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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: Robonaut Project
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Mar 1, 2004

Robonaut Project

JSC2004-E-16339 (March 2004) --- Robonaut - which uses a head, torso, arms and dexterous hands to perform tasks...

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NASA image: Robonaut Project
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Mar 1, 2004

Robonaut Project

JSC2004-E-16341 (March 2004) --- Robonaut uses a standard human spacewalk tether to connect itself to an...

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NASA image: Work Continues on Future X-59 Home
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Dec 9, 2020

Work Continues on Future X-59 Home

Collin Morris, CJW/MZT project manager and Bryan Watters, NASA civil/structural engineer and project manager,...

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NASA image: Project Manager Cathy Bahm Poses in Front of Unveiled X-59
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Jan 12, 2024

Project Manager Cathy Bahm Poses in Front of Unveiled X-59

NASA’s project manager for the Low Boom Flight Demonstrator project, Cathy Bahm, poses in front of the agency’s X-59...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Sep 30, 1998

Microgravity

The Electrostatic Levitator (ESL) Facility established at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) supports NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0626
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Apr 30, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the 2002 Space Congress, Cape Canaveral, Fla., attendees listen to a presentation...

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NASA image: Aubrie Orourke Portrait
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Jun 16, 2023

Aubrie Orourke Portrait

Aubrey O’Rourke, a project scientist at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, is a member of the Crop Production team at the...

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NASA image: 2017 Science and Technology Jamboree
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Dec 8, 2017

2017 Science and Technology Jamboree

NASA Marshall Space Flight Center’s Science and Technology Office held its 11th annual Science and Technology...

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NASA image: Robonaut Project
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Mar 1, 2004

Robonaut Project

JSC2004-E-16343 (March 2004) --- Robonaut – which uses a head, torso, arms and dexterous hands to perform...

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NASA image: Aubrie Orourke Portrait
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Jun 16, 2023

Aubrie Orourke Portrait

Aubrey O’Rourke, a project scientist at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, is a member of the Crop Production team at the...

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NASA image: Robonaut Project
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Mar 1, 2004

Robonaut Project

JSC2004-E-16342 (March 2004) --- Tests of Robonaut’s ability were conducted on the Precision Air-Bearing Floor...

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NASA image: X-57 Battery Packs Installed in Aircraft
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Jan 31, 2017

X-57 Battery Packs Installed in Aircraft

NASA's all-electric X-57 project team installed two 400-pound lithium-ion battery packs in the cabin of the plane in...

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NASA image: Microgravity Simulation Support Facility
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Feb 11, 2027

Microgravity Simulation Support Facility

Ye Zhang, a project scientist at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, makes adjustments to a Gravite 3d clinostat...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - SSPF
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Aug 7, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - SSPF

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, center, tours a plant research laboratory inside the Space Station Processing...

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NASA image: Microgravity Simulation Support Facility
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Feb 11, 2027

Microgravity Simulation Support Facility

Ye Zhang, a project scientist at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida runs a test on a Gravite 3d clinostat device...

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NASA image: Microgravity Simulation Support Facility
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Feb 11, 2027

Microgravity Simulation Support Facility

Ye Zhang, a project scientist at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, makes adjustments to a Gravite 3d clinostat...

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NASA image: Microgravity Simulation Support Facility
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Feb 11, 2027

Microgravity Simulation Support Facility

Ye Zhang, a project scientist at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, makes adjustments to a Gravite 3d clinostat...

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NASA image: 2023 DEVELOP Day
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Aug 9, 2023

2023 DEVELOP Day

Trina Dyal, Director of the Science Directorate at NASA’s Langley Research Center, delivers closing remarks during...

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NASA image: Original 7 astronauts in front of the Convair F-106 B aircraft
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Jan 20, 1961

Original 7 astronauts in front of the Convair F-106 B aircraft

The original seven Mercury astronauts during training at NASA Langley Research Center Project Mercury. The original...

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NASA image: The Earth Science Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Demonstration in the Rover Scape at NASA's Ames Research Center.
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Sep 30, 2016

The Earth Science Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Demonstration in the Rover Scape at NASA's Ames Research Center.

Flight Test in the Roverscape (N-269) at NASA's Ames Research Center, the project team tests the DJI Matrice 600...

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NASA image: ORION Project-(SPLASH) Structural Passive Landing Attenuation fo
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Jan 6, 2012

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ORION Project-(SPLASH) Structural Passive Landing Attenuation for Survivability of Human Crew (BTA) Boiler Plate...

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Jan 6, 2012

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ORION Project-(SPLASH) Structural Passive Landing Attenuation for Survivability of Human Crew (BTA) Boiler Plate...

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NASA image: ORION Project-(SPLASH) Structural Passive Landing Attenuation fo
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Oct 27, 2011

ORION Project-(SPLASH) Structural Passive Landing Attenuation fo

ORION Project-(SPLASH) Structural Passive Landing Attenuation for Survivability of Human Crew (BTA) Boiler Plate...

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NASA image: X-57 High Voltage Testing Begins
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Mar 24, 2021

X-57 High Voltage Testing Begins

NASA's all-electric X-57 Maxwell aircraft undergoes high voltage ground testing at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research...

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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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