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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: Astronauts at 1959 Langley Inspection
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Oct 10, 1959

Astronauts at 1959 Langley Inspection

Astronauts at 1959 Langley Inspection

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NASA image: Astronauts at 1959 Langley Inspection
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Oct 10, 1959

Astronauts at 1959 Langley Inspection

Astronauts at 1959 Langley Inspection

LARC
NASA image: Astronauts at 1959 Langley Inspection
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Oct 10, 1959

Astronauts at 1959 Langley Inspection

Astronauts at 1959 Langley Inspection

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NASA image: Inspecting Mars Helicopter
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Mar 28, 2019

Inspecting Mars Helicopter

Members of the NASA Mars Helicopter team inspect the flight model (the actual vehicle going to the Red Planet),...

JPL
NASA image: Nondestructive Inspection
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Apr 23, 2019

Nondestructive Inspection

Edgar Reyes, a materials engineer and recent graduate of The University of Texas at El Paso, visually inspects a...

WSTF
NASA image: KSC-2009-2317
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Mar 26, 2009

KSC-2009-2317

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Rotation, Processing and Surge Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

KSC
NASA image: Inspection work on THEMIS at Astrotech
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Jan 1, 2002

Inspection work on THEMIS at Astrotech

At Astrotech Space Operations, technicians conduct white light inspection of the THEMIS probes. They will also...

KSC
NASA image: Inspection work on THEMIS at Astrotech
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Jan 1, 2002

Inspection work on THEMIS at Astrotech

At Astrotech Space Operations, technicians conduct white light inspection of the THEMIS probes. They will also...

KSC
NASA image: OPALS Final Inspection
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Jul 24, 2014

OPALS Final Inspection

The Optical PAyload for Lasercomm Science OPALS undergoes final inspection prior to shipment to NASA Kennedy Space...

JPL
NASA image: Astronauts at 1959 Langley Inspection
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Oct 10, 1959

Astronauts at 1959 Langley Inspection

Astronauts at 1959 Langley Inspection. Astronauts at 1959 Langley Inspection: The seven are shown in the Unitary...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper: Propulsion Module Inspection
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Aug 5, 2021

Europa Clipper: Propulsion Module Inspection

Engineers at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, inspect the propulsion module...

JPL
NASA image: 1200186
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Apr 10, 2012

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(L TO R) DR. VIKTOR VORON AND DR. MIKHAIL PAVLINSKIY WATCH AS MARK YOUNG AND CHET SPEEGLE CONDUCT BRIGHT LIGHT...

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NASA image: Inspection work on THEMIS at Astrotech
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Jan 1, 2002

Inspection work on THEMIS at Astrotech

At Astrotech Space Operations, technicians conduct black light inspection of the THEMIS probes. Black light...

KSC
NASA image: Inspection work on THEMIS at Astrotech
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Jan 1, 2002

Inspection work on THEMIS at Astrotech

At Astrotech Space Operations, technicians conduct black light inspection of the THEMIS probes. Black light...

KSC
NASA image: Inspection work on THEMIS at Astrotech
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Jan 1, 2002

Inspection work on THEMIS at Astrotech

At Astrotech Space Operations, technicians conduct black light inspection of the THEMIS probes. Black light...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis I Moonikin Campos Inspection and Install
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Nov 9, 2021

Artemis I Moonikin Campos Inspection and Install

Campos Inspection and Install

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NASA image: Astronaut Don Pettit inspects a spacesuit
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Apr 4, 2025

Astronaut Don Pettit inspects a spacesuit

iss072e920819 (April 4, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Don Pettit inspects a spacesuit...

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NASA image: Astronaut Don Pettit inspects a spacesuit
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Apr 4, 2025

Astronaut Don Pettit inspects a spacesuit

iss072e920821 (April 4, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Don Pettit inspects a spacesuit...

JSC
NASA image: MELFI-3 Cold Box inspection
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Mar 13, 2015

MELFI-3 Cold Box inspection

ISS043e000724 (03/13/2015) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti, Expedition 43 flight...

JSC
NASA image: Artemis 1 Solar Array Wing Deploy and Inspection
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Sep 10, 2020

Artemis 1 Solar Array Wing Deploy and Inspection

Artemis 1 Solar Array Wing Deploy and Inspection

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NASA image: PCG-9 sample inspection
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Apr 18, 2018

PCG-9 sample inspection

iss055e024521 (April 18, 2018) --- Flight Engineer Drew Feustel holds a bag containing samples that had been...

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NASA image: Expedition 8 Capsule Inspection
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Oct 13, 2003

Expedition 8 Capsule Inspection

Expedition 8 Commander and NASA Science Officer Michael Foale, left, is briefed by a technician inside the Soyuz...

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NASA image: Nondestructive Inspection
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Apr 23, 2019

Nondestructive Inspection

Engineers (from left) Ayrton Jordan, Anthony Milana and Edgar Reyes from the NASA White Sands Test Facility (WSTF)...

WSTF
NASA image: Artemis II Booster Grain Inspection
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Dec 20, 2023

Artemis II Booster Grain Inspection

Technicians with Exploration Ground Systems, based at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, perform propellant...

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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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