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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: GRC-2004-C-01619
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Nov 28, 2000

GRC-2004-C-01619

Ultra-Efficient Engine Technology (UEET), Proof of Concept Compressor, Advanced Compressor Casing Treatment testing;...

GRC
NASA image: Perseus Post-flight
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Nov 15, 1991

Perseus Post-flight

Crew members check out the Perseus proof-of-concept vehicle on Rogers Dry Lake, adjacent to the Dryden Flight...

AFRC
NASA image: Perseus in Flight
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Nov 15, 1991

Perseus in Flight

The Perseus proof-of-concept vehicle in flight at the Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California in 1991....

AFRC
NASA image: Surya Satellite-1 (SS-1)
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Sep 1, 2022

Surya Satellite-1 (SS-1)

jsc2022e068265 (3/1/2022) --- A preflight view of the Surya Satellite-1 (SS-1) during Vibration Testing. The Surya...

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NASA image: Surya Satellite-1 (SS-1)
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Sep 1, 2022

Surya Satellite-1 (SS-1)

jsc2022e068261 (11/1/2021) --- The Surya Satellite-1 and its developer team after Vibration Testing, shown left to...

JSC
NASA image: Surya Satellite-1 (SS-1)
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Jul 17, 2022

Surya Satellite-1 (SS-1)

jsc2022e068264 (12/1/2021) --- A preflight view of the Surya Satellite-1 (SS-1) during Thermal Testing. The Surya...

JSC
NASA image: Surya Satellite-1 (SS-1)
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Sep 1, 2022

Surya Satellite-1 (SS-1)

jsc2022e068260 (11/1/2021) --- The Surya Satellite-1 and its Developer Team After Deployment Testing, shown left to...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Dec 1, 1998

Microgravity

The Magnetically Damped Furnace (MDF) breadboard is being developed in response to NASA's mission and goals to...

MSFC
NASA image: Surya Satellite-1 (SS-1)
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Sep 1, 2022

Surya Satellite-1 (SS-1)

jsc2022e068262 (5/1/2022) --- A view of the SS-1 Team during the JAXA Safety Review. The Surya Satellite-1 (SS-1) is...

JSC
NASA image: Surya Satellite-1 (SS-1)
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Sep 1, 2022

Surya Satellite-1 (SS-1)

jsc2022e068263 (5/1/2022) --- A preflight view of the Surya Satellite-1 (SS-1) Flight Model. The Surya Satellite-1...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-3338
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Aug 4, 2014

KSC-2014-3338

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle is slightly lifted by crane from the water to test the proof...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-3335
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Aug 3, 2014

KSC-2014-3335

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle is slightly lifted by crane from the water to test the proof...

KSC
NASA image: M2-F1 in flight
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Oct 15, 1963

M2-F1 in flight

The M2-F1 Lifting Body is seen here under tow, high above Rogers Dry Lake near the Flight Research Center (later...

AFRC
NASA image: XV-15 tilt rotor ship #1 and #2 parked on NASA ramp
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Apr 3, 1981

XV-15 tilt rotor ship #1 and #2 parked on NASA ramp

The XV-15 tilt rotor ships #1 and #2 parked on the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center ramp. The XV-15s, manufactured...

AFRC
NASA image: Dale Reed with model in front of M2-F1
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Mar 6, 1967

Dale Reed with model in front of M2-F1

Dale Reed with a model of the M2-F1 in front of the actual lifting body. Reed used the model to show the potential...

AFRC
NASA image: M2-F1 in flight
Image
Aug 28, 1964

M2-F1 in flight

The M2-F1 Lifting Body is seen here under tow by an unseen C-47 at the NASA Flight Research Center (later...

AFRC
NASA image: DSN's Experimental Hybrid Antenna Tracks DSOC's Laser Downlink
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Feb 8, 2024

DSN's Experimental Hybrid Antenna Tracks DSOC's Laser Downlink

Deep Space Station 13 (DSS-13) at NASA's Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex near Barstow, California – part...

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Audio
Mar 21, 2025

Ep377_Mission_Control_Crew_Health

Ep377_MCC_Crew Health Nilufar Ramji (Host) Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of NASA's...

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Audio
Mar 21, 2025

Ep377_Mission_Control_Crew_Health-

Ep377_MCC_Crew Health Nilufar Ramji (Host) Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of NASA's...

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Audio
Mar 21, 2025

Ep377_Mission_Control_Crew_Health.

Ep377_MCC_Crew Health Nilufar Ramji (Host) Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of NASA's...

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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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