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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: DIWATA-1 Satellite Deployment
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Apr 27, 2016

DIWATA-1 Satellite Deployment

ISS047e083623(04/27/2016) --- The DIWATA-1 satellite is deployed from outside of the Japanese Kibo module. Intended...

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NASA image: Deployment of ANDE-2
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Jul 30, 2009

Deployment of ANDE-2

S127-E-012934 (30 July 2009) --- Backdropped by Earth’s horizon and the blackness of space, a Department of Defense...

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NASA image: HST,deployment of the telescope
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Feb 19, 1997

HST,deployment of the telescope

S82-E-5937 (11-21 Feb. 1997) --- The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) begins its separation from the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: NanoRacks CubeSat Deployment
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Feb 27, 2015

NanoRacks CubeSat Deployment

ISS042E290579 (02/27/2015) --- On Feb. 27 2015, a series of CubeSats, small experimental satellites, were deployed...

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NASA image: SAC-A satellite after deployment
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Dec 14, 1998

SAC-A satellite after deployment

STS088-354-031 (14 Dec. 1998) --- Toward the STS-88 mission's end, the astronauts deployed a small 590-pound...

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NASA image: Sojourner APXS & Wedge
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Aug 27, 1997

Sojourner APXS & Wedge

This image of the rock "Wedge" was taken from the Sojourner rover's rear color camera on Sol 37. The position of the...

NASA image: Putting SEIS on the Ground
Image
Dec 20, 2018

Putting SEIS on the Ground

This set of images shows NASA's InSight lander deploying its first instrument onto the surface of Mars, completing a...

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NASA image: Arm Camera: InSight Lifts the Mole's Support Structure
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Jul 1, 2019

Arm Camera: InSight Lifts the Mole's Support Structure

On June 28, 2019, NASA's InSight lander used its robotic arm to move the support structure for its digging...

JPL
NASA image: Orion ETA Hardware, Launch Abort System and Crew Module Document
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Nov 19, 2024

Orion ETA Hardware, Launch Abort System and Crew Module Document

The Orion Crew Module, also known as the Orion Environmental Test Article (ETA), returned to NASA’s Neil Armstrong...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0134-042
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Aug 18, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0134-042

NASA African Monsoon Multidisciplinary Analyses (NAMMA) DC-8 deployment to Cape Verde, Sal island, Africa. Mike...

ARC
NASA image: KSC-06-S-00102
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Apr 18, 2006

KSC-06-S-00102

NASA Shuttle Engineer Bill McQuade discusses his work at the Kennedy Space Center and his deployment to Baghdad 'In...

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NASA image: EC01-0136-8
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Apr 25, 2001

EC01-0136-8

The I2000, a deployable, inflatable wing technology demonstrator experiment aircraft, leaves the ground during a...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0134-010
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Aug 17, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0134-010

NASA African Monsoon Multidisciplinary Analyses (NAMMA) DC-8 deployment to Cape Verde, Sal island, Africa with Mike...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0062-005
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Apr 5, 2007

ARC-2007-ACD07-0062-005

MSL III (Mars Science Laboratory) Test in UPWT 9x7ft with tunnel Test-97-159 These tests were for parachute entry...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0062-002
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Apr 5, 2007

ARC-2007-ACD07-0062-002

MSL III (Mars Science Laboratory) Test in UPWT 9x7ft with tunnel Test-97-159 These tests were for parachute entry...

ARC
NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Nov 1, 2000

International Space Station (ISS)

This concept depicts the International Space Station in orbit following its solar array deployment by the crew of...

MSFC
NASA image: jsc2024e043923
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Apr 9, 2024

jsc2024e043923

jsc2024e043923 (4/9/2024) -- Binar-3 (EM) undergoing deployment testing of the radio-communication system and the...

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NASA image: NanoRacks CubeSat Deployed
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May 17, 2017

NanoRacks CubeSat Deployed

iss051e044839 (5/17/2017) -- The NanoRacks CubeSat Deployer "ejects" the Spacecraft for High Accuracy Radar...

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NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0062-007
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Apr 5, 2007

ARC-2007-ACD07-0062-007

MSL III (Mars Science Laboratory) Test in UPWT 9x7ft with tunnel Test-97-159 These tests were for parachute entry...

ARC
NASA image: iss059e102911
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Jun 13, 2019

iss059e102911

iss059e102911 (6/13/2019 --- Photo documentation taken aboard the International Space Station (ISS) of the JEM Small...

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NASA image: SSOD Removal and NRCSD Install
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Jan 30, 2014

SSOD Removal and NRCSD Install

ISS038-E-040103 (30 Jan. 2014) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition 38 flight...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Aug 1, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-46) onboard photo of the Tethered Satellite System (TSS-1) deployment. A cooperative...

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NASA image: jsc2024e081748
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Mar 18, 2023

jsc2024e081748

jsc2024e081748 (3/18/2023) --- The traditional Japanese wooden joint method called “Blind Miter Dovetail Joint” is...

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NASA image: RSP-01
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Oct 3, 2020

RSP-01

jsc2021e004420 (10/3/2020) --- A pre-flight view of the top of the RSP-01 Flight Model. The RSP-01 satellite is a...

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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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