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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: GSFC_20220613_PACE_053926
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Jun 13, 2022

GSFC_20220613_PACE_053926

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Alexander Eigenraam from SRON, the Netherlands Institute for Space Research, moves...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-2009-1800
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Feb 20, 2009

KSC-2009-1800

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Mike Curie (far left), with NASA Public Affairs, moderates the flight readiness review news...

KSC
NASA image: NASA Photographer Prepares to Film a Mercury Capsule
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Jun 23, 1959

NASA Photographer Prepares to Film a Mercury Capsule

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) photographer Arthur Laufman sets up a camera to film a Mercury...

GRC
NASA image: Preliminary Measurements of Thin Film Solar Cells
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Jun 23, 1967

Preliminary Measurements of Thin Film Solar Cells

George Mazaris, works with an assistant to obtain the preliminary measurements of cadmium sulfide thin-film solar...

GRC
NASA image: Test Package Plummets in the Zero Gravity Research Facility
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Sep 23, 1966

Test Package Plummets in the Zero Gravity Research Facility

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lewis Research Center. Lewis researchers had been studying the...

GRC
NASA image: KSC-2012-4544
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Jul 24, 2012

KSC-2012-4544

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An instrument-laden capsule begins its descent from 105,000 feet above Earth during a flight...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-4543
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Jul 24, 2012

KSC-2012-4543

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The high-altitude balloon that carried an instrument-laden capsule bursts 105,000 feet above...

KSC
NASA image: GSFC_20220614_PACE_053928
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Jun 14, 2022

GSFC_20220614_PACE_053928

Engineers from SRON, the Netherlands Institute for Space Research, move the SPEXone instrument before it is...

GSFC
NASA image: F8U-3 aircraft
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Sep 10, 1959

F8U-3 aircraft

Crusader on runway. Navy aircraft number 6340. L59-6101 caption: The Navy's Vought XF8U-3 Supersonic Fighter was an...

LARC
NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 5, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

Zach Roberts, pilot computer operator for STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency Response Operations...

HQ
NASA image: KSC-99pp1252
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Oct 25, 1999

KSC-99pp1252

The Zero Emissions (ZE) transit bus tours the KSC Visitor Complex for a test ride. In the background are a mock-up...

KSC
NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 5, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

Bill McCarthy, software engineer and research laptop operator for STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for...

HQ
NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 5, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

Bill McCarthy, software engineer and research laptop operator for STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for...

HQ
NASA image: GSFC_20220614_PACE_053929
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Jun 14, 2022

GSFC_20220614_PACE_053929

NASA technicians and Engineers from SRON, the Netherlands Institute for Space Research, integrate the SPEXone...

GSFC
NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 5, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

Zach Roberts, pilot computer operator for STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency Response Operations...

HQ
NASA image: F8U-3 aircraft
Image
Sep 10, 1959

F8U-3 aircraft

Crusader on runway. Navy aircraft number 6340. L59-6101 caption: The Navy's Vought XF8U-3 Supersonic Fighter was an...

LARC
NASA image: Little Joe Model Mercury Project
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Jun 26, 1959

Little Joe Model Mercury Project

Publicity photograph of a technician measuring a wind tunnel model of the Little Joe test vehicle. Joseph Shortal...

LARC
NASA image: KSC-2012-2753
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May 11, 2012

KSC-2012-2753

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA and contractor engineers are on hand at the Firing Room 4 Integration Console as...

KSC
NASA image: Second Names Chip is Placed on InSight
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Jan 24, 2018

Second Names Chip is Placed on InSight

An engineer in the clean room at Lockheed Martin Space in Littleton, Colorado, affixes a dime-size chip onto the...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2012-2751
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May 11, 2012

KSC-2012-2751

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA and contractor engineers are on hand at the Firing Room 4 Integration Console as...

KSC
NASA image: NACA's Lockheed F-94B Starfire with Audio Recording Devices
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Jul 23, 1957

NACA's Lockheed F-94B Starfire with Audio Recording Devices

A Lockheed F-94B Starfire being equipped with an audio recording machine and sensors at the National Advisory...

GRC
NASA image: KSC-2012-2750
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May 11, 2012

KSC-2012-2750

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA and contractor engineers are on hand at the Firing Room 4 Integration Console as...

KSC
NASA image: Turning Vanes inside the Altitude Wind Tunnel
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Feb 23, 1944

Turning Vanes inside the Altitude Wind Tunnel

Men stand in front of turning vanes inside the Altitude Wind Tunnel (AWT) at the National Advisory Committee for...

GRC
NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5) Trip - "Be Wise" Presenta
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Oct 23, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5) Trip - "Be Wise" Presenta

NASA’s Ground Systems Development and Operations Program (GSDO) participates in a “Be Wise” program at the Reuben H....

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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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