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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: Employees working on Artemis I SLS Flight Hardware
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Jan 10, 2022

Employees working on Artemis I SLS Flight Hardware

A close-up view of the Artemis I Space Launch System rocket inside High Bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at...

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NASA image: View of CBEF Space Seed Experiment Hardware
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Oct 13, 2009

View of CBEF Space Seed Experiment Hardware

ISS021-E-006274 (13 Oct. 2009) --- A close-up view of the Cell Biology Experiment Facility (CBEF) SPACE SEED...

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NASA image: Orion Test Hardware in Position for Solar Array Test
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Feb 20, 2016

Orion Test Hardware in Position for Solar Array Test

Engineers and technicians at NASA Glenn's Plum Brook Station in Sandusky, Ohio, are preparing for the first major...

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NASA image: Usachev with IRED hardware in Node 1/Unity module
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Apr 7, 2001

Usachev with IRED hardware in Node 1/Unity module

ISS002-E-5508 (7 April 2001) --- Cosmonaut Yury V. Usachev, Expedition Two commander, wears a harness while...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers cleans research hardware
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Jul 17, 2025

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers cleans research hardware

iss073e0379975 (July 17, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers works inside the...

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NASA image: CoreStage-2 Hardware Update 7-18-19
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Jul 18, 2019

CoreStage-2 Hardware Update 7-18-19

Space Launch System Corestage-2 (Artemis-2) Liquid Oxygen tank is under work at NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility.

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NASA image: STS-81 crew packs hardware for stowage in the Spacehab
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Jan 16, 1997

STS-81 crew packs hardware for stowage in the Spacehab

STS081-E-05514 (16 Jan. 1997) --- The transfer of equipment and supplies continues aboard the Spacehab Double Module...

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NASA image: CoreStage-2 Hardware Update 7-18-19
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Jul 18, 2019

CoreStage-2 Hardware Update 7-18-19

Space Launch System Corestage-2 (Artemis-2) Forward Skirt after recieiving spray-on foam insulation(SOFI) at NASA's...

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NASA image: Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) - Hardware Delivery
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Jan 1, 2003

Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) - Hardware Delivery

JSC2003-E-34753 (16 April 2003) --- Components of Japan's primary contribution to the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: Fifth anniversary of the first element of the International Spac
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Dec 3, 2003

Fifth anniversary of the first element of the International Spac

The Japanese Experiment Module or JEM (first element in left row), the Node 2 (first element in right row), and...

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NASA image: Fifth anniversary of the first element of the International Spac
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Dec 3, 2003

Fifth anniversary of the first element of the International Spac

The Japanese Experiment Module or JEM (background) and other hardware undergoing processing for transport to the...

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NASA image: Fifth anniversary of the first element of the International Spac
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Dec 3, 2003

Fifth anniversary of the first element of the International Spac

The Japanese Experiment Module or JEM (first element in left row), and other hardware undergoing processing for...

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NASA image: Space Launch System Long Resource Reel April 2020
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Apr 30, 2020

Space Launch System Long Resource Reel April 2020

This video includes animation and shows work being completed to build, assemble and test NASA's new heavy-lift...

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NASA image: X-57 Cruise Motor Controller Undergoes Vibration Testing
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Jan 21, 2020

X-57 Cruise Motor Controller Undergoes Vibration Testing

Engineers monitor data during vibration testing of a cruise motor controller for the X-57 Maxwell, NASA's first...

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NASA image: X-57 Cruise Motor Controller Undergoes Vibration Testing
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Jan 21, 2020

X-57 Cruise Motor Controller Undergoes Vibration Testing

Engineers monitor data during vibration testing of a cruise motor controller for the X-57 Maxwell, NASA’s first...

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NASA image: X-57 Cruise Motor Controller Undergoes Vibration Testing
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Jan 21, 2020

X-57 Cruise Motor Controller Undergoes Vibration Testing

Engineers monitor data during vibration testing of a cruise motor controller for the X-57 Maxwell, NASA's first...

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NASA image: X-57 Cruise Motor Controller Undergoes Vibration Testing
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Jan 21, 2020

X-57 Cruise Motor Controller Undergoes Vibration Testing

Engineers monitor data during vibration testing of a cruise motor controller for the X-57 Maxwell, NASA's first...

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NASA image: X-57 Cruise Motor Controller Undergoes Vibration Testing
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Jan 21, 2020

X-57 Cruise Motor Controller Undergoes Vibration Testing

Engineers monitor data during vibration testing of a cruise motor controller for the X-57 Maxwell, NASA's first...

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NASA image: X-57 Cruise Motor Controller Undergoes Vibration Testing
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Jan 21, 2020

X-57 Cruise Motor Controller Undergoes Vibration Testing

Engineers monitor data during vibration testing of a cruise motor controller for the X-57 Maxwell, NASA’s first...

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NASA image: X-57 Cruise Motor Controller Undergoes Vibration Testing
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Jan 21, 2020

X-57 Cruise Motor Controller Undergoes Vibration Testing

Engineers monitor data during vibration testing of a cruise motor controller for the X-57 Maxwell, NASA's first...

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NASA image: X-57 Cruise Motor Controller Undergoes Vibration Testing
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Jan 21, 2020

X-57 Cruise Motor Controller Undergoes Vibration Testing

Engineers monitor data during vibration testing of a cruise motor controller for the X-57 Maxwell, NASA's first...

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NASA image: X-57 Cruise Motor Controller Undergoes Vibration Testing
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Jan 21, 2020

X-57 Cruise Motor Controller Undergoes Vibration Testing

Engineers monitor data during vibration testing of a cruise motor controller for the X-57 Maxwell, NASA’s first...

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NASA image: X-57 Cruise Motor Controller Undergoes Vibration Testing
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Jan 21, 2020

X-57 Cruise Motor Controller Undergoes Vibration Testing

Engineers monitor data during vibration testing of a cruise motor controller for the X-57 Maxwell, NASA's first...

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NASA image: X-57 Cruise Motor Controller Undergoes Vibration Testing
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Jan 21, 2020

X-57 Cruise Motor Controller Undergoes Vibration Testing

Engineers monitor data during vibration testing of a cruise motor controller for the X-57 Maxwell, NASA's first...

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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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