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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: Noguchi during STORMM Reflector Relocation
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Apr 16, 2010

Noguchi during STORMM Reflector Relocation

S131-E-010335 (16 April 2010) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Soichi Noguchi, Expedition 23...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00088
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Mar 12, 2006

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NASA Direct webcast question and answer session with Art Azarbarzin and Christopher Stevens. NASA's three ST5...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00079
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Mar 12, 2006

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NASA Direct webcast question and answer session with Art Azarbarzin and Christopher Stevens. NASA's three ST5...

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NASA image: NASA’s DC-8 Returns from Final Mission
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Apr 1, 2024

NASA’s DC-8 Returns from Final Mission

From left, Andy Barry, DC-8 pilot; Todd Renfro, flight navigator; and Adam Devalon, flight engineer, share smiles...

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NASA image: Rolling Ripple
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May 1, 2006

Rolling Ripple

NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity continues to cut southward across a plain marked by large sand ripples and...

NASA image: Astronaut Suni Williams is dwarfed near the SpaceX Dragon crew spacecraft
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Jan 16, 2025

Astronaut Suni Williams is dwarfed near the SpaceX Dragon crew spacecraft

iss072e488176 (Jan. 16, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Commander Suni Williams (center) is dwarfed near...

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Nov 24, 2023

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jsc2024e016248 (11/24/2023) --- The Nanoracks-Killick-1 CubeSat with all components and wiring harnesses connected...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by STS-127 Crew
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Jul 30, 2009

Earth Observations taken by STS-127 Crew

S127-E-012776 (30 July 2009) --- Backdropped by Earth?s horizon and the blackness of space, a Dual RF Astrodynamic...

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Dec 2, 2022

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jsc2023e046371 (12/02/2022) --- The Multi-Needle Langmuir Probe (m-NLP) is seen at European Test Services (ETS)...

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NASA image: Meeting with Western Cape Government’s Alan Winde
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Jun 13, 2023

Meeting with Western Cape Government’s Alan Winde

Premier of the Western Cape Government, Alan Winde, provides remarks during a meeting with NASA Deputy Associate...

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NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0353-2A
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Jul 1, 1994

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Photo Artwork composite by JPL This depiction of comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 impacting Jupiter is shown from several...

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NASA image: Astro with his Doghouse
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Jan 22, 2024

Astro with his Doghouse

Astro is a robot dog operated by staff via remote control, is fitted with an infrared camera with 40 times zoom,...

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NASA image: Expedition 64 Landing Preparations
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Apr 17, 2021

Expedition 64 Landing Preparations

Helicopter pilots navigate to the designated landing zone for the landing of the Soyuz MS-17 with Expedition 64 crew...

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NASA image: NASA Scientist Works on an A-PUFFER Robot During Trials
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Mar 10, 2020

NASA Scientist Works on an A-PUFFER Robot During Trials

Project manager Jean-Pierre de la Croix works on an Autonomous Pop-Up Flat Folding Explorer Robot (A-PUFFER) during...

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NASA image: High Altitude Lidar Observatory (HALO) instrument
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Apr 10, 2019

High Altitude Lidar Observatory (HALO) instrument

The High Altitude Lidar Observatory (HALO) system electronics and diagnostic tools are integrated onto the DC-8...

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NASA image: Testing the newly installed PCE (Proximity Communications Equipment) hardware
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Jun 28, 2005

Testing the newly installed PCE (Proximity Communications Equipment) hardware

ISS011-E-09812 (28 June 2005) --- Cosmonaut Sergei K. Krikalev, Expedition 11 commander representing Russia's...

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NASA image: Meeting with Western Cape Government’s Alan Winde
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Jun 13, 2023

Meeting with Western Cape Government’s Alan Winde

NASA SCaN Development Manager, Bill Marinelli provides remarks during a meeting with NASA Deputy Associate...

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NASA image: A pair of Astrobee robotic free-flyers are pictured inside the Kibo laboratory module
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May 27, 2025

A pair of Astrobee robotic free-flyers are pictured inside the Kibo laboratory module

iss073e0098590 (May 26, 2025) --- A pair of Astrobee robotic free-flyers are pictured docked to ports inside the...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00090
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Mar 12, 2006

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NASA Direct webcast question and answer session with Art Azarbarzin and Christopher Stevens. NASA's three ST5...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jonny Kim displays a pair of Astrobee free-flying robotic assistants
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Dec 2, 2025

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim displays a pair of Astrobee free-flying robotic assistants

iss073e1232174 (Dec. 2, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Jonny Kim displays a pair of...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00054
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Mar 15, 2006

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Art Azarbarzin, Project Manager is interviewed. NASA's three ST5 miniaturized satellites will test and validate new...

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NASA image: Flight Day 10: Orion Sees Moon From Distant Retrograde Orbit
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Nov 29, 2022

Flight Day 10: Orion Sees Moon From Distant Retrograde Orbit

art001e000735 - On flight day 10, NASA’s Orion spacecraft captured imagery of the Moon while in a distant retrograde...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00069
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Mar 22, 2006

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The Stargazer L-1011 is given permission to take off. NASA's three ST5 miniaturized satellites will test and...

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NASA image: jsc2019e062137
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Oct 24, 2019

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jsc2019e062137 (10/24/2019) --- Loading of the nematodes into the sample tubes. Microgravity Effect on...

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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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