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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: Preparing for a More Powerful Space Station on This Week @NASA – January 20, 2023
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Jan 20, 2023

Preparing for a More Powerful Space Station on This Week @NASA – January 20, 2023

Preparing for a more powerful space station, building a more fuel-efficient aircraft, and a way to possibly predict...

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NASA image: ChemCam Mast Unit Being Prepared for Laser Firing
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Dec 23, 2010

ChemCam Mast Unit Being Prepared for Laser Firing

Researchers prepare for a test of the Chemistry and Camera ChemCam instrument that will fly on NASA Mars Science...

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NASA image:  Juno Engine Cover Test Preparation
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Oct 13, 2009

Juno Engine Cover Test Preparation

Technicians prepare NASA Juno spacecraft for a functional test of its main engine cover.

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NASA image: Heat Shield Preparation
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Nov 7, 2003

Heat Shield Preparation

Workers in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility prepare the heat shield that will be attached to the backshell,...

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NASA image: 2016 Eclipse: Preparation
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Mar 3, 2016

2016 Eclipse: Preparation

Solar scientists Natchimuthuk Gopalswamy, Nelson Reginal, Eric Christian, and Sarah Jaeggli discuss the 2016 eclipse...

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NASA image: How We Prepare: OSIRIS-REx and WNBA
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Aug 13, 2020

How We Prepare: OSIRIS-REx and WNBA

Natasha Cloud, a professional basketball player for the Washington Mystics of the WNBA, and Nayi Castro, a mission...

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NASA image: Preparing NASA's Next Solar Satellite for Launch
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Dec 8, 2017

Preparing NASA's Next Solar Satellite for Launch

Orbital Sciences team members move the second half of the payload fairing before it is placed over NASA's IRIS...

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NASA image: NASA Prepares Webb Telescope Pathfinder for Famous Chamber
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Prepares Webb Telescope Pathfinder for Famous Chamber

Engineers and technicians manually deployed the secondary mirror support structure (SMSS) of the James Webb Space...

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NASA image: Russian ORLAN space suits ready for EVA 54
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Jun 17, 2014

Russian ORLAN space suits ready for EVA 54

ISS040-E-013827 (17 June 2014) --- This is the Orlan spacesuit of Russian cosmonaut Alexander Skvortsov, Expedition...

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NASA image: Russian ORLAN space suits ready for EVA 53
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Jun 17, 2014

Russian ORLAN space suits ready for EVA 53

ISS040-E-013826 (17 June 2014) --- This is the Orlan spacesuit of Russian cosmonaut Alexander Skvortsov, Expedition...

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NASA image: Preparing to Test Rover Mobility
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May 5, 2005

Preparing to Test Rover Mobility

Rover engineers prepare a mixture of sandy and powdery materials to simulate some difficult Mars driving conditions...

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NASA image: Preparing for Next Test
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Jul 8, 2009

Preparing for Next Test

Mike Seibert and Sharon Laubach, engineers on NASA Mars Exploration Rover team at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory,...

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NASA image: Preparing for a Mars Radar Test
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Jun 11, 2010

Preparing for a Mars Radar Test

In advance of a testing flight at NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, members of the test team prepare the...

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NASA image: Next Space Station Crew- Expedition 61 - Prepares for Launch in Kazakhstan
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Sep 10, 2019

Next Space Station Crew- Expedition 61 - Prepares for Launch in Kazakhstan

At the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition 61 Soyuz Commander Oleg Skripochka of Roscosmos, NASA Flight...

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NASA image: InSight Prepares to Push on the Mole
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Feb 21, 2020

InSight Prepares to Push on the Mole

NASA's Mars InSight lander recently moved its robotic arm closer to the heat probe's digging device, called the...

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NASA image: Mars Helicopter Prepares for Takeoff
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Apr 1, 2021

Mars Helicopter Prepares for Takeoff

Beginning April 2021, the window opens for the first flight of NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter. It will be...

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Sep 30, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery moves along the crawlerway from the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2619
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Sep 30, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery, atop a mobile launch platform, moves through the doors of the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2617
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Sep 30, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery begins moving through the doors of the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2618
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Sep 30, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers monitor the progress of Space Shuttle Discovery as it moves through the doors...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2620
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Sep 30, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery Flow Director Stephanie Stilson poses with the orbiter in the...

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NASA image: Preparing for Planetary Protection Analysis
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Sep 9, 2024

Preparing for Planetary Protection Analysis

A planetary protection engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory prepares samples for analysis on March 20, 2024....

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NASA image: Mars Helicopter Team Prepares for Test
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Mar 28, 2019

Mars Helicopter Team Prepares for Test

Members of NASA's Mars Helicopter team prepare the flight model (vehicle going to Mars) for a test in the Space...

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NASA image: Preparation for Testing of Mars Landing Radar
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Apr 13, 2010

Preparation for Testing of Mars Landing Radar

This image taken March 25, 2010 shows preparations for radar testing for NASA Mars Science Laboratory. This day work...

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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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