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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 Works to Improve Supersonic Parachutes for Mars Missions
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Jun 4, 2025

NASA Works to Improve Supersonic Parachutes for Mars Missions

Derek Abramson, left, and Justin Link, right, attach an Alta X drone to the Enhancing Parachutes by Instrumenting...

AFRC
NASA image: GRC-2008-C-04248
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Nov 5, 2008

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Mars Science Laboratory, MSL Flexible Canopy Test

GRC
NASA image: GRC-2008-C-04258
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Nov 5, 2008

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Mars Science Laboratory, MSL Flexible Canopy Test in the Glenn Research Center, 10x10 Supersonic Wind Tunnel

GRC
NASA image: Nose Installed and Cockpit Instrumentation
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Nov 4, 2022

Nose Installed and Cockpit Instrumentation

This image shows the forward view of the X-59’s cockpit with the canopy open. The aircraft will not have a...

LRC
NASA image: 25 Years of Forest Dynamics
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Apr 27, 2018

25 Years of Forest Dynamics

Forests are living, ever changing ecosystems, affected by aging, natural disasters and human interventions. Annual...

GSFC
NASA image: Work Continues on Future X-59 Home
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Aug 1, 2019

Work Continues on Future X-59 Home

This 8,800-square-foot canopy area was demolished during the refurbishment of the east side of Building 4826, the...

AFRC
NASA image: F-15 ACTIVE touches down on Edwards AFB runway
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Apr 14, 1998

F-15 ACTIVE touches down on Edwards AFB runway

The F-15 ACTIVE touches down on the Edwards runway following its April 14, 1998 flight. The nose is high while the...

AFRC
NASA image: GEDI: Mapping Carbon in 3-D
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Nov 7, 2018

GEDI: Mapping Carbon in 3-D

NASA's new laser instrument, the Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation, or GEDI, has advanced laser technology...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-08pd3749
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Nov 19, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Parachute Refurbishment Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers...

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NASA image: Parasol construction in bldg 10 for Skylab 2 flight
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May 23, 1973

Parasol construction in bldg 10 for Skylab 2 flight

S73-26380 (23 May 1973) --- Technicians in the Technical Services shop in Building 10 work on the fabrication of the...

JSC
NASA image: Hydrazine Test
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Feb 7, 2022

Hydrazine Test

NASA test pilot Nils Larson lowers the canopy of the X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft during ground tests at...

AFRC
NASA image: STS-38 Mission Specialist Gemar climbs into T-38A cockpit at Ellington Field
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Jun 18, 1990

STS-38 Mission Specialist Gemar climbs into T-38A cockpit at Ellington Field

S90-41527 (August 1990) --- Astronaut Charles D. (Sam) Gemar, prepares to climb aboard on of NASA's T-38 jet...

JSC
NASA image: STS-38 Pilot Culbertson in T-38A prior to Ellington departure
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Jun 18, 1990

STS-38 Pilot Culbertson in T-38A prior to Ellington departure

STS-38 Pilot Frank L. Culbertson waves from T-38A NASA 955 forward cockpit prior to Ellington Field departure....

JSC
NASA image: STS-38 MS Springer climbs into T-38A forward cockpit at Ellington Field
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Jun 18, 1990

STS-38 MS Springer climbs into T-38A forward cockpit at Ellington Field

STS-38 Mission Specialist (MS) Robert C. Springer climbs into T-38A forward cockpit prior to Ellington Field...

JSC
NASA image: "Parasol", sunshade for Skylab 1, receives checkout in bldg 10
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May 23, 1973

"Parasol", sunshade for Skylab 1, receives checkout in bldg 10

S73-26401 (23 May 1973) --- An umbrella-like mechanical device called the "parasol", one of the several sunscreen...

JSC
NASA image: jsc2025e047408
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Feb 13, 2024

jsc2025e047408

jsc2025e047408 (2/13/2024) --- Dividers installed on day 14 to separate the canopies and microbiomes of lettuce...

JSC
NASA image: NASA Parachute Sensor Testing Can Make Mars Landings Safer
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Apr 2, 2024

NASA Parachute Sensor Testing Can Make Mars Landings Safer

Coby Asselin, from left, Adam Curry, and L. J. Hantsche set up the data acquisition systems used during testing of a...

AFRC
NASA image: Lake Murray, Fly and Strickland River Basins, Papua, New Guinea
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Dec 1, 1991

Lake Murray, Fly and Strickland River Basins, Papua, New Guinea

Lake Murray, a manmade reservoir, lies between the Fly and Strickland River Basins, Papua, New Guinea (7.0S,...

JSC
NASA image: MAF_20200903_Gate 7
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Sep 3, 2020

MAF_20200903_Gate 7

The main gate (Gate 7) of the Michoud Assembly Facility has been demolished and replaced following the tornado that...

MAF
NASA image: New NASA Satellite Reveals Profiles of Ice, Forests and Oceans
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Dec 11, 2018

New NASA Satellite Reveals Profiles of Ice, Forests and Oceans

Less than three months into its mission, NASA’s Ice, Cloud and land Elevation Satellite-2, or ICESat-2, is already...

GSFC
NASA image: MAF_20200903_Gate 7-3
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Sep 3, 2020

MAF_20200903_Gate 7-3

The main gate (Gate 7) of the Michoud Assembly Facility has been demolished and replaced following the tornado that...

MAF
NASA image: Powerful Hurricane Irma Seen in 3D by NASA's CloudSat
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Sep 8, 2017

Powerful Hurricane Irma Seen in 3D by NASA's CloudSat

NASA's CloudSat satellite flew over Hurricane Irma on Sept. 6, 2017 at 1:45 p.m. EDT (17:45 UTC) as the storm was...

JPL
NASA image: Mars Decoder Ring
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Feb 23, 2021

Mars Decoder Ring

This annotated image was taken by a parachute-up-look camera aboard the protective back shell of NASA's Perseverance...

JPL
NASA image: Space Radar Image of Yellowstone Park, Wyoming
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May 1, 1999

Space Radar Image of Yellowstone Park, Wyoming

These two radar images show the majestic Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, the oldest national park in the United...

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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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