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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: Diagram of a Hydrogen Fuel System on NACA’s Martin B-57B Canberra
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Feb 23, 1957

Diagram of a Hydrogen Fuel System on NACA’s Martin B-57B Canberra

This diagram shows a hydrogen fuel system designed by researchers at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics...

GRC
NASA image: KSC-99pp1183
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Oct 7, 1999

KSC-99pp1183

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility, the newly arrived S1 truss, a segment of the...

KSC
NASA image: Jupiter Ring Halo
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Mar 26, 1998

Jupiter Ring Halo

A mosaic of four images taken through the clear filter (610 nanometers) of the solid state imaging (CCD) system...

JPL
NASA image: Iroquois Engine for the Avro Arrow in the Propulsion Systems Laboratory
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Aug 23, 1957

Iroquois Engine for the Avro Arrow in the Propulsion Systems Laboratory

A researcher examines the Orenda Iroquois PS.13 turbojet in a Propulsion Systems Laboratory test chamber at the...

GRC
NASA image: KSC-99pp1182
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Oct 7, 1999

KSC-99pp1182

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility, NASA's Super Guppy opens to reveal its cargo, the...

KSC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Aug 13, 1979

Around Marshall

Once the United States' space program had progressed from Earth's orbit into outerspace, the prospect of building...

MSFC
NASA image: Construction of a Mod-0A Wind Turbine in Clayton, New Mexico
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Nov 23, 1977

Construction of a Mod-0A Wind Turbine in Clayton, New Mexico

TA Mod-0A 200-kilowatt wind turbine designed by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lewis Research...

GRC
NASA image: Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS)
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Dec 8, 2017

Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS)

MMS Spacecraft Animation The Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) mission is a Solar Terrestrial Probes mission...

GSFC
NASA image: Mastcam-Z's First Martian Sunset
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Nov 17, 2021

Mastcam-Z's First Martian Sunset

This sunset on Mars was captured by NASA's Perseverance Mars rover using its Mastcam-Z camera system on Nov. 9,...

JPL
NASA image: Perseverance's First Autonav Drive
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Jul 1, 2021

Perseverance's First Autonav Drive

The view from the left and right navigation cameras aboard NASA's Perseverance Mars rover during its first drive...

JPL
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jan 7, 1980

Around Marshall

Once the United States' space program had progressed from Earth's orbit into outerspace, the prospect of building...

MSFC
NASA image: NICER Mission
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Dec 8, 2017

NICER Mission

This video previews the Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER). NICER is an Astrophysics Mission of...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-2012-1328
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Feb 14, 2012

KSC-2012-1328

COCOA BEACH, Fla. -- Lee Pagel, the NASA Participant Evaluation Panel PEP deputy for the Commercial Crew Program...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-1329
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Feb 14, 2012

KSC-2012-1329

COCOA BEACH, Fla. -- Ed Mango, program manager for NASA's Commercial Crew Program CCP, talks to industry partners...

KSC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Apr 16, 1979

Around Marshall

Once the United States' space program had progressed from Earth's orbit into outerspace, the prospect of building...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-04-S-00194
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Jun 15, 2004

KSC-04-S-00194

With an eye on the future of American spaceflight, NASA is releasing the first pieces of Space Shuttle Columbia...

KSC
NASA image: Table Mountain Facility Sends DSOC Laser Beacon to NASA's Psyche (Infrared Image)
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Sep 18, 2025

Table Mountain Facility Sends DSOC Laser Beacon to NASA's Psyche (Infrared Image)

In this infrared photograph, the Optical Communications Telescope Laboratory (OCTL) at NASA Jet Propulsion...

JPL
NASA image: Neptune Clouds Showing Vertical Relief
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Jan 29, 1996

Neptune Clouds Showing Vertical Relief

NASA's Voyager 2 high resolution color image, taken 2 hours before closest approach, provides obvious evidence of...

JPL
NASA image: Ramjet Model and Technicians in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Feb 23, 1952

Ramjet Model and Technicians in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

A researcher at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory checks the...

GRC
NASA image: Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) [video]
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Dec 8, 2017

Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) [video]

MMS Spacecraft Animation The Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) mission is a Solar Terrestrial Probes mission...

GSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
Image
Jul 13, 1977

Around Marshall

Once the United States' space program had progressed from Earth's orbit into outerspace, the prospect of building...

MSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Mar 22, 1979

Around Marshall

Once the United States' space program had progressed from Earth's orbit into outerspace, the prospect of building...

MSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Mar 22, 1979

Around Marshall

Once the United States' space program had progressed from Earth's orbit into outerspace, the prospect of building...

MSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
Image
Jul 8, 1980

Around Marshall

Once the United States' space program had progressed from Earth's orbit into outerspace, the prospect of building...

MSFC
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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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