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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: Firefly in Orbit
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Sep 17, 2010

Firefly in Orbit

The small satellite, with a big mission, is appropriately named "Firefly." Sponsored by the National Science...

GSFC
NASA image: Firefly Sees Electrons Populate the Radiation Belts
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Sep 17, 2010

Firefly Sees Electrons Populate the Radiation Belts

The small satellite, with a big mission, is appropriately named "Firefly." Sponsored by the National Science...

GSFC
NASA image: Change-of-Pace Electric Vehicle at the Lewis Research Center
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Apr 23, 1977

Change-of-Pace Electric Vehicle at the Lewis Research Center

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lewis Research Center tested 16 commercially-manufactured...

GRC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jul 28, 2004

Around Marshall

The grand opening of NASA’s new, world-class laboratory for research into future space transportation technologies...

MSFC
NASA image: Firefly Deployment
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Sep 17, 2010

Firefly Deployment

The small satellite, with a big mission, is appropriately named "Firefly." Sponsored by the National Science...

GSFC
NASA image: Research Technology
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Aug 1, 2002

Research Technology

A new, world-class laboratory for research into future space transportation technologies is under construction at...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-99pp0389
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Apr 6, 1999

KSC-99pp0389

Walter W. Kovalick Jr., Ph.D., director of Technology Innovation Office for the U.S. Environmental Protection...

KSC
NASA image: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Sep 1, 1999

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

After barely 2 months in space, the Chandra X-Ray Observatory (CXO) took this sturning image of the Crab Nebula, the...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-99pp0391
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Apr 6, 1999

KSC-99pp0391

On the site of Launch Complex 34, key participants sign a Memorandum of Agreement, formalizing cooperative efforts...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-99pp0390
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Apr 6, 1999

KSC-99pp0390

On the site of Launch Complex 34, key participants sign a Memorandum of Agreement, formalizing cooperative efforts...

KSC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jul 28, 2004

Around Marshall

The grand opening of NASA’s new, world-class laboratory for research into future space transportation technologies...

MSFC
NASA image: Psyche's Gamma Ray and Neutron Spectrometer Up Close
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Oct 4, 2021

Psyche's Gamma Ray and Neutron Spectrometer Up Close

An engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California inspects the gamma ray and neutron...

JPL
NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 1, 1996

Microgravity

The Ring Flame Stabilizer has been developed in conjunction with Lewis Research Center. This device can lower...

MSFC
NASA image: Pre demolition photos of NASA MSFC building 4201 from the roof o
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Jun 24, 2022

Pre demolition photos of NASA MSFC building 4201 from the roof o

Building 4200 of Marshall’s administrative complex is prepared for demolition in the fall of 2022. Building 4200 was...

MSFC
NASA image: SPECTOMETER - BREMSSTRAHLUNG - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-XII ANALYZER PROCESSOR EXPERIMENT MSC 7 (M409) - CAPE
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Oct 1, 1966

SPECTOMETER - BREMSSTRAHLUNG - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-XII ANALYZER PROCESSOR EXPERIMENT MSC 7 (M409) - CAPE

S66-09382 (1 Oct. 1966) --- Gemini-12 Experiment MSC-7 Bremsstrahlung Spectrometer-Spectrometer Analyzer processor...

JSC
NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0020-065
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Feb 10, 2010

ARC-2010-ACD10-0020-065

Lawrence Livermore National Labs (LLNL), Navistar and the Department of Energy conduct tests in the NASA Ames...

ARC
NASA image: LEctenna
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Sep 6, 2019

LEctenna

jsc2019e056551 (9/6/2019) --- Preflight imagery of the LEctenna device. LEctenna demonstrates how to transmit energy...

JSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Mar 24, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

The Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-45) roars into space in this photo showing a close-up of the Solid Rocket Boosters...

MSFC
NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0020-013
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Jan 14, 2010

ARC-2010-ACD10-0020-013

Lawrence Livermore National Labs (LLNL), Navistar and the Department of Energy conduct tests in the NASA Ames...

ARC
NASA image: KSC-04pd1971
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Sep 23, 2004

KSC-04pd1971

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On display at KSC’s Visitor Complex is the Ford Motor Company’s hydrogen fuel cell...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-03pd1206
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Apr 22, 2003

KSC-03pd1206

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During Energy and Awareness Week, astronaut Kenneth Ham autographs a photo for an...

KSC
NASA image: Space Science
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Mar 24, 1992

Space Science

Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-45) onboard photo of Mission Specialist Kathryn Sullivan working in the Atmospheric...

MSFC
NASA image: jsc2020e003091_alt
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Jan 16, 2020

jsc2020e003091_alt

Test Engineer Chris McWilliams looks in on test equipment in the Boom Box High Pressure Test Enclosure in the...

HQ
NASA image: Astronaut Jessica Watkins at Howard University
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Mar 31, 2023

Astronaut Jessica Watkins at Howard University

Howard University Professor and Chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy, Dr. Quinton Williams gives NASA...

HQ
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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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