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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 Prepare X-57 Cruise Motor Controller for Vibration Testing
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Jan 21, 2020

Engineers Prepare X-57 Cruise Motor Controller for Vibration Testing

Engineers from NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center and Empirical Systems Aerospace prepare a cruise motor...

AFRC
NASA image: JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment Observation
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Oct 4, 2012

JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment Observation

ISS033-E-009458 (4 Oct. 2012) --- Several tiny satellites are featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: ELaNa 19 Launch
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Dec 18, 2018

ELaNa 19 Launch

A Rocket Lab Electron rocket’s nine first-stage Rutherford engines ignite as NASA’s Educational Launch of...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2332
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May 10, 2013

KSC-2013-2332

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Students from California Polytechnic Institute, or CalPoly, and Merritt Island High School in...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2337
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May 10, 2013

KSC-2013-2337

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Students from California Polytechnic Institute, or CalPoly, and Merritt Island High School in...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine visits Marshall Space Flight
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Aug 15, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine visits Marshall Space Flight

On August 15, 2018 NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine visited Marshall Space Flight Center. Upon his arrival he was...

MSFC
NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Press Conference
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Jul 22, 2011

Mars Science Laboratory Press Conference

Michael Watkins (third from left), mission manager and project engineer, Mars Science Laboratory (MSL), Jet...

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NASA image: TROPICS Rocket Launch
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May 7, 2023

TROPICS Rocket Launch

The engines of the first stage of a Rocket Lab Electron rocket ignite as the rocket lifts off Launch Complex 1, Pad...

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NASA image: Engineers Prepare X-57 Cruise Motor Controller for Vibration Testing
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Jan 21, 2020

Engineers Prepare X-57 Cruise Motor Controller for Vibration Testing

Engineers from NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center and Empirical Systems Aerospace prepare a cruise motor...

AFRC
NASA image: Engineers Prepare X-57 Cruise Motor Controller for Vibration Testing
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Jan 21, 2020

Engineers Prepare X-57 Cruise Motor Controller for Vibration Testing

Engineers from NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center and Empirical Systems Aerospace prepare a cruise motor...

AFRC
NASA image: Astrobotic's CubeRover
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Jun 30, 2022

Astrobotic's CubeRover

Senior Software Engineer Taylor Whitaker reports the results of a drawbar pull run to Astrobotic staff outside of...

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NASA image: Engineers Prepare X-57 Cruise Motor Controller for Vibration Testing
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Jan 21, 2020

Engineers Prepare X-57 Cruise Motor Controller for Vibration Testing

Engineers from NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center and Empirical Systems Aerospace prepare a cruise motor...

AFRC
NASA image: Astrobotic CubeRover Testing
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Dec 10, 2020

Astrobotic CubeRover Testing

Astrobotic employee Troy Arbuckle, at right, Planetary Mobility lead mechanical engineer, and NASA employee A.J....

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NASA image: ESDMD Plume Surface Interaction Project
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Jul 28, 2022

ESDMD Plume Surface Interaction Project

A team at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida assesses the Dust Concentration Monitor and the Millimeter Wave...

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NASA image: Oil Spill in Gulf of Mexico April 29th View
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Dec 8, 2017

Oil Spill in Gulf of Mexico April 29th View

2010/119 - 04/29 at 16 :48 UTC Oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico (Input Direct Broadcast data courtesy Direct Readout...

GSFC
NASA image: Cassidy conducts MDCA Fuel Reservoir Remove and Replace OPS
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Apr 10, 2013

Cassidy conducts MDCA Fuel Reservoir Remove and Replace OPS

ISS035-E-017712 (10 April 2013)?-- This is one of several photos documenting the Multi-user Droplet Combustion...

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NASA image: Three small deployed satellites
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Oct 4, 2012

Three small deployed satellites

ISS033-E-009286 (4 Oct. 2012) --- Several tiny satellites are featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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May 2, 2001

Microgravity

Suzarne Nichols (12th grade) from DuPont Manual High School in Louisville, Kentucky, asks a question of on of the...

MSFC
NASA image: Relevant Environment Additive Construction Technology (REACT) Va
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Apr 5, 2022

Relevant Environment Additive Construction Technology (REACT) Va

A team of engineers and researchers prepares a vacuum chamber in the Granular Mechanics and Regolith Operations...

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NASA image: Bulk Metallic Glass Gears (BMGG) Testing at Swamp Works
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Jun 17, 2021

Bulk Metallic Glass Gears (BMGG) Testing at Swamp Works

A.J. Nick, left, and Drew Smith, robotics engineers with the Exploration Research and Technology programs at NASA's...

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NASA image: Engineers Prepare X-57 Cruise Motor Controller for Vibration Testing
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Jan 21, 2020

Engineers Prepare X-57 Cruise Motor Controller for Vibration Testing

Engineers from NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center and Empirical Systems Aerospace prepare a cruise motor...

AFRC
NASA image: McArthur in Destiny laboratory
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Oct 5, 2005

McArthur in Destiny laboratory

ISS011-E-14120 (5 October 2005) --- Astronaut William S. McArthur, Jr., Expedition 12 commander and NASA science...

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NASA image: Relevant Environment Additive Construction Technology (REACT) Va
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Apr 5, 2022

Relevant Environment Additive Construction Technology (REACT) Va

A team of engineers and researchers prepares a vacuum chamber in the Granular Mechanics and Regolith Operations...

KSC
NASA image: Engineers Prepare X-57 Cruise Motor Controller for Vibration Testing
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Jan 21, 2020

Engineers Prepare X-57 Cruise Motor Controller for Vibration Testing

Engineers from NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center and Empirical Systems Aerospace prepare a cruise motor...

AFRC
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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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