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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: Preparing to Install APXS Sensor Head
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Oct 13, 2009

Preparing to Install APXS Sensor Head

Grad student Nicholas Boyd left and Principal Investigator Ralf Gellert, both of the University of Guelph, Ontario,...

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NASA image: MSolo Preparations for Lunar Mission
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Sep 25, 2020

MSolo Preparations for Lunar Mission

Mass Spectrometer Observing Lunar Operations (MSolo) Preparations for Lunar Mission NASA working with U.S. companies...

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NASA image: Hubble Probes Comet 103P/Hartley 2 in Preparation for DIXI flyby
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Probes Comet 103P/Hartley 2 in Preparation for DIXI flyby

NASA image release October 5, 2010 Hubble Space Telescope observations of comet 103P/Hartley 2, taken on September...

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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: Space Couch Preparation
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May 1, 1959

Space Couch Preparation

Space Couch Preparation. Man with the mustache is Richard H. Pingley

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NASA image: Space Couch Preparation
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May 1, 1959

Space Couch Preparation

Space Couch Preparation man with the mustache is Richard H. Pingley

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00215
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Oct 18, 2006

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Next on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: A mission to build on_ With the successful completion of a trip to the...

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NASA image: Mercury 7 Preparations
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Jan 1, 1962

Mercury 7 Preparations

62-MA7-86 (1962) --- John Glenn (left) makes last minute preparations with Scott Carpenter prior to the flight of...

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NASA image: Cassidy in in Airlock preparing for EVA
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Jul 3, 2013

Cassidy in in Airlock preparing for EVA

ISS036-E-014640 (3 July 2013) --- NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy, Expedition 36 flight engineer, prepares to don his...

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NASA image: How Are You Preparing to #LaunchAmerica?
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May 19, 2020

How Are You Preparing to #LaunchAmerica?

It’s not just Mission Control that’s counting down — how are you preparing to #LaunchAmerica? From building your own...

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NASA image: How Are You Preparing to #LaunchAmerica?
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May 12, 2020

How Are You Preparing to #LaunchAmerica?

It’s not just Mission Control that’s counting down — how are you preparing to #LaunchAmerica? From building your own...

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Mar 10, 2006

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - Workers prepare to transport the Space Technology 5 (ST5) spacecraft from...

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NASA image: Biggest-Ever Heat Shield Prepared for Mars Spacecraft
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May 13, 2011

Biggest-Ever Heat Shield Prepared for Mars Spacecraft

The heat shield for NASA Mars Science Laboratory is the largest ever built for a planetary mission. This image shows...

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NASA image: Preparing Mars Science Laboratory Heat Shield
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May 13, 2011

Preparing Mars Science Laboratory Heat Shield

Technicians at Lockheed Martin Space Systems, Denver, prepare the heat shield for NASA Mars Science Laboratory. With...

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NASA image: Preparation for Moving a Rock on Mars, Stereo View
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Sep 23, 2008

Preparation for Moving a Rock on Mars, Stereo View

The robotic arm on NASA Phoenix Mars Lander enlarged a trench beside a rock called Headless on Sept. 20, 2008 in...

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NASA image: UAE astronaut Sultan Alneyadi prepares a spacesuit for a spacewalk
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Apr 17, 2023

UAE astronaut Sultan Alneyadi prepares a spacesuit for a spacewalk

iss069e003933 (April 17, 2023) --- UAE (United Arab Emirates) astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Sultan...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Stephen Bowen prepares a spacesuit for a spacewalk
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Apr 17, 2023

NASA astronaut Stephen Bowen prepares a spacesuit for a spacewalk

iss069e003944 (April 17, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Stephen Bowen prepares an...

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NASA image: Preparing for Solar and Thermal Testing of Curiosity Mars Rover
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Mar 18, 2011

Preparing for Solar and Thermal Testing of Curiosity Mars Rover

This image shows preparation for March 2011 testing of the Mars Science Laboratory rover, Curiosity, in a...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Woody Hoburg prepares a spacesuit for a spacewalk
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Apr 17, 2023

NASA astronaut Woody Hoburg prepares a spacesuit for a spacewalk

iss069e003918 (April 17, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Woody Hoburg prepares an...

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NASA image: Final Preparations for Diviner Thermal Balance Testing at JPL
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Jul 7, 2009

Final Preparations for Diviner Thermal Balance Testing at JPL

This image shows final preparations being made for thermal balance testing of the Diviner Lunar Radiometer...

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NASA image: Test Rover Sinks into Prepared Soil
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Jun 30, 2009

Test Rover Sinks into Prepared Soil

While a test rover rolls off a plywood surface into a prepared bed of soft soil, rover team members Colette Lohr...

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NASA image: Preparing Psyche's Thruster Installation
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Sep 20, 2021

Preparing Psyche's Thruster Installation

Engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California prepare to integrate four Hall thrusters...

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NASA image: Preparing Orion for transport
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Oct 18, 2021

Preparing Orion for transport

The team at Kennedy Space Center prepares the Artemis I Orion for transport from the Launch Abort System Facility to...

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NASA image: Preparing Orion for transport
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Oct 18, 2021

Preparing Orion for transport

The team at Kennedy Space Center prepares the Artemis I Orion for transport from the Launch Abort System Facility to...

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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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