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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: Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356
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Oct 4, 1960

Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356

Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356

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NASA image: Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356
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NASA image: Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356
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Oct 4, 1960

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NASA image: Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356
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Oct 4, 1960

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NASA image: Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356
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Oct 4, 1960

Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356

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NASA image: Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356
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Oct 4, 1960

Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356

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NASA image: Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356
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Oct 4, 1960

Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356

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Oct 4, 1960

Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356

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NASA image: Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356
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Oct 4, 1960

Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356

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NASA image: Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356
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Oct 4, 1960

Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356

Figure 3-5 for NASA Document TM-X-356

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NASA image: Vacuum Chamber Documentation for U of H Collection
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Jun 16, 2006

Vacuum Chamber Documentation for U of H Collection

Documentation for the University of Houston (UH) Clear Lake collection of their library books after the Vacuum...

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NASA image: TTBW Wing-Truss Junction Model at the Icing Research Tunnel
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Oct 22, 2024

TTBW Wing-Truss Junction Model at the Icing Research Tunnel

Thomas Ozoroski, an Icing Researcher, is shown documenting ice accretion on the leading edge of the next-generation...

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NASA image: Orion ETA Hardware, Launch Abort System and Crew Module Documentation Photographs
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Jan 8, 2024

Orion ETA Hardware, Launch Abort System and Crew Module Documentation Photographs

Orion ETA Hardware, Launch Abort System and Crew Module Documentation Photographs - Crew Module Arrival

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NASA image: Stardust Photo documentation of Stardust Sample Return and Tray Separation at JSC
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Jan 17, 2006

Stardust Photo documentation of Stardust Sample Return and Tray Separation at JSC

Stardust Photo documentation of Stardust Sample Return and Tray Separation at bldg 31, Stardust laboratory at JSC....

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NASA image: TTBW Wing-Truss Junction Model at the Icing Research Tunnel
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Oct 22, 2024

TTBW Wing-Truss Junction Model at the Icing Research Tunnel

Zaid Sabri and Thomas Ozoroski, Icing Researchers, are shown documenting ice accretion on the leading edge of the...

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NASA image: Pilot Altman documents the final closeout of Zvezda during STS-106
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Sep 17, 2000

Pilot Altman documents the final closeout of Zvezda during STS-106

S106-E-5258 (17 September 2000) --- As the STS-106 crew is in the process of closing down its operations with the...

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NASA image: Documentation of the DART/FITT system
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May 1, 1995

Documentation of the DART/FITT system

Photographic documentation of the Dextrous Anthropomorphic Robot Testbed (DART)/Full-Immersion Telepresence Testbed...

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NASA image: Aero-Acoustic Propulsion Laboratory, AAPL Refurbishment Documentation Photographs from Time-lapse
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Dec 1, 2021

Aero-Acoustic Propulsion Laboratory, AAPL Refurbishment Documentation Photographs from Time-lapse

Aero-Acoustic Propulsion Laboratory, AAPL Refurbishment Documentation Photographs from Time-lapse

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NASA image: Image for NASA Document NASA-TN-D-56. Equipment Used In Investigation. Document Title: An investigation to determine conditions under which downwash from VTOL aircraft will start surface erosion from various types of terrain Figure 2. Equipment Used In Investigation
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May 14, 1959

Image for NASA Document NASA-TN-D-56. Equipment Used In Investigation. Document Title: An investigation to determine conditions under which downwash from VTOL aircraft will start surface erosion from various types of terrain Figure 2. Equipment Used In Investigation

Image for NASA Document NASA-TN-D-56. Equipment Used In Investigation. Document Title: An investigation to determine...

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NASA image: Shkaplerov uses a still camera for photo documentation of the PCE
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Mar 29, 2012

Shkaplerov uses a still camera for photo documentation of the PCE

ISS030-E-177376 (29 March 2012) --- In the International Space Station?s Zvezda Service Module, Russian cosmonaut...

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NASA image: Sierra Space Dream Chaser Spaceplane Documentation Photographs
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Jan 4, 2024

Sierra Space Dream Chaser Spaceplane Documentation Photographs

The Neil Armstrong Test Facility, part of NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, is home to multiple test...

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NASA image: Sierra Space Dream Chaser Spaceplane Documentation Photographs
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Jan 4, 2024

Sierra Space Dream Chaser Spaceplane Documentation Photographs

The Neil Armstrong Test Facility, part of NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, is home to multiple test...

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NASA image: Sierra Space Dream Chaser Spaceplane Documentation Photographs
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Jan 4, 2024

Sierra Space Dream Chaser Spaceplane Documentation Photographs

The Neil Armstrong Test Facility, part of NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, is home to multiple test...

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NASA image: Kuipers during photo documentation of the fluid and electrical interfaces on the UIA
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Jan 27, 2012

Kuipers during photo documentation of the fluid and electrical interfaces on the UIA

ISS030-E-156468 (27 Jan. 2012) --- European Space Agency astronaut Andre Kuipers, Expedition 30 flight engineer, is...

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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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