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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: Position Markers in Preparation for Test
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Jul 13, 2009

Position Markers in Preparation for Test

Mars Exploration Rover team members at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif., prepare an experiment on...

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NASA image: Quest airlock maneuvered into position
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Jul 15, 2001

Quest airlock maneuvered into position

S104-E-5071 (15 July 2001) --- As the sun sets behind the Earth's horizon, the Expedition Two and STS-104 crews...

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NASA image: Quest airlock maneuvered into position
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Jul 15, 2001

Quest airlock maneuvered into position

STS104-E-5068 (15 July 2001) --- Backdropped against a blue and white Earth, some 237 miles below, the Quest airlock...

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NASA image: Perseus A on Ramp
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Aug 15, 1994

Perseus A on Ramp

The Perseus A, a remotely-piloted, high-altitude research vehicle, is seen just after landing on Rogers Dry Lake at...

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NASA image: Curiosity View Past Dune at Dingo Gap
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Jan 31, 2014

Curiosity View Past Dune at Dingo Gap

This mosaic of images from NASA Mars rover Curiosity shows the terrain to the west from the rover position on Jan....

JPL
NASA image: Preparing Juno for Acoustical Testing
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Dec 16, 2010

Preparing Juno for Acoustical Testing

Technicians position NASA’s Juno spacecraft on a dolly prior to the start of a round of acoustical testing.

JPL
NASA image: Helicopter Removes Historic Rooftop Pedestal
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Oct 4, 2024

Helicopter Removes Historic Rooftop Pedestal

A pedestal carried by a helicopter is positioned for a gentle placement on the ground. The helicopter removed the...

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NASA image: ISS Expedition 18 Synchronized Position Hold,Engage,Reorient,Experimental Satellites (SPHERES)
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Oct 26, 2008

ISS Expedition 18 Synchronized Position Hold,Engage,Reorient,Experimental Satellites (SPHERES)

ISS018-E-005214 (26 Oct. 2008) --- This close-up view shows three bowling-ball-sized free-flying satellites called...

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NASA image: NASA technicians position the aerodynamic tailcone around the engine nozzles of the Space Shuttle Endeavour in preparation for its ferry back to KSC in Florida
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Dec 7, 2008

NASA technicians position the aerodynamic tailcone around the engine nozzles of the Space Shuttle Endeavour in preparation for its ferry back to KSC in Florida

NASA technicians position the aerodynamic tailcone around the engine nozzles of the Space Shuttle Endeavour Dec. 7...

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NASA image: Teams Move Artemis II SLS Engine Section into Position for Final Join
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Feb 22, 2023

Teams Move Artemis II SLS Engine Section into Position for Final Join

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans moved the engine section of NASA’s Space Launch...

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NASA image: Teams Move Artemis II SLS Engine Section into Position for Final Join
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Feb 20, 2023

Teams Move Artemis II SLS Engine Section into Position for Final Join

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans moved the engine section of NASA’s Space Launch...

MAF
NASA image: Teams Move Artemis II SLS Engine Section into Position for Final Join
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Feb 20, 2023

Teams Move Artemis II SLS Engine Section into Position for Final Join

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans moved the engine section of NASA’s Space Launch...

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NASA image: Teams Move Artemis II SLS Engine Section into Position for Final Join
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Feb 20, 2023

Teams Move Artemis II SLS Engine Section into Position for Final Join

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans moved the engine section of NASA’s Space Launch...

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NASA image: Teams Move Artemis II SLS Engine Section into Position for Final Join
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Feb 22, 2023

Teams Move Artemis II SLS Engine Section into Position for Final Join

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans moved the engine section of NASA’s Space Launch...

MAF
NASA image: Teams Move Artemis II SLS Engine Section into Position for Final Join
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Feb 22, 2023

Teams Move Artemis II SLS Engine Section into Position for Final Join

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans moved the engine section of NASA’s Space Launch...

MAF
NASA image: Teams Move Artemis II SLS Engine Section into Position for Final Join
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Feb 22, 2023

Teams Move Artemis II SLS Engine Section into Position for Final Join

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans moved the engine section of NASA’s Space Launch...

MAF
NASA image: Teams Move Artemis II SLS Engine Section into Position for Final Join
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Feb 22, 2023

Teams Move Artemis II SLS Engine Section into Position for Final Join

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans moved the engine section of NASA’s Space Launch...

MAF
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...

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NASA image: Pilot Gordon Fullerton taxies NASA Dryden's "newest" mission support aircraft, a T-38 Talon, into position on the ramp upon its arrival on February 24, 2005
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Feb 24, 2005

Pilot Gordon Fullerton taxies NASA Dryden's "newest" mission support aircraft, a T-38 Talon, into position on the ramp upon its arrival on February 24, 2005

Pilot Gordon Fullerton taxies NASA Dryden's "newest" mission support aircraft, a T-38 Talon, into position on the...

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NASA image: Curiosity Position After 10 Kilometers
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Apr 16, 2015

Curiosity Position After 10 Kilometers

A green star marks the location of NASA's Curiosity Mars rover after a drive on the mission's 957th Martian day, or...

JPL
NASA image: Current Position of InSight's Mole (Illustration)
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Jun 5, 2019

Current Position of InSight's Mole (Illustration)

The self-hammering "mole," part of the Heat Flow and Physical Properties Package (HP3) on NASA's InSight lander, was...

JPL
NASA image: SpX-14 Dragon in position for release
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May 5, 2018

SpX-14 Dragon in position for release

iss055e057155 (May 5, 2018) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft is pictured in the grips of the Canadarm2 robotic arm...

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NASA image: STS-32 Columbia, OV-102, is positioned on the hard stand at KSC LC Pad 39A
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Nov 28, 1989

STS-32 Columbia, OV-102, is positioned on the hard stand at KSC LC Pad 39A

S89-51983 (18 Nov 1989) --- Roll-out of the Space Shuttle Columbia is completed as the vehicle, atop the Mobile...

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NASA image: STS-26 Discovery, OV-103, SSME (2019) installed in position number one at KSC
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Jan 10, 1988

STS-26 Discovery, OV-103, SSME (2019) installed in position number one at KSC

S88-29076 (10 Jan 1988) --- KSC employees work together to carefully guide a 7,000 pound main engine into the number...

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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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