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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-03pd1064
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Apr 11, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, United Space Alliance employee Mike Cote installs...

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NASA image: TESTS - APOLLO 13
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Jun 10, 1970

TESTS - APOLLO 13

S70-41983 (June 1970) --- Second photograph in sequence of three of panel separation test at Langley Research...

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NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0238-007
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Nov 20, 2003

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NEXT GENERATION THERMAL PROTECTION MATERIALS TESTING IN INTERACTIVE HEATING FACILITY; IHF-148 Run 002: Rack 002 West...

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NASA image: ACS3 Test and Final Preparation for Launch
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Feb 21, 2024

ACS3 Test and Final Preparation for Launch

Overview of the solar panels test of the Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) spacecraft in the Ames...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1943-AAL-3782
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Mar 25, 1943

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NACA Photographer - North American XP-51B Airplane with outer wing panels removed and ready for testing in Ames 16...

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NASA image: jsc2024e043923
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Apr 9, 2024

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jsc2024e043923 (4/9/2024) -- Binar-3 (EM) undergoing deployment testing of the radio-communication system and the...

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NASA image: Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and
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Feb 15, 2022

Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and

Dylan Schmidt, CAPSTONE assembly integration and test lead, installs solar panels onto the CAPSTONE spacecraft at...

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NASA image: TESTS - APOLLO 13
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Jun 10, 1970

TESTS - APOLLO 13

S70-41982 (June 1970) --- Sequence photo from 16mm motion picture film of test at National Aeronautics and Space...

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NASA image: NASA’s Psyche Spacecraft Prepares for Trip to Asteroid by Testing Solar Arrays
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Mar 4, 2022

NASA’s Psyche Spacecraft Prepares for Trip to Asteroid by Testing Solar Arrays

NASA’s Psyche mission is preparing for a 1.5 billion-mile (2.4 billion-kilometer) solar-powered trip to the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1426
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Jul 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility check the placement of the Reinforced...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1425
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Jul 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility lift the Reinforced Carbon-Carbon (RCC) chin...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1428
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Jul 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - - Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility complete the installation of the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1424
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Jul 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility lift the Reinforced Carbon-Carbon (RCC) chin...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1423
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Jul 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility prepare the Reinforced Carbon-Carbon (RCC)...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1427
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Jul 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - - Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility check the placement of the Reinforced...

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NASA image: ARC-1997-AC97-0305-1
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Sep 16, 1997

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Surface Protected Flexible Insulation (SPFI) Blanket in Panel Test Facililty PTF-78 V. Meglio and D Threoux are...

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NASA image: Lunar Terrain Vehicle Testing
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Oct 29, 2024

Lunar Terrain Vehicle Testing

NASA astronaut Joe Acaba raises the solar array panel on Lunar Outpost’s Eagle lunar terrain vehicle during testing...

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NASA image: TESTS - APOLLO 13
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Jun 10, 1970

TESTS - APOLLO 13

S70-41985 (15 June 1970) --- The third photograph in sequence of three showing panel separation test at Langley...

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NASA image: Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and
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Feb 15, 2022

Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and

Rebecca Rogers, systems engineer, center, Lachlan Moore, systems integration engineer, right, and Dylan Schmidt,...

ARC
NASA image: Unfolding Psyche's Giant Solar Arrays
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Mar 7, 2022

Unfolding Psyche's Giant Solar Arrays

Engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California examine one of Psyche's solar arrays during a...

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NASA image: One of Psyche's Solar Array Successfully Deployed
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Mar 7, 2022

One of Psyche's Solar Array Successfully Deployed

Engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California successfully deployed a solar array installed...

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NASA image: Preparing for Psyche's Solar Array Deployment
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Mar 7, 2022

Preparing for Psyche's Solar Array Deployment

Engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California examine one of Psyche's stowed solar arrays...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2238
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Apr 16, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The first set of two Ogive panels for the Orion Launch Abort System was uncrated inside the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2247
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Apr 16, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The first set of two Ogive panels for the Orion Launch Abort System was uncrated inside 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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