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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: ECOSTRESS Detects Wildfires in Western U.S.
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Aug 2, 2018

ECOSTRESS Detects Wildfires in Western U.S.

ECOSTRESS, NASA's new Earth-observing mission aboard the International Space Station, detected three wildfires...

JPL
NASA image: Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio
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Mar 13, 2025

Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio

NASA astronauts Victor J. Glover and Christina Koch tour the Ames Arc Jet Complex, N238.

ARC
NASA image: Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio
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Mar 13, 2025

Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio

Amelia Kinsella, left, meets NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Victor J. Glover in the Ames Arc Jet control room...

ARC
NASA image: NASA's New 'Plant Thermometer' Undergoes Inspection
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Jun 11, 2018

NASA's New 'Plant Thermometer' Undergoes Inspection

A technician inspects NASA's ECOSTRESS instrument in a clean room at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. ECOSTRESS...

JPL
NASA image: Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio
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Mar 13, 2025

Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio

Megan MacDonald, left, leads NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Victor J. Glover, right, on a tour of the Laser...

ARC
NASA image: Burner Rig Laboratory
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May 12, 2015

Burner Rig Laboratory

The Fuel Burner Rig is a test laboratory at NASA Glenn, which subjects new jet engine materials, treated with...

GRC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Oct 23, 1996

Around Marshall

750 K motor is test fired at Marshall Test Stand 116 for the Air Force Expendable Launch Vehicle (ELV) project.

MSFC
NASA image: Nyiragonga Volcano
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Feb 1, 2002

Nyiragonga Volcano

This image of the Nyiragonga volcano eruption in the Congo was acquired on January 28, 2002 by the Advanced...

JPL
NASA image: Shiveluch Volcano, Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia
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Jan 3, 2002

Shiveluch Volcano, Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia

On the night of June 4, 2001, the Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) captured...

JPL
NASA image: Miria Finckenor collects Optical Witness Samples and swab sample
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Feb 5, 2021

Miria Finckenor collects Optical Witness Samples and swab sample

Miria Finckenor collects Optical Witness Samples and swab samples for analysis to verify that the NEA Scout thermal...

MSFC
NASA image: GRC-1998-C-01934
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Nov 9, 1999

GRC-1998-C-01934

HYBRID THERMAL CONTROL TESTING AT THE SUPPLEMENTAL MULTI LAYER INSULATION RESEARCH FACILITY - SEE ALSO C-1998-1907...

GRC
NASA image: GRC-1998-C-01938
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Nov 9, 1999

GRC-1998-C-01938

HYBRID THERMAL CONTROL TESTING AT THE SUPPLEMENTAL MULTI LAYER INSULATION RESEARCH FACILITY - SEE ALSO C-1998-1907...

GRC
NASA image: ITCS - Measurement Valve Parameters in the Node 3
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Jan 11, 2013

ITCS - Measurement Valve Parameters in the Node 3

View during Internal Thermal Control System (ITCS) - Measuring valve parameters in the Node 3. Photo was taken...

JSC
NASA image: GRC-1998-C-01910
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Sep 17, 1994

GRC-1998-C-01910

HYBRID THERMAL CONTROL TESTING AT THE SUPPLEMENTAL MULTI LAYER INSULATION RESEARCH FACILITY - SEE ALSO C-1998-1923...

GRC
NASA image: iss055e071438
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May 16, 2018

iss055e071438

iss055e071438 (May 16, 2018) --- Astronaut Drew Feustel is pictured outside of the Tranquility module during a...

JSC
NASA image: iss055e071458
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May 16, 2018

iss055e071458

iss055e071458 (May 16, 2018) --- Astronaut Drew Feustel is pictured outside of the International Space Station...

JSC
NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0037-160
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Aug 3, 2010

ARC-2010-ACD10-0037-160

Construction of the new NASA Ames Green Building dubbed Sustainability Base located on the Ames Research Center...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0037-161
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Aug 3, 2010

ARC-2010-ACD10-0037-161

Construction of the new NASA Ames Green Building dubbed Sustainability Base located on the Ames Research Center...

ARC
NASA image: GRC-1998-C-01915
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Nov 9, 1999

GRC-1998-C-01915

HYBRID THERMAL CONTROL TESTING AT THE SUPPLEMENTAL MULTI LAYER INSULATION RESEARCH FACILITY - SEE ALSO C-1998-1923...

GRC
NASA image: GRC-2007-C-01626
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Sep 16, 2003

GRC-2007-C-01626

R&D 100 Award Winner Defect Clustering Thermal & Env. Barrier Coatings (TEBCs) for Si-Based Ceramic Turbine Engine...

GRC
NASA image: iss055e071501
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May 16, 2018

iss055e071501

iss055e071501 (May 16, 2018) --- Astronaut Drew Feustel is pictured outside of the International Space Station...

JSC
NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0242-006
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Dec 20, 2003

ARC-2003-ACD03-0242-006

Thermal Evaluaion of X-37 Body Flap Sea test in Panel Test Facility PTF-115 With Winnie Chen, and Patric Briney,...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0242-007
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Dec 20, 2003

ARC-2003-ACD03-0242-007

Thermal Evaluaion of X-37 Body Flap Sea test in Panel Test Facility PTF-115 With Winnie Chen, Boeing test engineer

ARC
NASA image: GRC-1998-C-01939
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Nov 9, 1999

GRC-1998-C-01939

HYBRID THERMAL CONTROL TESTING AT THE SUPPLEMENTAL MULTI LAYER INSULATION RESEARCH FACILITY - SEE ALSO C-1998-1907...

GRC
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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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