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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: jsc2025e076912
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Sep 24, 2025

jsc2025e076912

jsc2025e076912 (September 25, 2025) -- This graphic and hardware photo show the TUSK manipulator system installed...

JSC
NASA image: jsc2023e038727
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Jun 22, 2023

jsc2023e038727

jsc2023e038727 (6/22/2023) --- Principal Investigator Yamanaka Tsutomu conducted online and in-person lectures for...

JSC
NASA image: Spacelab
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Nov 28, 1983

Spacelab

A Space Shuttle mission STS-9 onboard view show's Spacelab-1 (SL-1) module in orbiter Columbia's payload bay....

MSFC
NASA image: Low Boom Flight Demonstrator Briefing
Image
Apr 3, 2018

Low Boom Flight Demonstrator Briefing

J.D. Harrington, public affairs officer, Aeronautics Mission Directorate, NASA, speaks at a briefing on the Low Boom...

HQ
NASA image: jsc2023e055885
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Feb 22, 2023

jsc2023e055885

jsc2023e055885 (2/22/2023) --- Matthew Vellone operates the first prototype of the experimental system to fly aboard...

JSC
NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jun 1, 1997

International Space Station (ISS)

Artist's digital concept of the International Space Station (ISS), a gateway to permanent human presence in space,...

MSFC
NASA image: Expedition 18 Crewmembers in the Node 2 during Joint Operations
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Oct 22, 2008

Expedition 18 Crewmembers in the Node 2 during Joint Operations

ISS017-E-021361 (22 Oct. 2008) --- Astronauts Greg Chamitoff (left), Michael Fincke, Expedition 18 flight engineer...

JSC
NASA image: jsc2025e007240
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Feb 18, 2025

jsc2025e007240

jsc2025e007240 (2/18/2025) ---Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) grown attached as a mat in 2D on Earth as the...

JSC
NASA image: Low Boom Flight Demonstrator Briefing
Image
Apr 3, 2018

Low Boom Flight Demonstrator Briefing

Peter Iosifidis, program manager, Low-Boom Flight Demonstrator, Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, speaks on a panel at a...

HQ
NASA image: KSC-2013-1812
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Mar 14, 2013

KSC-2013-1812

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers pour a concrete mix that utilizes spent material from sandblasting projects at NASA's...

KSC
NASA image: Space Tango MultiLab Locker (TangoLab-1)
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Aug 17, 2017

Space Tango MultiLab Locker (TangoLab-1)

iss052e053724 (8/17/2017) --- Photographic documentation taken during installation of Space Tango MultiLab Locker...

JSC
NASA image: 2022 Annual Highlights of Results from the International Space Station
Video
Jan 30, 2023

2022 Annual Highlights of Results from the International Space Station

For over 20 years, the International Space Station has conducted research in microgravity to develop technologies,...

JSC
NASA image: RFID Logistics Hardware Install
Image
Feb 14, 2017

RFID Logistics Hardware Install

iss050e041985 (2/14/2017) --- Photo documentation of the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) cable installation in...

JSC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Jul 29, 2000

Microgravity

NASA representatives prepare for another day's work answering questions and handing out posters at AirVenture 2000....

MSFC
NASA image: DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight over snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountain range
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Feb 25, 1998

DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight over snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountain range

The DC-8 in flight near Lone Pine, Calif. In the foreground are the Sierra Nevada Mountains, covered with winter...

AFRC
NASA image: Deep Space 1 Ion Engine
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Dec 21, 2002

Deep Space 1 Ion Engine

Kennedy Space Center, Florida. - Deep Space 1 is lifted from its work platform, giving a closeup view of the...

NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Mar 7, 2002

Space Shuttle Projects

STS-109 Astronaut Michael J. Massimino, mission specialist, perched on the Shuttle's robotic arm, is preparing to...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Oct 4, 2001

Microgravity

The Water Mist commercial research program is scheduled to fly an investigation on STS-107 in 2002. This...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Oct 4, 2001

Microgravity

The Water Mist commercial research program is scheduled to fly an investigation on STS-107 in 2002. This...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Oct 4, 2001

Microgravity

The Water Mist commercial research program is scheduled to fly an investigation on STS-107 in 2002. This...

MSFC
NASA image: Synchronized Position Hold, Engage, Reorient, Experimental Satellites (SPHERES)-Slosh
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Oct 7, 2016

Synchronized Position Hold, Engage, Reorient, Experimental Satellites (SPHERES)-Slosh

iss049e033811 (10/7/2016) --- NASA sstronaut Kate Rubins is photographed configuring the SPHERES-Slosh experiment...

JSC
NASA image: Synchronized Position Hold, Engage, Reorient, Experimental Satellites (SPHERES) Vertigo Test
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Nov 10, 2013

Synchronized Position Hold, Engage, Reorient, Experimental Satellites (SPHERES) Vertigo Test

ISS037-E-028591 (10 Nov. 2013) --- NASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio (left) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

JSC
NASA image: Recientemente: Presentamos nuestro avión supersónico experimental X-59
Video
Jan 12, 2024

Recientemente: Presentamos nuestro avión supersónico experimental X-59

Recientemente en la NASA, la versión en español de las cápsulas This Week at NASA, te informa semanalmente de lo que...

GSFC
NASA image: Space Radar Image of West Texas - SAR Scan
Image
Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of West Texas - SAR Scan

This radar image of the Midland/Odessa region of West Texas, demonstrates an experimental technique, called ScanSAR,...

JPL
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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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