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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: Piloted, Electric Propulsion-Powered Experimental Aircraft Underway
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Nov 11, 2015

Piloted, Electric Propulsion-Powered Experimental Aircraft Underway

Engineers gather aerodynamic data on the integrated experimental testbed without the electric motor propellers.

AFRC
NASA image: Power On: Psyche Spacecraft
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Feb 2, 2021

Power On: Psyche Spacecraft

In this photo, taken in November 2020, technicians power on the main body of NASA's Psyche spacecraft — called the...

JPL
NASA image: PPE&HALO SEP Imagery_HD_1
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Dec 13, 2022

PPE&HALO SEP Imagery_HD_1

The Power and Propulsion Element's 12 kw thrusters will make Gateway the most powerful solar electric spacecraft...

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NASA image: GRC-2000-C-00235
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Nov 10, 1999

GRC-2000-C-00235

EXPRESS PPU POWER PROPULSION UNIT 160 CIRCUIT BOARDS FOR POWER UNIT OF ION THRUSTER

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NASA image: Pathfinder
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Apr 15, 2004

Pathfinder

This picture is an artist's concept of an orbiting vehicle using the Electrodynamic Tethers Propulsion System....

MSFC
NASA image: Marshall is Powering the Future of Space Exploration
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Mar 11, 2022

Marshall is Powering the Future of Space Exploration

Welcome to Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Going to space, working in space, and traveling in...

MSFC
NASA image: Power for Artemis Discussion at Shell Eco-marathon
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Apr 6, 2024

Power for Artemis Discussion at Shell Eco-marathon

Dr. Dionne Hernandez-Lugo, Power and Propulsion Element Contracting Officer Representative in the Gateway & Power...

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NASA image: Power for Artemis Discussion at Shell Eco-marathon
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Apr 6, 2024

Power for Artemis Discussion at Shell Eco-marathon

Dr. Dionne Hernandez-Lugo, Power and Propulsion Element Contracting Officer Representative in the Gateway & Power...

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NASA image: Power for Artemis Discussion at Shell Eco-marathon
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Apr 6, 2024

Power for Artemis Discussion at Shell Eco-marathon

Dr. Dionne Hernandez-Lugo, Power and Propulsion Element Contracting Officer Representative in the Gateway & Power...

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NASA image: Power for Artemis Discussion at Shell Eco-marathon
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Apr 6, 2024

Power for Artemis Discussion at Shell Eco-marathon

Dr. Dionne Hernandez-Lugo, Power and Propulsion Element Contracting Officer Representative in the Gateway & Power...

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NASA image: NASA Mars 2020 Rover Separation Test
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Oct 4, 2019

NASA Mars 2020 Rover Separation Test

In this picture from Sept. 28, 2019, engineers and technicians working on the Mars 2020 spacecraft at NASA's Jet...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Administrator Speaks at Florida Institute of Technology Event
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May 23, 2019

NASA Administrator Speaks at Florida Institute of Technology Event

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine delivered remarks and spoke to media Thursday, May 23, at Florida Institute of...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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Apr 15, 2004

Research Technology

Harnessing the Sun's energy through Solar Thermal Propulsion will propel vehicles through space by significantly...

MSFC
NASA image: Research Technology
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Oct 21, 1999

Research Technology

Travel to distant stars is a long-range goal of Marshall Space Flight Center's Advanced Concept Group. One of the...

MSFC
NASA image: Hall Thruster
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Mar 6, 2017

Hall Thruster

NASA Glenn engineer Dr. Peter Peterson prepares a high-power Hall thruster for ground testing in a vacuum chamber...

GRC
NASA image: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s Visit to Glenn
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Jan 27, 2026

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s Visit to Glenn

During a visit to NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, NASA Administrator Jared...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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Jul 1, 2002

Research Technology

Dr. Tom Markusic, a propulsion research engineer at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), adjusts a diagnostic...

MSFC
NASA image: Early Program Development
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Jan 1, 1986

Early Program Development

In this 1986 artist's concept, the Orbital Maneuvering Vehicle (OMV), is shown without its main propulsion module....

MSFC
NASA image: NASA’s Psyche Spacecraft Prepares for Trip to Asteroid by Testing Solar Arrays
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Mar 4, 2022

NASA’s Psyche Spacecraft Prepares for Trip to Asteroid by Testing Solar Arrays

NASA’s Psyche mission is preparing for a 1.5 billion-mile (2.4 billion-kilometer) solar-powered trip to the...

JPL
NASA image: Deep Space 1 Ion Engine
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Dec 21, 2002

Deep Space 1 Ion Engine

Kennedy Space Center, Florida. - Deep Space 1 is lifted from its work platform, giving a closeup view of the...

NASA image: The Inaugural John Glenn Memorial Symposium
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Jul 10, 2019

The Inaugural John Glenn Memorial Symposium

The inaugural Glenn Symposium focused on advancements in aerospace technology including power and propulsion,...

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NASA image: The Inaugural John Glenn Memorial Symposium
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Jul 11, 2019

The Inaugural John Glenn Memorial Symposium

The inaugural Glenn Symposium focused on advancements in aerospace technology including power and propulsion,...

GRC
NASA image: The Inaugural John Glenn Memorial Symposium
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Jul 10, 2019

The Inaugural John Glenn Memorial Symposium

The inaugural Glenn Symposium focused on advancements in aerospace technology including power and propulsion,...

GRC
NASA image: The Inaugural John Glenn Memorial Symposium
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Jul 11, 2019

The Inaugural John Glenn Memorial Symposium

The inaugural Glenn Symposium focused on advancements in aerospace technology including power and propulsion,...

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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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