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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: NASA Photographer Prepares to Film a Mercury Capsule
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Jun 23, 1959

NASA Photographer Prepares to Film a Mercury Capsule

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) photographer Arthur Laufman sets up a camera to film a Mercury...

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NASA image: Apprentices at the NACA’s Flight Propulsion Laboratory
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Oct 23, 1956

Apprentices at the NACA’s Flight Propulsion Laboratory

A group of apprentices takes a break from their studies to pose for a photograph at the National Advisory Committee...

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NASA image: Cassidy conducts BASS Flame Test
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Apr 9, 2013

Cassidy conducts BASS Flame Test

ISS035-E-16429 (9 April 2013) --- Astronaut Chris Cassidy, Expedition 35 flight engineer, conducts a session of the...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 1, 1997

Microgravity

Apfel's excellent match: This series of photos shows a water drop containing a surfactant (Triton-100) as it...

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NASA image: Engineering Labs - Design Viz Labs
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Oct 14, 2020

Engineering Labs - Design Viz Labs

An engineer sets up equipment from the Design Visualization Lab inside High Bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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Oct 14, 2020

Engineering Labs - Design Viz Labs

An engineer adjusts equipment from the Design Visualization Lab set up inside High Bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Press Conference
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Jul 22, 2011

Mars Science Laboratory Press Conference

John Grotzinger, Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) project scientist, Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL), Pasadena, Calif., holds...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1899
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Jul 2, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NYIT MOCAP (Motion Capture) team Project Manager Jon Squitieri attaches a retro reflective...

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NASA image: Engineering Labs - Design Viz Labs
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Oct 14, 2020

Engineering Labs - Design Viz Labs

An engineer adjusts equipment from the Design Visualization Lab set up inside High Bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: Hoshide with HiMassSee kits
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Aug 11, 2012

Hoshide with HiMassSee kits

iss032e016946 (8/11/2012) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Akihiko Hoshide poses with the...

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NASA image: CRS-21 Media Bag Filling
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Nov 25, 2020

CRS-21 Media Bag Filling

Researchers at NASA's Kennedy Space Center perform preparations in the Space Life Sciences Lab for scientific...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0641
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Mar 15, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, Mission STS-120 Pilot George Zamka (left)...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0640
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Mar 15, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, Mission STS-120 Commander Pam Melroy speaks...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1902
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Jul 2, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A United Space Alliance technician (right) hands off a component of the Orion Crew Module...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0643
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Mar 15, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the Space Station Processing Facility, William Gerstenmaier, NASA's associate...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0644
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Mar 15, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- NASA Node 2 module sits inside the Space Station Processing Facility highbay with its...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1900
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Jul 2, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –David Voci, NYIT MOCAP (Motion Capture) team co-director (seated at the workstation in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2707
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Jun 10, 2013

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SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – A member of the student launch team for the Polysat works through final checks in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2716
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Jun 10, 2013

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SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – Members of the student launch team for the Polysat works through final checks in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2723
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Jun 10, 2013

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SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – Roland Coelho, third from left, CalPoly program lead, and members of the student launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2713
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Jun 10, 2013

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SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – Members of the student launch team for the StangSat go through final checks in the CubeSat...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2717
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Jun 10, 2013

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SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – Some of the componentry for the Polysat in the CubeSat lab facility at California...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2711
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Jun 10, 2013

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SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – Members of the student launch team for the StangSat go through final checks in the CubeSat...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2724
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Jun 10, 2013

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SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – A Poly Picosatellite Orbital Dispensor, or P-Pod nanolauncher/carrier in the CubeSat lab...

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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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