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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: NASA Administrator Bridenstine is inside Armstrong Flight Research Center's Flight Loads Lab, which is capable of conducting mechanical-load and thermal studies of structural components and complete flight vehicles.
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Aug 28, 2018

NASA Administrator Bridenstine is inside Armstrong Flight Research Center's Flight Loads Lab, which is capable of conducting mechanical-load and thermal studies of structural components and complete flight vehicles.

NASA Administrator Bridenstine talks with Armstrong's Larry Hudson about the capabilities of the Flight Loads Lab to...

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NASA image: The Cygnus space freighter's common berthing mechanism
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Mar 28, 2025

The Cygnus space freighter's common berthing mechanism

iss072e862224 (March 28, 2025) --- The Cygnus space freighter's common berthing mechanism, which connects Cygnus to...

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NASA image: Docking Mechanism on the Unpiloted Russian Progress Spacecraft
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Apr 19, 2012

Docking Mechanism on the Unpiloted Russian Progress Spacecraft

ISS030-E-238803 (19 April 2012) --- A close-up view of the docking mechanism of the unpiloted ISS Russian Progress...

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NASA image: Nespoli removes docking mechanism to the ATV Hatch
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Feb 25, 2011

Nespoli removes docking mechanism to the ATV Hatch

ISS026-E-029725 (25 Feb. 2011) --- As part of inverse activities onboard the International Space Station, European...

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NASA image: Nespoli removes docking mechanism to the ATV Hatch
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Feb 25, 2011

Nespoli removes docking mechanism to the ATV Hatch

ISS026-E-029718 (25 Feb. 2011) --- As part of inverse activities onboard the International Space Station, European...

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NASA image: Nespoli removes docking mechanism to the ATV Hatch
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Feb 25, 2011

Nespoli removes docking mechanism to the ATV Hatch

ISS026-E-029722 (25 Feb. 2011) --- As part of inverse activities onboard the International Space Station, European...

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NASA image: Nespoli removes docking mechanism to the ATV Hatch
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Feb 25, 2011

Nespoli removes docking mechanism to the ATV Hatch

ISS026-E-029719 (25 Feb. 2011) --- As part of inverse activities onboard the International Space Station, European...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-03M Docking Mechanism
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Jul 1, 2012

Soyuz TMA-03M Docking Mechanism

ISS032-E-005023 (1 July 2012) --- This close-up view shows the docking mechanism of the Soyuz TMA-03M spacecraft as...

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NASA image: OCI Mechanical Integration Team Photo
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Mar 24, 2022

OCI Mechanical Integration Team Photo

Mechanical integration team members pose with the Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) after successful integration of the...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-03M Docking Mechanism
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Jul 1, 2012

Soyuz TMA-03M Docking Mechanism

ISS032-E-005028 (1 July 2012) --- This close-up view shows the docking mechanism of the Soyuz TMA-03M spacecraft as...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 17, 1989

Microgravity

Sand boil or sand volcano measuring 2 m (6.6 ft.) in length erupted in median of Interstate Highway 80 west of the...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 17, 1989

Microgravity

Ground shaking triggered liquefaction in a subsurface layer of water-saturated sand, producing differential lateral...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jul 1, 2000

Microgravity

Key persornel in the Mechanics of Granular Materials (MGM) experiment include Khalid Alshibli, project scientist at...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 25, 1998

Microgravity

CT scans of the specimens on STS-79 reveal internal cone-shaped features and radial patterns not seen in specimens...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 17, 1989

Microgravity

An automobile lies crushed under the third story of this apartment building in the Marina District after the Oct....

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jul 1, 2000

Microgravity

Key persornel in the Mechanics of Granular Materials (MGM) experiment are Mark Lankton (Program Manager at...

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NASA image: American & Soviet engineers examine ASTP docking set-up following tests
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Jul 10, 1974

American & Soviet engineers examine ASTP docking set-up following tests

S74-25394 (10 July 1974) --- A group of American and Soviet engineers of the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project working group...

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NASA image: My Brother’s Keeper National Lab Week
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Mar 2, 2016

My Brother’s Keeper National Lab Week

Students in the My Brother’s Keeper program line the railings of an observation deck overlooking the Granular...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 1, 1998

Microgravity

On STS-89, three Mechanics of Granular Materials (MGM) test cells were subjected to five cycles of compression and...

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NASA image: GSFC_20230719_OSAM1_006753
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Jul 19, 2023

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Mechanical engineering and integration technician Ivan Pratt installs brackets onto the static load testing platform...

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NASA image: First Female Crawler Driver
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Aug 7, 2019

First Female Crawler Driver

Mechanical Engineer I Breanne Stichler is photographed inside the cab of NASA’s Crawler-Transporter 2 (CT-2) at the...

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NASA image: First Female Crawler Driver
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Aug 7, 2019

First Female Crawler Driver

Breanne Stichler, mechanical engineer I, is photographed next to the cab of NASA’s Crawler-Transporter 2 (CT-2) at...

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NASA image: First Female Crawler Driver
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Aug 7, 2019

First Female Crawler Driver

Breanne Stichler, mechanical engineer I, is photographed inside the cab of NASA’s Crawler-Transporter 2 (CT-2) at...

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NASA image: First Female Crawler Driver
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Aug 7, 2019

First Female Crawler Driver

Breanne Stichler, mechanical engineer I, is photographed inside the cab of NASA’s Crawler-Transporter 2 (CT-2) at...

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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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