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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: Spacecraft Single Event Enviroments at High Shielding Mass (HiMassSEE)
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Aug 11, 2012

Spacecraft Single Event Enviroments at High Shielding Mass (HiMassSEE)

iss032e016954 (8/11/2012) --- A view of Spacecraft Single Event Enviroments at High Shielding Mass (HiMassSEE) kit 4...

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NASA image: REALM-1(ISS OPNOM RFID Logistics) flight hardware
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Aug 29, 2016

REALM-1(ISS OPNOM RFID Logistics) flight hardware

jsc2016e107373 (8/29/2016) --- Photographic documentation taken of REALM-1 (ISS OPNOM RFID Logistics) flight...

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NASA image: Hi Shielding Mass Single Event Environment (HiMassSEE) Kit 1
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Aug 25, 2011

Hi Shielding Mass Single Event Environment (HiMassSEE) Kit 1

jsc2011e080236 (8/25/2011) --- A preflight view of Hi Shielding Mass Single Event Environment (HiMassSEE) Kit 1...

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NASA image: RFID Logistics Hardware Install
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Feb 14, 2017

RFID Logistics Hardware Install

iss050e041989 (2/14/2017) --- Photo documentation of the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) cable installation in...

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NASA image: PRO Imagery Submittal - TARGIT Cubesat Experiment
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Jun 30, 2021

PRO Imagery Submittal - TARGIT Cubesat Experiment

jsc2021e029976 (6/30/2021) --- A preflight view of the TARGIT cubesat. The Tethering And Ranging Mission of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2935
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May 5, 2009

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- A United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket, on behalf of the NASA Launch Services...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Our Next Solar Cycle [Episode 21]
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Sep 15, 2020

NASA Science Live: Our Next Solar Cycle [Episode 21]

The Sun goes through regular cycles of activity approximately every 11 years, and tracking these cycles is a key...

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NASA image: RFID Logistics Hardware Install
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Feb 14, 2017

RFID Logistics Hardware Install

iss050e041985 (2/14/2017) --- Photo documentation of the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) cable installation in...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1902
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Jul 2, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A United Space Alliance technician (right) hands off a component of the Orion Crew Module...

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NASA image: Artemis All Access – 11/18/2022
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Nov 18, 2022

Artemis All Access – 11/18/2022

Artemis All Access is your look at the latest in Artemis I, the people and technology behind the mission, and what...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00318
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Sep 22, 2004

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NASA's MESSENGER launch was a successful testbed for a pair of radar antenna temporarily installed at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: Ship Tracks
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Dec 8, 2017

Ship Tracks

Ship tracks above the northern Pacific Ocean. NASA image captured July 3, 2010. Satellite: Aqua NASA/GSFC/Jeff...

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NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Oct 21, 1999

Advanced Concept

This artist’s concept depicts a Magnetic Launch Assist vehicle in orbit. Formerly referred to as the Magnetic...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1089
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Sep 17, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility check out Deep Space 1 to prepare...

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NASA image: iss061e148301
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Jan 29, 2020

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iss061e148301 (1/29/2020) --- A view taken from the Cupola Module aboard the International Space Station (ISS) of...

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NASA image: iss061e148704
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Jan 29, 2020

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iss061e148704 (1/29/2020) --- A view taken from the Cupola Module aboard the International Space Station (ISS) of...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1087
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Sep 17, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility prepare Deep Space 1 for launch...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1091
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Sep 17, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility test equipment on Deep Space 1 to...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1090
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Sep 17, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility check equipment on Deep Space 1 to...

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NASA image: NASA Measures ‘Moonlight’ to Improve Earth Observations
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Apr 29, 2025

NASA Measures ‘Moonlight’ to Improve Earth Observations

In March 2025, NASA pilots took the agency’s ER-2 science aircraft on a series of night flights over NASA’s...

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NASA image: iss061e148579
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Jan 29, 2020

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iss061e148579 (1/29/2020) --- A view taken from the Cupola Module aboard the International Space Station (ISS) of...

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NASA image: iss061e148580
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Jan 29, 2020

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iss061e148580 (1/29/2020) --- A view taken from the Cupola Module aboard the International Space Station (ISS) of...

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NASA image: Researchers Test Mars Drone Software in Death Valley
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Dec 3, 2025

Researchers Test Mars Drone Software in Death Valley

The work was among 25 projects funded by NASA’s Mars Exploration Program this past year to push the limits of future...

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NASA image: iss061e148283
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Jan 29, 2020

iss061e148283

iss061e148283 (1/29/2020) --- A view taken from the Cupola Module aboard the International Space Station (ISS) of...

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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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