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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: EC02-0282-1
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Dec 11, 2002

EC02-0282-1

A NASA F/A-18 flies over the Dryden Flight Research Center and Rogers Dry Lake on December 11, 2002. The aircraft...

AFRC
NASA image: EC03-0293-15
Image
Sep 18, 2003

EC03-0293-15

NASA Dryden's Automated Aerial Refueling (AAR) project evaluated the capability of an F/A-18A aircraft as an...

AFRC
NASA image: EC03-0293-06
Image
Sep 18, 2003

EC03-0293-06

NASA Dryden's Automated Aerial Refueling (AAR) project evaluated the capability of an F/A-18A aircraft as an...

AFRC
NASA image: Expedition 17 Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) Undocking
Image
Sep 5, 2008

Expedition 17 Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) Undocking

ISS017-E-015451 (5 Sept. 2008) --- Backdropped by Earth's horizon and the blackness of space, European Space...

JSC
NASA image: Expedition 17 Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) Undocking
Image
Sep 5, 2008

Expedition 17 Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) Undocking

ISS017-E-015496 (5 Sept. 2008) --- Backdropped by a blanket of clouds, European Space Agency's (ESA) "Jules Verne"...

JSC
NASA image: Expedition 17 Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) Undocking
Image
Sep 5, 2008

Expedition 17 Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) Undocking

ISS017-E-015468 (5 Sept. 2008) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, European Space Agency's (ESA) "Jules...

JSC
NASA image: Expedition 17 Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) Undocking
Image
Sep 5, 2008

Expedition 17 Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) Undocking

ISS017-E-015446 (5 Sept. 2008) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, European Space Agency's (ESA) "Jules...

JSC
NASA image: ATV docking ops
Image
Aug 12, 2014

ATV docking ops

ISS040-E-091688 (12 Aug. 2014) --- In the Zvezda Service Module, European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst...

JSC
NASA image: ATV docking ops
Image
Aug 12, 2014

ATV docking ops

ISS040-E-091673 (12 Aug. 2014) --- In the Zvezda Service Module, European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst...

JSC
NASA image: last ATV docking OBT
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Aug 7, 2014

last ATV docking OBT

ISS040-E-089627 (7 Aug. 2014) --- In the International Space Station?s Zvezda Service Module, European Space Agency...

JSC
NASA image: 2014 NASA Centennial Challenges Sample Return Robot Challenge
Image
Jun 11, 2014

2014 NASA Centennial Challenges Sample Return Robot Challenge

The Stellar Automation Systems team poses for a picture with their robot after attempting the level one challenge...

HQ
NASA image: Benefit from NASA
Image
Feb 1, 2002

Benefit from NASA

AiroCide Ti02, an anthrax-killing air scrubber manufactured by KES Science and Technology Inc., in Kernesaw,...

MSFC
NASA image: ARC-1988-AC88-0328-3
Image
Jun 1, 1988

ARC-1988-AC88-0328-3

ASRF - Automated Science Research Facility Artwork

ARC
NASA image: GRC-2000-C-00572
Image
Nov 10, 1999

GRC-2000-C-00572

SSVUVA - STEADY STATE VACUUM ULTRAVIOLET AUTOMATED

GRC
NASA image: GRC-2000-C-00570
Image
Nov 10, 1999

GRC-2000-C-00570

SSVUVA - STEADY STATE VACUUM ULTRAVIOLET AUTOMATED

GRC
NASA image: ARC-1988-AC88-0328-4
Image
Jun 1, 1988

ARC-1988-AC88-0328-4

ASRF (Automated Science Research Facility) Artwork

ARC
NASA image: GRC-2000-C-00573
Image
Nov 10, 1999

GRC-2000-C-00573

SSVUVA - STEADY STATE VACUUM ULTRAVIOLET AUTOMATED

GRC
NASA image: Ensuring Safety for Advanced Air Mobility
Image
Sep 28, 2022

Ensuring Safety for Advanced Air Mobility

NASA's Advanced Air Mobility mission is helping to ensure this new class of aircraft that industry is developing is...

HQ
NASA image: AVATAR MVT interview_GENTRY BARNETT
Video
Feb 1, 2026

AVATAR MVT interview_GENTRY BARNETT

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

HQ
NASA image: ARC-1988-AC88-0328-6
Image
Jun 1, 1988

ARC-1988-AC88-0328-6

ASRF - Automated Sciences into the future of spaceflight and planetary research. Artwork

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1969-AC87-0624-2
Image
Aug 20, 1987

ARC-1969-AC87-0624-2

Research Automation - ATC (Air Traffic Control) Sever weather flight (Artwork)

ARC
NASA image: Benefit from NASA
Image
Feb 1, 2002

Benefit from NASA

This is a photo of a technician at KES Science and Technology Inc., in Kernesaw, Georgia, assembling the AiroCide...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-05-S-00179
Video
Jul 15, 2005

KSC-05-S-00179

MS. STILSON: John from Syracuse states, as astronauts, you are viewed by many people around the globe as modern-day...

KSC
NASA image: ARC-1969-AC96-0058-3
Image
Feb 13, 1996

ARC-1969-AC96-0058-3

FAST CTAS system operation trials at Dallas/Ft Worth, Tx (DFW TRACON ATC Automation Tool)

ARC
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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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