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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: X-56A Control Room is Uncommon
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Sep 6, 2018

X-56A Control Room is Uncommon

The control room for the remotely piloted X-56A has a feature that most do not – the pilot and co-pilot are in the...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-04-S-00099
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Apr 15, 2004

KSC-04-S-00099

For the first time, researchers can use NASA's 'super magnifying glass' to study laboratory specimens thousands of...

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NASA image: ED05-0082-04
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Apr 20, 2005

ED05-0082-04

A pilot for General Atomics guides the Altair remotely operated aircraft from a ground control station using both...

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NASA image: GRC-2000-C-01223
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Nov 11, 1999

GRC-2000-C-01223

SPACE ACCELERATION MEASUREMENT SYSTEM 2 - SAMS 2 - FLIGHT HARDWARE - ICU - INTERIM CONTROL UNIT - RTS - REMOTE...

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NASA image: Perseus B on lakebed before first flight
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Oct 7, 1994

Perseus B on lakebed before first flight

One of NASA's unmanned, remotely controlled aircraft, the Perseus B, is seen here before its first flight at the...

AFRC
NASA image: Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition
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May 26, 2022

Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition

Team members from the College of DuPage in Illinois control their robotic miner in the mining arena during NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1822
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Feb 8, 2013

KSC-2013-1822

VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – The Launch Control Center LCC inside the Remote Launch Control Center RLCC at Vandenberg...

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NASA image: Astronaut Claude Nicollier participates in RMS training at MSFC
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Jun 15, 1993

Astronaut Claude Nicollier participates in RMS training at MSFC

Swiss scientits Claude Nicollier (left), STS-61 mission specialist, waits his turn at the controls for the remote...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-1823
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Feb 8, 2013

KSC-2013-1823

VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – The Launch Control Center LCC inside the Remote Launch Control Center RLCC at Vandenberg...

KSC
NASA image: Lockheed XFV-1 model in the 40x80 foot wind tunnel at NASA Ames Research Center
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May 16, 1952

Lockheed XFV-1 model in the 40x80 foot wind tunnel at NASA Ames Research Center

Wide shot of 40x 80 wind tunnel settling chamber with Lockheed XFV-1 model. Project engineer Mark Kelly (not shown)....

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1824
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Feb 8, 2013

KSC-2013-1824

VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – The Launch Control Center LCC inside the Remote Launch Control Center RLCC at Vandenberg...

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NASA image: Lockheed XFV-1 model in the 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames Research Center.
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May 16, 1952

Lockheed XFV-1 model in the 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames Research Center.

Lockheed XFV-1 model. Project engineer Mark Kelly (not shown). Remote controlled model flown in the settling chamber...

ARC
NASA image: Hernandez on AFT Flight Deck (FD) at Remote Manipulator System (RMS) controls
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Aug 31, 2009

Hernandez on AFT Flight Deck (FD) at Remote Manipulator System (RMS) controls

S128-E-007090 (31 Aug. 2009) --- Astronaut Jose Hernandez, STS-128 mission specialist, uses a communication system...

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NASA image: Hernandez on AFT Flight Deck (FD) at Remote Manipulator System (RMS) controls
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Aug 31, 2009

Hernandez on AFT Flight Deck (FD) at Remote Manipulator System (RMS) controls

S128-E-007085 (31 Aug. 2009) --- Astronaut Jose Hernandez, STS-128 mission specialist, uses a communication system...

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NASA image: Hernandez on AFT Flight Deck (FD) at Remote Manipulator System (RMS) controls
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Aug 31, 2009

Hernandez on AFT Flight Deck (FD) at Remote Manipulator System (RMS) controls

S128-E-007093 (31 Aug. 2009) --- Astronaut Jose Hernandez, STS-128 mission specialist, works controls on the aft...

JSC
NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0260-017
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Nov 4, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0260-017

K-10 (red) plaentary rover at Marscape (Ames Mars Yard): with prototype flight control team remotely operating K-10...

ARC
NASA image: iss051e020842
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Apr 22, 2017

iss051e020842

iss051e020842 (April 22, 2017) --- The Cygnus resupply ship from Orbital ATK is remotely guided to its port on the...

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NASA image: iss054e022063
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Jan 13, 2018

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iss054e022063 (Jan. 13, 2018) ---The SpaceX Dragon is pictured from inside the seven-windowed cupola moments after...

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NASA image: iss051e026136
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Apr 22, 2017

iss051e026136

iss051e026136 (April 22, 2017) --- The Cygnus resupply ship from Orbital ATK is remotely guided to its port on the...

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NASA image: Virts in Cupola
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Apr 26, 2015

Virts in Cupola

NASA astronaut Terry Virts of Expedition 43 on the International Space Station checks the remote control Canadarm2...

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NASA image: EHDC2
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Oct 5, 2020

EHDC2

iss063e101638 (Oct. 5, 2020) --- The Northrop Grumman Cygnus space freighter is pictured in the grips of the...

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NASA image: MCE Transfer
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Aug 9, 2012

MCE Transfer

ISS032-E-014904 (9 Aug. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Joe Acaba, Expedition 32 flight engineer, works the controls of the...

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NASA image: MS Garneau operates the RMS arm during the third EVA of STS-97
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Dec 7, 2000

MS Garneau operates the RMS arm during the third EVA of STS-97

STS097-316-002 (30 Nov. - 11 Dec. 2000) Astronaut Marc Garneau, mission specialist representing the Canadian Space...

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NASA image: LAB RPCM R&R
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Jun 5, 2014

LAB RPCM R&R

ISS040-E-007691 (5 June 2014) --- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Expedition 40 flight engineer, removes and replaces...

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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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