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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: TEMPEST-D CubeSat Sees Hurricane Dorian in 3D
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Sep 4, 2019

TEMPEST-D CubeSat Sees Hurricane Dorian in 3D

In this animation, TEMPEST-D — a weather-observing satellite the size of a cereal box — captured imagery of...

JPL
NASA image: Image for NASA Document NASA-TN-D-56. Equipment Used In Investigation. Document Title: An investigation to determine conditions under which downwash from VTOL aircraft will start surface erosion from various types of terrain Figure 2. Equipment Used In Investigation
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May 14, 1959

Image for NASA Document NASA-TN-D-56. Equipment Used In Investigation. Document Title: An investigation to determine conditions under which downwash from VTOL aircraft will start surface erosion from various types of terrain Figure 2. Equipment Used In Investigation

Image for NASA Document NASA-TN-D-56. Equipment Used In Investigation. Document Title: An investigation to determine...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The second International Microgravity Laboratory-2 (IML-2) is off to an ontime start as the Space Shuttle Columbia lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at 12:43:00 p.m. EDT. On board are a crew of seven and more than 80 investigations developed by more than 200 scientists from 13 countries. The IML-2 complement includes materials science, bioprocessing, space and radiation biology, and human physiology experiments that will be carried out over the course of the 14-day flight. The commander of Space Shuttle Mission STS-65 is Robert D. Cabana. James D. Halsell Jr. is the pilot; the payload commander is Richard J. Hieb; the three mission specialists are Carl E. Walz, Leroy Chiao and Donald A. Thomas. Dr. Chiaki Mukai, representing NASDA, the National Space Development Agency of Japan, is the payload specialist. Mukai becomes the first Japanese woman to fly into space.
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Jul 8, 1994

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The second International Microgravity Laboratory-2 (IML-2) is off to an ontime start as the Space Shuttle Columbia lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at 12:43:00 p.m. EDT. On board are a crew of seven and more than 80 investigations developed by more than 200 scientists from 13 countries. The IML-2 complement includes materials science, bioprocessing, space and radiation biology, and human physiology experiments that will be carried out over the course of the 14-day flight. The commander of Space Shuttle Mission STS-65 is Robert D. Cabana. James D. Halsell Jr. is the pilot; the payload commander is Richard J. Hieb; the three mission specialists are Carl E. Walz, Leroy Chiao and Donald A. Thomas. Dr. Chiaki Mukai, representing NASDA, the National Space Development Agency of Japan, is the payload specialist. Mukai becomes the first Japanese woman to fly into space.

NASA image: Berries on the Ground 2 3-D
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Feb 12, 2004

Berries on the Ground 2 3-D

This 3-D anaglyph, from NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit, shows a microscopic image taken of soil featuring round,...

JPL
NASA image: Berries on the Ground 2 3-D
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Feb 12, 2004

Berries on the Ground 2 3-D

This 3-D anaglyph, from NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit, shows a microscopic image taken of soil featuring round,...

JPL
NASA image: E-960
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Apr 27, 1953

E-960

In the center foreground of this 1953 hangar photo is the YF-84A (NACA 134/Air Force 45-59490) used for vortex...

AFRC
NASA image: Portrait - Astronaut Brand, Vance D.
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Oct 2, 1986

Portrait - Astronaut Brand, Vance D.

S86-38100 (2 Oct. 1986) --- Astronaut Vance D. Brand.

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NASA image: Space Launch System Liquid Oxygen Tank Test Article Manufacturing at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility
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Jun 2, 2019

Space Launch System Liquid Oxygen Tank Test Article Manufacturing at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility

The Space Launch System (SLS) rocket’s liquid oxygen tank structural test article was manufactured and stacked in...

MAF
NASA image: E-959
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Apr 27, 1953

E-959

The aircraft in this 1953 photo of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) hangar at South Base of...

AFRC
NASA image: E-1152
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Jan 17, 1954

E-1152

These people and this equipment supported the flight of the NACA D-558-2 Skyrocket at the High-Speed Flight Station...

AFRC
NASA image: ET61-0145
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Mar 30, 1952

ET61-0145

NACA X-Planes on South Base ramp. Northrop X-4, Bell X-1, Bell X-5, Douglas D-558-1, Douglas D-558-2. Back row...

AFRC
NASA image: STS-55 Commander Nagel and Pilot Henricks participate in KSC preflight tests
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Nov 4, 1992

STS-55 Commander Nagel and Pilot Henricks participate in KSC preflight tests

S93-29830 (4 Nov 1992) --- Inside the Spacelab D-2 module in the Operations and Checkout Building high bay, STS-55...

JSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Mar 30, 1993

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-56 crew portrait includes five astronauts. Seated from the left are Stephen S. Oswald, pilot; and Kenneth D....

MSFC
NASA image: STS-55 Payload Specialist Schlegel collects fungi sample at SL-D2 Rack 1
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May 6, 1993

STS-55 Payload Specialist Schlegel collects fungi sample at SL-D2 Rack 1

STS055-106-037 (26 April-6 May 1993) --- Hans Schlegel works with a fungi experiment in the Spacelab D-2 Science...

JSC
NASA image: STS-29 tracking and data relay satellite (TDRS) in OV-103's payload bay (PLB)
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Mar 13, 1989

STS-29 tracking and data relay satellite (TDRS) in OV-103's payload bay (PLB)

STS029-71-000AE (13-18 March 1989) --- STS-29 onboard view shows Space Shuttle Discovery's payload bay with tracking...

JSC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 20, 1995

Microgravity

Astronaut Kathryn C. Thornton, payload commander, works at the Drop Physics Module (DPM) on the portside of the...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Jul 8, 1994

Microgravity

Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-65) onboard photo of Payload specialist Richard J. Hieb (right) and Shuttle Pilot James...

MSFC
NASA image: Wearable Monitoring Facility
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Mar 2, 2021

Wearable Monitoring Facility

jsc2021e009422 (3/2/2021) --- A preflight view of the MagIC-Space payload. A=Thermometer probe; B= Battery Pack; C=...

JSC
NASA image: Unofficial On-board STS-61 crew portrait
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Dec 5, 1993

Unofficial On-board STS-61 crew portrait

STS061-11-004 (2-13 Dec 1993) --- Traditional inflight portrait for the crew of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST)...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-3859
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May 20, 2011

KSC-2011-3859

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Workers attach an overhead crane to the Aquarius/SAC-D spacecraft, secured...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-3858
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May 20, 2011

KSC-2011-3858

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The Aquarius/SAC-D spacecraft, secured inside its payload transportation...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-3872
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Mar 1, 2011

KSC-2011-3872

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Workers guide the first stage of the United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-3852
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May 20, 2011

KSC-2011-3852

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The Aquarius/SAC-D spacecraft is secured inside its payload transportation...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-3889
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Mar 21, 2011

KSC-2011-3889

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- With the help of an overhead crane workers lift the United Launch Alliance...

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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.
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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The second International Microgravity Laboratory-2 (IML-2) is off to an ontime start as...

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