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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: 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

S61-04570 (1961) --- Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter's balance mechanism performance is tested by his walking on a...

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NASA image: GRC-2013-C-01179
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Apr 3, 2009

GRC-2013-C-01179

Boeing Quiet Experimental Validation Concept, QEVC, performance model

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jul 28, 1980

Microgravity

Bill Davis performing checkout at the Materials Experiment Assembly (MEA) Isothermal Furnace.

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NASA image: GRC-1994-C-05973
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Dec 30, 1994

GRC-1994-C-05973

DC-9 PERFORMING MICROGRAVITY PARABALA -9/23/94

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NASA image: Artemis II Term Count Sim
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May 8, 2025

Artemis II Term Count Sim

NASA Artemis launch team perform a terminal countdown simulation at the agency's Kennedy

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NASA image: NASA's SOFIA infrared observatory and F/A-18 safety chase during the first series of test flights to verify the flight performance of the modified Boeing 747SP
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Oct 11, 2007

NASA's SOFIA infrared observatory and F/A-18 safety chase during the first series of test flights to verify the flight performance of the modified Boeing 747SP

NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, or SOFIA, arrived at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center...

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NASA image: NASA's SOFIA infrared observatory lifts off on the first of a series of test flights to verify the flight performance of the highly modified Boeing 747SP
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Oct 11, 2007

NASA's SOFIA infrared observatory lifts off on the first of a series of test flights to verify the flight performance of the highly modified Boeing 747SP

NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, or SOFIA, arrived at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA 60th Anniversary Exhibit at Kennedy Center
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May 31, 2018

NASA 60th Anniversary Exhibit at Kennedy Center

NASA's 60th Anniversary exhibits are seen at the Kennedy Center, Thursday, May 31, 2018 in Washington. Photo Credit:...

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NASA image: NASA 60th Anniversary Exhibit at Kennedy Center
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May 31, 2018

NASA 60th Anniversary Exhibit at Kennedy Center

NASA's 60th Anniversary exhibits are seen at the Kennedy Center, Thursday, May 31, 2018 in Washington. Photo Credit:...

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NASA image: NASA 60th Anniversary Exhibit at Kennedy Center
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May 31, 2018

NASA 60th Anniversary Exhibit at Kennedy Center

NASA's 60th Anniversary exhibits are seen at the Kennedy Center, Thursday, May 31, 2018 in Washington. Photo Credit:...

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NASA image: NASA 60th Anniversary Exhibit at Kennedy Center
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May 31, 2018

NASA 60th Anniversary Exhibit at Kennedy Center

NASA's 60th Anniversary exhibits are seen at the Kennedy Center, Thursday, May 31, 2018 in Washington. Photo Credit:...

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NASA image: NASA 60th Anniversary Exhibit at Kennedy Center
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May 31, 2018

NASA 60th Anniversary Exhibit at Kennedy Center

NASA's 60th Anniversary exhibits are seen at the Kennedy Center, Thursday, May 31, 2018 in Washington. Photo Credit:...

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NASA image: NASA 60th Anniversary Exhibit at Kennedy Center
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May 31, 2018

NASA 60th Anniversary Exhibit at Kennedy Center

NASA's 60th Anniversary exhibits are seen at the Kennedy Center, Thursday, May 31, 2018 in Washington. Photo Credit:...

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NASA image: NASA 60th Anniversary Exhibit at Kennedy Center
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May 31, 2018

NASA 60th Anniversary Exhibit at Kennedy Center

NASA's 60th Anniversary exhibits are seen at the Kennedy Center, Thursday, May 31, 2018 in Washington. Photo Credit:...

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NASA image: NASA 60th Anniversary Exhibit at Kennedy Center
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May 31, 2018

NASA 60th Anniversary Exhibit at Kennedy Center

NASA's 60th Anniversary exhibits are seen at the Kennedy Center, Thursday, May 31, 2018 in Washington. Photo Credit:...

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NASA image: MacLean and Burbank performing second EVA spacewalk
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Sep 13, 2006

MacLean and Burbank performing second EVA spacewalk

S115-E-05783 (13 Sept. 2006) --- Astronauts Daniel C. Burbank (right) and Steven G. MacLean representing the...

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NASA image: Garan performs TCS Water Loop Degassing in Columbus
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Apr 8, 2011

Garan performs TCS Water Loop Degassing in Columbus

ISS027-E-011325 (8 April 2011) --- NASA astronaut Ron Garan, Expedition 27 flight engineer, works on degassing the...

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NASA image: Views of EVA performed during STS-6
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Apr 10, 1983

Views of EVA performed during STS-6

S83-30214 (7 April 1983) --- Astronaut F. Story Musgrave, STS-6 mission specialist, suspends himself midway between...

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NASA image: Kuipers performs Potable Water Sample Collection
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May 15, 2012

Kuipers performs Potable Water Sample Collection

ISS031-E-157783 (15 May 2012) --- European Space Agency astronaut Andre Kuipers, Expedition 31 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: MacLean and Burbank performing second EVA spacewalk
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Sep 13, 2006

MacLean and Burbank performing second EVA spacewalk

S115-E-05801 (13 Sept. 2006) --- This panoramic scene of the International Space Station over terrain could be used...

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NASA image: Astronaut Musgrave performing EVA during STS-6
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Apr 10, 1983

Astronaut Musgrave performing EVA during STS-6

S83-30215 (7 April 1983) --- This photograph of astronaut Story Musgrave, STS-6 mission specialist, translating...

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NASA image: Hypervelocity Impact (HVI) testing performed on EMU materials
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Apr 14, 1997

Hypervelocity Impact (HVI) testing performed on EMU materials

S97-05508 (13 Sept. 1996) --- Astronaut Mamoru Mohri, payload specialist, representing National Space Development...

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NASA image: View of Kotov performing the Dykhanie Experiment in the SM
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Oct 4, 2007

View of Kotov performing the Dykhanie Experiment in the SM

ISS015-E-31816 (4 Oct. 2007) --- Cosmonaut Oleg V. Kotov, Expedition 15 flight engineer representing Russia's...

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NASA image: MacLean and Burbank performing second EVA spacewalk
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Sep 13, 2006

MacLean and Burbank performing second EVA spacewalk

S115-E-05813 (13 Sept. 2006) --- Astronauts Steven G. MacLean representing the Canadian Space Agency, and Daniel C....

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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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