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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: SpaceX SWOT GSE Arrival
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Oct 13, 2022

SpaceX SWOT GSE Arrival

The ground service equipment for the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite arrives at Vandenberg Space...

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NASA image: Science project
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Aug 23, 2012

Science project

Once tethered in place in Gulf Coast waters, a DRIFTER sensor device is able to transmit valuable information about...

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NASA image: SWOT Spacecraft Arrival
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Oct 16, 2022

SWOT Spacecraft Arrival

The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite arrives at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Oct....

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NASA image: Photo - Apollo/Saturn (A/S)-11 - 500 Ft. Above Water - Chutes deployed
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Jan 1, 1969

Photo - Apollo/Saturn (A/S)-11 - 500 Ft. Above Water - Chutes deployed

S69-20364 (13 March 1969) --- The Apollo 9 spacecraft, with astronauts James A. McDivitt, David R. Scott, and...

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NASA image: Water dispenser, backpack mockup
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Sep 16, 1963

Water dispenser, backpack mockup

S63-16550 (1962) --- A water dispenser, component of Mercury astronauts backpack. Photo credit: NASA

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NASA image: WATER EGRESS
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Jul 16, 1965

WATER EGRESS

S65-28459 (16 July 1965) --- Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, command pilot for the Gemini-5 backup crew, inside the...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4581
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Sep 8, 2010

KSC-2010-4581

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Looking towards a shuttle launch viewing stand is the result of a major water main leak in a...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4582
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Sep 8, 2010

KSC-2010-4582

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the LC-39 Complex Turn Basin area across from the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4580
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Sep 8, 2010

KSC-2010-4580

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the LC-39 Complex Turn Basin area across from the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4579
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Sep 8, 2010

KSC-2010-4579

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the LC-39 Complex Turn Basin area across from the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's...

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NASA image: Map of Water Signatures at Europa's Manannán Crater
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Oct 11, 2024

Map of Water Signatures at Europa's Manannán Crater

Colors were mapped onto infrared data from NASA's Galileo mission in this image revealing locations around a crater...

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NASA image: HiRISE Views a Mars Impact Crater Surrounded by Water Ice
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Oct 27, 2022

HiRISE Views a Mars Impact Crater Surrounded by Water Ice

Boulder-size blocks of water ice can be seen around the rim of this giant meteoroid impact crater on Mars, as viewed...

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NASA image: Surface, Water and Air Biocharacterization (SWAB)
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Aug 18, 2009

Surface, Water and Air Biocharacterization (SWAB)

ISS020-E-031558 (18 Aug. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Michael Barratt, Expedition 20 flight engineer, conducts a...

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NASA image: Veg-04A Plant Check/Watering
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Jun 22, 2019

Veg-04A Plant Check/Watering

iss059e117376 (6/22/2019) --- Photo documentation taken during VEG-04 Water Check and Mass Measurement Device...

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NASA image: Orion water drop test
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May 11, 2016

Orion water drop test

An Orion water drop test, with instrumented test dummies, takes place on May 11, 2016 at NASA's Langley Research...

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NASA image: Orion water drop test
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May 11, 2016

Orion water drop test

An Orion water drop test, with instrumented test dummies, takes place on May 11, 2016 at NASA's Langley Research...

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NASA image: Water Impact Testing
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Jun 8, 2016

Water Impact Testing

The Orion Ground Test Article completes its first swing water impact test at NASA's Langley Research Center in...

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NASA image: Orion water drop test
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May 11, 2016

Orion water drop test

An Orion water drop test, with instrumented test dummies, takes place on May 11, 2016 at NASA's Langley Research...

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NASA image: Orion water drop test
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May 11, 2016

Orion water drop test

An Orion water drop test, with instrumented test dummies, takes place on May 11, 2016 at NASA's Langley Research...

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NASA image: Water Impact Testing
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Jun 8, 2016

Water Impact Testing

The Orion Ground Test Article completes its first swing water impact test at NASA's Langley Research Center in...

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NASA image: Orion water drop test
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May 11, 2016

Orion water drop test

An Orion water drop test, with instrumented test dummies, takes place on May 11, 2016 at NASA's Langley Research...

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NASA image: Water Impact Testing
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Jun 8, 2016

Water Impact Testing

The Orion Ground Test Article completes its first swing water impact test at NASA's Langley Research Center in...

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NASA image: Water Impact Testing
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Jun 8, 2016

Water Impact Testing

The Orion Ground Test Article completes its first swing water impact test at NASA's Langley Research Center in...

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NASA image: Water Impact Testing
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Jun 8, 2016

Water Impact Testing

The Orion Ground Test Article completes its first swing water impact test at NASA's Langley Research Center in...

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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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