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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: IHF-374 Orion 3DMAT Material Response in Combined Radiant and Co
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Apr 19, 2021

IHF-374 Orion 3DMAT Material Response in Combined Radiant and Co

Engineering technicians Pedro Solano, left, and Aaron Poulin, right, verify alignment of an Orion heat shield test...

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NASA image: Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio
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Mar 13, 2025

Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio

Amelia Kinsella, left, meets NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Victor J. Glover in the Ames Arc Jet control room...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s Visit to Ames
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Jan 26, 2026

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s Visit to Ames

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman speaks with Dr. George Raiche, Associate Director for Exploration Technology...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s Visit to Ames
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Jan 26, 2026

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s Visit to Ames

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman visits the Arc Jet facility in N238.

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s Visit to Ames
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Jan 26, 2026

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s Visit to Ames

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman visits the Arc Jet facility in N238.

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NASA image: Tiny Moonlet Within G Ring Arc
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Mar 3, 2009

Tiny Moonlet Within G Ring Arc

Tiny Moonlet Within G Ring Arc

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NASA image: ARC-1989-A89-7004
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Aug 19, 1989

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Range : 8.6 million kilometers (5.3 million miles) The Voyager took this 61 second exposure through the clear filter...

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NASA image: ARC-1982-AC82-0121-4
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Feb 10, 1982

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Advanced Space Shuttle TPS (Thermal Protection System) Plasma Stream during run in Arc Heater Facility

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NASA image: Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio
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Mar 13, 2025

Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio

NASA astronauts Victor J. Glover and Christina Koch tour the Ames Arc Jet Complex, N238.

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NASA image: Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio
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Mar 13, 2025

Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio

NASA astronaut Christina Koch exits the vacuum test chamber for the Interaction Heating Facility (IHF) of the Ames...

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NASA image: Faint Ring, Bright Arc
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Jan 12, 2010

Faint Ring, Bright Arc

In this image taken by NASA Cassini spacecraft, the bright arc in Saturn faint G ring contains a little something...

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NASA image: In the Arc
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Apr 15, 2010

In the Arc

NASA Cassini spacecraft image holds an unseen treasure orbiting within the bright arc of Saturn G ring: the tiny...

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NASA image: ARC-1979-AC79-0283-3
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Mar 21, 1979

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N-238 60MW Aerodynamic Heating Facility outside of test section with Jean Brian (Arc heater, high pressure water...

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NASA image: ARC-1979-AC79-0283-2
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Mar 21, 1979

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N-238 60MW Aerodynamic Heating Facility outside of test section with Jean Brian (Arc heater, high pressure water...

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NASA image: Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio
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Mar 13, 2025

Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio

Group photo of the Orion astronauts with the staff of the Ames Arc Jet Complex in N238. Front row: Luis Saucedo,...

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NASA image: Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio
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Mar 13, 2025

Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio

Thermophysics Facilities Branch Chief George Raiche, right, leads NASA astronauts Victor J. Glover, left, and...

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0011
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Jan 26, 2010

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Small Business Council meeting hosed by NASA Ames Research Center: Naeemah Lee, H.Q., Cheryl Harrison, JSC, Gil...

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0051-006
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Mar 22, 2010

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U.S. Senator Diane Feinstein of California staffer Christine Epres visits NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field,...

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0051-002
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Mar 22, 2010

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U.S. Senator Diane Feinstein of California staffer Christine Epres visits NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field,...

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NASA image: Slicing the Arc
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Dec 1, 2009

Slicing the Arc

The bright arc within Saturn G ring is shown truncated by the shadow of the planet at the bottom of this image...

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0047-002
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Mar 9, 2010

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ARC Sculpture by Peter Gutkin 'Nice Ice in New York' circa 1970's. This sculputre was donated to Ames Research...

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NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0145-008
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Aug 1, 2007

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NASA Officials gather at Ames Research Center to discuss Spaceship development progress. Constellation is developing...

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NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0145-029
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Aug 1, 2007

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NASA Officials gather at Ames Research Center to discuss Spaceship development progress. Constellation is developing...

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NASA image: Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio
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Mar 13, 2025

Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio

NASA Astronaut Christina Koch, left, holds a test sample for Victor J. Glover to photograph. The sample is a...

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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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