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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:  NEO Surveyor's Telescope Optical Bench Under Construction at JPL
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Aug 28, 2024

NEO Surveyor's Telescope Optical Bench Under Construction at JPL

A technician operates articulating equipment to rotate the Near-Earth Object Surveyor (NEO Surveyor) mission's...

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NASA image: Robotic Surgery Tech Demo
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Sep 14, 2023

Robotic Surgery Tech Demo

jsc2024e005978 ()9/14/2023) --- MIRA, Virtual Incision’s miniaturized robotic assisted surgery system, is pictured...

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NASA image: Administrator Isaacman Monitors Crew-11 Return
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Jan 22, 2026

Administrator Isaacman Monitors Crew-11 Return

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, left, speaks with Rachel Krause, SPARTAN (Station Power, Articulation, Thermal,...

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NASA image: iss061e058522
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Nov 22, 2019

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iss061e058522 (Nov. 22, 2019) --- Astronaut and spacewalker Luca Parmitano of ESA (European Space Agency) soars 250...

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NASA image: Now Mars 2020 Can Phone Home
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May 3, 2019

Now Mars 2020 Can Phone Home

Mars 2020 engineers and technicians prepare the high-gain antenna for installation on the rover's equipment deck....

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NASA image: View of STS-129 MS2 Bresnik and MS4 Satcher during EVA3
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Nov 23, 2009

View of STS-129 MS2 Bresnik and MS4 Satcher during EVA3

S129-E-008248 (23 Nov. 2009) --- Astronauts Randy Bresnik (right) and Robert L. Satcher Jr. (top left), both STS-129...

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NASA image: View of STS-129 MS4 Satcher during EVA3
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Nov 23, 2009

View of STS-129 MS4 Satcher during EVA3

ISS021-E-031717 (23 Nov. 2009) --- Astronaut Robert L. Satcher Jr., STS-129 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: View of STS-129 MS4 Satcher during EVA3
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Nov 23, 2009

View of STS-129 MS4 Satcher during EVA3

ISS021-E-031705 (23 Nov. 2009) --- Astronaut Robert L. Satcher Jr., STS-129 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: STS-97 (4A) EVA training in NBL pool
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Oct 23, 2000

STS-97 (4A) EVA training in NBL pool

Photographic documentation showing astronauts in Extravehicular Mobility Units (EMU) participating in STS-97 (4A)...

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NASA image: View of STS-129 MS4 Satcher during EVA3
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Nov 23, 2009

View of STS-129 MS4 Satcher during EVA3

S129-E-008115 (23 Nov. 2009) --- Astronaut Robert L. Satcher Jr., STS-129 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: View of STS-129 MS4 Satcher during EVA3
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Nov 23, 2009

View of STS-129 MS4 Satcher during EVA3

ISS021-E-031706 (23 Nov. 2009) --- Astronaut Robert L. Satcher Jr., STS-129 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: View of STS-129 MS2 Bresnik during EVA3
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Nov 23, 2009

View of STS-129 MS2 Bresnik during EVA3

ISS021-E-031628 (23 Nov. 2009) --- Astronaut Randy Bresnik, STS-129 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: View of STS-129 MS2 Bresnik during EVA3
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Nov 23, 2009

View of STS-129 MS2 Bresnik during EVA3

ISS021-E-031645 (23 Nov. 2009) --- Astronaut Randy Bresnik, STS-129 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: View of STS-129 MS4 Satcher during EVA3
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Nov 23, 2009

View of STS-129 MS4 Satcher during EVA3

S129-E-008120 (23 Nov. 2009) --- Astronaut Robert L. Satcher Jr., STS-129 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: View of STS-129 MS4 Satcher during EVA3
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Nov 23, 2009

View of STS-129 MS4 Satcher during EVA3

ISS021-E-032066 (23 Nov. 2009) --- Astronaut Robert L. Satcher Jr., STS-129 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: View of STS-129 MS2 Bresnik during EVA3
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Nov 23, 2009

View of STS-129 MS2 Bresnik during EVA3

ISS021-E-031673 (23 Nov. 2009) --- Astronaut Randy Bresnik, STS-129 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: View of STS-129 MS4 Satcher during EVA3
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Nov 23, 2009

View of STS-129 MS4 Satcher during EVA3

ISS021-E-032068 (23 Nov. 2009) --- Astronaut Robert L. Satcher Jr., STS-129 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: View of STS-129 MS2 Bresnik during EVA3
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Nov 23, 2009

View of STS-129 MS2 Bresnik during EVA3

S129-E-008006 (23 Nov. 2009) --- Astronaut Randy Bresnik, STS-129 mission specialist, participates in the mission's...

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NASA image: View of STS-129 MS2 Bresnik during EVA3
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Nov 23, 2009

View of STS-129 MS2 Bresnik during EVA3

S129-E-008010 (23 Nov. 2009) --- Astronaut Randy Bresnik, STS-129 mission specialist, participates in the mission's...

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NASA image: View of STS-129 MS4 Satcher during EVA3
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Nov 23, 2009

View of STS-129 MS4 Satcher during EVA3

ISS021-E-031703 (23 Nov. 2009) --- Astronaut Robert L. Satcher Jr., STS-129 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: Approaching the runway after the first evaluation flight of the Quiet Spike project, NASA's F-15B testbed aircraft cruises over Roger's Dry Lakebed
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Aug 10, 2006

Approaching the runway after the first evaluation flight of the Quiet Spike project, NASA's F-15B testbed aircraft cruises over Roger's Dry Lakebed

Approaching the runway after the first evaluation flight of the Quiet Spike project, NASA's F-15B testbed aircraft...

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NASA image: Group photo following the 300th NASA Dryden flight of F-15B #836
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Oct 20, 2006

Group photo following the 300th NASA Dryden flight of F-15B #836

Group photo following the 300th NASA Dryden flight of F-15B #836.

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NASA image: NASA's F-15B testbed aircraft undergoes pre-flight checks before performing the first flight of the Quiet Spike project
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Aug 10, 2006

NASA's F-15B testbed aircraft undergoes pre-flight checks before performing the first flight of the Quiet Spike project

NASA's F-15B testbed aircraft undergoes pre-flight checks before performing the first flight of the Quiet Spike...

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NASA image: NASA's F-15B testbed aircraft with Gulfstream Quiet Spike sonic boom mitigator attached
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Jul 6, 2006

NASA's F-15B testbed aircraft with Gulfstream Quiet Spike sonic boom mitigator attached

Gulfstream Aerospace and NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center are testing the structural integrity of a telescopic...

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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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