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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: Microgravity
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May 5, 2000

Microgravity

A test cell for Mechanics of Granular Materials (MGM) experiment is tested for long-term storage with water in the...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live:  Moon to Mars Ice & Prospecting Challenge [Episode 37]
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Sep 24, 2021

NASA Science Live: Moon to Mars Ice & Prospecting Challenge [Episode 37]

NASA Science Live Episode 37 NASA Science LIVE is back and we’re LIVE from the Moon to Mars Ice & Prospecting...

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NASA image: SOLAR - ASTRONOMY
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Sep 9, 1973

SOLAR - ASTRONOMY

S73-33788 (10 June 1973) --- The solar eruption of June 10, 1973, is seen in this spectroheliogram obtained during...

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NASA image: Biotechnology
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Feb 9, 2003

Biotechnology

Dr. Weijia Zhou, director of the Wisconsin Center for Space Automation and Robotics at the University of...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4018
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Nov 17, 2013

KSC-2013-4018

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Space Launch Compex-41, John Grunsfeld, NASA associate...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7876
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Nov 22, 2011

KSC-2011-7876

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, several scientists and researchers participate in...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Team Given 2022 Swigert Award for Space Exploration
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Apr 4, 2022

OSIRIS-REx Team Given 2022 Swigert Award for Space Exploration

Space Foundation Chief Executive Officer Thomas E. Zelibor, Rear Admiral, USN (Ret.); left, Mike Moreau, Deputy...

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NASA image: KSC-20180409-PH_KLS01_0043
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Apr 9, 2018

KSC-20180409-PH_KLS01_0043

Technicians prepare NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) for encapsulation in the SpaceX payload...

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NASA image: TESS Spacecraft Move to Clean Room
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Feb 12, 2018

TESS Spacecraft Move to Clean Room

Technicians dressed in clean room suits move NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) secured on a test...

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NASA image: IXPE PreLaunch News Conference
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Dec 7, 2021

IXPE PreLaunch News Conference

A prelaunch news conference for NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) spacecraft is held on Dec. 7, 2021...

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NASA image: SpaceX TESS Fairing Move
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Apr 3, 2018

SpaceX TESS Fairing Move

The payload fairing for NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) is being prepared for the move to the...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jul 1, 2000

Microgravity

What appear to be boulders fresh from a tumble down a mountain are really grains of Ottawa sand, a standard material...

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NASA image: SpaceX TESS Payload Lift to Trailer; Prep for Transport to LC 40
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Apr 11, 2018

SpaceX TESS Payload Lift to Trailer; Prep for Transport to LC 40

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the SpaceX payload...

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NASA image: SpaceX TESS Payload Lift to Trailer; Prep for Transport to LC 40
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Apr 11, 2018

SpaceX TESS Payload Lift to Trailer; Prep for Transport to LC 40

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians assist as the...

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NASA image: Millie Hughes-Fulford, Scientist and Prior Astronaut
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Mar 13, 2014

Millie Hughes-Fulford, Scientist and Prior Astronaut

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Researcher and principal investigator Dr. Millie Hughes-Fulford, of the Hughes-Fulford...

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NASA image: SpaceX TESS Fairing Move
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Apr 3, 2018

SpaceX TESS Fairing Move

The payload fairing for NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) is being moved to the Payload Hazardous...

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NASA image: TESS Spacecraft Arrival
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Feb 12, 2018

TESS Spacecraft Arrival

The shipping container with NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) inside, is moved into the Payload...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 25, 1998

Microgravity

CT scans of the spcimens on STS-79 reveal internal cone-shaped features and radial patterns not seen in specimens...

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NASA image: TESS Spacecraft Arrival
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Feb 12, 2018

TESS Spacecraft Arrival

NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) container is pressure washed at the Multi-Payload Processing...

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NASA image: TESS Spacecraft Move to Clean Room
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Feb 12, 2018

TESS Spacecraft Move to Clean Room

NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), secured on a test stand, is moved into a clean room tent inside...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1265
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Jan 30, 2013

KSC-2013-1265

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Dr. Phil Metzger, at right, a principal investigator in the Surface Systems Office,...

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NASA image: KSC-20180409-PH_KLS01_0073
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Apr 9, 2018

KSC-20180409-PH_KLS01_0073

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA's Transiting...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jul 1, 2000

Microgravity

Engineering bench system hardware for the Mechanics of Granular Materials (MGM) experiment is tested on a lab bench...

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NASA image: TESS Spacecraft Lift to Work Stand
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Feb 12, 2018

TESS Spacecraft Lift to Work Stand

Technicians dressed in clean room suits monitor the progress as a crane lowers NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey...

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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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