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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: Large Swing Valve in the 10- by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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May 23, 1956

Large Swing Valve in the 10- by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

A 24-foot diameter swing valve is seen in an open position inside the new 10- by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel at...

GRC
NASA image: KSC00pp1035
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Jul 26, 2000

KSC00pp1035

On July 26, 2000 the P-1 truss arrived at Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility aboard its "Super...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1036
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Jul 26, 2000

KSC-00pp1036

On July 26, 2000 the P-1 truss arrived at Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility aboard its "Super...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-99pp1192
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Oct 7, 1999

KSC-99pp1192

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the Operations and Checkout Building, the top of the Guppy cargo carrier is...

KSC
NASA image: Republic P-47G Thunderbolt Undergoes Ground Testing
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Jun 23, 1945

Republic P-47G Thunderbolt Undergoes Ground Testing

A Republic P-47G Thunderbolt is tested with a large blower on the hangar apron at the National Advisory Committee...

GRC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jan 1, 2003

Around Marshall

This Photo, which appeared on the July cover of `Physics Today', is of the Electrostatic Levitator (ESL) at NASA's...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1035
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Jul 26, 2000

KSC-00pp1035

On July 26, 2000 the P-1 truss arrived at Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility aboard its "Super...

KSC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jan 1, 2003

Around Marshall

This is a close-up of a sample of titanium-zirconium-nickel alloy inside the Electrostatic Levitator (ESL) vacuum...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC00pp1037
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Jul 26, 2000

KSC00pp1037

On July 26, 2000 the P-1 truss arrived at Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility aboard its "Super...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd1829
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Jun 24, 2008

KSC-08pd1829

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside a truck, a veterinarian, left, and Sea World representatives cool the skin of a...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1036
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Jul 26, 2000

KSC00pp1036

On July 26, 2000 the P-1 truss arrived at Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility aboard its "Super...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1037
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Jul 26, 2000

KSC-00pp1037

On July 26, 2000 the P-1 truss arrived at Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility aboard its "Super...

KSC
NASA image: Monsoons: Wet, Dry, Repeat... Abridged Version
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May 16, 2016

Monsoons: Wet, Dry, Repeat... Abridged Version

The monsoon is a seasonal rain and wind pattern that occurs over South Asia (among other places). Through NASA...

GSFC
NASA image: Making Waves in the Sky off of Africa
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Dec 8, 2017

Making Waves in the Sky off of Africa

On June 26, 2016, the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on NASA’s Terra satellite acquired this...

GSFC
NASA image: Multiple Instruments Used for Mars Carbon Estimate
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Sep 2, 2015

Multiple Instruments Used for Mars Carbon Estimate

Researchers estimating the amount of carbon held in the ground at the largest known carbonate-containing deposit on...

JPL
NASA image: Artemis IV Liquid Hydrogen Tank Aft Dome Moves to Next Phase of Production
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Nov 21, 2024

Artemis IV Liquid Hydrogen Tank Aft Dome Moves to Next Phase of Production

This image shows teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility lifting a completed dome off of a robotic weld tool on...

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NASA image: Artemis IV Liquid Hydrogen Tank Aft Dome Moves to Next Phase of Production
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Nov 21, 2024

Artemis IV Liquid Hydrogen Tank Aft Dome Moves to Next Phase of Production

This image shows teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility lifting a completed dome off of a robotic weld tool on...

MSFC
NASA image: Artemis V Moon Rocket in Early Phase of Production
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Feb 10, 2025

Artemis V Moon Rocket in Early Phase of Production

This image shows NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility move crew lifting a completed liquid hydrogen tank barrel off the...

MAF
NASA image: Artemis V Moon Rocket in Early Phase of Production
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Feb 10, 2025

Artemis V Moon Rocket in Early Phase of Production

This image shows NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility move crew lifting a completed liquid hydrogen tank barrel off the...

MAF
NASA image: Artemis V Moon Rocket in Early Phase of Production
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Feb 10, 2025

Artemis V Moon Rocket in Early Phase of Production

This image shows NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility move crew lifting a completed liquid hydrogen tank barrel off the...

MAF
NASA image: Artemis V Moon Rocket in Early Phase of Production
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Feb 10, 2025

Artemis V Moon Rocket in Early Phase of Production

This image shows NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility move crew lifting a completed liquid hydrogen tank barrel off the...

MAF
NASA image: Artemis V Moon Rocket in Early Phase of Production
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Feb 10, 2025

Artemis V Moon Rocket in Early Phase of Production

This image shows NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility move crew lifting a completed liquid hydrogen tank barrel off the...

MAF
NASA image: Artemis V Moon Rocket in Early Phase of Production
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Feb 10, 2025

Artemis V Moon Rocket in Early Phase of Production

This image shows NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility move crew lifting a completed liquid hydrogen tank barrel off the...

MAF
NASA image: Artemis V Moon Rocket in Early Phase of Production
Video
Feb 10, 2025

Artemis V Moon Rocket in Early Phase of Production

This image shows NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility move crew lifting a completed liquid hydrogen tank barrel off the...

MAF
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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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