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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: KSC-97pc232
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Jan 30, 1997

KSC-97pc232

Warner Bros.' cast and crew are filming scenes for the movie "Contact" at Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39...

KSC
NASA image: Mochii
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Oct 12, 2022

Mochii

iss068e016422 (Oct. 12, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Jessica Watkins works with...

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NASA image: InSight's Robotic Arm Helps Remove Solar Panel Dust Trickles Sand in the Wind
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Jun 3, 2021

InSight's Robotic Arm Helps Remove Solar Panel Dust Trickles Sand in the Wind

NASA's InSight lander tried a novel approach to remove dust clinging to one of its solar panels. On May 22, 2021,...

JPL
NASA image: SNoOPI: A Flying Ace for Soil Moisture and Snow Measurements
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Nov 20, 2018

SNoOPI: A Flying Ace for Soil Moisture and Snow Measurements

Several Goddard technologists are involved in a new CubeSat technology-demonstration mission called SNoOPI, which...

GSFC
NASA image: Do Robots Help Humans in Space? We Asked A NASA Expert
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Aug 15, 2023

Do Robots Help Humans in Space? We Asked A NASA Expert

When it comes to space, humans and robots go way back. We rely heavily on our mechanical friends to perform tasks...

LRC
NASA image: Crazy Engineering: Making Oxygen on Mars with MOXIE
Video
Jun 5, 2019

Crazy Engineering: Making Oxygen on Mars with MOXIE

Crazy Engineering explores a technology demonstration riding aboard NASA’s Mars 2020 rover that's straight out of...

JPL
NASA image: BIRDS-2 Satellite Deployment
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Aug 10, 2018

BIRDS-2 Satellite Deployment

iss056e130478 (8/10/2018) --- A view of the BIRDS-2 Satellite Deployment during JSSOD-9 operations. The JEM Small...

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NASA image: Biorock Experiment Installation in KUBIK
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Jul 30, 2019

Biorock Experiment Installation in KUBIK

iss060e019706 (7/30/2019) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Luca Parmitano during Biorock Experiment...

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NASA image: 60ml Syringe
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Aug 3, 2019

60ml Syringe

iss060e021649 (8/3/2019) --- Photo documentation of the Cell Science-02 investigation aboard the International space...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-97pc235
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Jan 30, 1997

KSC-97pc235

Warner Bros.' cast and crew are filming scenes for the movie "Contact" at Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39...

KSC
NASA image: iss070e041037
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Dec 18, 2023

iss070e041037

iss070e041037 (Dec. 18, 2023) --- The BEAK CubeSat is deployed from a small satellie deployer in the grips of the...

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NASA image: jsc2024e081746
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Jun 1, 2024

jsc2024e081746

jsc2024e081746 (6/1/2024) --- Preflight imagery of the DENDEN-01 Flight Model, developed by Kansai University in...

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NASA image: Centennial Challenges
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Feb 26, 2010

Centennial Challenges

Doug Comstock, NASA's Director, Innovative Partnership Office, speaks during a ceremony for winners and participants...

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NASA image: Cardinal Muscle: jsc2021e031156
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Jul 22, 2021

Cardinal Muscle: jsc2021e031156

jsc2021e031156 (7/22/2021) --- A photo of postdoctoral fellow, Bugra Ayan, PhD, exchanging the media of the...

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NASA image: Nespoli works with the LMM
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Mar 8, 2011

Nespoli works with the LMM

iss026e032517 (3/8/2011) --- European Space Agency (ESA) Paolo Nespoli works with the Light Microscopy Module (LMM)...

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NASA image: Williams configures the LMM
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Apr 18, 2016

Williams configures the LMM

ISS047e066551 (04/18/2016) --- NASA astronaut Jeff Williams configures the station’s Light Microscopy Module (LMM),...

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NASA image: iss067e191193_alt
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Jul 22, 2022

iss067e191193_alt

iss067e191193_alt (7/22/2022) --- NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins holding a Plate Habitat (PHAB) at -20°C prior to...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc234
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Jan 30, 1997

KSC-97pc234

Robert Zemeckis, director/producer, and other Warner Bros. crew members oversee the filming of scenes for the movie...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97pc225
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Jan 29, 1997

KSC-97pc225

With the Vehicle Assembly Building looming in the background, Warner Bros.' cast and crew are filming scenes for the...

KSC
NASA image: Pilote
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Jan 12, 2021

Pilote

jsc2021e019399 (1/12/2021) --- Simulation of the Pilote experiment. In order to test the ergonomics of a...

JSC
NASA image: Pilote
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Jan 19, 2021

Pilote

jsc2021e019401 (1/19/2021) --- A preflight macro shot of SIGMA-7 interface for Pilote experiment, In order to test...

JSC
NASA image: NanoRacks-SwampSat-II
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Sep 27, 2019

NanoRacks-SwampSat-II

jsc2019e056549 (9/27/2019) --- Preflight overall view of SwampSat-II . SwampSat II measures very low frequency (VLF)...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc233
Image
Jan 30, 1997

KSC-97pc233

With the Vehicle Assembly Building looming in the background, Warner Bros.' cast and crew are filming scenes for the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97pc227
Image
Jan 29, 1997

KSC-97pc227

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Warner Bros.' cast and crew are filming scenes for the movie "Contact" at Kennedy...

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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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