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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: Webb's MIRI Shield Dropping in on Dropping Temperatures
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Dec 8, 2017

Webb's MIRI Shield Dropping in on Dropping Temperatures

Goddard Technicians Tony Kiem (left) and George Mooney (right) guide the craned structure holding the Webb...

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Oct 8, 1998

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At Launch Pad 39-B, a Safety Egress trainer explains the use of the slidewire basket system for emergency egress...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2901
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Jun 11, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Jim Smodell, a technician with SGT, removes the plant pillows containing the outredgeous red...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Simulation
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Oct 27, 2022

Artemis I Launch Simulation

Anton Kiriwas, a launch project engineer for the Artemis I mission, monitors operations from his position in Firing...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2675
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Jun 7, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: NESC Technical Update Portrait of Michael Cooper
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Aug 16, 2024

NESC Technical Update Portrait of Michael Cooper

Each year, the NESC produces the NESC Technical Update, which highlights two or three individuals from each Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2684
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Jun 7, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4167
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May 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Apollo/Saturn V Center, Jerry Hartman, Education Lead with...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2680
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Jun 7, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1284
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Oct 8, 1998

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STS-95 Pilot Steven W. Lindsey, Payload Specialist John H. Glenn Jr., senator from Ohio, and Payload Specialist...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2896
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Jun 11, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Researchers review procedures for harvesting the outredgeous red lettuce leaves in the Veggie...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2683
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Jun 7, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2687
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Jun 7, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2685
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Jun 7, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –Inside the Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Altitude Wind Tunnel at the NACA’s Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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Jun 23, 1945

Altitude Wind Tunnel at the NACA’s Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

Two men on top of the Altitude Wind Tunnel (AWT) at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Aircraft...

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NASA image: Skylab Shroud in the Space Power Facility
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Dec 23, 1970

Skylab Shroud in the Space Power Facility

The 56-foot tall, 24,400-pound Skylab shroud installed in the Space Power Facility’s vacuum chamber at the National...

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NASA image: NASA Prepares Webb Telescope Pathfinder for Famous Chamber
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Prepares Webb Telescope Pathfinder for Famous Chamber

Engineers and technicians manually deployed the secondary mirror support structure (SMSS) of the James Webb Space...

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NASA image: Drive Fan of the NACA's Icing Research Tunnel
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Oct 23, 1956

Drive Fan of the NACA's Icing Research Tunnel

A researcher examines the drive fan inside the Icing Research Tunnel at the National Advisory Committee for...

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Apr 24, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians and engineers check the systems on NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander in...

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NASA image: NASA’s Webb Telescope Completes Goddard Testing
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA’s Webb Telescope Completes Goddard Testing

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has successfully passed the center of curvature test, an important optical...

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Apr 19, 2005

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You're watching NASA Direct. Now on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: Passing the test_ Space Shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: NASA Shines a Spotlight on a Webb Telescope Test
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Shines a Spotlight on a Webb Telescope Test

Dressed in a clean room suit, NASA photographer Desiree Stover shines a light on the Space Environment Simulator's...

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Jun 22, 1999

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STS-93 Commander Eileen M. Collins climbs into an M-113 armored personnel carrier at the launch pad to take part in...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1303
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Oct 9, 1998

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In their flight seats aboard Space Shuttle Discovery are (front to back) STS-95 Payload Specialists Chiaki Mukai...

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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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