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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: JPL-20200429-TECHf-0002-Mars Helicopter Animation
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Apr 29, 2020

JPL-20200429-TECHf-0002-Mars Helicopter Animation

Animations for media and public use. NASA's Mars Helicopter Ingenuity will be the first aircraft to fly in a...

JPL
NASA image: jsc2017e136941 - At the Baikonur Museum in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, Expedition 54-55 backup crewmember Alexander Gerst of the European Space Agency signs a picture of the statue of Yuri Gagarin, the first human to fly in space Dec. 6 as his backup crewmate, S
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Dec 6, 2017

jsc2017e136941 - At the Baikonur Museum in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, Expedition 54-55 backup crewmember Alexander Gerst of the European Space Agency signs a picture of the statue of Yuri Gagarin, the first human to fly in space Dec. 6 as his backup crewmate, S

jsc2017e136941 - At the Baikonur Museum in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, Expedition 54-55 backup crewmember Alexander Gerst...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, KSC technicians work on the underbody of the orbiter Discovery. The vehicle has undergone Orbiter Major Modifications in the past year. Discovery is scheduled to fly on mission STS-121 to the International Space Station.
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Dec 9, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, KSC technicians work on the underbody of the orbiter Discovery. The vehicle has undergone Orbiter Major Modifications in the past year. Discovery is scheduled to fly on mission STS-121 to the International Space Station.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, KSC technicians work on the underbody of the...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, KSC employee Gene Peavler works in the wheel area on the orbiter Discovery. The vehicle has undergone Orbiter Major Modifications in the past year. Discovery is scheduled to fly on mission STS-121 to the International Space Station.
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Dec 9, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, KSC employee Gene Peavler works in the wheel area on the orbiter Discovery. The vehicle has undergone Orbiter Major Modifications in the past year. Discovery is scheduled to fly on mission STS-121 to the International Space Station.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, KSC employee Gene Peavler works in the wheel area...

KSC
NASA image: NASA's DC-8 flying laboratory seen at sunset after a flight supporting the AirSAR 2004 Mesoamerica campaign
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Mar 6, 2004

NASA's DC-8 flying laboratory seen at sunset after a flight supporting the AirSAR 2004 Mesoamerica campaign

NASA's DC-8 flying laboratory seen at sunset after a flight supporting the AirSAR 2004 Mesoamerica campaign. AirSAR...

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NASA image: NASA's DC-8 flying laboratory seen at sunset after a flight supporting the AirSAR 2004 Mesoamerica campaign
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Mar 6, 2004

NASA's DC-8 flying laboratory seen at sunset after a flight supporting the AirSAR 2004 Mesoamerica campaign

NASA's DC-8 flying laboratory seen at sunset after a flight supporting the AirSAR 2004 Mesoamerica campaign. AirSAR...

AFRC
NASA image: MMS Narrated Orbit
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May 6, 2014

MMS Narrated Orbit

Scientist John Dorelli explains the MMS mission's orbit and why the four spacecraft fly in a tetrahedron formation....

GSFC
NASA image: The SpaceX Dragon above Quebec
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Dec 30, 2018

The SpaceX Dragon above Quebec

iss058e001781 (Dec. 31, 2018) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft is pictured attached to the International Space...

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NASA image: Lake Superior and Lake Michigan surrounded by the cloudy and frozen terrain of the North American continent.
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Feb 13, 2019

Lake Superior and Lake Michigan surrounded by the cloudy and frozen terrain of the North American continent.

iss058e013234 (Feb. 13, 2019) --- The International Space Station was flying 256 miles above Canada when an...

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NASA image: Prelaunch Activities for Our Next Commercial Crew Flight Test on This Week @NASA – April 26, 2024
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Apr 26, 2024

Prelaunch Activities for Our Next Commercial Crew Flight Test on This Week @NASA – April 26, 2024

Prelaunch Activities for Our Next Commercial Crew Flight Test, celebrating our home planet for Earth Day, and...

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NASA image: NASA's DC-8 Airborne Science research aircraft, in new colors and markings, in flight Feb. 24, 2004
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Feb 24, 2004

NASA's DC-8 Airborne Science research aircraft, in new colors and markings, in flight Feb. 24, 2004

NASA's DC-8 Airborne Science research aircraft, in new colors and markings, in flight Feb. 24, 2004. Dark panels on...

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NASA image: NASA's DC-8 Airborne Science research aircraft, in new colors and markings, takes off Feb. 24, 2004
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Feb 24, 2004

NASA's DC-8 Airborne Science research aircraft, in new colors and markings, takes off Feb. 24, 2004

NASA's DC-8 Airborne Science research aircraft, in new colors and markings, takes off Feb. 24, 2004. Dark panels on...

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NASA image: NASA's Airborne Science DC-8, displaying new colors in a check flight Feb. 24, 2004, over the Dryden Flight Research Center
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Feb 24, 2004

NASA's Airborne Science DC-8, displaying new colors in a check flight Feb. 24, 2004, over the Dryden Flight Research Center

NASA's large Airborne Science research aircraft, a modified DC-8 airliner, displayed new colors in a check flight...

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NASA image: NASA's Airborne Science DC-8 displays new colors in a check flight over the Dryden Flight Research Center
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Feb 24, 2004

NASA's Airborne Science DC-8 displays new colors in a check flight over the Dryden Flight Research Center

NASA's large Airborne Science research aircraft, a modified DC-8 airliner, displayed new colors in a check flight...

AFRC
NASA image: AeroVironment ground crew check out the operation of the Pathfinder-Plus solar aircraft's electric motors during combined systems tests on Rogers Dry Lake.
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Sep 17, 2004

AeroVironment ground crew check out the operation of the Pathfinder-Plus solar aircraft's electric motors during combined systems tests on Rogers Dry Lake.

AeroVironment ground crew check out the operation of the Pathfinder-Plus solar aircraft's electric motors during...

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NASA image: KSC-72P-0528
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Dec 2, 1972

KSC-72P-0528

Apollo 17 Lunar Module Pilot Harrison H. Schmitt waves to ground crew personnel as he prepares to fly a T-38 jet...

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NASA image: EC99-45140-11
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Aug 18, 1999

EC99-45140-11

Closeup of the Helios Prototype, the latest and largest example of a slow-flying ultralight flying wing designed for...

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NASA image: Lindgren in Kibo
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Jul 30, 2015

Lindgren in Kibo

View of astronaut Kjell Lindgren flying in the Kibo module of the ISS. Sent as part of Twitter message: It's already...

JSC
NASA image: OSIRIS-REx: Mission Support Area
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Jul 9, 2020

OSIRIS-REx: Mission Support Area

The OSIRIS-REx Mission Support Area (MSA) at Lockheed Martin Space in Littleton, Colorado. Commands to fly...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA JPL scientists Yunling Lou and Dr. Eric Rignot work on line selection while flying AirSAR missions over the Antarctic Peninsula
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Mar 16, 2004

NASA JPL scientists Yunling Lou and Dr. Eric Rignot work on line selection while flying AirSAR missions over the Antarctic Peninsula

NASA JPL scientists Yunling Lou and Dr. Eric Rignot work on line selection while flying AirSAR missions over the...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Jim Less
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Apr 29, 2024

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Jim Less

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll meet Jim "Clue" Less, a test pilot for the Quesst mission. His role is to...

HQ
NASA image: Shapeshifter Prototype Rolls and Flies
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Sep 25, 2019

Shapeshifter Prototype Rolls and Flies

A prototype of the transforming robot Shapeshifter is tested in the robotics yard at NASA's Jet Propulsion...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-05-S-00206
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Jul 18, 2005

KSC-05-S-00206

MS. STILSON: Okay. The next question is from Jennifer in Green Bay. Why was the Space Shuttle Discovery chosen...

KSC
NASA image: Astronauts Pilot F-18 Simulator at Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Jun 26, 2019

Astronauts Pilot F-18 Simulator at Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA’s 2017 astronaut candidates (L to R) Jessica Watkins, Jenni Sidey-Gibbons, Joshua Kutryk, and Jasmin Moghbeli...

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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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