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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: 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...

AFRC
NASA image: Vice President Pence Visits Marshall Space Flight Center
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Sep 25, 2017

Vice President Pence Visits Marshall Space Flight Center

Air Force Two lands with Vice President Mike Pence along with Congressman Robert Aderholt at the Redstone Army...

MSFC
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...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Astronaut Anne McClain Conducts Space Science and Station Maintenance
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Jan 28, 2019

NASA Astronaut Anne McClain Conducts Space Science and Station Maintenance

iss058e007370 (Jan. 29, 2019) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 58 Flight Engineer Anne McClain works inside Japan's...

JSC
NASA image: View of Curiosity First Scoop Also Shows Bright Object
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Oct 8, 2012

View of Curiosity First Scoop Also Shows Bright Object

This image from NASA Curiosity shows a scoop full of sand and dust lifted by the rover first use of the scoop on its...

JPL
NASA image: EUS STA FWD Dome Progress - Vertical
Video
Mar 14, 2025

EUS STA FWD Dome Progress - Vertical

EUS STA FWD Dome Hardware Progress video showcasing the lift onto the robotic weld tool, trimming process, and then...

MSFC
NASA image: Quesst Mission |Lower Engine Bay Laser Scan
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Jan 23, 2023

Quesst Mission |Lower Engine Bay Laser Scan

A laser scans the inside of the X-59 aircraft’s lower engine bay at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in Palmdale,...

LRC
NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0073-111
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Aug 7, 2007

ARC-2007-ACD07-0073-111

LCROSS flight hardware in clean room at Ames N-240. with P.I.'s and EEL personnel preforming various tests

ARC
NASA image: GRC-2013-C-02908
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Sep 24, 2009

GRC-2013-C-02908

Photos of test hardware, Scarab Lunar Exploration Rover at the DUNE, outdoor Simulated Lunar Operations Laboratory,...

GRC
NASA image: 1300108
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Feb 27, 2013

1300108

MULTI-PURPOSE CREW VEHICLE-TO-STAGE ADAPTER(MSA) FLIGHT HARDWARE ON CIRCUMFERENTIAL WELD TOOL, FEBRUARY 27, 2013

MSFC
NASA image: 1300106
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Feb 27, 2013

1300106

MULTI-PURPOSE CREW VEHICLE-TO-STAGE ADAPTER(MSA) FLIGHT HARDWARE ON CIRCUMFERENTIAL WELD TOOL, FEBRUARY 27, 2013

MSFC
NASA image: ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TEAM
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Mar 17, 2016

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TEAM

JOHN IVESTER PERFORMING STRUCTURED LIGHT SCANNING OF HERITAGE HARDWARE TO CAPTURE THE AS-BUILT GEOMETRY.

MSFC
NASA image: STS-133
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Dec 9, 2010

STS-133

STS-133 DISCOVERY - HARDWARE REMOVAL FROM ORBITER IN WHITE ROOM - ET FOAM REPAIR PREPS WITH TENTS

KSC
NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0073-162
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Aug 15, 2007

ARC-2007-ACD07-0073-162

LCROSS flight hardware in clean room at Ames N-240. with P.I. Kim Ennico preforming various tasks

ARC
NASA image: GRC-2005-C-00340
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Mar 14, 2001

GRC-2005-C-00340

Ultra-Efficient Engine Technology (UEET) Proof of Concept Compressor, Stationary hardware in place prior to 2 stage...

GRC
NASA image: 1101258
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Sep 12, 2011

1101258

MSG TEAM MEMBERS JOHN WILSON, (L), AND PHILLIP BRYANT TEST AND INTEGRATE HARDWARE BEFORE SENDING TO ISS

MSFC
NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0073-184
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Aug 17, 2007

ARC-2007-ACD07-0073-184

LCROSS flight hardware in clean room at Ames N-240. with Mark Shirley, LCROSS Northrup Grumman Redondo Beach, CA

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0073-097
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Jun 14, 2007

ARC-2007-ACD07-0073-097

LCROSS in Clean Room at Ames Research Centeer - flight hardware cable check and verification

ARC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Sep 9, 1985

Microgravity

Peter Curerri with KC-135 experiment hardware, a prototype aircraft version of Advanced Automated Directional...

MSFC
NASA image: STS-133
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Dec 9, 2010

STS-133

STS-133 DISCOVERY - HARDWARE REMOVAL FROM ORBITER IN WHITE ROOM - ET FOAM REPAIR PREPS WITH TENTS

KSC
NASA image: GRC-2010-C-02392
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Jun 15, 2006

GRC-2010-C-02392

Facility Aerodynamic Validation and Operational Research (FAVOR) aircraft model hardware in 8x6 Supersonic Wind...

GRC
NASA image: STS-133
Image
Dec 9, 2010

STS-133

STS-133 DISCOVERY - HARDWARE REMOVAL FROM ORBITER IN WHITE ROOM - ET FOAM REPAIR PREPS WITH TENTS

KSC
NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0073-196
Image
Aug 17, 2007

ARC-2007-ACD07-0073-196

LCROSS flight hardware in clean room at Ames N-240. with P.I.'s and EEL personnel preforming various tests

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0073-079
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Jun 14, 2007

ARC-2007-ACD07-0073-079

LCROSS in Clean Room at Ames Research Centeer - flight hardware cable check and verification with Kim Ennico

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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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