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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: Microgravity
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Sep 30, 1998

Microgravity

Graph depicting Electrostatic Levitator (ESL) heating and cooling cycle to achieve undercooling of liquid metals....

MSFC
NASA image: Walheim and Tani on FD
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Feb 18, 2008

Walheim and Tani on FD

S122-E-010920 (18 Feb. 2008) --- Astronaut Rex Walheim (right), STS-122 mission specialist, uses a handheld laser...

JSC
NASA image: SuperCam is Not Seeing Red
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Jan 20, 2021

SuperCam is Not Seeing Red

The mast-mounted portion of SuperCam awaits integration into the Perseverance rover. Part of SuperCam is contained...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-05pd-0176
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Jan 24, 2005

KSC-05pd-0176

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3, workers install the Orbiter Boom Sensor...

KSC
NASA image: Hernandez on Flight Deck during Approach OPS
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Aug 31, 2009

Hernandez on Flight Deck during Approach OPS

S128-E-006982 (30 Aug. 2009) --- Astronaut John “Danny” Olivas (left), STS-128 mission specialist, uses a handheld...

JSC
NASA image: The Helheim Experience
Video
Apr 22, 2015

The Helheim Experience

NASA’s Operation IceBridge has wrapped up its 2015 Arctic field campaign after covering a vast expanse of science...

GSFC
NASA image: Walheim and Tani on FD
Image
Feb 18, 2008

Walheim and Tani on FD

S122-E-010922 (18 Feb. 2008) --- Astronaut Rex Walheim (right), STS-122 mission specialist, uses a handheld laser...

JSC
NASA image: Russian EVA 35
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Aug 22, 2013

Russian EVA 35

ISS036-E-035205 (22 Aug. 2013) --- Russian cosmonaut Alexander Misurkin, Expedition 36 flight engineer, attired in a...

JSC
NASA image: Poindexter, Wilson and Mastracchio on AFT Flight Deck during Approach OPS
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Apr 7, 2010

Poindexter, Wilson and Mastracchio on AFT Flight Deck during Approach OPS

S131-E-007302 (7 April 2010) --- NASA astronauts Alan Poindexter (left), STS-131 commander; Stephanie Wilson and...

JSC
NASA image: Psyche on the Launch Pad
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Oct 11, 2023

Psyche on the Launch Pad

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket with the Psyche spacecraft onboard is seen at Launch Complex 39A as preparations...

HQ
NASA image: Pressurized Orlan Suit Translation Training
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Jul 29, 2011

Pressurized Orlan Suit Translation Training

ISS028-E-019437 (29 July 2011) --- Russian cosmonaut Alexander Samokutyaev, Expedition 28 flight engineer, works...

JSC
NASA image: View taken during EVA 29 of Strela Crane Relocation
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Aug 3, 2011

View taken during EVA 29 of Strela Crane Relocation

ISS028-E-020928 (3 Aug. 2011) --- Russian cosmonauts Sergei Volkov and Alexander Samokutyaev (out of frame), both...

JSC
NASA image: Crew activities on flight deck during rendezvous with CRISTA-SPAS
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Aug 16, 1997

Crew activities on flight deck during rendezvous with CRISTA-SPAS

STS085-312-019 (7 - 19 August 1997) --- Astronaut Stephen K. Robinson, mission specialist, uses a battery-powered,...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd1283
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Jun 10, 2004

KSC-04pd1283

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers check wiring being installed in Discovery’s...

KSC
NASA image: Psyche on the Launch Pad
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Oct 13, 2023

Psyche on the Launch Pad

The countdown clock is seen as preparations continue for the launch of a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket with the Psyche...

HQ
NASA image: NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study
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Jul 20, 2023

NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study

This is one of two lidar units positioned on either end of Building 4833 at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center...

AFRC
NASA image: Volkov and Samokutyaev during Russian EVA 29
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Aug 3, 2011

Volkov and Samokutyaev during Russian EVA 29

ISS028-E-020962 (3 Aug. 2011) --- Russian cosmonauts Sergei Volkov and Alexander Samokutyaev, both Expedition 28...

JSC
NASA image: Psyche on the Launch Pad
Image
Oct 11, 2023

Psyche on the Launch Pad

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket with the Psyche spacecraft onboard is seen at Launch Complex 39A as preparations...

HQ
NASA image: Microgravity
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Sep 30, 1998

Microgravity

Electrostatic levitation system inside Electrostatic Levitator (ESL) vacuum chamber. The ESL uses static electricity...

MSFC
NASA image: Russian EVA 35
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Aug 22, 2013

Russian EVA 35

ISS036-E-035129 (22 Aug. 2013) --- Russian cosmonaut Alexander Misurkin, Expedition 36 flight engineer, attired in a...

JSC
NASA image: STS-134 Crew Members working on the Flight Deck
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May 30, 2011

STS-134 Crew Members working on the Flight Deck

S134-E-010934 (30 May 2011) --- NASA astronauts Greg H. Johnson (left), STS-134 pilot; Michael Fincke (center) and...

JSC
NASA image: Psyche on the Launch Pad
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Oct 12, 2023

Psyche on the Launch Pad

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket with the Psyche spacecraft onboard is seen at Launch Complex 39A as preparations...

HQ
NASA image: Poindexter and Wilson on the Flight Deck during Approach OPS
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Apr 7, 2010

Poindexter and Wilson on the Flight Deck during Approach OPS

S131-E-007272 (7 April 2010) --- NASA astronauts Alan Poindexter, STS-131 commander; and Stephanie Wilson, mission...

JSC
NASA image: Mars 2020 Microphone Testing at JPL
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Feb 17, 2021

Mars 2020 Microphone Testing at JPL

NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance rover is equipped with two microphones that, if all goes as planned, will capture the...

JPL
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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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