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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: KSC-97PC1069
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Jul 18, 1997

KSC-97PC1069

Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) workers David Rice, at left, and Johnny Melendez rotate a radioisotope...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1094
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Jul 19, 1997

KSC-97PC1094

Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) employees bolt a radioisotope thermoelectric generator (RTG) onto the Cassini...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1064
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Jul 18, 1997

KSC-97PC1064

Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) workers carefully roll into place a platform with a second radioisotope...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1089
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Jul 19, 1997

KSC-97PC1089

Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) employees Norm Schwartz, at left, and George Nakatsukasa transfer one of three...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1835
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Jun 25, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This map shows the area within NASA's Kennedy Space Center where one of the two solar...

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NASA image: Power On: Psyche Spacecraft
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Feb 2, 2021

Power On: Psyche Spacecraft

In this photo, taken in November 2020, technicians power on the main body of NASA's Psyche spacecraft — called the...

JPL
NASA image: Voyager's RTG
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Apr 26, 2023

Voyager's RTG

Each of NASA's Voyager probes are equipped with three radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs), including the...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Science Live: Aurora Glow, Electric Flow & the EZIE Mission [Episode #63]
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Mar 24, 2025

NASA Science Live: Aurora Glow, Electric Flow & the EZIE Mission [Episode #63]

Join NASA experts to talk about EZIE, a trio of just-launched NASA spacecraft that will study powerful electric...

GSFC
NASA image: Research Technology
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Nov 10, 1999

Research Technology

Concept of a vehicle journeys from Earth to Mars propelled by thrusters powered by electricity from photovoltaic...

MSFC
NASA image: Creating a Human Circuit
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Mar 27, 2019

Creating a Human Circuit

Barbara Buckner, NASA Armstrong's educator professional development specialist, leads a group exercise to form a...

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NASA image: sts097-s-001
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Jan 1, 2000

sts097-s-001

STS097-S-001 (January 2000) --- This is the crew insignia for STS-97, which will deliver, assemble, and activate the...

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NASA image: Gateway Power and Propulsion Element (PPE) - Central Cylinder
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Aug 7, 2023

Gateway Power and Propulsion Element (PPE) - Central Cylinder

B-roll footage of the central cylinder of the Power and Propulsion Element (PPE) provided by Maxar Technologies for...

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NASA image: Gateway’s Power and Propulsion Element Undergoes Battery Installations jsc2026e005278
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Dec 15, 2025

Gateway’s Power and Propulsion Element Undergoes Battery Installations jsc2026e005278

Gateway’s Power and Propulsion Element (PPE) undergoes battery installations at Lanteris Space Systems in Palo Alto,...

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NASA image: Gateway’s Power and Propulsion Element Undergoes Battery Installations jsc2026e005277
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Nov 24, 2025

Gateway’s Power and Propulsion Element Undergoes Battery Installations jsc2026e005277

Gateway’s Power and Propulsion Element (PPE) undergoes battery installations at Lanteris Space Systems in Palo Alto,...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1066
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Jul 18, 1997

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Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) engineers examine the interface surface on the Cassini spacecraft prior to...

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NASA image: ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - ALBus
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Apr 11, 2018

ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - ALBus

The Advanced Electrical Bus (ALBus) mission is a technology demonstration of resettable Shape Memory Alloy (SMA)...

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NASA image: Gateway’s Power and Propulsion Element Undergoes Flight Software Uploads jsc2026e005279
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Dec 22, 2025

Gateway’s Power and Propulsion Element Undergoes Flight Software Uploads jsc2026e005279

Gateway’s Power and Propulsion Element (PPE) undergoes flight software uploads at Lanteris Space Systems in Palo...

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NASA image: Stennis Space Center observes 2009 Energy Awareness Day
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Oct 20, 2009

Stennis Space Center observes 2009 Energy Awareness Day

Stennis Space Center employees Maria Etheridge (l to r), Linda Sauland Maurice Prevost visit a Coast Electric Power...

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NASA image: ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - ALBus
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Apr 11, 2018

ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - ALBus

The Advanced Electrical Bus (ALBus) mission is a technology demonstration of resettable Shape Memory Alloy (SMA)...

KSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Nov 30, 2000

Space Shuttle Projects

Nearby waters reflect the flames of the Space Shuttle Endeavor as she lifts off November 30, 2000 carrying the...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1091
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Jul 19, 1997

KSC-97PC1091

Lockheed Martin Missile and Space Co. employees Joe Collingwood, at right, and Ken Dickinson retract pins in the...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1067
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Jul 18, 1997

KSC-97PC1067

This radioisotope thermoelectric generator (RTG), at center, will undergo mechanical and electrical verification...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Nov 30, 2000

Space Shuttle Projects

Nearby waters reflect the flames of the Space Shuttle Endeavor as she lifts off November 30, 2000, carrying the...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1093
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Jul 19, 1997

KSC-97PC1093

Supported on a lift fixture, this radioisotope thermoelectric generator (RTG), at center, is hoisted from its...

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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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