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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-04-S-00213
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Jul 7, 2004

KSC-04-S-00213

In a true international effort, NASA and the Russian Space Agency combined language, equipment and expertise in a...

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NASA image: Psyche Mission Launches From Kennedy Space Center (Highlights)
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Oct 13, 2023

Psyche Mission Launches From Kennedy Space Center (Highlights)

Highlights from the Oct. 13, 2023, launch of NASA’s Psyche spacecraft, which will travel 2.2 billion miles to a...

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NASA image: ED07-0186-04
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Aug 9, 2007

ED07-0186-04

With its sensor pod under its left wing, NASA's remotely piloted Ikhana unmanned aircraft cruises over California...

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NASA image: ED07-0186-13
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Aug 9, 2007

ED07-0186-13

With its thermal-infared sensor pod under its left wing, NASA's Ikhana unmanned aircraft cruises over California...

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NASA image: ED07-0186-22
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Aug 9, 2007

ED07-0186-22

NASA's Ikhana remotely piloted aircraft soars over smoky terrain during a wildfire imaging demonstration mission in...

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NASA image: ED07-0186-01
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Aug 9, 2007

ED07-0186-01

Carrying its sensor pod, NASA's remotely piloted Ikhana unmanned aircraft banks away during a checkout flight in the...

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NASA image: Engine Research Building’s Central Control Room
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Jul 23, 1948

Engine Research Building’s Central Control Room

Operators in the Engine Research Building’s Central Control Room at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics...

GRC
NASA image: KSC-08-S-00058
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Oct 10, 2008

KSC-08-S-00058

Hi, I'm Bill Heidtman, NASA Test Director, and this is your Space Shuttle Minute. With a major communications issue...

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NASA image: Astronauts Cockrell, Shepherd and Polansky prior to opening hatch
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Feb 11, 2001

Astronauts Cockrell, Shepherd and Polansky prior to opening hatch

STS98-E-5123 (11 February 2001) --- This digital still camera shot shows STS-98 mission commander Kenneth D....

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NASA image: Small Business Expo
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Oct 23, 2018

Small Business Expo

Barry Hamilton, CEO and founder of Red Canyon Software Inc., speaks to attendees at NASA's Business Opportunities...

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NASA image: NASA Sun Earth
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Sun Earth

CME blast and subsequent impact at Earth -- This illustration shows a CME blasting off the Sun’s surface in the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2840
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Oct 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, members of...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2841
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Oct 11, 2007

KSC-07pd2841

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, members of...

KSC
NASA image: Plum Brook Reactor Facility Control Room during Facility Startup
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Feb 23, 1961

Plum Brook Reactor Facility Control Room during Facility Startup

Operators test the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Plum Brook Reactor Facility systems in the...

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NASA image: Small Business Expo
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Oct 23, 2018

Small Business Expo

NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, standing, shakes hands with Glenn Delgado, associate administrator,...

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NASA image: Central Control Room in the Engine Research Building
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Nov 23, 1968

Central Control Room in the Engine Research Building

Operators in the Engine Research Building’s Central Control Room at the National Aeronautics and Space...

GRC
NASA image: Pratt and Whitney J57 with a Greatex Nozzle in the Altitude Wind Tunnel
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Feb 23, 1957

Pratt and Whitney J57 with a Greatex Nozzle in the Altitude Wind Tunnel

A Pratt and Whitney J57 engine is tested with a Greatex No.1 nozzle in the Altitude Wind Tunnel at the National...

GRC
NASA image: KSC-05-S-00221
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Jul 26, 2005

KSC-05-S-00221

Six people make up the White Room Closeout Crew that are assisting the astronauts. This is Mission Specialist 5,...

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NASA image: PLT Polansky looks through hatch at U.S. Laboratory / Destiny module
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Feb 11, 2001

PLT Polansky looks through hatch at U.S. Laboratory / Destiny module

STS98-E-5115 (11 February 2001) --- This medium shot, photographed with a digital still camera, shows STS-98 pilot...

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NASA image: SEG 210 Forebody
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Jan 19, 2021

SEG 210 Forebody

NASA is targeting 2022 for the first flight of the X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology (QueSST) research aircraft. Its...

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NASA image: Astronaut Shepherd looks in hatch at U.S. Laboratory / Destiny module
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Feb 11, 2001

Astronaut Shepherd looks in hatch at U.S. Laboratory / Destiny module

STS98-E-5120 (11 February 2001) --- This digital still camera shot shows Expedition One commander William M. (Bill)...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2842
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Oct 11, 2007

KSC-07pd2842

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, members of...

KSC
NASA image: KSC Small Business Expo
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Oct 24, 2017

KSC Small Business Expo

A Small Business panel discussion was held during Kennedy Space Center's 27th Business Opportunities Expo held at...

KSC
NASA image: Cosmonaut Krikalev with IMAX camera prior to hatch opening
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Feb 11, 2001

Cosmonaut Krikalev with IMAX camera prior to hatch opening

STS98-E-5124 (11 February 2001) --- Cosmonaut Sergei K. Krikalev, Expedition One flight engineer representing the...

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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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