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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: KSC-2009-3197
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May 17, 2009

KSC-2009-3197

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Assembly and Refurbishment Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

KSC
NASA image: 1001876
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Nov 18, 2010

1001876

Project 8019 Vertical Ares Scale Model Acoustic Test (ASMAT) Ignition Over Pressure (IOP) Test #3, 11/18/2010...

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NASA image: 1001875
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Nov 18, 2010

1001875

Project 8019 Vertical Ares Scale Model Acoustic Test (ASMAT) Ignition Over Pressure (IOP) Test #3, 11/18/2010...

MSFC
NASA image: A-1 to Constellation
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Nov 9, 2006

A-1 to Constellation

The A-1 Test Stand at NASA Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Miss., was the focus of a ceremony held Thursday...

SSC
NASA image: ISS Expedition 18 Sandra Magnus uses Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED)
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Feb 1, 2009

ISS Expedition 18 Sandra Magnus uses Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED)

ISS018-E-025461 (1 Feb. 2009) --- Astronaut Sandra Magnus, Expedition 18 flight engineer, exercises on the advanced...

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NASA image: ISS Expedition 18 Sandra Magnus uses Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED)
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Feb 1, 2009

ISS Expedition 18 Sandra Magnus uses Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED)

ISS018-E-025456 (1 Feb. 2009) --- Astronaut Sandra Magnus, Expedition 18 flight engineer, exercises on the advanced...

JSC
NASA image: Launch Vehicles
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Sep 9, 2007

Launch Vehicles

Under the goals of the Vision for Space Exploration, Ares I is a chief component of the cost-effective space...

MSFC
NASA image: Launch Vehicles
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Sep 9, 2007

Launch Vehicles

Under the goals of the Vision for Space Exploration, Ares I is a chief component of the cost-effective space...

MSFC
NASA image: Launch Vehicles
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Sep 9, 2007

Launch Vehicles

Under the goals of the Vision for Space Exploration, Ares I is a chief component of the cost-effective space...

MSFC
NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Feb 15, 2008

Advanced Concept

Shown is the disassembly, examination, refurbishment and testing of the LH2 ( liquid hydrogen) and LOX (liquid...

MSFC
NASA image: Wakata uses Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED) in Node 1 Unity
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Mar 22, 2009

Wakata uses Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED) in Node 1 Unity

ISS018-E-042651 (22 March 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition 18...

JSC
NASA image: STS-32 OV-102 air revitalization system (ARS) humidity separator problem
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Jan 20, 1990

STS-32 OV-102 air revitalization system (ARS) humidity separator problem

During STS-32, onboard Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, a leakage problem at environmental control and life...

JSC
NASA image: NASA Scientists Open One of the Last Sealed Apollo 17 Moon Samples
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Apr 18, 2022

NASA Scientists Open One of the Last Sealed Apollo 17 Moon Samples

Over the past few years, a few unopened Apollo-era lunar samples collected during Apollo 17 have been opened by a...

JSC
NASA image: Aram Chaos
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Apr 15, 2022

Aram Chaos

Today's VIS image shows part of Aram Chaos right at the outflow channel that connects to Ares Vallis. Aram Chaos was...

JPL
NASA image: Landslide
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Oct 21, 2013

Landslide

This image shows one of the two landslide deposits within this unnamed crater north of Ares Vallis as seen by NASA...

JPL
NASA image: Channels
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Aug 21, 2012

Channels

The channels in this image captured by NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft are located between Ares Vallis, a large...

JPL
NASA image: While photographing the Supermoon for a NASA GRC Aerospace Front
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Sep 16, 2024

While photographing the Supermoon for a NASA GRC Aerospace Front

While photographing the Supermoon on September 17, 2024 for a NASA GRC Aerospace Frontiers article on the 2024...

GRC
NASA image: A plane flew right through the middle of the moon.
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Sep 16, 2024

A plane flew right through the middle of the moon.

While photographing the Supermoon on September 17, 2024 for a NASA GRC Aerospace Frontiers article on the 2024...

GRC
NASA image: Exploration Design Challenge 2014
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Apr 25, 2014

Exploration Design Challenge 2014

After announcing that Team ARES won the Exploration Design Challenge, NASA Administrator, Charles Bolden and CEO,...

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NASA image: Exploration Design Challenge 2014
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Apr 25, 2014

Exploration Design Challenge 2014

Sponsors of Team ARES pose for a group photo with the winning high school team in the Exploration Design Challenge....

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NASA image: Just a Little Landslide
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Feb 21, 2020

Just a Little Landslide

This VIS image shows a section of the tributary channel between Aram Chaos and Ares Vallis. A small landslide...

JPL
NASA image: Augmented Reality for Drone Air Traffic Management
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Sep 25, 2020

Augmented Reality for Drone Air Traffic Management

NASA is using augmented reality software to bring drone air traffic information to life using commercially available...

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NASA image: McArthur works at the back panel of the AR rack in preparation for IFM during Expedition 12
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Dec 20, 2005

McArthur works at the back panel of the AR rack in preparation for IFM during Expedition 12

ISS012-E-13047 (20 Dec. 2005) --- Astronaut William S. (Bill) McArthur Jr., Expedition 12 commander and NASA space...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-1359
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Jan 26, 2009

KSC-2009-1359

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the fifth segment...

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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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