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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: ARC-1995-AC95-0368-3
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Oct 27, 1995

ARC-1995-AC95-0368-3

Dr Murial Ross's Virtual Reality Application for Neuroscience Research Biocomputation. To study human disorders of...

ARC
NASA image: STS-37 MS Godwin balances MS Ross using her index finger on OV-104's middeck
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Apr 11, 1991

STS-37 MS Godwin balances MS Ross using her index finger on OV-104's middeck

STS037-29-002 (5-11 April 1991) --- Astronauts Linda M. Godwin and Jerry L. Ross perform a balancing act on...

JSC
NASA image: GRC-2000-C-00114
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Nov 10, 1999

GRC-2000-C-00114

ICED WING CONTROL EFFECTIVENESS MODEL AND FORCE BALANCE

GRC
NASA image: GRC-2000-C-01578
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Nov 11, 1999

GRC-2000-C-01578

ICING RESEARCH TUNNEL IRT FORCE BALANCE CALIBRATION HARDWARE

GRC
NASA image: TOPEX El Niño/La Niña - Entire Pacific is out of Whack, April 7, 1999
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Jun 21, 1999

TOPEX El Niño/La Niña - Entire Pacific is out of Whack, April 7, 1999

New sea surface height measurements from NASA TOPEX/Poseidon satellite show that the sea level and temperature of...

JPL
NASA image: 1001384
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Aug 5, 2010

1001384

PA084 SOLAR THERMAL PROPULSION, BLDG 4590, STROFIO THERMAL BALANCE TEST, CLOSE UP VIEW OF TEST CHAMBERVIEW

MSFC
NASA image: 1001382
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Aug 5, 2010

1001382

PA084 SOLAR THERMAL PROPULSION BLDG 4590. STROFIO THERMAL BALANCE TEST, OVERALL VIEW OF TEST CHAMBER

MSFC
NASA image: ARC-1995-AC95-0368-2
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Oct 27, 1995

ARC-1995-AC95-0368-2

Virtual Reality Application for Neuroscience Research Biocomputation in the study of space motion sickness and...

ARC
NASA image: 1001383
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Aug 5, 2010

1001383

PA084 SOLAR THERMAL PROPULSION BLDG 4590. STROFIO THERMAL BALANCE TEST, CLOSE UP VIEW OF CHAMBER

MSFC
NASA image: 1001380
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Aug 5, 2010

1001380

PA084 SOLAR THERMAL PROPULSION BLDG 4590 STROFIO THERMAL BALANCE TEST. OVERALL VIEW

MSFC
NASA image: NASA ScienceCasts: A Successful Mission Starts With Nutrition
Video
Apr 3, 2019

NASA ScienceCasts: A Successful Mission Starts With Nutrition

The relationship between a successful exploration mission and balanced nutrition is vital in the extreme vastness of...

HQ
NASA image: ARC-1995-AC95-0368-1
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Oct 27, 1995

ARC-1995-AC95-0368-1

Virtual Reality Application for Neuroscience Research Biocomputation in the study of space motion sickness and...

ARC
NASA image: 1001386
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Aug 5, 2010

1001386

PA084 SOLAR THERMAL PROPULSION, BLDG 4590, STROFIO THERMAL BALANCE TEST, OVERALL VIEW

MSFC
NASA image: GRC-2004-C-01016
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May 1, 2004

GRC-2004-C-01016

Ultra-Efficient Engine Technology (UEET), Proof of Concept Compressor, Shaft / Rotor Balance Assembly

GRC
NASA image: 1001385
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Aug 5, 2010

1001385

PA084 SOLAR THERMAL PROPULSION BLDG 4590, STROFIO THERMAL BALANCE TEST, OVERALL VIEW

MSFC
NASA image: 1001381
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Aug 5, 2010

1001381

PA084 SOLAR THERMAL PROPULSION. BLDG 4590 STROFIO THERMAL BALANCE TEST, MIRROR VIEW

MSFC
NASA image: ARC-1945-A-8087
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Jun 6, 1945

ARC-1945-A-8087

40x80ft w.t. - balance house, control room with Brad Wick soon after it opened. The scales measured lift, drag and...

ARC
NASA image: STS-41 mission charts, computer-generated and artist concept drawings, photos
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Aug 14, 1990

STS-41 mission charts, computer-generated and artist concept drawings, photos

S90-45985 (May 1990) --- The Ulysses spacecraft undergoes testing at the vacuum spin-balancing facility in ESTEC....

JSC
NASA image: Mass Balance of Ice Sheets: Antarctica
Video
Sep 26, 2018

Mass Balance of Ice Sheets: Antarctica

Of all the freshwater on Earth, 99 percent is stored in ice sheets, the large frozen masses that form over land. As...

GSFC
NASA image: Boeing trainers conduct simulations inside the Boeing Exploratio
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Jun 17, 2019

Boeing trainers conduct simulations inside the Boeing Exploratio

Boeing trainers conduct simulations inside the Boeing Exploration Habitat Demonstrator with astronauts to evaluate...

MSFC
NASA image: Boeing trainers conduct simulations inside the Boeing Exploratio
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Jun 17, 2019

Boeing trainers conduct simulations inside the Boeing Exploratio

Boeing trainers conduct simulations inside the Boeing Exploration Habitat Demonstrator with astronauts to evaluate...

MSFC
NASA image: Boeing trainers conduct simulations inside the Boeing Exploratio
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Jun 17, 2019

Boeing trainers conduct simulations inside the Boeing Exploratio

Boeing trainers conduct simulations inside the Boeing Exploration Habitat Demonstrator with astronauts to evaluate...

MSFC
NASA image: Boeing trainers conduct simulations inside the Boeing Exploratio
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Jun 17, 2019

Boeing trainers conduct simulations inside the Boeing Exploratio

Boeing trainers conduct simulations inside the Boeing Exploration Habitat Demonstrator with astronauts to evaluate...

MSFC
NASA image: Boeing trainers conduct simulations inside the Boeing Exploratio
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Jun 17, 2019

Boeing trainers conduct simulations inside the Boeing Exploratio

Boeing trainers conduct simulations inside the Boeing Exploration Habitat Demonstrator with astronauts to evaluate...

MSFC
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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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