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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: Wernher von Braun
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Mar 2, 1968

Wernher von Braun

Dr. Wernher von Braun, Director of the Marshall Space Flight Center, explains the purpose of a thermal curtain in...

MSFC
NASA image: Suraev wears LCVG in the Pirs DC-1 during Expedition 22
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Jan 12, 2010

Suraev wears LCVG in the Pirs DC-1 during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-023775 (12 Jan. 2010) --- Attired in a blue thermal undergarment that complements the Russian Orlan...

JSC
NASA image: Fluid Servicing System (FSS) in the US Lab
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Nov 5, 2009

Fluid Servicing System (FSS) in the US Lab

ISS021-E-021416 (5 Nov. 2009) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Robert Thirsk, Expedition 21 flight engineer, uses...

JSC
NASA image: Labeled cutaway line drawing of Shuttle Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU)
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May 21, 1991

Labeled cutaway line drawing of Shuttle Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU)

Labeled cutaway line drawing of the Shuttle extravehicular mobility unit (EMU) identifies its various components and...

JSC
NASA image: iss066e174831
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Mar 23, 2022

iss066e174831

iss066e174831 (March 23, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Raja Chari is pictured attached...

JSC
NASA image: Shkaplerov prepares for EVA
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Feb 16, 2012

Shkaplerov prepares for EVA

ISS030-E-078146 (16 Feb. 2012) --- In the International Space Station?s Pirs Docking Compartment, Russian cosmonaut...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-03pd0262
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Feb 4, 2003

KSC-03pd0262

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- United Space Alliance (USA) technicians install thermal protection system tiles on...

KSC
NASA image: Arizona Bighorn Fire 2020
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Jun 30, 2020

Arizona Bighorn Fire 2020

NASA's Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) instrument imaged areas burned by the...

JPL
NASA image: iss061e143462
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Jan 25, 2020

iss061e143462

iss061e143462 (Jan. 25, 2020) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Luca Parmitano is pictured tethered to the...

JSC
NASA image: GSFC_20220829_PACE_068416
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Aug 29, 2022

GSFC_20220829_PACE_068416

The Hyper-Angular Rainbow Polarimeter #2 (HARP2) instrument prior to thermal vacuum testing at NASA's Goddard Space...

GSFC
NASA image: SpaceX-13 TSIS-1
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Sep 28, 2017

SpaceX-13 TSIS-1

jsc2017e119288 (Sep. 28, 2017) --- Total and Spectral Solar Irradiance Sensor (TSIS) Thermal Pointing System (TPS)...

JSC
NASA image: BTN-Neutron X3 Connector Imagery
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Jul 20, 2022

BTN-Neutron X3 Connector Imagery

iss067e190005 (7/20/2023) --- A view of BTN-ME Unit in the Zvezda Service Module (SM) aboard the International space...

JSC
NASA image: Mapping sequence performed during the STS-114 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver.
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Jul 28, 2005

Mapping sequence performed during the STS-114 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver.

ISS011-E-11048 (28 July 2005) --- The crew cabin of the Space Shuttle Discovery was photographed by the crewmembers...

JSC
NASA image: iss066e174257
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Mar 23, 2022

iss066e174257

iss066e174257 (March 23, 2022) --- Astronaut Matthias Maurer of ESA (European Space Agency) is pictured on the...

JSC
NASA image: Kononenko prepares for EVA
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Feb 16, 2012

Kononenko prepares for EVA

ISS030-E-080211 (16 Feb. 2012) --- Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko, Expedition 30 flight engineer, is pictured in...

JSC
NASA image: Research Technology
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Jan 1, 1999

Research Technology

In the 1960's U.S. Government laboratories, under Project Orion, investigated a pulsed nuclear fission propulsion...

MSFC
NASA image: The Kentucky Re-Entry Probe Experiment (KREPE): jsc2021e031158
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Jul 22, 2021

The Kentucky Re-Entry Probe Experiment (KREPE): jsc2021e031158

jsc2021e031158 (7/22/2021) --- A preflight view of the heat-shield on the KREPE Capsule. The Kentucky Re-Entry Probe...

JSC
NASA image: iss061e143733
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Jan 25, 2020

iss061e143733

iss061e143733 (Jan. 25, 2020) --- NASA astronaut Andrew Morgan is pictured tethered to the International Space...

JSC
NASA image: iss061e065188
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Dec 2, 2019

iss061e065188

iss061e065188 (Dec. 2, 2019) --- The Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS) is a cosmic particle detector attached to the...

JSC
NASA image: SpaceX-13 TSIS-1
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Sep 28, 2017

SpaceX-13 TSIS-1

jsc2017e119287 (Sep. 28, 2017) --- Total and Spectral Solar Irradiance Sensor (TSIS) Thermal Pointing System (TPS)...

JSC
NASA image: Expedition 1 training
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Jul 26, 2000

Expedition 1 training

JSC2000-05364 (7 June 2000) --- Cosmonaut Yuri Gidzenko, Soyuz commander for the Expedition One crew, checks his...

JSC
NASA image: iss061e064794
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Dec 2, 2019

iss061e064794

iss061e064794 (Dec. 2, 2019) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Luca Parmitano, attached to the Canadarm2...

JSC
NASA image: Fincke wears the LCVG during Orlan suit checkout in the DC during Expedition 9
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Jul 30, 2004

Fincke wears the LCVG during Orlan suit checkout in the DC during Expedition 9

ISS009-E-17071 (30 July 2004) --- Astronaut Edward M. (Mike) Fincke, Expedition 9 NASA ISS science officer and...

JSC
NASA image: Piazza Knows How to Manage the Heat
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Aug 5, 2005

Piazza Knows How to Manage the Heat

The X-37 advanced technology demonstrator flaperon unit was one of the first ever thermal and mechanical...

AFRC
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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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