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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: Antioxidant Protection Experiment Container Deinstallation
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Nov 14, 2022

Antioxidant Protection Experiment Container Deinstallation

iss068e021831 (Nov. 14, 2022) --- Astronaut and Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: Plasma Rapid Oxidation Technique for Extending Component Tenabil
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Nov 2, 2022

Plasma Rapid Oxidation Technique for Extending Component Tenabil

Testing of the Plasma Rapid Oxidation Technique for Extending Component Tenability (PROTECT) experiment is underway...

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NASA image: Plasma Rapid Oxidation Technique for Extending Component Tenabil
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Nov 2, 2022

Plasma Rapid Oxidation Technique for Extending Component Tenabil

Dr. Jennifer Williams, a NASA research chemical engineer, displays two fatigue samples that will be tested in the...

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NASA image: Plasma Rapid Oxidation Technique for Extending Component Tenabil
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Nov 2, 2022

Plasma Rapid Oxidation Technique for Extending Component Tenabil

Gerard Moscoso, a mechanical engineer technician with NASA, prepares a sample for testing for the Plasma Rapid...

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NASA image: Plasma Rapid Oxidation Technique for Extending Component Tenabil
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Nov 2, 2022

Plasma Rapid Oxidation Technique for Extending Component Tenabil

Dr. Jennifer Williams, a NASA research chemical engineer, is inside the Prototype Development Laboratory at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Plasma Rapid Oxidation Technique for Extending Component Tenabil
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Nov 2, 2022

Plasma Rapid Oxidation Technique for Extending Component Tenabil

From left, Dr. Jennifer Williams, a NASA research chemical engineer, and Gerard Moscoso, a mechanical engineer...

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NASA image: Plasma Rapid Oxidation Technique for Extending Component Tenabil
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Nov 2, 2022

Plasma Rapid Oxidation Technique for Extending Component Tenabil

Gerard Moscoso, a mechanical engineer technician with NASA, prepares the Plasma Rapid Oxidation Technique for...

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NASA image: Plasma Rapid Oxidation Technique for Extending Component Tenabil
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Nov 2, 2022

Plasma Rapid Oxidation Technique for Extending Component Tenabil

Gerard Moscoso, a mechanical engineer technician with NASA, handles a sample that is being prepared for fatigue and...

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NASA image: Plasma Rapid Oxidation Technique for Extending Component Tenabil
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Nov 2, 2022

Plasma Rapid Oxidation Technique for Extending Component Tenabil

Testing of the Plasma Rapid Oxidation Technique for Extending Component Tenability (PROTECT) experiment is underway...

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NASA image: Technicians Apply Thermal Protection Material to NASA Moon Rocket Hardware
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Apr 26, 2023

Technicians Apply Thermal Protection Material to NASA Moon Rocket Hardware

These photos show how technicians at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, have applied the...

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NASA image: Technicians Apply Thermal Protection Material to NASA Moon Rocket Hardware
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Apr 26, 2023

Technicians Apply Thermal Protection Material to NASA Moon Rocket Hardware

These photos show how technicians at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, have applied the...

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NASA image: Technicians Apply Thermal Protection Material to NASA Moon Rocket Hardware
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Apr 26, 2023

Technicians Apply Thermal Protection Material to NASA Moon Rocket Hardware

These photos show how technicians at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, have applied the...

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NASA image: Technicians Apply Thermal Protection Material to NASA Moon Rocket Hardware
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Apr 28, 2023

Technicians Apply Thermal Protection Material to NASA Moon Rocket Hardware

These photos show how technicians at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, have applied the...

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NASA image: Technicians Apply Thermal Protection Material to NASA Moon Rocket Hardware
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Apr 26, 2023

Technicians Apply Thermal Protection Material to NASA Moon Rocket Hardware

These photos show how technicians at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, have applied the...

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NASA image: Technicians Apply Thermal Protection Material to NASA Moon Rocket Hardware
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Apr 28, 2023

Technicians Apply Thermal Protection Material to NASA Moon Rocket Hardware

These photos show how technicians at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, have applied the...

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NASA image: Furukawa in airlock performing protective maintenance on EMUs
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Sep 26, 2011

Furukawa in airlock performing protective maintenance on EMUs

ISS029-E-011030 (26 Sept. 2011) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, Expedition 29...

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Aug 30, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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Aug 30, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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Aug 30, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: TPSF22
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Mar 1, 2010

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Interior view of the Thermal Ptroctection System facility

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NASA image: TPSF27
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Mar 1, 2010

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Interior view of the Thermal Ptroctection System facility

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NASA image: TPSF37
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Mar 1, 2010

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Interior view of the Thermal Ptroctection System facility

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NASA image: TPSF12
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Mar 1, 2010

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Interior view of the Thermal Ptroctection System facility

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Mar 1, 2010

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Interior view of the Thermal Ptroctection System facility

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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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