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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: First Use of Mars Rover Curiosity Dust Removal Tool
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Jan 7, 2013

First Use of Mars Rover Curiosity Dust Removal Tool

This image from the Mars Hand Lens Imager on NASA Mars rover Curiosity shows the patch of rock cleaned by the first...

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NASA image: 1300108
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Feb 27, 2013

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MULTI-PURPOSE CREW VEHICLE-TO-STAGE ADAPTER(MSA) FLIGHT HARDWARE ON CIRCUMFERENTIAL WELD TOOL, FEBRUARY 27, 2013

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NASA image: 1300106
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Feb 27, 2013

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MULTI-PURPOSE CREW VEHICLE-TO-STAGE ADAPTER(MSA) FLIGHT HARDWARE ON CIRCUMFERENTIAL WELD TOOL, FEBRUARY 27, 2013

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NASA image: 1000476
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Apr 1, 2010

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FIVE SEGMENTS LOADED ONTO THE VERTICAL WELD TOOL FOR SHELL BUCKLING TEST IN BUILDING 4755

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NASA image: 1300107
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Feb 27, 2013

1300107

MULTI-PURPOSE CREW VEHICLE-TO-STAGE ADAPTER(MSA) FLIGHT HARDWARE ON CIRCUMFERENTIAL WELD TOOL, FEBRUARY 27, 2013

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NASA image: 1000477
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Apr 1, 2010

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FIVE SEGMENTS LOADED ONTO THE VERTICAL WELD TOOL FOR SHELL BUCKLING TEST IN BUILDING 4755

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NASA image: LVSA AFT CONE MOVE
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Jan 7, 2016

LVSA AFT CONE MOVE

LAUNCH VEHICLE STAGE ADAPTER (LVSA) AFT CONE MOVE FROM THE VERTICAL WELD TOOL TO THE FLOOR OF BLDG 4755

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NASA image: LVSA AFT CONE MOVE
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Jan 7, 2016

LVSA AFT CONE MOVE

LAUNCH VEHICLE STAGE ADAPTER (LVSA) AFT CONE MOVE FROM THE VERTICAL WELD TOOL TO THE FLOOR OF BLDG 4755

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NASA image: 1000474
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Apr 1, 2010

1000474

FIVE SEGMENTS LOADED ONTO THE VERTICAL WELD TOOL FOR SHELL BUCKLING TEST IN BUILDING 4755

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NASA image: LVSA AFT CONE MOVE
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Jan 7, 2016

LVSA AFT CONE MOVE

LAUNCH VEHICLE STAGE ADAPTER (LVSA) AFT CONE MOVE FROM THE VERTICAL WELD TOOL TO THE FLOOR OF BLDG 4755

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NASA image: LVSA AFT CONE MOVE
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Jan 7, 2016

LVSA AFT CONE MOVE

LAUNCH VEHICLE STAGE ADAPTER (LVSA) AFT CONE MOVE FROM THE VERTICAL WELD TOOL TO THE FLOOR OF BLDG 4755

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NASA image: LVSA AFT CONE MOVE
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Jan 7, 2016

LVSA AFT CONE MOVE

LAUNCH VEHICLE STAGE ADAPTER (LVSA) AFT CONE MOVE FROM THE VERTICAL WELD TOOL TO THE FLOOR OF BLDG 4755

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NASA image: LVSA AFT CONE MOVE
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Jan 7, 2016

LVSA AFT CONE MOVE

LAUNCH VEHICLE STAGE ADAPTER (LVSA) AFT CONE MOVE FROM THE VERTICAL WELD TOOL TO THE FLOOR OF BLDG 4755

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NASA image: LVSA AFT CONE MOVE
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Jan 7, 2016

LVSA AFT CONE MOVE

LAUNCH VEHICLE STAGE ADAPTER (LVSA) AFT CONE MOVE FROM THE VERTICAL WELD TOOL TO THE FLOOR OF BLDG 4755

MSFC
NASA image: LVSA AFT CONE MOVE
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Jan 7, 2016

LVSA AFT CONE MOVE

LAUNCH VEHICLE STAGE ADAPTER (LVSA) AFT CONE MOVE FROM THE VERTICAL WELD TOOL TO THE FLOOR OF BLDG 4755

MSFC
NASA image: 1000475
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Apr 1, 2010

1000475

FIVE SEGMENTS LOADED ONTO THE VERTICAL WELD TOOL FOR SHELL BUCKLING TEST IN BUILDING 4755

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NASA image: Nespoli watches Can Crusher Tool
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Feb 22, 2011

Nespoli watches Can Crusher Tool

ISS026-E-028694 (22 Feb. 2011) --- European Space Agency astronaut Paolo Nespoli, Expedition 26 flight engineer, is...

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NASA image: 18' X 20' AUTOCLAVE
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Jan 26, 2016

18' X 20' AUTOCLAVE

JAMES NEWTON, LEFT, PHILLIP THOMPSON, CENTER, AND DAVID LAWRENCE, RIGHT PREPARE COMPOSITE TOOL FOR CURE IN 18' X 20'...

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NASA image: US Tool Gather for Russian EVA
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Apr 5, 2013

US Tool Gather for Russian EVA

Documentation of a Large Cutter which will be used to support Russian Extravehicular Activity 32 (EVA 32) during...

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NASA image: Robotic Refueling Mission
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Dec 8, 2017

Robotic Refueling Mission

Goddard's Ritsko Wins 2011 SAVE Award The winner of the 2011 SAVE Award is Matthew Ritsko, a Goddard financial...

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NASA image: Krikalev in Service module with tools
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Mar 30, 2001

Krikalev in Service module with tools

ISS01-E-5100 (December 2000) --- Cosmonaut Sergei K. Krikalev, Expedition One flight engineer, retrieves some tools...

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NASA image: Major Tool and Machine
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Jun 11, 2015

Major Tool and Machine

The Orion team visits Major Tool and Machine in Indianapolis, Indiana to see the progress on the cone panel for the...

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NASA image: Major Tool and Machine
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Jun 11, 2015

Major Tool and Machine

The Orion team visits Major Tool and Machine in Indianapolis, Indiana to see the progress on the cone panel for the...

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NASA image: Major Tool and Machine
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Jun 10, 2015

Major Tool and Machine

The Orion team visits Major Tool and Machine in Indianapolis, Indiana to see the progress on the cone panel for the...

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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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