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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: Skin B nominal operations
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Aug 21, 2013

Skin B nominal operations

ISS036-E-034961 (21 Aug. 2013) --- European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano, Expedition 36 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Landsat 8 Onion Skin
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Feb 24, 2014

Landsat 8 Onion Skin

Landsat satellites circle the globe every 99 minutes, collecting data about the land surfaces passing underneath....

GSFC
NASA image: Orion Heat Shield out of autoclave
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Jan 12, 2016

Orion Heat Shield out of autoclave

The NASA Super Guppy arrived at Moffett Field on Jan. 7, 2016, carrying the Artemis I Orion heat shield skin. The...

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NASA image: Orion Heat Shield out of autoclave
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Jan 12, 2016

Orion Heat Shield out of autoclave

The NASA Super Guppy arrived at Moffett Field on Jan. 7, 2016, carrying the Artemis I Orion heat shield skin. The...

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NASA image: Orion Heat Shield out of autoclave
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Jan 12, 2016

Orion Heat Shield out of autoclave

The NASA Super Guppy arrived at Moffett Field on Jan. 7, 2016, carrying the Artemis I Orion heat shield skin. The...

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NASA image: Orion Heat Shield out of autoclave
Image
Jan 12, 2016

Orion Heat Shield out of autoclave

The NASA Super Guppy arrived at Moffett Field on Jan. 7, 2016, carrying the Artemis I Orion heat shield skin. The...

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NASA image: Orion Heat Shield out of autoclave
Image
Jan 12, 2016

Orion Heat Shield out of autoclave

The NASA Super Guppy arrived at Moffett Field on Jan. 7, 2016, carrying the Artemis I Orion heat shield skin. The...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Jan 1, 1961

Wernher von Braun

Dr. Wernher von Braun, Marshall's first Center Director (1960-1970), skin diving in Puerto Rico.

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NASA image: Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition
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Mar 11, 2025

Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

Removing the skin from the airframe of the modified C-141 Kuiper Airborne Observatory, (KAO) (NASA-714), on the N211...

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NASA image: Suture In Space
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Apr 29, 2022

Suture In Space

jsc2022e042612 (4/29/2022) --- Preflight image of skin and vein vessel samples cultured in the Suture in Space...

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NASA image: Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition
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Mar 11, 2025

Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

Removing the skin from the airframe of the modified C-141 Kuiper Airborne Observatory, (KAO) (NASA-714), on the N211...

ARC
NASA image: GRC-2001-C-01737
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May 1, 2004

GRC-2001-C-01737

8X6 FOOT SUPERSONIC WIND TUNNEL TEST OF NASA DRYDEN FLIGHT RESEARCH CENTER SKIN FRICTION GAUGES WITH PRESSURE GAUGES...

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NASA image: Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition
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Mar 20, 2025

Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

Removing the skin from the airframe of the modified C-141 Kuiper Airborne Observatory, (KAO) (NASA-714), on the N211...

ARC
NASA image: Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition
Image
Mar 20, 2025

Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

Removing the skin from the airframe of the modified C-141 Kuiper Airborne Observatory, (KAO) (NASA-714), on the N211...

ARC
NASA image: Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition
Image
Mar 11, 2025

Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

The skin is removed from the airframe of the modified C-141 Kuiper Airborne Observatory, (KAO) (NASA-714), on the...

ARC
NASA image: ICE Cubes #9.2 – Maleth 2
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May 12, 2022

ICE Cubes #9.2 – Maleth 2

jsc2022e057883 (5/12/2022) --- A close up view of six sample cuvettes that are planned to hold five human skin...

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NASA image: Extrusion
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Nov 2, 2022

Extrusion

jsc2022e083568 (11/2/2022) --- An example of the silicone skins that will contain and shape the liquid extrusion...

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NASA image: EC02-0188-3
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Jul 12, 2002

EC02-0188-3

Technician Shawn Warren carefully smoothes out the composite skin of an instrument fairingatop the upper fuselage of...

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NASA image: Extrusion
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Oct 18, 2022

Extrusion

jsc2022e083569 (10/18/2022) --- Preparation of the silicone skins that will contain and shape the liquid extrusion...

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0109-006
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Jul 8, 2011

ARC-2011-ACD11-0109-006

NASA Research Park (NRP) shenandoah Plaza Historic Buildings at Moffett Federal Airfield, CA B-17 Lunar Science...

ARC
NASA image: Suture In Space
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Feb 18, 2021

Suture In Space

jsc2022e042613 (2/18/2021) --- Preflight image of a sutured skin sample mounted on a frame for monitoring suture...

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NASA image: iss065e343722
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Sep 2, 2021

iss065e343722

iss065e343722 (9/2/2021) --- A view aboard the International Space Station Columbus module with the Ice Cube #9...

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NASA image: iss066e077810
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Nov 16, 2021

iss066e077810

iss066e077810 (Nov. 16, 2021) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Matthias...

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NASA image: Ice Cubes #9 - Project Maleth
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Aug 12, 2021

Ice Cubes #9 - Project Maleth

jsc2021e037898 (8/12/2021) --- A preflight image shows a zoomed up picture of two sample cuvettes containing human...

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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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