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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: KMAG Welding
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Oct 26, 2018

KMAG Welding

Jacobs technicians from the Launch Equipment Shop perform welding on the KAMAG spacecraft transporter on Oct. 26,...

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NASA image: KMAG Welding
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Oct 26, 2018

KMAG Welding

A Jacobs technician from the Launch Equipment Shop performs welding on the KAMAG spacecraft transporter on Oct. 26,...

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NASA image: PRO Imagery Submittal - Radiation Harden GaN
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Sep 5, 2024

PRO Imagery Submittal - Radiation Harden GaN

jsc2025e015689 (3/6/2025) --- The inside of the prototype is shown during testing for the the High Performance...

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NASA image: KMAG Welding
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Oct 26, 2018

KMAG Welding

A Jacobs technician from the Launch Equipment Shop performs welding on the KAMAG spacecraft transporter on Oct. 26,...

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NASA image: Falling Away from Jupiter
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Feb 7, 2018

Falling Away from Jupiter

This image of Jupiter's southern hemisphere was captured by NASA's Juno spacecraft as it performed a close flyby of...

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NASA image: Soaring Over Jupiter
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Sep 21, 2017

Soaring Over Jupiter

This striking image of Jupiter was captured by NASA's Juno spacecraft as it performed its eighth flyby of the gas...

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NASA image: Using NASA Data to Monitor Drought and Food Insecurity
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Jul 1, 2019

Using NASA Data to Monitor Drought and Food Insecurity

NASA’s satellite imagery and model forecasts play an important role in monitoring the performance of crops worldwide...

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NASA image: Artemis II AVATAR Processing Cutdown v2
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Feb 1, 2026

Artemis II AVATAR Processing Cutdown v2

The Mission Verification Test (MVT) for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) AVATAR (A Virtual...

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NASA image: Flight Testing the Landing Radar for Mars Science Laboratory
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Jun 21, 2011

Flight Testing the Landing Radar for Mars Science Laboratory

A NASA Dryden Flight Research Center F/A-18 852 aircraft performs a roll during June 2011 flight tests of a Mars...

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NASA image: Subscale Booster Motor Test at Marshall Space Flight Center
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Sep 14, 2023

Subscale Booster Motor Test at Marshall Space Flight Center

The Subscale Booster Motor Test at Marshall Space Flight Center was the third in the series to evaluate the...

MSFC
NASA image: Bolden NSO
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Jul 27, 2012

Bolden NSO

An image of the Mars rover Curiosity is seen on a giant screen as Emil de Cou, conducts the National Symphony...

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NASA image: Bolden NSO
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Jul 27, 2012

Bolden NSO

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, shakes hands with Emil de Cou, conductor of the National Symphony Orchestra...

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NASA image: Wolf and Marshburn in the MDDK during STS-127 / Expedition 20 Joint Operations
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Jul 19, 2009

Wolf and Marshburn in the MDDK during STS-127 / Expedition 20 Joint Operations

S127-E-006961 (19 July 2009) --- Astronauts Dave Wolf (left) and Tom Marshburn, both STS-127 mission specialists,...

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NASA image: Bolden NSO
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Jul 27, 2012

Bolden NSO

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, presents a medal to Emil de Cou, conductor of the National Symphony...

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NASA image: Special ratchet tool to be used by the STS-61 crew for HST repair
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Nov 1, 1993

Special ratchet tool to be used by the STS-61 crew for HST repair

S93-35367 (Nov 1993) --- A close-up view of the special ratchet tool to be used by the STS-61 astronauts assigned to...

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NASA image: Expedition 7 Preflight
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Apr 8, 2003

Expedition 7 Preflight

Cosmonaut Alexander Kaleri, backup crew member for Expedition 7, enjoys the bus ride to the Cosmonuat hotel after...

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NASA image: iss067e189982
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Jul 19, 2022

iss067e189982

iss067e19982 (7/19/2022) --- NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren is seen performing Forward Osmosis Membrane operations....

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NASA image: EXAMINATION - ASTRONAUT CARPENTER - SCHOOL OF AVIATION MEDICINE - PENSACOLA, FL
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Dec 7, 1961

EXAMINATION - ASTRONAUT CARPENTER - SCHOOL OF AVIATION MEDICINE - PENSACOLA, FL

S61-04571 (1961) --- Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter's balance mechanism performance is tested as he walks a straight...

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NASA image: Bolden NSO
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Jul 27, 2012

Bolden NSO

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, speaks as Emil de Cou, conductor of the National Symphony Orchestra, right,...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Aug 15, 1967

Around Marshall

An astronaut wearing a pressurized space suit performed a work task while suspended in a “zero-gravity” simulator...

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NASA image: NASA’s New Spacesuit Exploration Extravehicular Mobility Unit (xEMU) Animation Resource Reel
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Oct 20, 2020

NASA’s New Spacesuit Exploration Extravehicular Mobility Unit (xEMU) Animation Resource Reel

NASA’s New Spacesuit Exploration Extravehicular Mobility Unit (xEMU) Animation Resource Reel 1. xEMU performing a...

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NASA image: Expedition 7 Preflight
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Apr 8, 2003

Expedition 7 Preflight

Astronaut Michael Foale, backup crew member for Expedition 7, looks out the bus window during the drive to the...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Apr 18, 1997

Around Marshall

Marshall's Neutral Buoyancy Simulator (NBS) is used to simulate the gravitational fields and buoyancy effects outer...

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NASA image: iss067e189981
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Jul 19, 2022

iss067e189981

iss067e19981 (7/19/2022) --- NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren is seen performing Forward Osmosis Membrane operations....

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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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