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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: Leonardo Barreda inspects SLS Core Stage Thruster Vector Control
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Sep 13, 2018

Leonardo Barreda inspects SLS Core Stage Thruster Vector Control

Leonardo Barreda inspects SLS Core Stage Thruster Vector Control Hardware.

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NASA image: OCI Optical Inspection
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Dec 3, 2020

OCI Optical Inspection

After removal from the handling container physical science technician, Kristen Washington, performs an inspection of...

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NASA image: Expedition 8 Capsule Inspection
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Oct 13, 2003

Expedition 8 Capsule Inspection

Expedition 8 ISS Commander and NASA Science Officer Michael Foale, far left, Expedition 8 Soyuz Commander and ISS...

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NASA image: GSFC_20250702_RST_037546
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Jul 2, 2025

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Roman Space Telescope team members inspect the primary mirror in the dark using flashlights and UV lights to help...

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NASA image: Rocket Research Presentation at the NACA's 1947 Inspection
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Oct 23, 1947

Rocket Research Presentation at the NACA's 1947 Inspection

Researcher John Sloop briefs visitors on his latest rocket engine research during the 1947 Inspection at the...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -    Jeff Thon, an SRB mechanic with United Space Alliance, tests a technique for vertical solid rocket booster propellant grain inspection.  The inspection of segments is required as part of safety analysis.
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Sep 11, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Jeff Thon, an SRB mechanic with United Space Alliance, tests a technique for vertical solid rocket booster propellant grain inspection. The inspection of segments is required as part of safety analysis.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Jeff Thon, an SRB mechanic with United Space Alliance, tests a technique for vertical...

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NASA image: Quality Inspection of NASA’s X-59 Engine
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Mar 15, 2023

Quality Inspection of NASA’s X-59 Engine

A quality inspector inspects the GE F-414 engine nozzle after installation at Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works facility...

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NASA image: Rocket Propellant Talk at the 1957 NACA Lewis Inspection
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Oct 23, 1957

Rocket Propellant Talk at the 1957 NACA Lewis Inspection

A researcher works a demonstration board in the Rocket Engine Test Facility during the 1957 Inspection of the...

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NASA image: NASA Chief Technologist Inspects a Mock-Up of Hardware at Jacobs' Engineering Development Facility
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Aug 10, 2017

NASA Chief Technologist Inspects a Mock-Up of Hardware at Jacobs' Engineering Development Facility

NASA Chief Technologist Douglas Terrier inspects Jacobs’ mockup of the on-orbit Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer...

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NASA image: NEO Surveyor's Mirrors Undergo Inspection at JPL
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Aug 28, 2024

NEO Surveyor's Mirrors Undergo Inspection at JPL

A mirror set to be installed inside the telescope for NASA's Near-Earth Object Surveyor (NEO Surveyor) is seen...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Glenn inspecting interior of Mercury capsule
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Jul 1, 1961

Astronaut John Glenn inspecting interior of Mercury capsule

S61-03744 (July 1961) --- Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr., backup astronaut for MR-4, inspects the interior of a Mercury...

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NASA image: JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui inspects and cleans hardware
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Oct 29, 2025

JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui inspects and cleans hardware

iss073e1043652 (Oct. 29, 2025) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Heat Shield Inspections
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Jan 2, 2023

Artemis I Orion Heat Shield Inspections

Inside the Multi Payload Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, engineers and technicians...

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NASA image: Artemis II Booster Grain Inspection and Move to Work Stand
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Dec 21, 2023

Artemis II Booster Grain Inspection and Move to Work Stand

Processing of the Artemis II booster inside the RPSF at Kennedy Space Center

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2321
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Mar 26, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Rotation, Processing and Surge Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2320
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Mar 26, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Rotation, Processing and Surge Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: OCI Rotating Telescope Optical Inspection
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Aug 26, 2021

OCI Rotating Telescope Optical Inspection

Mechanical technician, Andrew Scharmann, installs a shim and inspects an optic on the Ocean Color Instrument (OCI)...

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NASA image: Kuipers during scheduled inspection and extensive cleanup of ventilation systems
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Feb 23, 2012

Kuipers during scheduled inspection and extensive cleanup of ventilation systems

ISS030-E-094598 (23 Feb. 2012) --- European Space Agency astronaut Andre Kuipers, Expedition 30 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams inspect safety hardware
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Aug 9, 2024

Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams inspect safety hardware

iss071e513842 (Aug. 9, 2024) --- NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, Boeing's Crew Flight Test...

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NASA image: View of the Skylab space station cluster photographed against black sky
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Jul 28, 1973

View of the Skylab space station cluster photographed against black sky

A close-up view of the Skylab space station cluster photographed against a black sky background from the Skylab 3...

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NASA image: Test Pilots Inspect Newly Painted X-59
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Dec 12, 2023

Test Pilots Inspect Newly Painted X-59

NASA and Lockheed Martin test pilots inspect the painted X-59 as it sits on the ramp at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works...

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NASA image: Test Pilots Inspect Newly Painted X-59
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Dec 12, 2023

Test Pilots Inspect Newly Painted X-59

NASA and Lockheed Martin test pilots inspect the painted X-59 as it sits on the ramp at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works...

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NASA image: Test Pilots Inspect Newly Painted X-59
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Dec 12, 2023

Test Pilots Inspect Newly Painted X-59

NASA and Lockheed Martin test pilots inspect the painted X-59 as it sits on the ramp at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works...

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NASA image: Cosmic-Ray Energetics and Mass (CREAM) Unbagging and Inspection
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Jun 22, 2017

Cosmic-Ray Energetics and Mass (CREAM) Unbagging and Inspection

In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians and engineers...

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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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