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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: Closeup View - Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) - Apollo XV
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Jan 1, 1971

Closeup View - Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) - Apollo XV

S71-00166 (June 1971) --- A close-up view of the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV). Apollo 15 will be the first mission to...

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NASA image: Pilote
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Jan 12, 2021

Pilote

jsc2021e019399 (1/12/2021) --- Simulation of the Pilote experiment. In order to test the ergonomics of a...

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NASA image: Pilote
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Jan 19, 2021

Pilote

jsc2021e019401 (1/19/2021) --- A preflight macro shot of SIGMA-7 interface for Pilote experiment, In order to test...

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NASA image: Pilote
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Dec 9, 2020

Pilote

jsc2021e019398 (12/9/2020) --- Simulation of the Pilote experiment. In order to test the ergonomics of a...

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NASA image: Pilote
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Jan 12, 2021

Pilote

jsc2021e019400 (1/12/2021) --- Simulation of the Pilote experiment. In order to test the ergonomics of a...

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NASA image: Pilot Ed Lewis with T-34C aircraft on ramp
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Mar 4, 1998

Pilot Ed Lewis with T-34C aircraft on ramp

NASA pilot Ed Lewis with the T-34C aircraft on the Dryden Flight Research Center Ramp. The aircraft was previously...

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NASA image: Rans S-12 RPV Takes off with Spacewedge #2
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Aug 14, 1992

Rans S-12 RPV Takes off with Spacewedge #2

A Rans S-12 remotely piloted "mothership" takes off from a lakebed runway carrying a Spacewedge research model...

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NASA image: ED05-0082-04
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Apr 20, 2005

ED05-0082-04

A pilot for General Atomics guides the Altair remotely operated aircraft from a ground control station using both...

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NASA image: EC05-0090-03
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Apr 20, 2005

EC05-0090-03

An ocean color senor, a passive microwave vertical sounder and an electro-optical sensor were mounted on the Altair...

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NASA image: ED05-0082-09
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Apr 20, 2005

ED05-0082-09

Terrence Hertz, Deputy Associate Administrator for Technology, NASA Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate, at the...

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NASA image: EC84-28307
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Feb 6, 1984

EC84-28307

Controlled Impact Demonstration instrumented test dummies installed in plane.

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NASA image: EC05-0090-19
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Apr 20, 2005

EC05-0090-19

A satellite antenna, electro-optical/infrared and ocean color sensors (front) were among payloads installed on the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Rollout
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Jan 16, 2026

Artemis II Rollout

Members of the media are seen as they setup remote cameras to photograph the rollout of NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1443
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May 28, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The crew of space shuttle Discovery's STS-124 mission arrives at the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0100
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Jan 7, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Remote Manipulator Lab inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, STS-114 Mission...

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NASA image: Artemis II Rollout
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Jan 16, 2026

Artemis II Rollout

Members of the media are seen as they setup remote cameras to photograph the rollout of NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1444
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May 28, 2008

KSC-08pd1444

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The crew of space shuttle Discovery's STS-124 mission arrives at the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0101
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Jan 7, 2005

KSC-05pd-0101

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Remote Manipulator Lab inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, STS-114 Mission...

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NASA image: T-34C back seat instrument panel
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May 15, 1997

T-34C back seat instrument panel

The back seat instrument panel on the NASA T-34C chase plane. In its role as a military trainer, the instructor...

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NASA image: KSC-00PP-0437
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Mar 30, 2000

KSC-00PP-0437

A broad aerial view west of Launch Complex 39 Area shows a multitude of facilities. Starting with the Shuttle...

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NASA image: T-34C in flight
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Mar 21, 1997

T-34C in flight

A NASA T-34C aircraft, used for safety chase, is shown flying above the Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards,...

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NASA image: T-34C in flight
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Mar 21, 1997

T-34C in flight

A NASA T-34C aircraft, used for safety chase, is shown flying above the Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards,...

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NASA image: Mission Control Center (MCC): Apollo XV - MSC
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Aug 2, 1971

Mission Control Center (MCC): Apollo XV - MSC

S71-41759 (2 Aug. 1971) --- A partial view of activity in the Mission Operations Control Room in the Mission Control...

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NASA image: ED15-0104-78
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Apr 9, 2015

ED15-0104-78

The X-56A Multi-Utility Technology Testbed (MUTT) is greeted on an Edwards Air Force Base runway by a U.S. Air Force...

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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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