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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: KSC-2013-2451
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May 23, 2013

KSC-2013-2451

Students of the Taka Shin Kai Isshinryu Karate Dojo in Melbourne, Fla., perform karate during the Asian-Pacific...

KSC
NASA image: APACHE: Spacewalking in Virtual Reality
Video
Jul 7, 2025

APACHE: Spacewalking in Virtual Reality

At NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, one lab uses the virtual reality environment to study how...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-0182
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Jan 28, 2005

KSC-05pd-0182

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An employee at the Space Station Processing Facility performs engineering certification...

KSC
NASA image: Music is Space Event
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Mar 27, 2013

Music is Space Event

jsc2013e020086 (3/27/2013) --- JSCs Digital Learning Network hosts a live International Space Station (ISS) downlink...

JSC
NASA image: Nominal Wet Flow Test at Pad 39B - DRONE
Video
Sep 14, 2019

Nominal Wet Flow Test at Pad 39B - DRONE

Exploration Ground Systems wet flow test at Pad 39B September 14, 2019, included a single valve failure test flow to...

KSC
NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1970

Skylab

This 1970 photograph shows Skylab's Time and Motion experiment (M151) control unit, a medical study to measure...

MSFC
NASA image: Green Propellant Infusion Mission
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Jul 9, 2013

Green Propellant Infusion Mission

Dr. Michael Gazarik, Associate Administrator, NASA Space Technology Mission Directorate, answers a reporter's...

HQ
NASA image: Green Propellant Infusion Mission
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Jul 9, 2013

Green Propellant Infusion Mission

U.S. Senator Mark Udall (D-CO) speaks at a Green Propellant Infusion Mission press conference at the Reserve...

HQ
NASA image: EVA 1 - Grunsfeld and Smith during RSU changeout
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Dec 22, 1999

EVA 1 - Grunsfeld and Smith during RSU changeout

STS-103 mission specialist John M. Grunsfeld (attached to a workstation on the RMS arm) and payload commander Steven...

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NASA image: STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld during EVA1
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May 14, 2009

STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld during EVA1

S125-E-007491 (14 May 2009) --- In this close-up scene featuring astronaut John Grunsfeld performing a spacewalk to...

JSC
NASA image: EVA 1 - Grunsfeld and Smith during RSU changeout
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Dec 22, 1999

EVA 1 - Grunsfeld and Smith during RSU changeout

STS-103 mission specialist John M. Grunsfeld (attached to a workstation on the RMS arm) and payload commander Steven...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Dec 8, 1993

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

This STS-61 onboard photo depicts Astronaut and mission specialist Kathryn Thornton performing the 2nd...

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NASA image: National Campaign Adds Helicopter Flights
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Dec 8, 2021

National Campaign Adds Helicopter Flights

NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign used this Bell OH-58 helicopter owned by Flight Research Inc. to...

AFRC
NASA image: Astronaut Thomas P.Stafford Next to Training Simulator
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Sep 5, 1968

Astronaut Thomas P.Stafford Next to Training Simulator

Stafford standing next to training simulator Note: 1968-L-08723 same image in black and white. General Stafford was...

LRC
NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1972

Skylab

This chart details Skylab's Time and Motion experiment (M151), a medical study to measure performance differences...

MSFC
NASA image: Spirit of Apollo: 50th Anniversary of Apollo 8
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Dec 11, 2018

Spirit of Apollo: 50th Anniversary of Apollo 8

The Washington National Cathedral Choir performs a choral performance of Apollo 8's Christmas Eve broadcast during...

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NASA image: FD115 (Flight Day 115) SPRINT leg muscle self scan
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Oct 3, 2011

FD115 (Flight Day 115) SPRINT leg muscle self scan

ISS029-E-025270 (3 Oct. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Mike Fossum, Expedition 29 commander, performs a SPRINT leg muscle...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Mar 23, 1995

Around Marshall

A diver tests a secondary camera and maneuvering platform in Marshall's Neutral Buoyancy Simulator (NBS).The...

MSFC
NASA image: FD115 (Flight Day 115) SPRINT leg muscle self scan
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Oct 3, 2011

FD115 (Flight Day 115) SPRINT leg muscle self scan

ISS029-E-025280 (3 Oct. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Mike Fossum, Expedition 29 commander, performs a SPRINT leg muscle...

JSC
NASA image: NanoRacks Module 86 Photography
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Sep 28, 2019

NanoRacks Module 86 Photography

iss060e081390 (9/28/2019) --- A view of the MixStix tube housed inside NanoRacks Module-86 Module MBRSC -...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1707
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Nov 19, 1997

KSC-97PC1707

STS-87 Mission Specialist Winston Scott is assisted with his ascent and re-entry flight suit in the white room at...

KSC
NASA image: PRO Imagery Submittal - Wireless Acoustics
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Mar 25, 2021

PRO Imagery Submittal - Wireless Acoustics

jsc2025e044838 93/25/2021) --- One of the smallest Class 1 sound level meters is shown for A Next Generation Crew...

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NASA image: Green Propellant Infusion Mission
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Jul 9, 2013

Green Propellant Infusion Mission

U.S. Senator Mark Udall (D-CO) speaks at a Green Propellant Infusion Mission press conference at the Reserve...

HQ
NASA image: Music is Space Event
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Mar 27, 2013

Music is Space Event

jsc2013e020091 (3/27/2013) --- JSCs Digital Learning Network hosts a live International Space Station (ISS) downlink...

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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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