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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: PPE&HALO SEP Imagery_HD_6
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Dec 13, 2022

PPE&HALO SEP Imagery_HD_6

The Power and Propulsion Element's 12 kw thrusters will make Gateway the most powerful solar electric spacecraft...

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NASA image: PPE-031-008
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Mar 31, 2022

PPE-031-008

Maxar Technologies completes early fabrication work on the central cylinder structure of the Gateway space station's...

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NASA image: PPE-031-002
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Mar 31, 2022

PPE-031-002

Maxar Technologies completes early fabrication work on the central cylinder structure of the Gateway space station's...

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NASA image: PPE-031-003
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Mar 31, 2022

PPE-031-003

Maxar Technologies completes early fabrication work on the central cylinder structure of the Gateway space station's...

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NASA image: PPE-031-011
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Mar 31, 2022

PPE-031-011

Maxar Technologies completes early fabrication work on the central cylinder structure of the Gateway space station's...

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NASA image: PPE-031-005
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Mar 31, 2022

PPE-031-005

Maxar Technologies completes early fabrication work on the central cylinder structure of the Gateway space station's...

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NASA image: PPE-031-006
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Mar 31, 2022

PPE-031-006

Maxar Technologies completes early fabrication work on the central cylinder structure of the Gateway space station's...

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NASA image: PPE-012-007
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Mar 31, 2022

PPE-012-007

Maxar Technologies completes early fabrication work on the central cylinder structure of the Gateway space station's...

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NASA image: PPE-031-009
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Mar 31, 2022

PPE-031-009

Maxar Technologies completes early fabrication work on the central cylinder structure of the Gateway space station's...

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NASA image: The Lunar Gateway Launch Map (jsc2025e037586)
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Apr 10, 2025

The Lunar Gateway Launch Map (jsc2025e037586)

The Lunar Gateway Launch, mapped. Gateway's first elements, the Power and Propulsion Element and HALO (Habitation...

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NASA image: Gayteway's AEPS Thruster Arrives for Integration with Power and Propulsion Element (jsc2025e073415)
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Aug 8, 2025

Gayteway's AEPS Thruster Arrives for Integration with Power and Propulsion Element (jsc2025e073415)

Technicians at Lanteris Space Systems in Palo Alto, California, remove the first of three Advanced Electric...

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NASA image: ignition
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Mar 1, 2022

ignition

A thruster undergoes testing in 2022 as part of the development of the Gateway space station's Power and Propulsion...

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NASA image: NASA Update on Implementation of National Space Policy
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Mar 24, 2026

NASA Update on Implementation of National Space Policy

A model of the Power and Propulsion Element (PPE) is seen on display during an event where NASA is outlining how the...

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NASA image: NASA Update on Implementation of National Space Policy
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Mar 24, 2026

NASA Update on Implementation of National Space Policy

Power and Propulsion Element (PPE) model is seen on display during an event where NASA is outlining how the agency...

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NASA image: Astronaut Pilots X-57 Simulator at Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Jun 26, 2019

Astronaut Pilots X-57 Simulator at Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA's 2017 astronaut candidate Matthew Dominick practices flying in the X-57 aircraft simulator at Armstrong Flight...

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NASA image: Astronauts Fly in X-57 Simulator at Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Jun 26, 2019

Astronauts Fly in X-57 Simulator at Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA's 2017 astronaut candidates toured aircraft hangar at Armstrong Flight Research Center, in Southern California....

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NASA image: Astronauts in X-57 Simulator at Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Jun 26, 2019

Astronauts in X-57 Simulator at Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA's 2017 astronaut candidates (L to R) Bob Hines, Matthew Dominick and Jasmin Moghbeli practice flying in X-57...

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NASA image: Fish-eye View of NASA Curiosity Rover and its Powered Descent Vehicle
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Nov 23, 2011

Fish-eye View of NASA Curiosity Rover and its Powered Descent Vehicle

An engineer says goodbye to the Curiosity rover and its powered descent vehicle in the Jet Propulsion Laboratory...

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NASA image: Testing Gateway’s Roll-Out Solar Array (jsc2025e069609)
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Jun 30, 2025

Testing Gateway’s Roll-Out Solar Array (jsc2025e069609)

A Roll-Out Solar Array (ROSA) wing for Gateway stands fully deployed inside Redwire’s high-bay facility in Goleta,...

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NASA image: Testing Gateway’s Roll-Out Solar Array (jsc2025e069608)
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Jun 30, 2025

Testing Gateway’s Roll-Out Solar Array (jsc2025e069608)

NASA and industry team members observe a Roll-Out Solar Array (ROSA) wing for Gateway as it deploys inside Redwire’s...

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NASA image: Powering Our Return to the Moon
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May 24, 2019

Powering Our Return to the Moon

NASA announces the first partnership of its kind with MAXAR Technologies to power the future lunar orbiting station....

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NASA image: Psyche Power System Engineer Ben Inouye – Behind the Spacecraft
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Sep 5, 2023

Psyche Power System Engineer Ben Inouye – Behind the Spacecraft

Meet Ben Inouye, a power system engineer on NASA’s Psyche mission, which will be the first to explore a metal-rich...

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NASA image: Piloted, Electric Propulsion-Powered Experimental Aircraft Underway
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Apr 30, 2015

Piloted, Electric Propulsion-Powered Experimental Aircraft Underway

Team members of the Leading Edge Asynchronous Propeller Technology Ground Test team include from left Brian Soukup,...

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NASA image: Piloted, Electric Propulsion-Powered Experimental Aircraft Underway
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Apr 28, 2015

Piloted, Electric Propulsion-Powered Experimental Aircraft Underway

Engineers work on a wing with electric motors that is part of an integrated experimental testbed. From left are Sean...

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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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