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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: OCI Main Optics Bench with Collimator Slit Assembly Installed
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Aug 18, 2021

OCI Main Optics Bench with Collimator Slit Assembly Installed

The Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) Main Optics Bench (MOB) is integrated with the Collimator Slit Assembly (CSA). The...

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NASA image: OCI Stray Light Testing
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Jun 2, 2022

OCI Stray Light Testing

Systems engineer, Joseph Knuble, adjusts the intensity of a lamp during stray light testing on the Ocean Color...

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NASA image: John Glenn Interment
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Apr 6, 2017

John Glenn Interment

A Marine Corps honor guard holds the American flag over the casket of former astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn,...

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NASA image: STS-109 MS Grunsfeld on middeck
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Mar 7, 2002

STS-109 MS Grunsfeld on middeck

STS109-E-5419 (7 March 2002) --- Flight Day 7 of the STS-109 mission finds payload commander John M. Grunsfeld back...

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NASA image: View of STS-109 MS Grunsfeld during EVA 1
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Mar 4, 2002

View of STS-109 MS Grunsfeld during EVA 1

STS109-E-5448 (4 March 2002) --- Astronaut John M. Grunsfeld, payload commander, peers into the crew cabin of the...

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NASA image: John Glenn Interment
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Apr 6, 2017

John Glenn Interment

A Marine Corps honor guard holds the American flag over the casket of former astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn,...

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NASA image: Record-Setting Space Station Crew Member Returns to Houston
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Feb 7, 2020

Record-Setting Space Station Crew Member Returns to Houston

Expedition 61 Flight Engineer Christina Koch of NASA returned home to Ellington Field in Houston, Texas Feb. 7...

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NASA image: Telemetry Testing Begins on All-Electric X-57 Maxwell
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Feb 25, 2020

Telemetry Testing Begins on All-Electric X-57 Maxwell

Telemetry testing begins on the X-57 Maxwell, NASA’s first all-electric X-plane, as the operations crew at NASA’s...

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NASA image: MS Currie at RMS controls on aft flight deck
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Mar 7, 2002

MS Currie at RMS controls on aft flight deck

STS109-E-5685 (7 March 2002) --- Astronaut Nancy J. Currie, mission specialist, works the controls for Columbia's...

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NASA image: iss064m260071719-Expedition_64_Education_Inflight_with_Million_Girls_Moonshot_Group_210107
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Jan 7, 2021

iss064m260071719-Expedition_64_Education_Inflight_with_Million_Girls_Moonshot_Group_210107

SPACE STATION CREW DISCUSSES LIFE IN SPACE WITH CALIFORNIA STUDENTS Aboard the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: Telemetry Testing Begins on All-Electric X-57 Maxwell
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Feb 25, 2020

Telemetry Testing Begins on All-Electric X-57 Maxwell

Telemetry testing begins on the X-57 Maxwell, NASA’s first all-electric X-plane, as the operations crew at NASA’s...

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NASA image: OCI Electronic Box Integration
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Feb 4, 2022

OCI Electronic Box Integration

Mechanical technician, Thomas Huber and mechanical engineer Peter Steigner, install an electronic box onto the Ocean...

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NASA image: Payload specialists Millie Hughes-Fulford in Body Mass Measurement Device
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Feb 1, 1985

Payload specialists Millie Hughes-Fulford in Body Mass Measurement Device

S85-26553 (Feb 1985) --- STS-40/SLS-1 payload specialist Millie Hughes-Fulford sits strapped in the special device...

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NASA image: EVA 2 - MS Newman and Massimino on HST
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Mar 5, 2002

EVA 2 - MS Newman and Massimino on HST

STS109-E-5638 (5 March 2002) --- With the Space Shuttle Columbia in limited natural light, two astronauts work on...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-3/7S approach
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Oct 20, 2003

Soyuz TMA-3/7S approach

ISS007-E-17744 (20 October 2003) --- This picture of a distant Soyuz TMA-3 spacecraft was recorded by one of the...

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NASA image: OCI Short Wave Infrared Pulse Calibration Assembly Build
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Mar 14, 2022

OCI Short Wave Infrared Pulse Calibration Assembly Build

Mechanical technician, Dave Nolan, tightens bolts on the Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) Short Wave Infrared (SWIR)...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2341
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Mar 27, 2009

KSC-2009-2341

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the IMAX 3D...

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NASA image: EVA 2 - MS Newman and Massimino on HST during sunrise
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Mar 5, 2002

EVA 2 - MS Newman and Massimino on HST during sunrise

STS109-E-5628 (5 March 2002) --- With the Space Shuttle Columbia in limited natural light, two astronauts work on...

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NASA image: KSC-08-S-00026
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Mar 26, 2008

KSC-08-S-00026

See the last exciting moments of the STS-123 mission as Endeavour approaches Runway 15 of the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: Expedition 28 FE Garan prepares the REBR for Installation in the ATV-2
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Jun 19, 2011

Expedition 28 FE Garan prepares the REBR for Installation in the ATV-2

ISS028-E-008467 (19 June 2011) --- In the Unity node of the International Space Station, NASA astronaut Ron Garan,...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0684
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Mar 10, 2008

KSC-08pd0684

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-123 Mission Specialist Garrett Reisman waves to the camera after suiting up for...

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NASA image: Telemetry Testing Begins on All-Electric X-57 Maxwell
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Feb 25, 2020

Telemetry Testing Begins on All-Electric X-57 Maxwell

Telemetry testing begins on the X-57 Maxwell, NASA's first all-electric X-plane, as the operations crew at NASA's...

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NASA image: Telemetry Testing Begins on All-Electric X-57 Maxwell
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Feb 25, 2020

Telemetry Testing Begins on All-Electric X-57 Maxwell

Telemetry testing begins on the X-57 Maxwell, NASA's first all-electric X-plane, as the operations crew at NASAâ'...

AFRC
NASA image: OCI Electro Magnetic Interference Testing
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Jun 17, 2022

OCI Electro Magnetic Interference Testing

The Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) is prepared for testing in the Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) chamber showing...

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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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