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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: HIMAT Inlet Model in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Feb 23, 1979

HIMAT Inlet Model in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

A Highly Maneuverable Aircraft Technology (HiMAT) inlet model installed in the test section of the 8- by 6-Foot...

GRC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1168
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Aug 18, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-106 Pilot Scott D. Altman, left of STS-106 Commander Terrence W. Wilcutt, answers...

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NASA image: F-8 DFBW on-board electronics
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Jul 18, 1971

F-8 DFBW on-board electronics

The Apollo hardware jammed into the F-8C. The computer is partially visible in the avionics bay at the top of the...

AFRC
NASA image: X-57 Maxwell Technical Interchange Meeting
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Mar 5, 2024

X-57 Maxwell Technical Interchange Meeting

Attendees gather next to the X-57 Maxwell aircraft during a knowledge sharing meeting at NASA’s Armstrong Flight...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Temperature and Strain Measurement System Ready for Tests
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Feb 13, 2025

NASA Temperature and Strain Measurement System Ready for Tests

Jonathan Lopez and Allen Parker confer on the hypersonic Fiber Optic Sensor System at NASA’s Armstrong Flight...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-99pp1334
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Nov 16, 1999

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At Launch Pad 39B. STS-103 Mission Specialist Jean-François Clervoy of France, who is with the European Space Agency...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1337
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Nov 17, 1999

KSC-99pp1337

In the slidewire basket on Launch Pad 39B, STS-103 Mission Specialist C. Michael Foale (Ph.D.) gets ready to pull...

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NASA image: NASA Testing the Webb Telescope's MIRI Thermal Shield
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Testing the Webb Telescope's MIRI Thermal Shield

NASA engineer Acey Herrera recently checked out copper test wires inside the thermal shield of the Mid-Infrared...

GSFC
NASA image: NISAR Science Payload Arrives in India
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Mar 8, 2023

NISAR Science Payload Arrives in India

The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) science instrument payload, housed in a specially designed shipping...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-07pd3398
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Nov 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The space shuttle Atlantis STS-122 crew receives instruction on the emergency exit...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0071
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Jan 16, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - With the backdrop of blue sky and blue water of the Atlantic Ocean, the Atlas V...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3390
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Nov 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a training session on emergency exit from the fixed service structure on Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1341
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Nov 17, 1999

KSC-99pp1341

Standing left to right, STS-103 Pilot Scott J. Kelly, Commander Curtis L. Brown Jr., and Mission Specialist...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3395
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Nov 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The space shuttle Atlantis STS-122 crew receives instruction on slidewire basket...

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NASA image: NAAMES Photo Essay
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Dec 8, 2017

NAAMES Photo Essay

Inside the expansive cargo plane visitor’s immediately discover that that every available surface has been utilized...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-07pd3389
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Nov 19, 2007

KSC-07pd3389

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a training session, space shuttle Atlantis STS-122 Mission Specialist Hans...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0069
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Jan 16, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Atlas V expendable launch...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0072
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Jan 14, 2000

KSC-00pp0072

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Launch Pad 39A, STS-99 Mission Specialists Mamoru Mohri (Ph.D.), who is with the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3394
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Nov 19, 2007

KSC-07pd3394

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The space shuttle Atlantis STS-122 crew receives instruction on slidewire basket...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1338
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Nov 17, 1999

KSC-99pp1338

In the slidewire basket on Launch Pad 39B, STS-103 Mission Specialist Steven L. Smith reaches for the lever that...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3386
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Nov 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The space shuttle Atlantis STS-122 crew receives instruction on slidewire basket...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1339
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Nov 17, 1999

KSC-99pp1339

In the slidewire basket on Launch Pad 39B, STS-103 Mission Specialists Jean-François Clervoy of France (left) and...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-07pd3393
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Nov 19, 2007

KSC-07pd3393

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The space shuttle Atlantis STS-122 crew receives instruction on slidewire basket...

KSC
NASA image: NISAR Science Payload Packaged and Ready to Ship to India
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Mar 8, 2023

NISAR Science Payload Packaged and Ready to Ship to India

A specially designed, climate-controlled shipping container holding the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR)...

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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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