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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: Electrodynamic Dust Shield
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Jan 18, 2023

Electrodynamic Dust Shield

Inside of the Electrostatics and Surface Physics Laboratory at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1971

Skylab

This artist's concept depicts the separation of the Skylab payload shroud. The payload shroud was both an...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Aug 18, 1976

Around Marshall

A metal strap became tangled over one of the folded solar array panels when Skylab lost its micro meteoroid shield...

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NASA image: SKYLAB (SL)-3 - TELEVISION
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Sep 29, 1973

SKYLAB (SL)-3 - TELEVISION

S73-34619 (28 July 1973) --- A composite of four frames taken from 16mm movie camera footage showing an overhead...

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Prelaunch Science Briefing
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Jul 20, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Prelaunch Science Briefing

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, on Friday, July 20, 2018, Betsy Congdon, Thermal Protection...

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NASA image: SKYLAB (SL)-I - MANUFACTURING (SUN SHADE) - GE, HOUSTON, TX
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May 18, 1973

SKYLAB (SL)-I - MANUFACTURING (SUN SHADE) - GE, HOUSTON, TX

S73-26047 (18 May 1973) --- A sail-like sunshade for possible use as a sunscreen for the Skylab orbital workshop...

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NASA image: SKYLAB (SL)-I - MANUFACTURING (SUN SHADE) - GE, HOUSTON, TX
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May 18, 1973

SKYLAB (SL)-I - MANUFACTURING (SUN SHADE) - GE, HOUSTON, TX

S73-26046 (18 May 1973) --- Workmen in the GE Building across the street from the Johnson Space Center fold a...

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NASA image: NASA Testing the Webb Telescope's MIRI Thermal Shield
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Testing the Webb Telescope's MIRI Thermal Shield

NASA engineer Acey Herrera recently checked out copper test wires inside the thermal shield of the Mid-Infrared...

GSFC
NASA image: Skylab 3,Skylab as the CM moves in for docking
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Jul 28, 1973

Skylab 3,Skylab as the CM moves in for docking

SL3-114-1683 (28 July 1973) --- A close-up view of the Skylab space station photographed against an Earth background...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Dec 1, 1971

Skylab

The Apollo Telescope Mount (ATM) was designed and developed by the Marshall Space Flight Center and served as the...

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NASA image: Exploring Jupiter's Magnetic Field
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Jun 29, 2016

Exploring Jupiter's Magnetic Field

Magnetic fields are all around us, unseen forces that can shape their environments in profound ways. Earth's...

GSFC
NASA image: Parasol construction in bldg 10 for Skylab 2 flight
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May 23, 1973

Parasol construction in bldg 10 for Skylab 2 flight

S73-26380 (23 May 1973) --- Technicians in the Technical Services shop in Building 10 work on the fabrication of the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion SAJ Preps
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Mar 10, 2025

Artemis II Orion SAJ Preps

Technicians with Lockheed Martin prepare the Artemis II Orion spacecraft for the installation of three spacecraft...

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NASA image: Astronaut Jack Lousma seen outside Skylab space station during EVA
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Aug 6, 1973

Astronaut Jack Lousma seen outside Skylab space station during EVA

S73-31976 (5 Aug. 1973) --- Astronaut Jack R. Lousma, Skylab 3 pilot, is seen outside the Skylab space station in...

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NASA image: EVA 3 - Linnehan portrait
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Mar 6, 2002

EVA 3 - Linnehan portrait

STS109-322-028 (6 March 2002) --- Astronaut Richard M. Linnehan, STS-109 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: Mars Helicopter Installed on Mars 2020 Rover
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Aug 28, 2019

Mars Helicopter Installed on Mars 2020 Rover

An engineer works on attaching NASA's Mars Helicopter to the belly of the Mars 2020 rover — which has been flipped...

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NASA image: Researcher Examines Pellets for Micrometeorite Impact Studies
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Nov 23, 1959

Researcher Examines Pellets for Micrometeorite Impact Studies

A researcher at the NASA Lewis Research Center manipulates cartridge pellets and a strain gauge target as part of a...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft Adapter Jettison Fairings
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Mar 18, 2025

Orion Spacecraft Adapter Jettison Fairings

The Artemis II Orion spacecraft sits in the transfer aisle in the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft Adapter Jettison Fairings
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Mar 18, 2025

Orion Spacecraft Adapter Jettison Fairings

The Artemis II Orion spacecraft sits in the transfer aisle in the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft Adapter Jettison Fairings
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Mar 18, 2025

Orion Spacecraft Adapter Jettison Fairings

The Artemis II Orion spacecraft sits in the transfer aisle in the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion SAJ Preps
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Mar 10, 2025

Artemis II Orion SAJ Preps

Technicians with Lockheed Martin prepare the Artemis II Orion spacecraft for the installation of three spacecraft...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion SAJ Preps
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Mar 11, 2025

Artemis II Orion SAJ Preps

The Artemis II Orion spacecraft sits in the transfer aisle in the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion SAJ Preps
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Mar 10, 2025

Artemis II Orion SAJ Preps

Technicians with Lockheed Martin prepare the Artemis II Orion spacecraft for the installation of three spacecraft...

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NASA image: STS-109 MS Grunsfeld in payload bay during first EVA
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Mar 4, 2002

STS-109 MS Grunsfeld in payload bay during first EVA

STS109-E-5249 (4 March 2002) --- In Columbia's cargo bay, astronaut John M. Grunsfeld (foreground), payload...

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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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