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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: GRC-2001-C-00376
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May 1, 2004

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ION PROPULSION LABORATORIES - CLEAN ROOM

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NASA image: GRC-1998-C-02059
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Nov 9, 1999

GRC-1998-C-02059

DEEP SPACE 1 ION THRUSTER IN GIMBAL RIG

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NASA image: GRC-2003-C-01090
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May 1, 2004

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MICROSYSTEMS FABRICATION LABORATORY - REACTIVE ION ETCHER

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NASA image: GRC-2000-C-00663
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Jun 7, 1996

GRC-2000-C-00663

EXPRESS INTEGRATED TEST ION PROPULSION SYSTEM

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NASA image: jsc2025e008857 - OSIRIS-REx Research
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Feb 20, 2025

jsc2025e008857 - OSIRIS-REx Research

Ann Nguyen, co-lead author of a new paper that gives insights into the diverse origin of asteroid Bennu’s “parent”...

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NASA image: GRC-2003-C-00582
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May 1, 2004

GRC-2003-C-00582

NASA EVOLUTIONARY XENON THRUSTER - NEXT - ION ENGINE WEAR TEST

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NASA image: GRC-2003-C-00110
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May 1, 2004

GRC-2003-C-00110

40 CM Engineering Model 1 Engine - Ion Thruster

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NASA image: GRC-2003-C-00585
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May 1, 2004

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NASA EVOLUTIONARY XENON THRUSTER - NEXT - ION ENGINE WEAR TEST

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NASA image: GRC-2015-C-03026
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Jun 16, 2011

GRC-2015-C-03026

Post Ion Engine Test Documentation of Tank 5 Interior

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NASA image: NEXT-C Dart Propulsion
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Nov 23, 2021

NEXT-C Dart Propulsion

NEXT-C Dart Propulsion explainer package (played in DART Live Launch broadcast)

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1387
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Jun 6, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Astrotech's Hazardous Processing Facility, technicians check data during the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1385
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Jun 6, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Astrotech's Hazardous Processing Facility, technicians check data during the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1390
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Jun 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech's Hazardous Processing Facility, a technician checks the connections for...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1389
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Jun 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech's Hazardous Processing Facility, technicians look at the connections for...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1388
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Jun 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech's Hazardous Processing Facility, technicians are loading the Dawn...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1386
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Jun 6, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Astrotech's Hazardous Processing Facility, a technician monitors the loading of...

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NASA image: Saturn Ring
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Dec 12, 2007

Saturn Ring

Like Earth, Saturn has an invisible ring of energetic ions trapped in its magnetic field. This feature is known as a...

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NASA image: IMAP Instrument Reintegration for CoDICE - Mechanical Installati
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Jun 20, 2025

IMAP Instrument Reintegration for CoDICE - Mechanical Installati

Technicians reintegrate the Compact Dual Ion Composition Experiment (CoDICE) instrument of NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar...

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NASA image: IMAP Instrument Reintegration for CoDICE - Mechanical Installati
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Jun 20, 2025

IMAP Instrument Reintegration for CoDICE - Mechanical Installati

Technicians reintegrate the Compact Dual Ion Composition Experiment (CoDICE) instrument of NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar...

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NASA image: IMAP Instrument Reintegration for CoDICE - Bench Checks
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Jun 17, 2025

IMAP Instrument Reintegration for CoDICE - Bench Checks

Technicians perform tests on the Compact Dual Ion Composition Experiment (CoDICE) instrument of NASA’s IMAP...

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NASA image: IMAP Instrument Reintegration for CoDICE - Mechanical Installati
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Jun 20, 2025

IMAP Instrument Reintegration for CoDICE - Mechanical Installati

Technicians reintegrate the Compact Dual Ion Composition Experiment (CoDICE) instrument of NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar...

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NASA image: IMAP Instrument Reintegration for CoDICE - Mechanical Installati
Image
Jun 20, 2025

IMAP Instrument Reintegration for CoDICE - Mechanical Installati

Technicians reintegrate the Compact Dual Ion Composition Experiment (CoDICE) instrument of NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar...

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NASA image: IMAP Instrument Reintegration for CoDICE - Bench Checks
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Jun 17, 2025

IMAP Instrument Reintegration for CoDICE - Bench Checks

A technician performs tests on the Compact Dual Ion Composition Experiment (CoDICE) instrument of NASA’s IMAP...

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NASA image: GRC-2005-C-00936
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Jul 4, 2001

GRC-2005-C-00936

NEXT (NASA Evolutionary Xenon Thruster) ion thruster array being assembled for testing.

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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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