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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: Microgravity
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Jan 25, 1998

Microgravity

CT scans of the spcimens on STS-79 reveal internal cone-shaped features and radial patterns not seen in specimens...

MSFC
NASA image: 1301163
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Oct 29, 2013

1301163

MSFC MECHANICAL ENGINEER BRIAN WEST, (L), DEMONSTRATES STRUCTURED LIGHT SCANNING PROCESS TO MEMBERS OF THE BREMEN,...

MSFC
NASA image: Burbank sets up the ICV Resting Echo Scan
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Jan 20, 2012

Burbank sets up the ICV Resting Echo Scan

ISS030-E-155938 (20 Jan. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Dan Burbank, Expedition 30 commander, sets up the Integrated...

JSC
NASA image: Artist Concept of MAVEN Imaging Ultraviolet Spectrograph at Work
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Nov 7, 2014

Artist Concept of MAVEN Imaging Ultraviolet Spectrograph at Work

This artist concept depicts the Imaging Ultraviolet Spectrograph IUVS on NASA MAVEN spacecraft scanning the upper...

JPL
NASA image: (SLAP) Scanning L-band Active Passive Installed on NASA UC-12B A
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Dec 12, 2013

(SLAP) Scanning L-band Active Passive Installed on NASA UC-12B A

Forward Welch rack, SLAP instrument and aft Welch rack; view looking aft

LRC
NASA image: (SLAP) Scanning L-band Active Passive Installed on NASA UC-12B A
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Dec 12, 2013

(SLAP) Scanning L-band Active Passive Installed on NASA UC-12B A

antenna and external fairing mounted on UC-12B; view looking forward

LRC
NASA image: (SLAP) Scanning L-band Active Passive Installed on NASA UC-12B A
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Dec 12, 2013

(SLAP) Scanning L-band Active Passive Installed on NASA UC-12B A

SLAP instrument installed in forward nadir portal; view looking forward

LRC
NASA image: (SLAP) Scanning L-band Active Passive Installed on NASA UC-12B A
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Dec 12, 2013

(SLAP) Scanning L-band Active Passive Installed on NASA UC-12B A

power converter and Applanix unit installed in Welch rack; Welch rack mounted on aft riser

LRC
NASA image: (SLAP) Scanning L-band Active Passive Installed on NASA UC-12B A
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Dec 12, 2013

(SLAP) Scanning L-band Active Passive Installed on NASA UC-12B A

SLAP antenna and external fairing mounted on UC-12B; view looking aft

LRC
NASA image: (SLAP) Scanning L-band Active Passive Installed on NASA UC-12B A
Image
Dec 12, 2013

(SLAP) Scanning L-band Active Passive Installed on NASA UC-12B A

SLAP control unit installed in forward Welch rack; view looking aft

LRC
NASA image: Scanning electron microscope view of iron crystal
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Nov 10, 1972

Scanning electron microscope view of iron crystal

A scanning electron microscope photograph of iron crystals which grow in a small vug or cavity in a recrystallized...

JSC
NASA image: Expedition 32 Crew Members Perform ICV Resting Echo Scan
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Aug 1, 2012

Expedition 32 Crew Members Perform ICV Resting Echo Scan

ISS032-E-011853 (1 Aug. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Joe Acaba (left) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut...

JSC
NASA image: Burbank uses the ICV Resting Echo Scan on Expedition 30 crew member
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Jan 20, 2012

Burbank uses the ICV Resting Echo Scan on Expedition 30 crew member

ISS030-E-155942 (20 Jan. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Dan Burbank, Expedition 30 commander, prepares to use the...

JSC
NASA image: Scanning High in the Sky for Concentrations of Water Vapor
Video
Dec 4, 2015

Scanning High in the Sky for Concentrations of Water Vapor

The Diode Laser Hygrometer, or DLH is an instrument uses a laser sensor to detect concentrations of water vapor in...

ARC
NASA image: ED07-0210-3
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Sep 13, 2007

ED07-0210-3

The instruments that make up the Ames Autonomous Module Scanner (AMS) that provided precise thermal-infrared imaging...

AFRC
NASA image: Microtunnels in Yamato Meteorite From Mars
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Feb 27, 2014

Microtunnels in Yamato Meteorite From Mars

This scanning electron microscope image of a polished thin section of a meteorite from Mars shows tunnels and curved...

JPL
NASA image: FD115 (Flight Day 115) SPRINT leg muscle self scan
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Oct 3, 2011

FD115 (Flight Day 115) SPRINT leg muscle self scan

ISS029-E-025270 (3 Oct. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Mike Fossum, Expedition 29 commander, performs a SPRINT leg muscle...

JSC
NASA image: FD115 (Flight Day 115) SPRINT leg muscle self scan
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Oct 3, 2011

FD115 (Flight Day 115) SPRINT leg muscle self scan

ISS029-E-025280 (3 Oct. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Mike Fossum, Expedition 29 commander, performs a SPRINT leg muscle...

JSC
NASA image: Space Radar Image of West Texas - SAR Scan
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of West Texas - SAR Scan

This radar image of the Midland/Odessa region of West Texas, demonstrates an experimental technique, called ScanSAR,...

JPL
NASA image: HIWRAP Instrument
Video
Oct 6, 2014

HIWRAP Instrument

The HIWRAP is the High-Altitude Imaging Wind and Rain Airborne Profiler, a "conically scanning" Doppler radar,...

GSFC
NASA image: Spheroidal Features in Yamato Meteorite From Mars
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Feb 27, 2014

Spheroidal Features in Yamato Meteorite From Mars

This scanning electron microscope image shows speroidal features embedded in a layer of iddingsite, a mineral formed...

JPL
NASA image: Fincke performs an ultrasound bone scan on Padalka using the ADUM in the U.S. Lab during Expedition 9
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Aug 10, 2004

Fincke performs an ultrasound bone scan on Padalka using the ADUM in the U.S. Lab during Expedition 9

ISS009-E-17439 (10 August 2004) --- Astronaut Edward M. (Mike) Fincke (foreground), Expedition 9 NASA ISS science...

JSC
NASA image: GPM Weather Report Package
Video
Feb 23, 2014

GPM Weather Report Package

Data from the GPM Core Observatory will enable the first ever "CAT scans" from space of blizzards in the...

GSFC
NASA image: Some News About Our Moon to Mars Architecture on This Week @NASA – April 21, 2023
Video
Apr 21, 2023

Some News About Our Moon to Mars Architecture on This Week @NASA – April 21, 2023

Some news about our Moon to Mars Architecture, chalk up another one for our frequent flyer on Mars, and yes, this...

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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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