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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: KSC00pp1925
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Dec 8, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- While on a tour of KSC, Norm Abram, master carpenter of television’s "This Old House"...

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NASA image: Nespoli watches Can Crusher Tool
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Feb 22, 2011

Nespoli watches Can Crusher Tool

ISS026-E-028694 (22 Feb. 2011) --- European Space Agency astronaut Paolo Nespoli, Expedition 26 flight engineer, is...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1925
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Dec 8, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- While on a tour of KSC, Norm Abram, master carpenter of television’s "This Old House"...

KSC
NASA image: iss061e038284
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Nov 12, 2019

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iss061e038284 (Nov. 12, 2019) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Luca Parmitano tests the usage of...

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NASA image: Chiao holds EVA holds tool caddy in the SM during Expedition 10
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Mar 21, 2005

Chiao holds EVA holds tool caddy in the SM during Expedition 10

ISS010-E-20747 (21 March 2005) --- Astronaut Leroy Chiao, Expedition 10 commander and NASA ISS science officer,...

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NASA image: MAF_20190530_CS2update-ES_0135
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May 30, 2019

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Space Launch System Corestage-2 Engine Section is lifted into a thrust structure tool at NASA's Michoud Assembly...

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NASA image: MAF_20190530_CS2update-ES_0141
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May 30, 2019

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Space Launch System Corestage-2 Engine Section is lifted into a thrust structure tool at NASA's Michoud Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3029
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May 10, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The tools that will be used to service NASA's Hubble Space Telescope on the STS-125 mission...

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NASA image: Astronauts Newman and Walz evaluate tools for use on HST servicing mission
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Sep 16, 1993

Astronauts Newman and Walz evaluate tools for use on HST servicing mission

STS051-06-037 (16 Sept 1993) --- Astronauts Carl E. Walz (foreground) and James H. Newman evaluate some important...

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NASA image: The CEUS automated fiber placement cylindrical manufacturing tool
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Sep 23, 2015

The CEUS automated fiber placement cylindrical manufacturing tool

MATERIALS ENGINEER LARRY PELHAM OF NASA’S MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER IN HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA, OPERATES THE CEUS...

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NASA image: The CEUS automated fiber placement cylindrical manufacturing tool
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Sep 23, 2015

The CEUS automated fiber placement cylindrical manufacturing tool

MATERIALS ENGINEER LARRY PELHAM OF NASA’S MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER IN HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA, OPERATES THE CEUS...

MSFC
NASA image: Astronauts Newman and Walz evaluate tools for use on HST servicing mission
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Sep 16, 1993

Astronauts Newman and Walz evaluate tools for use on HST servicing mission

STS051-06-023 (16 Sept 1993) --- Astronauts James H. Newman (in bay) and Carl E. Walz, mission specialists, practice...

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NASA image: Apollo 13 crewmen simulate lunar surface EVA during training exercise
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Feb 4, 1970

Apollo 13 crewmen simulate lunar surface EVA during training exercise

S70-27037 (4 Feb. 1970) --- Astronaut James A. Lovell Jr., commander of the Apollo 13 lunar landing mission,...

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NASA image: Voss retrieves a small tool from a tool kit in ISS Node 1/Unity
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Aug 13, 2001

Voss retrieves a small tool from a tool kit in ISS Node 1/Unity

STS105-E-5175 (13 August 2001) --- Astronaut James S. Voss, retrieves a small tool from a tool case in the...

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NASA image: Crewmembers float around in Spacelab
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Nov 5, 1995

Crewmembers float around in Spacelab

STS073-351-024 (20 October - 5 November 1995) --- Astronaut Kenneth D. Bowersox, STS-73 mission commander, retrieves...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Curation
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Jan 10, 2024

OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Curation

Curation team members at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston successfully remove the two fasteners from the...

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NASA image: iss061e006501
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Oct 15, 2019

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iss061e006501 (Oct. 15, 2019) --- NASA astronauts Jessica Meir (left) and Christina Koch are inside the Quest...

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NASA image: View of a standard tool kit left on the ISS
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Sep 17, 2000

View of a standard tool kit left on the ISS

S106-E-5259 (17 September 2000) --- Tools that look much like those that you might find in any residential garage...

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NASA image: iss061e006498
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Oct 15, 2019

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iss061e006498 (Oct. 15, 2019) --- NASA astronauts Jessica Meir (left) and Christina Koch are inside the Quest...

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NASA image: APOLLO 17 - CREW TRAINING - EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY (EVA) - KSC
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Sep 13, 2008

APOLLO 17 - CREW TRAINING - EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY (EVA) - KSC

S72-48890 (September 1972) --- Scientist-astronaut Harrison H. Schmitt, lunar module pilot of the Apollo 17 lunar...

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NASA image: STS-57 Pilot Duffy uses TDS soldering tool in SPACEHAB-01 aboard OV-105
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Jul 1, 1993

STS-57 Pilot Duffy uses TDS soldering tool in SPACEHAB-01 aboard OV-105

STS057-30-021 (21 June-1 July 1993) --- Astronaut Brian Duffy, pilot, handles a soldering tool onboard the...

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Audio
Apr 18, 2025

Ep381_Commercial_Lunar_Tools_and_Science

Houston, We Have a Podcast Episode 386: EHP Tools || Guests: Holly Newton Mejia and Dr. Juliane Gross Introduction...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2382
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Mar 19, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers dressed...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2370
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Mar 19, 2010

KSC-2010-2370

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the tool stowage...

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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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