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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: 180316 NASA QUICKLOOK 017
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Mar 16, 2018

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NASA successfully tested the Orion spacecraft’s parachute system on March 16, 2018 at the U.S. Army Proving Ground...

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NASA image: 180316 NASA QUICKLOOK 013
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Mar 16, 2018

180316 NASA QUICKLOOK 013

NASA successfully tested the Orion spacecraft’s parachute system on March 16, 2018 at the U.S. Army Proving Ground...

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Mar 16, 2018

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NASA successfully tested the Orion spacecraft’s parachute system on March 16, 2018 at the U.S. Army Proving Ground...

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NASA image: Namibia Dunes
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Mar 25, 2021

Namibia Dunes

In central Namibia are long straight dunes along the western edge of the Kalahari Desert. Farmers and ranchers wage...

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NASA image: 180316 NASA QUICKLOOK 015
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Mar 16, 2018

180316 NASA QUICKLOOK 015

NASA successfully tested the Orion spacecraft’s parachute system on March 16, 2018 at the U.S. Army Proving Ground...

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NASA image: 180316 NASA QUICKLOOK 007
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Mar 16, 2018

180316 NASA QUICKLOOK 007

NASA successfully tested the Orion spacecraft’s parachute system on March 16, 2018 at the U.S. Army Proving Ground...

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NASA image: 180316 NASA QUICKLOOK 016
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Mar 16, 2018

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NASA successfully tested the Orion spacecraft’s parachute system on March 16, 2018 at the U.S. Army Proving Ground...

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NASA image: 180316 NASA QUICKLOOK 004
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Mar 16, 2018

180316 NASA QUICKLOOK 004

NASA successfully tested the Orion spacecraft’s parachute system on March 16, 2018 at the U.S. Army Proving Ground...

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NASA image: Orion Parachute System Test March 2018
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Mar 16, 2018

Orion Parachute System Test March 2018

NASA successfully tested the Orion spacecraft’s parachute system on March 16, 2018 at the U.S. Army Proving Ground...

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NASA image: 180316 NASA QUICKLOOK 014
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Mar 16, 2018

180316 NASA QUICKLOOK 014

NASA successfully tested the Orion spacecraft’s parachute system on March 16, 2018 at the U.S. Army Proving Ground...

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NASA image: 180316 NASA QUICKLOOK 019
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Mar 16, 2018

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NASA successfully tested the Orion spacecraft’s parachute system on March 16, 2018 at the U.S. Army Proving Ground...

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NASA image: JB5_0014
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Mar 16, 2018

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NASA successfully tested the Orion spacecraft’s parachute system on March 16, 2018 at the U.S. Army Proving Ground...

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NASA image: 180316 NASA QUICKLOOK 012
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Mar 16, 2018

180316 NASA QUICKLOOK 012

NASA successfully tested the Orion spacecraft’s parachute system on March 16, 2018 at the U.S. Army Proving Ground...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4
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Sep 12, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4

A test version of Orion's forward bay cover is loaded onto the Navy's USS Anchorage in preparation for testing Orion...

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Jun 19, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astronaut Kent Rominger exits the Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA) after flying weather...

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Jun 19, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Astronaut Kent Rominger sits in the cockpit of a Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA) after...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1021
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Jun 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA) approaches the Shuttle Landing Facility after flying...

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NASA image: From Above With Nose Installed
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Nov 7, 2022

From Above With Nose Installed

Here is an overhead view of the X-59 aircraft (left) prior to the installation of the General Electric F414 engine...

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NASA image: Blue Marble Next Generation
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Apr 3, 2017

Blue Marble Next Generation

Blue Marble: Next Generation is a years worth of monthly composites at a spatial resolution of 500 meters. These...

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NASA image: InSight's Inner Sanctum Revealed
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Aug 20, 2018

InSight's Inner Sanctum Revealed

This long-exposure image (24 seconds) was taken by Instrument Context Camera (ICC) of NASA's InSight Mars lander....

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NASA image: Views of Endeavour's payload bay and an Earth limb taken during STS-99
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Feb 12, 2000

Views of Endeavour's payload bay and an Earth limb taken during STS-99

STS099-703-082 (11-22 February 2000) --- Part of the Space Shuttle Endeavour's aft cargo bay, its vertical...

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NASA image: Laser Mapping The Earth
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Jun 9, 2014

Laser Mapping The Earth

NASA scientist Bryan Blair introduces a laser mapping sensor known as LVIS (the Land, Vegetation, and Ice Sensor),...

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NASA image: Johnson Space Center (JSC) Pyrotechnics Laboratory Capabilities
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May 26, 2021

Johnson Space Center (JSC) Pyrotechnics Laboratory Capabilities

A virtual tour of the JSC Pyrotechnics Test Facility that supports testing of pyrotechnically actuated devices, and...

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NASA image: iss059e119533
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Jun 21, 2019

iss059e119533

iss059e119533 (June 21, 2019) --- The atmospheric glow and a wispy aurora australis, also known as the "southern...

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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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