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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: Around Marshall
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Aug 12, 1963

Around Marshall

At its founding, the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) inherited the Army’s Jupiter and Redstone test stands, but...

MSFC
Image
Dec 8, 2017

NASA Investigating the Life of Comet ISON

Comet ISON comes in from the bottom right and moves out toward the upper right, growing more faint, in this...

GSFC
NASA image: Mod-0A Wind Turbine in Block Island, Rhode Island
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Jun 23, 1979

Mod-0A Wind Turbine in Block Island, Rhode Island

A Mod-0A 200-kilowatt wind turbine designed by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lewis Research...

GRC
NASA image: Delta II - SIRTF
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Mar 6, 2003

Delta II - SIRTF

The Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) arrived at Building AE today to begin final preparations for its...

KSC
NASA image: Ascent Abort 2 (AA2) Aeroshells Arrival
Image
Jun 19, 2018

Ascent Abort 2 (AA2) Aeroshells Arrival

The first of three aeroshells for Orion's Launch Abort System (LAS) is lowered onto wooden blocks in High Bay 4...

KSC
NASA image: SEG 210 Forebody
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Jan 19, 2021

SEG 210 Forebody

NASA is targeting 2022 for the first flight of the X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology (QueSST) research aircraft. Its...

HQ
NASA image: STS-88 crewmen don Extravehicular Mobility Units
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Jun 25, 1998

STS-88 crewmen don Extravehicular Mobility Units

S98-09040 (June 1998) --- Astronaut James H. Newman, mission specialist, gets final touches on the training version...

JSC
NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
Image
Feb 10, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

Cosmonaut Yuri P. Gidzenko, Expedition One Soyuz commander, stands near the hatch leading from the Unity node into...

MSFC
NASA image: STS-88 crew use simulators and virtual reality in preflight training
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Apr 8, 1998

STS-88 crew use simulators and virtual reality in preflight training

S98-05079 (8 Apr. 1998) --- Astronaut Jerry L. Ross, assigned as a mission specialist for the mission, uses...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-4334
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Dec 10, 2013

KSC-2013-4334

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the center's director, Bob Cabana, right, speaks...

KSC
NASA image: STS-88 crew use simulators and virtual reality in preflight training
Image
Apr 8, 1998

STS-88 crew use simulators and virtual reality in preflight training

S98-05074 (8 Apr. 1998) --- Astronaut Jerry L. Ross, assigned as a mission specialist for the mission, uses special...

JSC
NASA image: Ascent Abort 2 (AA2) Aeroshells Arrival
Image
Jun 19, 2018

Ascent Abort 2 (AA2) Aeroshells Arrival

The first of three aeroshells for Orion's Launch Abort System (LAS) is lowered onto wooden blocks in High Bay 4...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-03pd0602
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Mar 6, 2003

KSC-03pd0602

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) rests in a horizontal position in the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd2248
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Aug 25, 2006

KSC-06pd2248

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At SPACEHAB in Cape Canaveral, Fla., STS-116 crew members get a close look at he...

KSC
NASA image: Juno Captures North Polar Region of Io
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Dec 12, 2024

Juno Captures North Polar Region of Io

The north polar region of Jupiter's volcanic moon Io was captured by the JunoCam imager aboard NASA's Juno during...

JPL
NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Oct 1, 1997

International Space Station (ISS)

The Zvezda Service Module, the first Russian contribution and third element to the International Space Station...

MSFC
NASA image: STS-88 crew use simulators and virtual reality in preflight training
Image
Apr 8, 1998

STS-88 crew use simulators and virtual reality in preflight training

S98-05075 (8 Apr. 1998) --- Astronaut Nancy J. Currie, assigned as a mission specialist for the mission, uses...

JSC
NASA image: STS-88 crew use simulators and virtual reality in preflight training
Image
Apr 8, 1998

STS-88 crew use simulators and virtual reality in preflight training

S98-05077 (8 Apr. 1998) --- With crew mates looking on, astronaut Nancy J. Currie, mission specialist, uses hardware...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-4332
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Dec 10, 2013

KSC-2013-4332

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the center's director, Bob Cabana, speaks during...

KSC
NASA image: Delta II - SIRTF
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Mar 6, 2003

Delta II - SIRTF

The Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) is rotated to a vertical position in the clean room of Building AE...

KSC
NASA image: First Image of Europa From Juno's Close Flyby
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Sep 29, 2022

First Image of Europa From Juno's Close Flyby

This look at the complex, ice-covered surface of Jupiter's moon Europa came from NASA's Juno mission during a close...

JPL
NASA image: Delta II - SIRTF
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Mar 6, 2003

Delta II - SIRTF

The Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) is uncovered in the clean room of Building AE to permit workers access...

KSC
NASA image: STS-88 crew use simulators and virtual reality in preflight training
Image
Apr 8, 1998

STS-88 crew use simulators and virtual reality in preflight training

S98-05076 (8 Apr. 1998) --- Astronaut Jerry L. Ross, assigned as a mission specialist for the mission, uses special...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-4331
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Dec 10, 2013

KSC-2013-4331

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the center's director, Bob Cabana, cuts a 15th...

KSC
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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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