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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: OSCAR Ground Testing 2021
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Jan 14, 2021

OSCAR Ground Testing 2021

Kennedy Space Center engineers conduct vibration tests inside the Florida spaceport’s Vibration Test Lab on Jan. 14,...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Pre-Launch Mission Briefing
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Oct 8, 2019

Pegasus ICON Pre-Launch Mission Briefing

Launch and mission managers for NASA’s Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) participate in a prelaunch mission...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3792
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Sep 10, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside a laboratory in the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3159
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Apr 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The International Space Station Science and Technology Briefing was held in the Press Site...

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NASA image: New Horizons Ultima Thule Flyby
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Jan 1, 2019

New Horizons Ultima Thule Flyby

New Horizons mission managers rejoice after they received signals from the spacecraft that it is healthy and...

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NASA image: GALORE Testing - Regolith Melt Testing
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Oct 29, 2020

GALORE Testing - Regolith Melt Testing

Kevin Grossman, left, principal investigator of the Gaseous Lunar Oxygen from Regolith Electrolysis (GaLORE)...

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NASA image: OSCAR Ground Testing 2021
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Jan 14, 2021

OSCAR Ground Testing 2021

Kennedy Space Center engineers conduct vibration tests inside the Florida spaceport’s Vibration Test Lab on Jan. 14,...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Mission Science Briefing
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Dec 10, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Mission Science Briefing

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, NASA and industry leaders speak to members of the media during...

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NASA image: Phantom Torso in HRF section of Destiny module
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May 2, 2001

Phantom Torso in HRF section of Destiny module

ISS002-E-6080 (2 May 2001) --- The Phantom Torso, seen here in the Human Research Facility (HRF) section of the...

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NASA image: GALORE Testing - Regolith Melt Testing
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Oct 29, 2020

GALORE Testing - Regolith Melt Testing

Elspeth Petersen, left, a chemical engineer and member of the Gaseous Lunar Oxygen from Regolith Electrolysis...

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NASA image: Lucy Science Briefing
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Oct 14, 2021

Lucy Science Briefing

Dennis Reuter, L’Ralph Instrument Principal Investigator at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, is introduced during...

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NASA image: MAVEN Briefing
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Sep 17, 2014

MAVEN Briefing

Dwayne Brown, NASA public affairs officer, left, moderates a media briefing where panelist, seated from left, Lisa...

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NASA image: JWST’s First Full-Color Images Media Briefing
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Jul 12, 2022

JWST’s First Full-Color Images Media Briefing

NASA James Webb Space Telescope Deputy Project Scientist for Communications Amber Straughn, right, answers a...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6277
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Aug 5, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA's Juno planetary probe, enclosed in its payload fairing atop a United Launch Alliance...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6236
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Aug 4, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, representatives of media outlets worldwide...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6199
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Aug 4, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the 197-foot-tall United Launch Alliance...

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NASA image: Biotechnology
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May 15, 2001

Biotechnology

This prostate cancer construct was grown during NASA-sponsored bioreactor studies on Earth. Cells are attached to a...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6230
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Aug 4, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the 197-foot-tall United Launch Alliance...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6203
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Aug 4, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA's Juno spacecraft, enclosed in its payload fairing atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6258
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Aug 5, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA's Juno planetary probe, enclosed in its payload fairing, begins its five-year journey...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6262
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Aug 5, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA's Juno planetary probe, enclosed in its payload fairing, begins its five-year journey...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6275
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Aug 5, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA's Juno planetary probe, atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V-551 launch vehicle, races...

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NASA image: Crewmembers in the middeck with the FARE experiment.
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Dec 9, 1992

Crewmembers in the middeck with the FARE experiment.

STS053-04-018 (2-9 Dec 1992) --- Astronauts Guion S. Bluford (left) and Michael R. U. (Rich) Clifford monitor the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6196
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Aug 4, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA's Juno spacecraft, enclosed in its payload fairing atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas...

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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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