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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: Exploration Research and Technology Lab Work - Kevin Grossman, G
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Jul 21, 2020

Exploration Research and Technology Lab Work - Kevin Grossman, G

Kevin Grossman, project lead for the Gaseous Lunar Oxygen from Regolith Electrolysis (GaLORE) project at NASA...

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NASA image: Exploration Research and Technology Lab Work - Kevin Grossman, G
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Jul 21, 2020

Exploration Research and Technology Lab Work - Kevin Grossman, G

Kevin Grossman, project lead for the Gaseous Lunar Oxygen from Regolith Electrolysis (GaLORE) project at NASA...

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NASA image: Exploration Research and Technology Lab Work - Kevin Grossman, G
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Jul 21, 2020

Exploration Research and Technology Lab Work - Kevin Grossman, G

Kevin Grossman, project lead for the Gaseous Lunar Oxygen from Regolith Electrolysis (GaLORE) project at NASA...

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NASA image: Exploration Research and Technology Lab Work - Kevin Grossman, G
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Jul 21, 2020

Exploration Research and Technology Lab Work - Kevin Grossman, G

Kevin Grossman, project lead for the Gaseous Lunar Oxygen from Regolith Electrolysis (GaLORE) project at NASA...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study
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Jul 20, 2023

NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study

Jennifer Fowler talks to Red Jensen prior to a flight for the Advanced Exploration of Reliable Operation at Low...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - SSPF
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Aug 7, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - SSPF

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, center, tours a plant research laboratory inside the Space Station Processing...

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NASA image: Dr. Prasun Desai Visit with UB
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Jul 18, 2017

Dr. Prasun Desai Visit with UB

Prasun Desai, deputy associate administrator for Management in NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate, speaks...

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Jul 18, 2017

Dr. Prasun Desai Visit with UB

Prasun Desai, deputy associate administrator for Management in NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate, speaks...

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Jul 18, 2017

Dr. Prasun Desai Visit with UB

Prasun Desai, deputy associate administrator for Management in NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate, speaks...

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NASA image: Portraits of Barbara Brown
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Aug 5, 2022

Portraits of Barbara Brown

Barbara L. Brown, director of Exploration Research and Technology Programs at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Water Purification Photo Shoot with Dr. Luke Roberson
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Nov 21, 2016

Water Purification Photo Shoot with Dr. Luke Roberson

Dr. Luke Roberson, NASA scientist in the Exploration Research and Technology Programs, works in a laboratory in the...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0065-062
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Apr 2, 2009

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Technology Showcase held at Ames Research Center Bldg 943 and the Exploration Center Bldg 943A: National Hispanic...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - SSPF
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Aug 7, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - SSPF

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, seated at left, talks with workers in the Exploration Research and Technology...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study
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Jul 20, 2023

NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study

The Alta-X aircraft flies by the former space shuttle hangar at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards,...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study
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Jul 20, 2023

NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study

The Alta-X aircraft flies at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, as part of the Advanced...

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NASA image: NASA Concludes Wind Study
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Aug 22, 2023

NASA Concludes Wind Study

Robert "Red" Jensen positions the DROID 2 (Dryden Remotely Operated Integrated Drone) aircraft before a flight for...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study
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Jul 20, 2023

NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study

This is one of two lidar units positioned on either end of Building 4833 at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center...

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NASA image: NASA Concludes Wind Study
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Aug 22, 2023

NASA Concludes Wind Study

Justin Link prepares the DROID 2 (Dryden Remotely Operated Integrated Drone 2) aircraft before a flight for the...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study
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Jul 20, 2023

NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study

The Alta-X aircraft flies by the former space shuttle hangar at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards,...

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NASA image: NASA Concludes Wind Study
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Aug 24, 2023

NASA Concludes Wind Study

The DROID 2 (Dryden Remotely Operated Integrated Drone 2) aircraft flies by the former space shuttle hangar at...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study
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Jul 20, 2023

NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study

Red Jensen lands the Alta-X aircraft at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, as part of...

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NASA image: NASA Concludes Wind Study
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Aug 22, 2023

NASA Concludes Wind Study

John Melton, Justin Hall, Derek Abramson, Justin Link, and Robert "Red" Jensen were key on mission day for the...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study
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Jul 20, 2023

NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study

Jennifer Fowler works on securing sensors onto the test fixture on the Alta-X aircraft. Justin Link, Grady Koch, and...

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NASA image: NASA Concludes Wind Study
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Aug 22, 2023

NASA Concludes Wind Study

The DROID 2 (Dryden Remotely Operated Integrated Drone 2) aircraft flies by the former space shuttle hangar at...

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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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