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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: NASA's Webb Sunshield Stacks Up to Test
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Webb Sunshield Stacks Up to Test

The Sunshield on NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is the largest part of the observatory—five layers of thin...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew
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Mar 25, 2013

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew

ISS035-E-009454 (25 March 2013 ) --- One of the Expedition 35 crew members aboard the Earth-orbiting International...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Arsia Mons
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Jan 3, 2018

Investigating Mars: Arsia Mons

This THEMIS image shows part of the caldera floor of Arsia Mons. It is not uncommon for calderas to have "flat"...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00250
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Aug 18, 2005

KSC-05-S-00250

With so much interest in the exploration of Mars, our NASA Direct question board has had quite a response. Are you...

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NASA image: Sounding Rocket Launches Successfully from Alaska
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Dec 8, 2017

Sounding Rocket Launches Successfully from Alaska

Caption: Time lapse photo of the NASA Oriole IV sounding rocket with Aural Spatial Structures Probe as an aurora...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Olympia Undae
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Mar 9, 2018

Investigating Mars: Olympia Undae

This VIS image of Olympia Undae was collected during north polar spring. The crests of the dunes and other surfaces...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Olympia Undae
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Mar 13, 2018

Investigating Mars: Olympia Undae

This VIS image of Olympia Undae was collected during north polar summer. The dunes are now completely frost free and...

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NASA image: First NAC Image Obtained in Mercury Orbit
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Dec 8, 2017

First NAC Image Obtained in Mercury Orbit

NASA image acquired: March 29, 2011 This is the first image of Mercury taken from orbit with MESSENGER’s Narrow...

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NASA image: Bands of Clouds and Lace
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May 13, 2004

Bands of Clouds and Lace

As Cassini nears its rendezvous with Saturn, new detail in the banded clouds of the planet's atmosphere are becoming...

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NASA image: NASA Builds Replacement Subscale Research Aircraft
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Sep 3, 2025

NASA Builds Replacement Subscale Research Aircraft

Justin Link turns a subscale aircraft on its side to continue work to mark where the engine cowl will go and where...

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NASA image: Gateway's HALO Arrives in Arizona for Final Outfitting (jsc2025e036494)
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Apr 3, 2025

Gateway's HALO Arrives in Arizona for Final Outfitting (jsc2025e036494)

At Northrop Grumman’s Gilbert, Arizona, facility, teams guide Gateway’s HALO (Habitation and Logistics Outpost) down...

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NASA image: NASA Test Pilot Prepares for Rehearsal Flight
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Jun 3, 2025

NASA Test Pilot Prepares for Rehearsal Flight

NASA test pilot Nils Larson walks around an F-15B research aircraft for a rehearsal flight supporting the agency’s...

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NASA image: NASA Glider Aircraft Supports Quesst Rehearsal Flights
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Jun 3, 2025

NASA Glider Aircraft Supports Quesst Rehearsal Flights

A NASA TG-14 glider aircraft is prepared for flight at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards,...

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NASA image: NASA Intern Sets Up Ground Recording System Units
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Jun 11, 2025

NASA Intern Sets Up Ground Recording System Units

A NASA intern sets up ground recording system (GRS) units in California’s Mojave Desert during a Phase 2 rehearsal...

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NASA image: NASA F-15D Research Aircraft Conduct Calibration Flight
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Apr 3, 2025

NASA F-15D Research Aircraft Conduct Calibration Flight

NASA's F-15D research aircraft conducts a calibration flight of a shock-sensing probe near NASA’s Armstrong Flight...

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NASA image: NASA’s Webb Telescope Completes Goddard Testing
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA’s Webb Telescope Completes Goddard Testing

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has successfully passed the center of curvature test, an important optical...

GSFC
NASA image: LADEE Spin Test
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Dec 8, 2017

LADEE Spin Test

During preparations for NASA's Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE) observatory launch on Sept. 6,...

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NASA image: NASA's Webb Sunshield Gives an "Open Wide" for Inspection
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Webb Sunshield Gives an "Open Wide" for Inspection

The sunshield on NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is the largest part of the observatory—five layers of thin,...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-05-S-00269
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Aug 19, 2005

KSC-05-S-00269

BRUCE BUCKINGHAM: It's a privilege to have Boeing launch manager Rick Navarro here in the studio. Rick, thanks for...

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NASA image: Thad Cochran Test Stand Flush Time Warp
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Feb 11, 2026

Thad Cochran Test Stand Flush Time Warp

Water flowing out. Data flowing in. A water system activation at the Thad Cochran Test Stand (B-2) on Jan. 30 at...

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NASA image: Preparing the Space Station for Solar Array Upgrades on This Week @NASA – March 18, 2022
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Mar 18, 2022

Preparing the Space Station for Solar Array Upgrades on This Week @NASA – March 18, 2022

Preparing the space station for solar array upgrades, rolling out the spacecraft for our Artemis I mission, and the...

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NASA image: Gateway's HALO Arrives in Arizona for Final Outfitting (jsc2025e036486)
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Apr 3, 2025

Gateway's HALO Arrives in Arizona for Final Outfitting (jsc2025e036486)

At Northrop Grumman’s Gilbert, Arizona, facility, teams begin removing Gateway’s HALO (Habitation and Logistics...

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NASA image: Gateway's HALO Arrives in Arizona for Final Outfitting (jsc2025e036490)
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Apr 3, 2025

Gateway's HALO Arrives in Arizona for Final Outfitting (jsc2025e036490)

At Northrop Grumman’s Gilbert, Arizona, facility, teams remove Gateway’s HALO (Habitation and Logistics Outpost)...

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NASA image: Gateway's HALO Arrives in Arizona for Final Outfitting (jsc2025e036491)
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Apr 3, 2025

Gateway's HALO Arrives in Arizona for Final Outfitting (jsc2025e036491)

At Northrop Grumman’s Gilbert, Arizona, facility, teams remove Gateway’s HALO (Habitation and Logistics Outpost)...

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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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