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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: Molten Regolith Electrolysis Testing
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Sep 13, 2022

Molten Regolith Electrolysis Testing

Inside a laboratory in the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checking Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Molten Regolith Electrolysis (MRE) Testing
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Aug 30, 2022

Molten Regolith Electrolysis (MRE) Testing

Inside a laboratory in the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and Checking Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Molten Regolith Electrolysis (MRE) Testing
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Aug 30, 2022

Molten Regolith Electrolysis (MRE) Testing

Engineers conduct testing of the Molten Regolith Electrolysis (MRE) inside a laboratory in the Neil A. Armstrong...

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NASA image: Molten Regolith Electrolysis (MRE) Testing
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Aug 30, 2022

Molten Regolith Electrolysis (MRE) Testing

An engineer conducts testing of the Molten Regolith Electrolysis (MRE) inside a laboratory in the Neil A. Armstrong...

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC87-0086-1
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Jan 2, 1987

ARC-1969-AC87-0086-1

Origin of Life: Stromatolites Microbial Mats and Mat-Layer Extracts

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NASA image: GRC-2007-C-00181
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Feb 19, 2003

GRC-2007-C-00181

Researcher extracts a tubular Aerogel material sample in its "green" state

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC87-0086-2
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Jan 2, 1987

ARC-1969-AC87-0086-2

Origin of Life: Stromatolites Microbial Mats and Mat-Layer Extracts

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NASA image: Biomolecule Extraction and Sequencing Technology (BEST)
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Jul 19, 2018

Biomolecule Extraction and Sequencing Technology (BEST)

iss056e097438 (July 19, 2018) --- NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold swabbed surfaces in the International Space Station to...

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NASA image: Biomolecule Extraction and Sequencing Technology (BEST)
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Jul 19, 2018

Biomolecule Extraction and Sequencing Technology (BEST)

iss056e097429 (July 19, 2018) --- NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold swabbed surfaces in the International Space Station to...

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NASA image: Biomolecule Extraction and Sequencing Technology (BEST)
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Jul 19, 2018

Biomolecule Extraction and Sequencing Technology (BEST)

iss056e097421 (July 19, 2018) --- NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold swabbed surfaces in the International Space Station to...

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NASA image: Lithium Mining, Nevada
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Aug 5, 2014

Lithium Mining, Nevada

This image from NASA Terra spacecraft shows the once-abandoned mining town of Silver Peak, Nevada, which began to...

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NASA image: Orion Heat Shield
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Mar 9, 2015

Orion Heat Shield

THE HEAT SHIELD ARRIVED MARCH 9 AT MARSHALL, WHERE EXPERTS FROM THE CENTER AND NASA’S AMES RESEARCH CENTER WILL...

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NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Feb 15, 2008

Advanced Concept

Workers are shown assembling the vertical weld tool in support of the Ares/Constellation upperstage project. This...

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NASA image: Orion Circle of Excellence Presentation and Award Ceremony
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Mar 13, 2025

Orion Circle of Excellence Presentation and Award Ceremony

Artemis I Heat Shield Sample Extraction and Analysis team with NASA astronauts Victor J. Glover, left, and Christina...

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NASA image: iss070e035116
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Dec 1, 2023

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iss070e035116 (Dec. 1, 2023) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expedition 70 Flight...

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NASA image: Irrigated Agriculture, Saudi Arabia
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Jan 20, 1990

Irrigated Agriculture, Saudi Arabia

In Saudi Arabia, center-pivot, swing-arm irrigated agriculture complexes such as the one imaged at Jabal Tuwayq...

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NASA image: Australia Wildfires Extract a Heavy Toll in Lives, Land
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Feb 18, 2009

Australia Wildfires Extract a Heavy Toll in Lives, Land

On February 17, 2009, NASA Terra satellite imaged bushfires burning in Victoria Australia.

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NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Feb 15, 2008

Advanced Concept

Shown is a wind tunnel test of the Ares model for force/moment testing in support of the Ares/ClV integrated vehicle...

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NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Feb 15, 2008

Advanced Concept

Shown is the fabrication of the First Stage Main Parachute in support of Ares/CLV at the Pioneer Zodiac Facility in...

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NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Feb 15, 2008

Advanced Concept

Shown is a test of the TEM-13 Solid Rocket Motor in support of the Ares/CLV first stage at ATK, Utah ....

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NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Feb 15, 2008

Advanced Concept

THIS IMAGE SHOWS THE DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE A3 TEST STAND IN SUPPORT OF THE ARES/CLV UPPER STAGE ENGINE...

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NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Feb 15, 2008

Advanced Concept

Shown is a test of the TEM-13 solid rocket motor at the ATK test facility in Utah in support of the Ares/CLV first...

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NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Feb 15, 2008

Advanced Concept

Shown is a test of the TEM-13 Solid Rocket Motor in support of the Ares/CLV first stage at ATK, Utah ....

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NASA image: jsc2024e006099
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Jan 18, 2024

jsc2024e006099

jsc2024e006099 (1/18/2024) --- A NASA ARC Space Life Sciences Training Program (SLTP) Intern, Kristen Saban...

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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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