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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: Artemis II Booster Grain Inspection
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Dec 20, 2023

Artemis II Booster Grain Inspection

Technicians with Exploration Ground Systems, based at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, perform propellant...

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NASA image: Artemis II Booster Grain Inspection
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Dec 20, 2023

Artemis II Booster Grain Inspection

Technicians with Exploration Ground Systems, based at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, perform propellant...

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NASA image: Artemis II Booster Grain Inspection
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Dec 20, 2023

Artemis II Booster Grain Inspection

Technicians with Exploration Ground Systems, based at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, perform propellant...

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NASA image: Artemis II Booster Grain Inspection
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Dec 20, 2023

Artemis II Booster Grain Inspection

Technicians with Exploration Ground Systems, based at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, perform propellant...

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NASA image: Artemis II Booster Grain Inspection
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Dec 20, 2023

Artemis II Booster Grain Inspection

Technicians with Exploration Ground Systems, based at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, perform propellant...

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NASA image: GSFC_20230710_OSAM1_004201
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Jul 10, 2023

GSFC_20230710_OSAM1_004201

Contamination control technician Sydnie Heiman inspects one of OSAM-1's radiator panels inside the cleanroom at...

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NASA image: NASA's Webb Sunshield Gives an "Open Wide" for Inspection
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Webb Sunshield Gives an "Open Wide" for Inspection

The sunshield on NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is the largest part of the observatory—five layers of thin,...

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NASA image: Inspection Day activities at Johnson Space Center (JSC)
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Oct 8, 2009

Inspection Day activities at Johnson Space Center (JSC)

Inspection Day activities at Johnson Space Center (JSC). Overview of activity and visitors in Bldg 9.Shuttle mock-up...

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NASA image: Inspection of DM of the CWSA in Columbus module
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Sep 27, 2011

Inspection of DM of the CWSA in Columbus module

ISS029-E-011072 (27 Sept. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Mike Fossum, Expedition 29 commander, is photographed during the...

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NASA image: Expedition 8 Capsule Inspection
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Oct 13, 2003

Expedition 8 Capsule Inspection

Expedition 8 Commander and NASA Science Officer Michael Foale, left, Expedition 8 Soyuz Commander Alexander Kaleri...

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NASA image: GOES-R Fairing Inspection
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Sep 26, 2016

GOES-R Fairing Inspection

Team members with United Launch Alliance (ULA) inspect an clean the first half of the fairing for the Geostationary...

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NASA image: GOES-R Fairing Inspection
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Sep 26, 2016

GOES-R Fairing Inspection

Both halves of the fairing for the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES-R) are being inspected...

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NASA image: GOES-R Fairing Inspection
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Sep 26, 2016

GOES-R Fairing Inspection

Team members with United Launch Alliance (ULA) inspect the first half of the fairing for the Geostationary...

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NASA image: Expedition 8 Capsule Inspection
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Oct 13, 2003

Expedition 8 Capsule Inspection

Inside the Soyuz TMA-3 vehicle, Expedition 8 Soyuz Commander Alexander Kaleri, left, briefs European Space Agency...

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NASA image: GOES-R Fairing Inspection
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Sep 26, 2016

GOES-R Fairing Inspection

Team members with United Launch Alliance (ULA) inspect the first half of the fairing for the Geostationary...

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NASA image: Researcher Rehearses for the NACA’s 1957 Inspection
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Oct 23, 1957

Researcher Rehearses for the NACA’s 1957 Inspection

A researcher operates a demonstration board regarding high-energy propellants during the 1957 Inspection of the...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Zena Cardman inspects a spacesuit helmet
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Oct 10, 2025

NASA astronaut Zena Cardman inspects a spacesuit helmet

iss073e0872076 (Oct. 10, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Zena Cardman inspects a...

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NASA image: Orion Snaps a Selfie During External Inspection
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Nov 18, 2022

Orion Snaps a Selfie During External Inspection

Orion snapped this high-resolution selfie in space with a camera mounted on its solar array wing during a routine...

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NASA image: Roscosmos cosmonaut Sergey Ryzhikov inspects an Orlan spacesuit
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Sep 18, 2025

Roscosmos cosmonaut Sergey Ryzhikov inspects an Orlan spacesuit

iss073e0704036 (Sept. 18, 2025) --- Roscosmos cosmonaut and Expedition 73 Commander Sergey Ryzhikov smiles for a...

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NASA image: Orion Snaps a Selfie During External Inspection
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Nov 18, 2022

Orion Snaps a Selfie During External Inspection

Orion snapped this high-resolution selfie in space with a camera mounted on its solar array wing during a routine...

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NASA image: Orion Snaps a Selfie During External Inspection
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Nov 18, 2022

Orion Snaps a Selfie During External Inspection

Orion snapped this high-resolution selfie in space with a camera mounted on its solar array wing during a routine...

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NASA image: NASA's New 'Plant Thermometer' Undergoes Inspection
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Jun 11, 2018

NASA's New 'Plant Thermometer' Undergoes Inspection

A technician inspects NASA's ECOSTRESS instrument in a clean room at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. ECOSTRESS...

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NASA image: View of the Skylab 1 space station cluster from the Skylab 2 Command Module
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May 25, 1973

View of the Skylab 1 space station cluster from the Skylab 2 Command Module

S73-27182 (25 May 1973) --- A close-up view of the Skylab 1 space station cluster can be seen in this reproduction...

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NASA image: Leonardo Barreda inspects SLS Core Stage Thruster Vector Control
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Sep 13, 2018

Leonardo Barreda inspects SLS Core Stage Thruster Vector Control

Leonardo Barreda inspects SLS Core Stage Thruster Vector Control Hardware.

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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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