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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: Stirling Engine Milestone
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Mar 9, 2020

Stirling Engine Milestone

Glenn’s Technology Demonstration Convertor (TDC) #13, a free-piston Stirling power convertor, achieved a milestone...

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NASA image: Stirling Engine Milestone
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Mar 9, 2020

Stirling Engine Milestone

Glenn’s Technology Demonstration Convertor (TDC) #13, a free-piston Stirling power convertor, achieved a milestone...

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NASA image: Space Symposium
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Aug 26, 2021

Space Symposium

NASA Director of the Technology Demonstration Missions Program, Trudy Kortes moderates a panel discussion titled...

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NASA image: Flight Day 12: Orion in Green
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Nov 27, 2022

Flight Day 12: Orion in Green

art001e001450 (Nov. 27, 2022) On flight day 12, the inside of Orion shows the display of the Callisto payload....

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NASA image: Flight Day 9: Orion in Blue
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Nov 24, 2022

Flight Day 9: Orion in Blue

art001e000607 (Nov. 24, 2022) On flight day 9, the inside of Orion shows the display of the Callisto payload....

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NASA image: Stirling Engine Milestone
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Mar 9, 2020

Stirling Engine Milestone

Glenn’s Technology Demonstration Convertor (TDC) #13, a free-piston Stirling power convertor, achieved a milestone...

GRC
NASA image: Stirling Engine Milestone
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Mar 9, 2020

Stirling Engine Milestone

Glenn’s Technology Demonstration Convertor (TDC) #13, a free-piston Stirling power convertor, achieved a milestone...

GRC
NASA image: Flight Day 9: Orion in Pink
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Nov 24, 2022

Flight Day 9: Orion in Pink

art001e000606 (Nov. 24, 2022) On flight day 9, the inside of Orion shows the display of the Callisto payload....

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NASA image: NASA Tech Demo Streams First Video From Deep Space Via Laser (Media Reel)
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Dec 18, 2023

NASA Tech Demo Streams First Video From Deep Space Via Laser (Media Reel)

B-roll for media and public use. NASA’s Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) experiment marked a historic...

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NASA image: LSR Umbilical Connection OPS
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Oct 19, 2018

LSR Umbilical Connection OPS

iss057e055217 (10/19/2018) --- A view of the LSR rack inside the Destiny laboratory onboard the International Space...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 15, 2004

Microgravity

Ecomaster, an affiliate of BioServe Space Technologies, this PentaPure technology has been used to purify water for...

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NASA image: TangoLab Card Cube Removal
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Mar 31, 2022

TangoLab Card Cube Removal

iss067e000403 (3/31/2022) --- A view of a Cube containing Space Tango - Cubelab Satellite Demonstrator, part of...

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NASA image: TangoLab Card Cube Removal
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Mar 31, 2022

TangoLab Card Cube Removal

iss067e000411 (3/31/2022) --- A view of a Cube containing Space Tango - Cubelab Satellite Demonstrator, part of...

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NASA image: X-36 Tailless Fighter Agility Research Aircraft in flight
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Oct 30, 1997

X-36 Tailless Fighter Agility Research Aircraft in flight

The X-36 technology demonstrator shows off its distinctive shape as the remotely piloted aircraft flies a research...

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NASA image: X-36 Tailless Fighter Agility Research Aircraft in flight
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Oct 30, 1997

X-36 Tailless Fighter Agility Research Aircraft in flight

The X-36 technology demonstrator shows off its distinctive shape as the remotely piloted aircraft flies a research...

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NASA image: NASA to Test Solution for Radiation-Tolerant Computing in Space
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Jan 8, 2025

NASA to Test Solution for Radiation-Tolerant Computing in Space

A technology demonstration flying aboard the next delivery for NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services)...

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NASA image: NASA to Test Solution for Radiation-Tolerant Computing in Space
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Jan 8, 2025

NASA to Test Solution for Radiation-Tolerant Computing in Space

A technology demonstration flying aboard the next delivery for NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services)...

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NASA image: NASA to Test Solution for Radiation-Tolerant Computing in Space
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Jan 8, 2025

NASA to Test Solution for Radiation-Tolerant Computing in Space

A technology demonstration flying aboard the next delivery for NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services)...

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NASA image: Science Launching on SpaceX's 28th Cargo Resupply Mission to the Space Station
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May 31, 2023

Science Launching on SpaceX's 28th Cargo Resupply Mission to the Space Station

The 28th SpaceX commercial resupply mission (CRS) is scheduled to launch to the International Space Station from...

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NASA image: NASA astronauts Tracy C. Dyson and Suni Williams
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Jul 24, 2024

NASA astronauts Tracy C. Dyson and Suni Williams

iss071e403704 (July 24, 2024) --- NASA astronauts (from left) Tracy C. Dyson, Expedition 71 Flight Engineer, and...

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NASA image: NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Don Durston
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Aug 5, 2021

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Don Durston

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll learn how a flight over Disneyland inspired Don Durston's fascination with...

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NASA image: AVATAR MVT interview_GENTRY BARNETT
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Feb 1, 2026

AVATAR MVT interview_GENTRY BARNETT

Interview with Gentry Barnett Chief Technology Officer, Space Tango. The Mission Verification Test (MVT) for the...

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NASA image: Preflight Imagery for GARDENs
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Nov 8, 2023

Preflight Imagery for GARDENs

jsc2024e006095 (11/8/2023) --- Image of the KASHIWA flight units. KASHIWA, developed by the Growing Advanced and...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Engineering and Technology Overview
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Feb 16, 2021

Mars 2020 Engineering and Technology Overview

Director of technology demonstrations, NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate, Trudy Kortes, gives remarks via...

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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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