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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: Masten Launches Rocket to Test Lunar Precision Landing Technology
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Sep 10, 2020

Masten Launches Rocket to Test Lunar Precision Landing Technology

Masten Space Systems vertical takeoff vertical landing rocket launched September 10, 2020 to flight test...

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NASA image: Innovation Days - Innovation Showcase
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Nov 19, 2019

Innovation Days - Innovation Showcase

Kennedy Space Center Chief Technologist Barbara Brown, left, and Deputy Chief Technologist Kathy Loftin are...

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NASA image: Innovation Days - Innovation Showcase
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Nov 19, 2019

Innovation Days - Innovation Showcase

Applied Physics Laboratory Lead Physicist Dr. Bob Youngquist demonstrates technology recently used to resolve a...

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NASA image: DSOC's Flight Laser Transceiver
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Apr 6, 2022

DSOC's Flight Laser Transceiver

The Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) technology demonstration's flight laser transceiver is shown at NASA's...

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NASA image: DSOC Flight Laser Transceiver Integrated with NASA's Psyche Spacecraft
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Apr 6, 2022

DSOC Flight Laser Transceiver Integrated with NASA's Psyche Spacecraft

The Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) technology demonstration's flight laser transceiver can be easily...

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NASA image: EDS Solar White Coating
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Mar 31, 2021

EDS Solar White Coating

Inside a laboratory at the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: NASA’s OCO-3:  A New View of Carbon (mission overview)
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Apr 2, 2019

NASA’s OCO-3: A New View of Carbon (mission overview)

NASA’s OCO-3 mission is ready for launch to the International Space Station. This follow-on to OCO-2 brings new...

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NASA image: Space 24/7/365: Space Station Benefits
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Jul 25, 2022

Space 24/7/365: Space Station Benefits

As a home to humans and a lab for scientific research for more than 20 years, the International Space Station is a...

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NASA image: SeaWinds Watches for Breakup of Giant Iceberg
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Sep 8, 1999

SeaWinds Watches for Breakup of Giant Iceberg

NASA QuikScat satellite instrument kept an eye on an iceberg the size of Rhode Island, the first time this space...

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NASA image: Disturbance Reduction System Thrusters Stabilize LISA Pathfinder
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Dec 3, 2015

Disturbance Reduction System Thrusters Stabilize LISA Pathfinder

The LISA Pathfinder spacecraft is on its way to space, having successfully launched from Kourou, French Guiana Dec....

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NASA image: NASA Releases a Tiny Satellite to Study Ice Clouds
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May 16, 2017

NASA Releases a Tiny Satellite to Study Ice Clouds

IceCube is a CubeSat, a very small satellite designed to test a new technology for eventual use on larger...

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NASA image: Radiation Tomatoes
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Jan 10, 2020

Radiation Tomatoes

Lashelle Spencer, plant scientist with the Laboratory Support Services and Operations (LASSO) contract at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Radiation Tomatoes
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Jan 10, 2020

Radiation Tomatoes

Lashelle Spencer, plant scientist with the Laboratory Support Services and Operations (LASSO) contract at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Radiation Tomatoes
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Jan 10, 2020

Radiation Tomatoes

Lashelle Spencer, plant scientist with the Laboratory Support Services and Operations (LASSO) contract at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Radiation Tomatoes
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Jan 10, 2020

Radiation Tomatoes

Lashelle Spencer, plant scientist with the Laboratory Support Services and Operations (LASSO) contract at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Radiation Tomatoes
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Jan 10, 2020

Radiation Tomatoes

Lashelle Spencer, plant scientist with the Laboratory Support Services and Operations (LASSO) contract at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Radiation Tomatoes
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Jan 10, 2020

Radiation Tomatoes

Lashelle Spencer, plant scientist with the Laboratory Support Services and Operations (LASSO) contract at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Radiation Tomatoes
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Jan 10, 2020

Radiation Tomatoes

Lashelle Spencer, plant scientist with the Laboratory Support Services and Operations (LASSO) contract at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Radiation Tomatoes
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Jan 10, 2020

Radiation Tomatoes

Lashelle Spencer, plant scientist with the Laboratory Support Services and Operations (LASSO) contract at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Radiation Tomatoes
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Jan 10, 2020

Radiation Tomatoes

Lashelle Spencer, plant scientist with the Laboratory Support Services and Operations (LASSO) contract at NASA’s...

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NASA image: House Hearing on Future LEO Activities
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Jul 10, 2019

House Hearing on Future LEO Activities

From left to right, NASA Associate Administrator, Human Exploration and Operations, Bill Gerstenmaier; NASA...

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NASA image: House Hearing on Future LEO Activities
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Jul 10, 2019

House Hearing on Future LEO Activities

From left to right, NASA Associate Administrator, Human Exploration and Operations, Bill Gerstenmaier; NASA...

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NASA image: House Hearing on Future LEO Activities
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Jul 10, 2019

House Hearing on Future LEO Activities

From left to right, NASA Associate Administrator, Human Exploration and Operations, Bill Gerstenmaier; NASA...

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NASA image: State of STEM (SoSTEM) Address
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Jan 29, 2014

State of STEM (SoSTEM) Address

NASA associate administrator for education and former astronaut Leland Melvin, left, watches as astronauts, Rick...

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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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