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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: Little Joe Model Mercury Project
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Jun 26, 1959

Little Joe Model Mercury Project

Publicity photograph of a technician measuring a wind tunnel model of the Little Joe test vehicle. Joseph Shortal...

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NASA image: Sea Grass Restoration Project
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Mar 29, 2023

Sea Grass Restoration Project

Sea Grass Restoration Project

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NASA image: Mangrove Rescue/Restoration Project
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Apr 12, 2023

Mangrove Rescue/Restoration Project

Mangrove Rescue/Restoration Project

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NASA image: Spectrum Project
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Oct 16, 2017

Spectrum Project

Dr. Scott Shipley of Ascentech Enterprises makes an adjustment to the Spectrum unit. He is the project engineer for...

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NASA image: Robonaut Project
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Mar 1, 2004

Robonaut Project

JSC2004-E-16339 (March 2004) --- Robonaut - which uses a head, torso, arms and dexterous hands to perform tasks...

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NASA image: Robonaut Project
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Mar 1, 2004

Robonaut Project

JSC2004-E-16341 (March 2004) --- Robonaut uses a standard human spacewalk tether to connect itself to an...

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NASA image: Robonaut Project
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Mar 1, 2004

Robonaut Project

JSC2004-E-16343 (March 2004) --- Robonaut – which uses a head, torso, arms and dexterous hands to perform...

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NASA image: Project Rapunzel
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Jan 8, 2026

Project Rapunzel

Example color image of lettuce plants growing in a plant chamber during preflight testing as part of Project...

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NASA image: Robonaut Project
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Mar 1, 2004

Robonaut Project

JSC2004-E-16342 (March 2004) --- Tests of Robonaut’s ability were conducted on the Precision Air-Bearing Floor...

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NASA image: Science project
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Aug 23, 2012

Science project

Once tethered in place in Gulf Coast waters, a DRIFTER sensor device is able to transmit valuable information about...

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NASA image: Yvonne Cagle, On-Set Still for NASA Hidden Figurs Project.
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Nov 3, 2016

Yvonne Cagle, On-Set Still for NASA Hidden Figurs Project.

Astronaut Yvonne Cagle in the Apollo Moon Room of the Ames Exploration Center (943-A). Still photo for the NASA...

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NASA image: LDSD Chute Beneath the Surface
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Aug 8, 2014

LDSD Chute Beneath the Surface

NASA Supersonic Disk Sail Parachute, one of the new technologies being developed as part of NASA Low-Density...

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NASA image: LDSD Team in Hawaii
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Jun 4, 2014

LDSD Team in Hawaii

Members of the team for NASA Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator LDSD stand in front of the project saucer-shaped...

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NASA image: Unloading LDSD Test Device in Hawaii
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May 28, 2014

Unloading LDSD Test Device in Hawaii

The saucer-shaped test vehicle for NASA Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator LDSD project, packaged in the box shown...

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NASA image: LDSD Flight Test Vehicle 2 in Cleanroom
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Aug 8, 2014

LDSD Flight Test Vehicle 2 in Cleanroom

The main structural body of the second flight test vehicle in NASA Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator LDSD project...

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NASA image: Before the Drop: Engineers Ready Supersonic Decelerator
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May 21, 2014

Before the Drop: Engineers Ready Supersonic Decelerator

A saucer-shaped vehicle part of NASA Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator LDSD project designed to test interplanetary...

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NASA image: LOLA Project Artists
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Aug 10, 1965

LOLA Project Artists

Artists used paintbrushes and airbrushes to recreate the lunar surface on each of the four models comprising the...

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NASA image: Project FIRE Flight Investigation Reentry Environment- Winds of Change
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Nov 21, 1962

Project FIRE Flight Investigation Reentry Environment- Winds of Change

As part of the project FIRE study, technicians ready materials to be subjected to high temperatures that will...

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NASA image: ESDMD Plume Surface Interaction Project
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Jul 28, 2022

ESDMD Plume Surface Interaction Project

The Dust Concentration Monitor and the Millimeter Wave Doppler Radar undergo testing inside a regolith bin at the...

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NASA image: ESDMD Plume Surface Interaction Project
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Jul 28, 2022

ESDMD Plume Surface Interaction Project

A team at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida assesses the Dust Concentration Monitor and the Millimeter Wave...

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NASA image: ESDMD Plume Surface Interaction Project
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Jul 28, 2022

ESDMD Plume Surface Interaction Project

A team at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida assesses the Dust Concentration Monitor and the Millimeter Wave...

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NASA image: ESDMD Plume Surface Interaction Project
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Jul 28, 2022

ESDMD Plume Surface Interaction Project

A team at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida assesses the Dust Concentration Monitor and the Millimeter Wave...

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NASA image: ESDMD Plume Surface Interaction Project
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Jul 28, 2022

ESDMD Plume Surface Interaction Project

A team at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida assesses the Dust Concentration Monitor and the Millimeter Wave...

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NASA image: ESDMD Plume Surface Interaction Project
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Jul 28, 2022

ESDMD Plume Surface Interaction Project

The Dust Concentration Monitor and the Millimeter Wave Doppler Radar undergo testing inside a regolith bin at the...

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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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