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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: Saturday Science demo with the SPHERES experiment
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Mar 17, 2007

Saturday Science demo with the SPHERES experiment

ISS014-E-17232 (17 March 2007) --- Astronaut Michael E. Lopez-Alegria, Expedition 14 commander and NASA space...

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NASA image: Suraev works with SPHERES in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 22
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Dec 5, 2009

Suraev works with SPHERES in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-006347 (5 Dec. 2009) --- Russian cosmonaut Maxim Suraev, Expedition 22 flight engineer, performs a check of...

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NASA image: Williams works with SPHERES in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 22
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Dec 5, 2009

Williams works with SPHERES in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-006355 (5 Dec. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Jeffrey Williams, Expedition 22 commander, performs a check of the...

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NASA image: Williams checks SPHERES in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 13
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Aug 19, 2006

Williams checks SPHERES in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 13

ISS013-E-68304 (19 Aug. 2006) --- Astronaut Jeffrey N. Williams, Expedition 13 NASA space station science officer...

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NASA image: SPHERES
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Jul 11, 2009

SPHERES

ISS020-E-019059 (11 July 2009) --- NASA astronaut Michael Barratt, Expedition 20 flight engineer, writes notes while...

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NASA image: NASA to Demonstrate Revolutionary Autonomous Navigation System on Moon
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Feb 7, 2024

NASA to Demonstrate Revolutionary Autonomous Navigation System on Moon

Demonstrating autonomous navigation, the Lunar Node 1 experiment, or LN-1, is a radio beacon designed to support...

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NASA image: Table Mountain Facility Sends DSOC Laser Beacon to NASA's Psyche (Infrared Image)
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Sep 18, 2025

Table Mountain Facility Sends DSOC Laser Beacon to NASA's Psyche (Infrared Image)

In this infrared photograph, the Optical Communications Telescope Laboratory (OCTL) at NASA Jet Propulsion...

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NASA image: POINTER: A Beacon In The Dark
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Dec 13, 2021

POINTER: A Beacon In The Dark

New technology being developed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the Department of Homeland Security Science...

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NASA image: PRO Imagery Submittal - SVGS-2
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Mar 20, 2025

PRO Imagery Submittal - SVGS-2

jsc2025e032819 (3/20/2025) --- Integration of Smartphone Video Guidance Sensor (SVGS) beacons and Astrobee using the...

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NASA image: SPHERES
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Jul 13, 2009

SPHERES

ISS020-E-018325 (11 July 2009) --- NASA astronaut Michael Barratt (left) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: SPHERES
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Jul 13, 2009

SPHERES

ISS020-E-018324 (11 July 2009) --- NASA astronaut Michael Barratt (left) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: SPHERES
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Jul 11, 2009

SPHERES

ISS020-E-019064 (11 July 2009) --- NASA astronaut Michael Barratt (left) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: SPHERES
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Jul 13, 2009

SPHERES

ISS020-E-018319 (11 July 2009) --- NASA astronaut Michael Barratt (left) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: 12' NASA Inflatable Sphere
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Jul 30, 1959

12' NASA Inflatable Sphere

In July 1959, William J. O Sullivan (right standing) and unidentified engineer examine the capsule containing the...

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NASA image: Twelve Foot Subsatellite
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Apr 25, 1958

Twelve Foot Subsatellite

Engineer and 12 foot Beacon showing NACA emblem on inflated satelloon . For related information see, Spaceflight...

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NASA image: Twelve Foot Subsatellite
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Apr 25, 1958

Twelve Foot Subsatellite

Engineer and 12 foot Beacon showing NACA emblem on inflated satelloon . For related information see, Spaceflight...

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NASA image: SEXTANT: Navigating by Cosmic Beacon: Animation
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Apr 5, 2013

SEXTANT: Navigating by Cosmic Beacon: Animation

Imagine a technology that would allow space travelers to transmit gigabytes of data per second over interplanetary...

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NASA image: Spherical 5 Inch rocket motor
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May 14, 1959

Spherical 5 Inch rocket motor

L59-8368 Spherical 5 Inch rocket motor with radio beacon mounted as a torus around the nozzle. View shows motor as...

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NASA image: iss065e434505
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Sep 30, 2021

iss065e434505

iss065e434505 (Sept. 30, 2021) --- The SpaceX Cargo Dragon resupply ship is pictured as it backs away from the...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00021
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Mar 16, 2007

KSC-07-S-00021

Under the stewardship of the U.S. Air Force, the lighthouse that has graced Cape Canaveral's shore for more than 100...

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NASA image: Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander
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Feb 7, 2024

Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander

IM-1, the first NASA Commercial Launch Program Services launch for Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander, will...

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NASA image: SEXTANT: Navigating by Cosmic Beacon: B-Roll
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Apr 5, 2013

SEXTANT: Navigating by Cosmic Beacon: B-Roll

Imagine a technology that would allow space travelers to transmit gigabytes of data per second over interplanetary...

GSFC
NASA image: What's Up: September 2023 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Sep 1, 2023

What's Up: September 2023 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in September 2023? Venus returns to the early morning skies as a bright beacon...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0453
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Jan 26, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a crane swings the detached lamp room clear of the...

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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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