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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: Williams in the Node 2 during Expedition 22
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Feb 11, 2010

Williams in the Node 2 during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-064003 (10 Feb. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Jeffrey William, Expedition 22 commander, on the International...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-3: Crew Dragon Arrival at LC 39A
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Oct 24, 2021

SpaceX Crew-3: Crew Dragon Arrival at LC 39A

The Crew Dragon spacecraft for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 mission arrives at the hangar at Kennedy Space Center’s Launch...

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NASA image: Mars InSight Pre-Landing Briefing
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Nov 25, 2018

Mars InSight Pre-Landing Briefing

Bruce Banerdt, InSight Principal Investigator, NASA JPL, talks about Mars InSight during a pre-landing briefing,...

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NASA image: NASA Funded Balloon Recovered From Antarctica
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Feb 23, 2017

NASA Funded Balloon Recovered From Antarctica

For 12 days in January 2016, a football-field-sized balloon with a telescope hanging beneath it floated 24 miles...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA Anticipates Lunar Findings from Artemis Retroreflector
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Jan 2, 2025

NASA Anticipates Lunar Findings from Artemis Retroreflector

A science instrument flying aboard the next delivery for NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) initiative...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA Anticipates Lunar Findings from Artemis Retroreflector
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Jan 2, 2025

NASA Anticipates Lunar Findings from Artemis Retroreflector

A science instrument flying aboard the next delivery for NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) initiative...

MSFC
NASA image: Neutron Stars Rip Each Other Apart to Form Black Hole
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Dec 8, 2017

Neutron Stars Rip Each Other Apart to Form Black Hole

This supercomputer simulation shows one of the most violent events in the universe: a pair of neutron stars...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-05-S-00200
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Jul 15, 2005

KSC-05-S-00200

MS. STILSON: Last question. Jayson from Samarra writes, being stationed in Iraq, does the Shuttle ever cross over...

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NASA image: F-15B ACTIVE in flight over lakebed
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Jun 15, 1993

F-15B ACTIVE in flight over lakebed

F-15B ACTIVE in flight over lakebed

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NASA image: GRC-1994-C-00158
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Jan 5, 1994

GRC-1994-C-00158

The 9x15 low speed tunnel tests take off and landing of aircraft. The laser velocimetry system for flow measurement...

GRC
NASA image: STS-55 Commander Nagel uses SAREX II inside the SL-D2 module aboard OV-102
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May 6, 1993

STS-55 Commander Nagel uses SAREX II inside the SL-D2 module aboard OV-102

STS055-203-034 (26 April-6 May 1993) --- Astronaut Steven R. Nagel, STS-55 mission commander, has found an isolated...

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NASA image: Cathy Bahm, Orion Abort Flight Test integration deputy project manager, briefs news media on the progress of testing in NASA Dryden's Flight Loads Laboratory.
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Oct 29, 2008

Cathy Bahm, Orion Abort Flight Test integration deputy project manager, briefs news media on the progress of testing in NASA Dryden's Flight Loads Laboratory.

Cathy Bahm, Orion Abort Flight Test integration deputy project manager, briefs news media on the progress of testing...

AFRC
NASA image: Under the watchful eyes of technicians, a crane positions the Orion PA-1 Abort Flight Test module for mass properties testing in NASA Dryden's Flight Loads Lab.
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Oct 14, 2008

Under the watchful eyes of technicians, a crane positions the Orion PA-1 Abort Flight Test module for mass properties testing in NASA Dryden's Flight Loads Lab.

Under the watchful eyes of technicians, a crane positions the Orion PA-1 Abort Flight Test module for mass...

AFRC
NASA image: Surrounded by work platforms, the full-scale Orion AFT crew module (center) is undergoing preparations for the first flight test of Orion's launch abort system.
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May 20, 2008

Surrounded by work platforms, the full-scale Orion AFT crew module (center) is undergoing preparations for the first flight test of Orion's launch abort system.

Surrounded by work platforms, NASA's first full-scale Orion abort flight test (AFT) crew module (center) is...

AFRC
NASA image: STS-35 Payload Specialist Parise sets up SAREX on OV-102's middeck
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Dec 10, 1990

STS-35 Payload Specialist Parise sets up SAREX on OV-102's middeck

STS-35 Payload Specialist Ronald A. Parise enters data into the payload and general support computer (PGSC) in...

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NASA image: Engineers and technicians pore over data during moment-of-inertia testing on the Orion PA-1 Abort Flight Test module in the NASA DFRC Flight Loads Laboratory.
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Oct 15, 2008

Engineers and technicians pore over data during moment-of-inertia testing on the Orion PA-1 Abort Flight Test module in the NASA DFRC Flight Loads Laboratory.

Engineers and technicians pore over data during moment-of-inertia testing on the Orion PA-1 Abort Flight Test module...

AFRC
NASA image: Surrounded by work platforms, the full-scale Orion AFT crew module (center) is undergoing preparations for the first flight test of Orion's launch abort system.
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May 20, 2008

Surrounded by work platforms, the full-scale Orion AFT crew module (center) is undergoing preparations for the first flight test of Orion's launch abort system.

Surrounded by work platforms, NASA's first full-scale Orion abort flight test (AFT) crew module (center) is...

AFRC
NASA image: Reporter Julie Flannery of KERO-TV, Bakersfield, interviews NASA Dryden's Orion AFT project manager Gary Martin in front of the Orion PA-1 crew module.
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Oct 29, 2008

Reporter Julie Flannery of KERO-TV, Bakersfield, interviews NASA Dryden's Orion AFT project manager Gary Martin in front of the Orion PA-1 crew module.

Reporter Julie Flannery of KERO-TV, Bakersfield, interviews NASA Dryden's Orion Abort Flight Test project manager...

AFRC
NASA image: Cathy Bahm, Orion Abort Flight Test integration deputy project manager, briefs news media on the progress of testing in NASA Dryden's Flight Loads Laboratory.
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Oct 29, 2008

Cathy Bahm, Orion Abort Flight Test integration deputy project manager, briefs news media on the progress of testing in NASA Dryden's Flight Loads Laboratory.

Cathy Bahm, Orion Abort Flight Test integration deputy project manager, briefs news media on the progress of testing...

AFRC
NASA image: GRC-1994-C-00167
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Jan 5, 1994

GRC-1994-C-00167

A spectrally resolved Rayleigh/Mie scattering diagnostic was developed to measure temperature and wing span wise...

GRC
NASA image: The boilerplate Orion crew module for the Orion Launch Abort System Pad Abort-1 flight test undergoes moment-of-inertia testing at Dryden's Flight Loads Lab.
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Oct 27, 2008

The boilerplate Orion crew module for the Orion Launch Abort System Pad Abort-1 flight test undergoes moment-of-inertia testing at Dryden's Flight Loads Lab.

The boilerplate Orion crew module for the Orion Launch Abort System Pad Abort-1 flight test undergoes...

AFRC
NASA image: Expedition 66 Crew Grows Chile Peppers on the International Space Station Time-lapse (short version)
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Apr 25, 2022

Expedition 66 Crew Grows Chile Peppers on the International Space Station Time-lapse (short version)

Expedition 66 crew conduct the Plant Habitat-04 investigation aboard the International Space Station. Chile peppers...

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NASA image: APOLLO 7 - PRELAUNCH - COMMAND SERVICE MODULE (CSM)-101 SHORT STACK - KSC
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Aug 15, 1968

APOLLO 7 - PRELAUNCH - COMMAND SERVICE MODULE (CSM)-101 SHORT STACK - KSC

S68-42513 (5 Aug. 1968) --- Apollo Spacecraft 101 Command/Service Modules being moved into position for mating with...

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NASA image: Perserverance Captures Crater Rim Dust Devil Eating Its Own
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Apr 3, 2025

Perserverance Captures Crater Rim Dust Devil Eating Its Own

A Martian dust devil can be seen consuming a smaller one in this short video made of images taken by one of the...

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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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