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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: RASSOR Excavation Testing Swamp Works
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May 27, 2025

RASSOR Excavation Testing Swamp Works

Ben Burdess, mechanical engineer, observes NASA’s RASSOR (Regolith Advanced Surface Systems Operations Robot)...

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NASA image: Astronaut Training Experience Grand Opening
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Aug 16, 2018

Astronaut Training Experience Grand Opening

Confetti flies during the opening ceremony for the new Astronaut Training Experience (ATX) at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: STS-104 crew trains in building 5
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Nov 17, 2000

STS-104 crew trains in building 5

JSC2000-07285 (17 November 2000) --- Astronaut Steven W. Lindsey, STS-104 mission commander, attired in a training...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1689
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Nov 9, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-108 Pilot Mark E. Kelly (left) takes a seat in the slidewire basket while...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4467
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Aug 5, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 Mission Specialist Patrick Forrester takes...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3734
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Jun 19, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Emergency Response Team officers from the Protective Services branch of NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: LETF Banner Event
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Jul 24, 2018

LETF Banner Event

The team that tested the umbilical lines and accessories that will connect from the mobile launcher to NASA's Space...

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NASA image: ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration
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Aug 12, 2024

ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration

Members of the Artemis II launch team, including personnel with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems participate in an...

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NASA image: NASA’s ER-2 aircraft flies high for ALOFT mission
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Jul 12, 2023

NASA’s ER-2 aircraft flies high for ALOFT mission

The ALOFT mission, Airborne Lightning Observatory for Fly’s eye simulator and Terrestrial gamma ray flashes, is a...

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NASA image: STS134 crew during EVA PGT POGO and EVA 1 tag up with instructors Allison Bolinger and Vicky Otto.
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Dec 1, 2010

STS134 crew during EVA PGT POGO and EVA 1 tag up with instructors Allison Bolinger and Vicky Otto.

JSC2010-E-193879 (1 Dec. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Michael Fincke, STS-134 mission specialist, participates in an...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Aug 6, 2002

Space Shuttle Projects

Gary Coulter, a special assistant to NASA's life sciences researchers, explains the workings of the irner ear to a...

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NASA image: Early LEM Lunar Excursion Module
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Dec 15, 1964

Early LEM Lunar Excursion Module

Artist rendering of the lunar excursion module approaching the moon. The lunar module design underwent gradual...

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NASA image: Booster Pathfinder Stacking
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Nov 19, 2019

Booster Pathfinder Stacking

Teams from NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems and Space Launch System (SLS) practice SLS booster stacking with...

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Mar 5, 2013

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At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 35-36 Soyuz Commander Pavel Vinogradov...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc436
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Mar 30, 1998

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STS-90 Mission Specialist Kathryn (Kay) Hire participates in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities...

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NASA image: STS-130 cake cutting ceremony
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Dec 2, 2009

STS-130 cake cutting ceremony

JSC2009-E-246194 (2 Dec. 2009) --- Astronaut George Zamka (left), STS-130 commander, speaks to a crowd during a...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3081
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May 25, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A team of competitors works with its machine during NASA's Lunabotics Mining Competition at...

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NASA image: Robotic Surgery Tech Demo
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Sep 14, 2023

Robotic Surgery Tech Demo

jsc2024e005978 ()9/14/2023) --- MIRA, Virtual Incision’s miniaturized robotic assisted surgery system, is pictured...

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NASA image: Venus - Global View Centered at 180 degrees
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Nov 26, 1996

Venus - Global View Centered at 180 degrees

This global view of the surface of Venus is centered at 180 degrees east longitude. Magellan synthetic aperture...

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NASA image: Expedition 52 Qualification Exams
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Jul 6, 2017

Expedition 52 Qualification Exams

nhq2017070600103 (July 6, 2017) --- Expedition 52 backup crew members: Mark Vande Hei of NASA, left, Alexander...

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NASA image: Ogive acoustic testing starts at Space Power Facility
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Jul 19, 2017

Ogive acoustic testing starts at Space Power Facility

The ogive panels protect Orion's crew module from harsh acoustic conditions at launch and in case of an abort....

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Aug 12, 2024

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iss071e462507 (Aug. 12, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 71 Flight Engineer Matthew Dominick mixes bags...

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NASA image: STS_135_Sim
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Apr 4, 2011

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JSC2011-E-040335 (4 April 2011) --- NASA astronauts Rex Walheim, right, Sandy Magnus, foreground, both mission...

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NASA image: STS-135 Postflight
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Jun 24, 2011

STS-135 Postflight

JSC2011-E-068747 (24 June 2011) --- This picture was taken during a fit test on June 24, 2011 in the shuttle's Fixed...

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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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