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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: Mary Jackson at Work
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Jun 1, 1977

Mary Jackson at Work

Mary Jackson at Work. In 1958 Mary Jackson became NASA’s first black female engineer. At the time this photo was...

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NASA image: Federal Women's Program
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Oct 29, 1984

Federal Women's Program

Federal Women's Program speaking is Mary Jackson. In 1958 Mary Jackson became NASA’s first black female engineer.

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NASA image: SKYLAB II - EARTH VIEW (EREP)
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Sep 20, 1973

SKYLAB II - EARTH VIEW (EREP)

S73-34295 (June 1973) --- A vertical view of a portion of northern California reproduced from data taken from the...

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NASA image: S73-34295A
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Aug 19, 2008

S73-34295A

S73-34295A (June 1973) --- A vertical view of a portion of northern California reproduced from data taken from the...

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NASA image: CT Scan of Mars Sample Tube
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Dec 22, 2020

CT Scan of Mars Sample Tube

This animation shows the data collected on a Mars 2020 sample tube using a computerized tomography (CT) scanner....

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NASA image: jsc2024e016239
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Dec 6, 2023

jsc2024e016239

jsc2024e016239 (12/6/2023) --- The multi-resolution scanner (MRS) ready for testing and certification at NASA’s Ames...

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NASA image: jsc2022e091372
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Dec 7, 2022

jsc2022e091372

jsc2022e091372 (12/7/2022) --- The STP-H9-ECLIPSE flight hardware is shown prior to its delivery to NASA’s Johnson...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Window Observational Research Facility (WORF), seen in the Space Station Processing Facility, was designed and built by the Boeing Co. at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala. WORF will be delivered to the International Space Station and placed in the rack position in front of the Destiny lab window, providing locations for attaching cameras, multi-spectral scanners and other instruments. WORF will support a variety of scientific and commercial experiments in areas of Earth systems and processes, global ecological changes in Earth’s biosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere and climate system, Earth resources, natural hazards, and education. After installation, it will become a permanent focal point for Earth Science research aboard the space station.
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Sep 8, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Window Observational Research Facility (WORF), seen in the Space Station Processing Facility, was designed and built by the Boeing Co. at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala. WORF will be delivered to the International Space Station and placed in the rack position in front of the Destiny lab window, providing locations for attaching cameras, multi-spectral scanners and other instruments. WORF will support a variety of scientific and commercial experiments in areas of Earth systems and processes, global ecological changes in Earth’s biosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere and climate system, Earth resources, natural hazards, and education. After installation, it will become a permanent focal point for Earth Science research aboard the space station.

NASA image: IRD Environmental Photos - Photo Lab Scanners
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Oct 27, 2005

IRD Environmental Photos - Photo Lab Scanners

Todd Munson in the Building 8 photo lab works with the Oxberry Cinescan 6400.

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NASA image: IRD Environmental Photos - Photo Lab Scanners
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Oct 27, 2005

IRD Environmental Photos - Photo Lab Scanners

View of Larry Jefferson in the Building 8 photo lab scanning area working with Environmental Photos.

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NASA image: March 2024 Iceland Eruption
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Mar 29, 2024

March 2024 Iceland Eruption

The March 16 volcanic eruption in Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula was the fourth in many months. On March 22, ASTER's...

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NASA image: jsc2024e016240
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Mar 20, 2023

jsc2024e016240

jsc2024e016240 (3/20/2023) --- The multi-resolution scanning payload prototype housed within an Astrobee robot at...

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NASA image: Nondestructive Inspection
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Apr 23, 2019

Nondestructive Inspection

Engineers Ayrton Jordan (left) and Anthony Milana (right) at the NASA White Sands Test Facility (WSTF) in Las...

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NASA image: WORF Prep and Transfer OPS
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Apr 10, 2010

WORF Prep and Transfer OPS

S131-E-008610 (10 April 2010) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Naoko Yamazaki, STS-131...

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NASA image: Yamazaki works on WORF
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Apr 10, 2010

Yamazaki works on WORF

S131-E-008497 (10 April 2010) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Naoko Yamazaki, STS-131...

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NASA image: WORF Prep and Transfer OPS
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Apr 10, 2010

WORF Prep and Transfer OPS

S131-E-008624 (10 April 2010) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Naoko Yamazaki, STS-131...

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NASA image: WORF Prep and Transfer OPS
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Apr 10, 2010

WORF Prep and Transfer OPS

S131-E-008613 (10 April 2010) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Naoko Yamazaki, STS-131...

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NASA image: WORF Prep and Transfer OPS
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Apr 10, 2010

WORF Prep and Transfer OPS

S131-E-008612 (10 April 2010) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Naoko Yamazaki, STS-131...

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NASA image: jsc2024e016242
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Nov 27, 2023

jsc2024e016242

jsc2024e016242 (11/17/2023) --- CSIRO Project Lead Dr. Marc Elmouttie hands over the flight-ready Multi-Resolution...

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NASA image: WORF Prep and Transfer OPS
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Apr 10, 2010

WORF Prep and Transfer OPS

S131-E-008614 (10 April 2010) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Naoko Yamazaki, STS-131...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Sep 1, 1973

Skylab

This Earth Resource Experiment Package (EREP) photograph of the Uncompahgre area of Colorado was electronically...

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NASA image: My Brother’s Keeper National Lab Week
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Mar 2, 2016

My Brother’s Keeper National Lab Week

Mike Lane demonstrates a 3D scanner inside the NASA Kennedy Space Center Prototype Lab for students in the My...

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NASA image: NanoRacks CubeSat Deployment
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Feb 27, 2015

NanoRacks CubeSat Deployment

ISS042E290579 (02/27/2015) --- On Feb. 27 2015, a series of CubeSats, small experimental satellites, were deployed...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Space Station Processing Facility check out the Window Observational Research Facility (WORF), designed and built by the Boeing Co. at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala. WORF will be delivered to the International Space Station and placed in the rack position in front of the Destiny lab window, providing locations for attaching cameras, multi-spectral scanners and other instruments. WORF will support a variety of scientific and commercial experiments in areas of Earth systems and processes, global ecological changes in Earth’s biosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere and climate system, Earth resources, natural hazards, and education. After installation, it will become a permanent focal point for Earth Science research aboard the space station.
Image
Sep 8, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Space Station Processing Facility check out the Window Observational Research Facility (WORF), designed and built by the Boeing Co. at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala. WORF will be delivered to the International Space Station and placed in the rack position in front of the Destiny lab window, providing locations for attaching cameras, multi-spectral scanners and other instruments. WORF will support a variety of scientific and commercial experiments in areas of Earth systems and processes, global ecological changes in Earth’s biosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere and climate system, Earth resources, natural hazards, and education. After installation, it will become a permanent focal point for Earth Science research aboard the space station.

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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Window Observational Research Facility (WORF), seen in the Space Station Processing...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Space Station Processing Facility check out the Window Observational...

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