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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-04-S-00101
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Apr 16, 2004

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NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope has discovered the most violent stars in our galaxy, veiled in cosmic dust. For the...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0412
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Feb 19, 2001

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In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2 (SAEF-2), a worker removes the High Energy Neutron Detector...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0414
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Feb 19, 2001

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Two Russian scientists look over the High Energy Neutron Detector (HEND), part of the Gamma Ray Spectrometer (GRS),...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0414
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Feb 19, 2001

KSC-01PP-0414

Two Russian scientists look over the High Energy Neutron Detector (HEND), part of the Gamma Ray Spectrometer (GRS),...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0411
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Feb 19, 2001

KSC-01PP-0411

In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2 (SAEF-2), workers prepare to remove the High Energy Neutron...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jul 10, 1994

Microgravity

TEMPUS, an electromagnetic levitation facility that allows containerless processing of metallic samples in...

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NASA image: TIRS - The Thermal Infrared Sensor on LDCM Overview
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Feb 14, 2012

TIRS - The Thermal Infrared Sensor on LDCM Overview

The Thermal InfraRed Sensor (TIRS) is one of the instruments on the Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM)...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0412
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Feb 19, 2001

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In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2 (SAEF-2), a worker removes the High Energy Neutron Detector...

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NASA image: NEO Surveyor's Mirrors Undergo Inspection at JPL
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Aug 28, 2024

NEO Surveyor's Mirrors Undergo Inspection at JPL

A mirror set to be installed inside the telescope for NASA's Near-Earth Object Surveyor (NEO Surveyor) is seen...

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NASA image: NEO Surveyor's Instrument Enclosure Gets Inspected
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Sep 4, 2025

NEO Surveyor's Instrument Enclosure Gets Inspected

Technicians and engineers inspect NASA's Near-Earth Object (NEO) Surveyor's instrument enclosure at the Space...

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NASA image: NEO Surveyor’s Spacecraft Bus Undergoes Testing
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Jan 14, 2026

NEO Surveyor’s Spacecraft Bus Undergoes Testing

The bus structure of the Near-Earth Object (NEO) Surveyor spacecraft underwent testing at BAE Systems Space &...

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NASA image: Birmingham and central Alabama area seen in Earth Resources Exp. Package
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Feb 1, 1974

Birmingham and central Alabama area seen in Earth Resources Exp. Package

SL4-93-153 (February 1974) --- A vertical view of the Birmingham and central Alabama area is seen in this Skylab 4...

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NASA image: Mobile Bay, Alabama area seen in Skylab 4 Earth Resources Experiment Package
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Feb 1, 1974

Mobile Bay, Alabama area seen in Skylab 4 Earth Resources Experiment Package

SL4-92-300 (February 1974) --- A near vertical view of the Mobile Bay, Alabama area is seen in this Skylab 4 Earth...

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NASA image: Table Mountain Facility Sends DSOC Laser Beacon to NASA's Psyche (Infrared Image)
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Sep 18, 2025

Table Mountain Facility Sends DSOC Laser Beacon to NASA's Psyche (Infrared Image)

In this infrared photograph, the Optical Communications Telescope Laboratory (OCTL) at NASA Jet Propulsion...

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NASA image: SPHEREx V-Groove Radiator
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Nov 9, 2023

SPHEREx V-Groove Radiator

Amelia Quan, the mechanical integration lead for NASA's SPHEREx mission, is seen with a V-groove radiator, a piece...

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NASA image: DSOC's Table Mountain Facility Uplink Laser – Infrared vs. Visible Light
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Sep 18, 2025

DSOC's Table Mountain Facility Uplink Laser – Infrared vs. Visible Light

This infrared photograph shows the uplink laser beacon for NASA's Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC)...

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NASA image: NEO Surveyor in an Infrared Starfield Filled With Asteroids (Illustration)
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Dec 22, 2022

NEO Surveyor in an Infrared Starfield Filled With Asteroids (Illustration)

In this illustration showing NEO Surveyor, NASA's next-generation near-Earth object hunter, the spacecraft floats in...

JPL
NASA image: 'Witch Head' Brews Baby Stars
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Dec 8, 2017

'Witch Head' Brews Baby Stars

A witch appears to be screaming out into space in this new image from NASA's Wide-Field Infrared Survey Explorer, or...

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NASA image: NEO Surveyor Instrument Enclosure Inside Historic Chamber A
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Mar 12, 2025

NEO Surveyor Instrument Enclosure Inside Historic Chamber A

The instrument enclosure of NASA's Near-Earth Object Surveyor is prepared for critical environmental tests inside...

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NASA image: 'Witch Head' Brews Baby Stars
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Oct 30, 2015

'Witch Head' Brews Baby Stars

A witch appears to be screaming out into space in this new image from NASA's Wide-Field Infrared Survey Explorer, or...

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NASA image: NEO Surveyor Instrument Enclosure Begins Environmental Tests
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Mar 12, 2025

NEO Surveyor Instrument Enclosure Begins Environmental Tests

The instrument enclosure for NASA's Near-Earth Object Surveyor is prepared for environmental testing inside the...

JPL
NASA image: Landsat's TIRS Instrument
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Dec 8, 2017

Landsat's TIRS Instrument

The Thermal Infrared Sensor (TIRS) will fly on the next Landsat satellite, the Landsat Data Continuity Mission...

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NASA image: Key Lunar Trailblazer Instrument Passes Milestone
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Jul 8, 2022

Key Lunar Trailblazer Instrument Passes Milestone

The High-resolution Volatiles and Minerals Moon Mapper (HVM³), seen here, is one of two instruments that will be...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00327
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Jan 17, 2006

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Interview with Alan Stern, the New Horizons principal investigator. After New Horizons' launch aboard the Atlas V,...

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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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