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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: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jul 1, 1987

Space Shuttle Projects

A forward segment is being lowered into the Transient Pressure Test Article (TPTA) test stand at thw Marshall Space...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Jul 1, 1987

Space Shuttle Projects

A forward segment is being lowered into the Transient Pressure Test Article (TPTA) test stand at the Marshall Space...

MSFC
NASA image: JSC 11-ft Chamber
Video
Jun 4, 2021

JSC 11-ft Chamber

Johnson Space Center’s 11-Foot Chamber is a used for human testing in a vacuum environment, and for Space Suit...

JSC
NASA image: WEIGHT AND BALANCE (COMMAND PILOT)(GT-6) - TRAINING - CAPE
Image
Oct 25, 1965

WEIGHT AND BALANCE (COMMAND PILOT)(GT-6) - TRAINING - CAPE

S65-56205 (25 Oct. 1965) --- Astronaut Frank Borman, command pilot for the Gemini-7 spaceflight, looks over the...

JSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
Image
Jan 1, 1977

Space Shuttle Project

MSFC, Ala. -- The Space Shuttle Orbiter simulator is hoisted into the giant dynamics test stand at NASA's Marshall...

MSFC
NASA image: OFT-2: CST-100 Starliner is placed on the Weight and Center of G
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Jul 13, 2021

OFT-2: CST-100 Starliner is placed on the Weight and Center of G

Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner undergoes weight and center of gravity checks in the Commercial Crew and Cargo Processing...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-99pc0143
Image
Jan 28, 1999

KSC-99pc0143

As part of X-33 launch equipment testing at Edwards Air Force Base, CA, the KSC-developed X-33 weight simulator...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-99pc0142
Image
Jan 28, 1999

KSC-99pc0142

The KSC-developed X-33 weight simulator (top), known as the "iron bird," is lifted to a vertical position at the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-99pc0144
Image
Jan 28, 1999

KSC-99pc0144

The KSC-developed X-33 weight simulator (left), known as the "iron bird," is fully raised to a vertical position at...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-99pc0145
Image
Jan 28, 1999

KSC-99pc0145

The KSC-developed X-33 weight simulator (top, right), known as the "iron bird," is lifted to a vertical position at...

KSC
NASA image: European Service Module Test Article
Image
Jan 12, 2016

European Service Module Test Article

The first European hardware to arrive at NASA for Orion is the European Service Module structural test article on...

JSC
NASA image: JSC Vacuum Chambers & RF Testing (Chambers A & B)
Video
Jun 8, 2021

JSC Vacuum Chambers & RF Testing (Chambers A & B)

A virtual tour of the JSC Chamber A, the largest of the thermal-vacuum test facilities at JSC. The chamber’s usable...

JSC
NASA image: NASA Drop Test Supports Safer Air Taxi Designs
Image
Jun 26, 2025

NASA Drop Test Supports Safer Air Taxi Designs

An aircraft body modeled after an air taxi with weighted test dummies inside is shown after a drop test at NASA’s...

LRC
NASA image: NASA Drop Test Supports Safer Air Taxi Designs
Image
Jun 26, 2025

NASA Drop Test Supports Safer Air Taxi Designs

An aircraft body modeled after an air taxi with weighted test dummies inside is being prepared for a drop test by...

LRC
NASA image: PATW  Passive Aeroelastic Tailored Wing
Video
Nov 1, 2018

PATW Passive Aeroelastic Tailored Wing

An experimental, high-aspect ratio wing, designed to reduce weight and maximize structural and fuel efficiency,...

AFRC
NASA image: Electric Propulsion Laboratory Vacuum Chamber
Image
Jun 23, 1964

Electric Propulsion Laboratory Vacuum Chamber

Engineer Paul Reader and his colleagues take environmental measurements during testing of a 20-inch diameter ion...

GRC
NASA image: VIPER Family Day
Image
Aug 14, 2024

VIPER Family Day

Antoine Tardy explains the operation of the Moon Gravity Representative Unit (MGRU3) at the Roverscape during Family...

ARC
NASA image: Perseverance Rover on Spin Table at Kennedy Space Center
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Apr 20, 2020

Perseverance Rover on Spin Table at Kennedy Space Center

NASA's Perseverance rover can be seen attached to a spin table during a test of its mass properties at the Kennedy...

JPL
NASA image: X-15 Configurations
Image
May 6, 1958

X-15 Configurations

This scale-model of North American's initial X-15 design was tested in North American and NACA wind tunnels note the...

LRC
NASA image: VIPER Family Day
Image
Aug 14, 2024

VIPER Family Day

Ethan Massey, in the control booth, sends commands that control the movement of the Moon Gravity Representative Unit...

ARC
NASA image: X-15 Configurations
Image
May 6, 1958

X-15 Configurations

This scale-model of North American's initial X-15 design was tested in North American and NACA wind tunnels note the...

LRC
NASA image: VIPER Family Day
Image
Aug 14, 2024

VIPER Family Day

Ethan Massey, in the control booth, sends commands that control the movement of the Moon Gravity Representative Unit...

ARC
NASA image: Complete SEED payload
Image
May 12, 2025

Complete SEED payload

jsc2025e044727 (5/12/2025) --- Image of complete SEED payload, includes space-qualified lens, Image Sensor, and...

JSC
NASA image: VIPER Family Day
Image
Aug 14, 2024

VIPER Family Day

Antoine Tardy explains the operation of the Moon Gravity Representative Unit (MGRU3) at the Roverscape during Family...

ARC
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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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