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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: Early Program Development
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Apr 15, 2004

Early Program Development

This artist's concept illustrates the NERVA (Nuclear Engine for Rocket Vehicle Application) engine's hot bleed cycle...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1312
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Jun 17, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In a plant growth chamber in the KSC Space Life Sciences Lab, plant physiologist Ray...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1998
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Dec 20, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- - During Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities at the launch pad, Mission...

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NASA image: iss067e059518
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May 18, 2022

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iss067e059518 (May 18, 2022) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut and Expedition 67 Flight Engineer Samantha...

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NASA image: NASA at the Space & Science Festival
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Aug 5, 2017

NASA at the Space & Science Festival

NASA Acting Chief Technologist Douglas Terrier gives a talk to teachers attending a professional development...

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NASA image: COTS Initiative Panel Discussion
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Nov 13, 2013

COTS Initiative Panel Discussion

Frank Slazer, Vice President of Space Systems, Aerospace Industries Association, delivers remarks panel discussion...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1140
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May 13, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Adm. Craig E. Steidle (center), NASA’s associate administrator, Office of Exploration...

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NASA image: NASA’s LEO Microgravity Strategy Industry and Academia Worksho
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Sep 13, 2024

NASA’s LEO Microgravity Strategy Industry and Academia Worksho

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy gives closing remarks at NASA’s LEO Microgravity Strategy Industry and Academia...

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Nov 20, 2019

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iss061e052315 (11/20/2019) --- An external view of the deployment of the NARSScube-1 CubeSat from the JEM Small...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6216
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Nov 8, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside a laboratory in the Engineering Development Laboratory, or EDL, at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1935
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Dec 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- -- STS-107 Mission Specialist David Brown takes a break during training on the...

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NASA image: NASA Astronauts Randy Bresnik and Jessica Watkins Tour Swamp Wor
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Aug 27, 2025

NASA Astronauts Randy Bresnik and Jessica Watkins Tour Swamp Wor

NASA astronauts Randy Bresnik (left) and Jessica Watkins (center) visit the Granular Mechanics and Regolith...

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NASA image: Tours with Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Advisor Dr. Kate Calvin
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Jun 17, 2024

Tours with Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Advisor Dr. Kate Calvin

Tour of the Hybrid Thermally Efficient Core (HyTEC) Facility on June 17, 2024 at Glenn Research Center. Pictured in...

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NASA image: Environmental Testing Next for Space FOSS
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Sep 10, 2020

Environmental Testing Next for Space FOSS

NASA research engineer Jonathan Lopez works on preparing a Compact Fiber Optic Sensing System unit, also known as a...

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Feb 26, 2021

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iss064e038062 (2/26/2021) --- A view of the Industrial Crystalization Facility (ICF) abord the International Space...

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NASA image: iss064e038065
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Feb 26, 2021

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iss064e038065 (2/26/2021) --- A view of the Industrial Crystalization Facility (ICF) abord the International Space...

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NASA image: AMA-Reddit Media Event
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Dec 2, 2014

AMA-Reddit Media Event

From left, Mike Bolger, Ground Systems Development and Operations program manager; and Mark Geyer, Orion program...

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NASA image: BIRDS-5
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Sep 22, 2022

BIRDS-5

jsc2022e072958 (9/22/2022) --- The BIRDS-5 satellite constellation developed by Uganda, Zimbabwe, and Japan sits on...

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NASA image: 3rd and Future Generation Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV)
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Oct 1, 1997

3rd and Future Generation Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV)

This artist’s concept is of the X-33 Advanced Technology Demonstrator, a subscale prototype Reusable Launch Vehicle...

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NASA image: Teacher workshop
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Oct 20, 2012

Teacher workshop

John C. Stennis Space Center educators and area teachers partnered together during a professional development...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3562
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Jun 29, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This prototype VEGGIE hardware was designed and built by Orbital Technologies Corp. of...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1310
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Jun 17, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the KSC Space Life Sciences Lab’s Resource Recovery lab, bioengineer Tony Rector...

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NASA image: iss061e050296
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Nov 19, 2019

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iss061e050296 (11/19/2019) --- A view of the JEM Water Recovery system (JWRS) installed the the Multi-Purpose Small...

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NASA image: NASA’s Centennial Challenges Celebrates Marshall’s 60th Anniversary
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Jul 30, 2020

NASA’s Centennial Challenges Celebrates Marshall’s 60th Anniversary

NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center has been home to NASA’s Centennial Challenges program since 2010. As Marshall...

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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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