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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: KSC-06pd0891
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May 19, 2006

KSC-06pd0891

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building, the crawler transporter supporting Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2586
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Jun 7, 2013

KSC-2013-2586

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, members of the media tour the new...

KSC
NASA image: Mount Whaleback Iron Ore Mine, Australia
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Jul 16, 2020

Mount Whaleback Iron Ore Mine, Australia

The Mount Whaleback open pit iron ore mine is located 6 km west of the town of Newman in the Pilbara region of...

JPL
NASA image: The Mall
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Oct 27, 2016

The Mall

This archival image was released as part of a gallery comparing JPL's past and present, commemorating the 80th...

JPL
NASA image: Getting Ready to Help InSight's Heat Probe
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Jun 5, 2019

Getting Ready to Help InSight's Heat Probe

The robotic arm on NASA's Mars InSight lander moves in place over the Heat Flow and Physical Properties Package...

JPL
NASA image: A Triumvirate: Three Coronal Holes
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Sep 10, 2015

A Triumvirate: Three Coronal Holes

Three substantial coronal holes rotated across the face of the Sun the week of Sept. 8-10, 2015 as seen by NASA...

JPL
NASA image: Coronal Hole Coming Around
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Dec 6, 2016

Coronal Hole Coming Around

A substantial coronal hole began to rotate into view over the past few days (Dec. 1-2, 2016). Coronal holes are...

JPL
NASA image: Three Coronal Holes
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Apr 16, 2018

Three Coronal Holes

For much of this week the sun featured three substantial coronal holes (Apr. 3-6, 2018). Coronal holes appear as...

JPL
NASA image: Coronal Hole Rotating Towards Us
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May 22, 2018

Coronal Hole Rotating Towards Us

A good-sized coronal hole came around to where it is just about facing Earth (May 16-18, 2018). Coronal holes are...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Range Supports Space Station
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Sep 30, 2025

NASA Range Supports Space Station

Mission technician Phillips Boche checks on components that support radar tracking at NASA’s Armstrong Flight...

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NASA image: The Orion Test Capsule at NASA's Langley Research Center's Hydro
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Jul 26, 2013

The Orion Test Capsule at NASA's Langley Research Center's Hydro

The Orion Test Capsule spent 4 hour in the water tank under NASA Langley's gantry to prove it is ready for the open...

LRC
NASA image: FE Thirsk poses for a photo with a M/D Cover
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Nov 4, 2009

FE Thirsk poses for a photo with a M/D Cover

ISS021-E-023978 (4 Nov. 2009) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Robert Thirsk, Expedition 21 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: iss070e091765
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Feb 12, 2024

iss070e091765

iss070e091765 (Feb. 12, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 70 Flight Engineer Jasmin Moghbeli is pictured...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0242-017
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Nov 2, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0242-017

Ames 70 Year Anniversary Exhibit in downtown Mountain View, California. Grand Opening at Meyer Appliance, Castro...

ARC
NASA image: iss061e028299
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Nov 4, 2019

iss061e028299

iss061e028299 (Nov. 4, 2019) --- Astronauts (from left) Luca Parmitano of ESA (European Space Agency) and Andrew...

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NASA image: MATRYOSHKA-R. Receiving and preparing of PADLE detectors for return
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Sep 9, 2014

MATRYOSHKA-R. Receiving and preparing of PADLE detectors for return

ISS040-E-130020 (9 Sept. 2014) --- European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst, Expedition 40 flight engineer,...

JSC
NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0242-016
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Nov 2, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0242-016

Ames 70 Year Anniversary Exhibit in downtown Mountain View, California. Grand Opening at Meyer Appliance, Castro...

ARC
NASA image: Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Airlock (JEMAL) Prep
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Apr 5, 2009

Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Airlock (JEMAL) Prep

ISS018-E-046056 (5 April 2009) --- Astronaut Michael Fincke, Expedition 18 commander, is pictured at the open hatch...

JSC
NASA image: The Orion Test Capsule at NASA's Langley Research Center's Hydro
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Jul 26, 2013

The Orion Test Capsule at NASA's Langley Research Center's Hydro

The Orion Test Capsule spent 4 hour in the water tank under NASA Langley's gantry to prove it is ready for the open...

LRC
NASA image: Model of the Space Launch System for the Orion Space Capsule is
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Aug 5, 2013

Model of the Space Launch System for the Orion Space Capsule is

Orion Test Capsule loaded on a flatbed trailer at NASA Langley to be transport to Fort Eustis, VA. where it will be...

LRC
NASA image: Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Airlock (JEMAL) Prep
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Apr 5, 2009

Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Airlock (JEMAL) Prep

ISS018-E-046057 (5 April 2009) --- Astronaut Michael Fincke, Expedition 18 commander, is pictured at the open hatch...

JSC
NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 21, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

Broadway performers are seen on stage during the opening ceremony of the 70th International Astronautical Congress,...

HQ
NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0242-009
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Nov 2, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0242-009

Ames 70 Year Anniversary Exhibit in downtown Mountain View, California. Grand Opening at Meyer Appliance, Castro...

ARC
NASA image: Model of the Space Launch System for the Orion Space Capsule is
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Aug 5, 2013

Model of the Space Launch System for the Orion Space Capsule is

Orion Test Capsule loaded on a flatbed trailer at NASA Langley to be transport to Fort Eustis, VA. where it will be...

LRC
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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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