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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: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s Visit to Ames
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Jan 26, 2026

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s Visit to Ames

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman views a test run in the Arc Jet facility in N238.

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NASA image: Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio
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Mar 13, 2025

Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio

Megan MacDonald, left, leads NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Victor J. Glover, right, on a tour of the Laser...

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NASA image: Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio
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Mar 13, 2025

Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio

Megan MacDonald, left, leads NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Victor J. Glover, right, on a tour of the Laser...

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NASA image: IHF-374 Orion 3DMAT Material Response in Combined Radiant and Co
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Apr 19, 2021

IHF-374 Orion 3DMAT Material Response in Combined Radiant and Co

Engineering technicians Pedro Solano, left, and Aaron Poulin, right, verify alignment of an Orion heat shield test...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s Visit to Ames
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Jan 26, 2026

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s Visit to Ames

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman speaks with Dr. George Raiche, Associate Director for Exploration Technology...

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NASA image: Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio
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Mar 13, 2025

Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio

Amelia Kinsella, left, meets NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Victor J. Glover in the Ames Arc Jet control room...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s Visit to Ames
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Jan 26, 2026

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s Visit to Ames

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman visits the Arc Jet facility in N238.

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s Visit to Ames
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Jan 26, 2026

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s Visit to Ames

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman visits the Arc Jet facility in N238.

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0016-026
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Mar 17, 2011

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The 14 member 2009 class of NASA astronauts, Japan Aerospace Explortion Agency (JAXA) astronauts and Canadian Space...

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NASA image: Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio
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Mar 13, 2025

Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio

NASA astronauts Victor J. Glover and Christina Koch tour the Ames Arc Jet Complex, N238.

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NASA image: Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio
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Mar 13, 2025

Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio

Group photo of the Orion astronauts with the staff of the Ames Arc Jet Complex in N238. Front row: Luis Saucedo,...

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NASA image: Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio
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Mar 13, 2025

Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio

Thermophysics Facilities Branch Chief George Raiche, right, leads NASA astronauts Victor J. Glover, left, and...

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NASA image: Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio
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Mar 13, 2025

Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio

NASA astronaut Christina Koch exits the vacuum test chamber for the Interaction Heating Facility (IHF) of the Ames...

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NASA image: Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio
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Mar 13, 2025

Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio

NASA Astronaut Christina Koch, left, holds a test sample for Victor J. Glover to photograph. The sample is a...

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NASA image: Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio
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Mar 13, 2025

Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio

Thermophysics Facilities Branch Chief George Raiche, left, Orion Deputy Program Manager Debbie Korth, NASA...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0141-015
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Jul 16, 2009

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Dr William 'Bill' Borucki, NASA Ames Scientist on the Kepler Mission and John W. 'Jack' Boyd, NASA Ames Historian at...

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NASA image: Administrator Isaacman Visits Ames
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Jan 26, 2026

Administrator Isaacman Visits Ames

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman views an arc jet test, Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, at NASA’s Ames Research Center in...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0141-016
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Jul 16, 2009

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Dr William 'Bill' Borucki, NASA Ames Scientist on the Kepler Mission and John W. 'Jack' Boyd, NASA Ames Historian at...

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NASA image: Administrator Isaacman Visits Ames
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Jan 26, 2026

Administrator Isaacman Visits Ames

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, left, views an arc jet test, Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, at NASA’s Ames Research...

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NASA image: Observing a Rover Pivot Test
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Jul 16, 2009

Observing a Rover Pivot Test

Rover team members Kim Lichtenberg and Joseph Carsten watch motions of a test rover at NASA Jet Propulsion...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s Visit to Ames
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Jan 26, 2026

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s Visit to Ames

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman views a test run in the Arc Jet facility in N238.

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NASA image: GRC-2004-C-01482
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May 1, 2004

GRC-2004-C-01482

Solar array arc jet plume interaction test at B-2 facility at Plum Brook Station ( PB )

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NASA image: Arc Furnace Mercury Capsule
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Aug 20, 1959

Arc Furnace Mercury Capsule

A hot jet research facility, used extensively in the design and development of the reentry heat shield on the...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s Visit to Ames
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Jan 26, 2026

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s Visit to Ames

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman speaks with Dr. George Raiche, Associate Director for Exploration Technology...

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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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