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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: Johnson Space Center (JSC) Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) Capabilities
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May 26, 2021

Johnson Space Center (JSC) Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) Capabilities

A virtual tour of the JSC NBL showcases underwater capability to simulate exploration gravities such as 1/6th...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2469
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Mar 22, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Crews continue to clear land and prepare for the construction of a new road at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2468
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Mar 22, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Crews continue to clear land and prepare for the construction of a new road at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2466
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Mar 22, 2011

KSC-2011-2466

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Crews continue to clear land and prepare for the construction of a new road at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2464
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Mar 22, 2011

KSC-2011-2464

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Crews continue to clear land and prepare for the construction of a new road at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2467
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Mar 22, 2011

KSC-2011-2467

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Crews continue to clear land and prepare for the construction of a new road at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2465
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Mar 22, 2011

KSC-2011-2465

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Crews continue to clear land and prepare for the construction of a new road at the...

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NASA image: Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Radar at Work, Top View Artist Concept
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Jun 3, 2005

Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Radar at Work, Top View Artist Concept

This artist concept of NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter highlights the spacecraft radar capability.

JPL
NASA image: NASA Tests Critical In-Flight Capability During RS-25 Hot Fire
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Apr 26, 2023

NASA Tests Critical In-Flight Capability During RS-25 Hot Fire

NASA conducted a long-duration hot fire of an RS-25 engine April 26, demonstrating a critical capability needed to...

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NASA image: Dryden's David Bushman explains the capabilities of the Altus UAV to NASA Langley's Charles Hudgins
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May 27, 2003

Dryden's David Bushman explains the capabilities of the Altus UAV to NASA Langley's Charles Hudgins

David Bushman, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) mission manager in NASA Dryden's Airborne Science Program, explains the...

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NASA image: Johnson Space Center (JSC) Advanced EVA Space Suit Development Laboratory Capabilities
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Jun 4, 2021

Johnson Space Center (JSC) Advanced EVA Space Suit Development Laboratory Capabilities

The Advanced EVA Space Suit Development Laboratory provides the capability to support research, prototyping,...

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NASA image: Deputy Administrator at COSMIC Workshop
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Nov 7, 2023

Deputy Administrator at COSMIC Workshop

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy delivers keynote remarks at the Consortium for Space Mobility and ISAM...

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NASA image: Deputy Administrator at COSMIC Workshop
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Nov 7, 2023

Deputy Administrator at COSMIC Workshop

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy delivers keynote remarks at the Consortium for Space Mobility and ISAM...

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NASA image: Deputy Administrator at COSMIC Workshop
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Nov 7, 2023

Deputy Administrator at COSMIC Workshop

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy delivers keynote remarks at the Consortium for Space Mobility and ISAM...

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NASA image: Deputy Administrator at COSMIC Workshop
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Nov 7, 2023

Deputy Administrator at COSMIC Workshop

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy delivers keynote remarks at the Consortium for Space Mobility and ISAM...

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NASA image: Deputy Administrator at COSMIC Workshop
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Nov 7, 2023

Deputy Administrator at COSMIC Workshop

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy delivers keynote remarks at the Consortium for Space Mobility and ISAM...

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NASA image: Deputy Administrator at COSMIC Workshop
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Nov 7, 2023

Deputy Administrator at COSMIC Workshop

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy delivers keynote remarks at the Consortium for Space Mobility and ISAM...

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NASA image: Deputy Administrator at COSMIC Workshop
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Nov 7, 2023

Deputy Administrator at COSMIC Workshop

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy delivers keynote remarks at the Consortium for Space Mobility and ISAM...

HQ
NASA image: Johnson Space Center (JSC) Active Response Gravity Offload System (ARGOS) Facility Capabilities
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May 26, 2021

Johnson Space Center (JSC) Active Response Gravity Offload System (ARGOS) Facility Capabilities

A virtual tour of the JSC Active Response Gravity Offload System, or ARGOS, that provides high-fidelity reduced...

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NASA image: The Importance of Nested Scales of Observations, Fine Scales
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Jul 9, 2013

The Importance of Nested Scales of Observations, Fine Scales

NASA Mars 2020 rover would have capabilities for nested-scale observations and localized composition identification...

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NASA image: NEOCam Sensor
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Apr 15, 2013

NEOCam Sensor

The NEOCam chip is the first megapixel sensor capable of detecting infrared wavelengths at temperatures achievable...

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NASA image: Illustrating MastCam Capabilities with a Terrestrial Scene
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Nov 28, 2011

Illustrating MastCam Capabilities with a Terrestrial Scene

This figure shows images acquired through each of the eight filters in the filter wheel of the...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demonstrates Astronaut Escape Capability for Crew Dragon Spacecraft
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May 6, 2015

SpaceX Demonstrates Astronaut Escape Capability for Crew Dragon Spacecraft

SpaceX’s Crew Dragon fired its eight SuperDraco engines in unison at 9 a.m. EDT and leapt off a specially built...

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NASA image: NASA Dryden's new in-house designed Propulsion Flight Test Fixture (PFTF), carried on an F-15B's centerline attachment point, underwent flight envelope expansion in order to verify its design and capabilities.
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Nov 30, 2001

NASA Dryden's new in-house designed Propulsion Flight Test Fixture (PFTF), carried on an F-15B's centerline attachment point, underwent flight envelope expansion in order to verify its design and capabilities.

NASA Dryden's new in-house designed Propulsion Flight Test Fixture (PFTF), carried on an F-15B's centerline...

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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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