Lahm Airport

Orion - EM-1 - Artemis Spacecraft Departure at the Space Environments Complex, SEC Thermal Vacuum Chamber at the...

GRC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 1, 1992

Microgravity

MSFC Test Engineer performing a functional test on the TES. The TES can be operated as a refrigerator, with a...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 6, 1993

Microgravity

The COS consists of a specially designed (VDA) Vapor Diffusion Apparatus tray with 6 chambers, a video camera for...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Dec 22, 1993

Space Shuttle Project

A modified Space Shuttle Main Engine is static fired at Marshall's Technology Test Bed.

MSFC
NASA image: Environmental Testing
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Feb 26, 2003

Environmental Testing

NASA Rover 1 in the cruise configuration in Jet Propulsion Laboratory 25-ft Solar Thermal Vacuum Chamber where it...

JPL
NASA image: TEGA Sample Delivery and Analysis Animation
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Aug 4, 2008

TEGA Sample Delivery and Analysis Animation

This image shows NASA Phoenix Lander Robotic Arm scoop delivering a sample to the Thermal and Evolved-Gas Analyzer...

JPL
NASA image: Willow Fire Near Payson, Arizona
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Jul 9, 2004

Willow Fire Near Payson, Arizona

On July 3, 2004, the Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer ASTER on NASA Terra satellite...

JPL
NASA image: 2001 Mars Odyssey Images Earth Visible and Infrared
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Apr 26, 2001

2001 Mars Odyssey Images Earth Visible and Infrared

NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey Thermal Emission Imaging System THEMIS acquired these images of the Earth using its visible...

JPL
NASA image: First THEMIS Image of Mars
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Nov 9, 2001

First THEMIS Image of Mars

This thermal infrared image was acquired by NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft on October 30, 2001, as the spacecraft...

JPL
NASA image: Hallstatt, Austria
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Dec 1, 2010

Hallstatt, Austria

This perspective view from the Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer instrument aboard NASA...

JPL
NASA image: Kerch, Ukraine
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Jan 11, 2010

Kerch, Ukraine

This image, from NASA Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer instrument aboard Terra, shows...

JPL
NASA image: SP Crater, Arizona
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Dec 14, 2010

SP Crater, Arizona

SP Crater, a volcanic cone and flow in Arizona, is visible in this image obtained by the Advanced Spaceborne Thermal...

JPL
NASA image: Himalayan Glaciers in Bhutan
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Jun 29, 2009

Himalayan Glaciers in Bhutan

Onboard NASA Terra spacecraft, the Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer data have revealed...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Salt-Seeking Instrument Gets a Silvery Blanket
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Jan 26, 2011

NASA Salt-Seeking Instrument Gets a Silvery Blanket

Technicians from NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif., install thermal blankets on the Aquarius...

JPL
NASA image: Phoenix Conductivity Probe Inserted in Martian Soil
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Jul 11, 2008

Phoenix Conductivity Probe Inserted in Martian Soil

This image shows the first time that the four spikes of the NASA Phoenix Mars Lander thermal and electrical...

JPL
NASA image: Oslo, Norway
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Sep 2, 2010

Oslo, Norway

Oslo, the capital and largest city in Norway, as seen by the Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection...

JPL
NASA image: Dominican Republic Wildfire Imaged by NASA Spacecraft
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Aug 6, 2014

Dominican Republic Wildfire Imaged by NASA Spacecraft

NASA Terra spacecraft captured this thermal infrared view of the spread of the forest fire in Valle Nuevo National...

JPL
NASA image: Sydney, Australia
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Jun 11, 2002

Sydney, Australia

This image was acquired on October 12, 2002 by the Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer...

JPL
NASA image: ED07-0243-14
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Oct 23, 2007

ED07-0243-14

NASA Dryden's Ikhana ground crewmen Gus Carreno and James Smith load the thermal-infrared imaging scanner pallet...

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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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