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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: Textron Heat Shield Work
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Nov 23, 2013

Textron Heat Shield Work

Technicians at Textron in Wimington, MA, perform X-ray testing on the Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) Orion heat...

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NASA image: Thirsk prepares to install T2/COLBERT
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Sep 30, 2009

Thirsk prepares to install T2/COLBERT

ISS020-E-044606 (30 Sept. 2009) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Robert Thirsk, Expedition 20 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: iss068e027600
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Dec 7, 2022

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iss068e027600 (Dec. 6, 2022) --- Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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NASA image: iss056e136571
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Aug 14, 2018

iss056e136571

iss056e136571 (Aug. 14, 2018) --- NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold replaces hardware and performs maintenance in the...

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NASA image: Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) 3003 checkout
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Jun 12, 2014

Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) 3003 checkout

ISS040-E-010971 (12 June 2014) --- European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst, Expedition 40 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Passive Charge Dissipating Work Function Matching Coating for Reducing Adhesion of Lunar Dust
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Jan 29, 2025

Passive Charge Dissipating Work Function Matching Coating for Reducing Adhesion of Lunar Dust

Sylvie Crowell who works in the Environmental Effects and Coatings Branch at NASA Glenn Research Center performs...

GRC
NASA image: NEAR EARTH ASTERIOD SCOUT SOLAR SAIL
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Jan 8, 2015

NEAR EARTH ASTERIOD SCOUT SOLAR SAIL

NEAR EARTH ASTEROID (NEA) SAIL TEAM PERFORMING A DEPLOYMENT OF THE FLIGHT-LIKE ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT UNIT SOLAR...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00127
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May 20, 2005

KSC-05-S-00127

Engine gimbal steering checks -- called slew checks -- are performed on the first and second stages of the Boeing...

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NASA image: Orion SPLASH P1 Test 7 Swing Test at NASA Langley Research Cente
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Sep 20, 2012

Orion SPLASH P1 Test 7 Swing Test at NASA Langley Research Cente

SPLASH P1 Test 7 Swing Test: Documentation of preparation, set up and results of full scale BTA (Boilerplate Test...

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NASA image: NASA and Canadian Snowbirds Aircrafts
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May 9, 2018

NASA and Canadian Snowbirds Aircrafts

Canadian Forces Snowbirds perform a loop maneuver over Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida during a practice...

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NASA image: GRC-2007-C-02819
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Oct 21, 2005

GRC-2007-C-02819

Members of Glen's Exercise Countermeasures Lab work to prepare dancer Sarah Morrison in the Enhanced Zero-gravity...

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NASA image: STS-125 Pilot Johnson works on the FD during Flight Day 5
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May 15, 2009

STS-125 Pilot Johnson works on the FD during Flight Day 5

S125-E-007729 (15 May 2009) --- Astronaut Gregory C. Johnson, SS-125 pilot, scribbles a note on Atlantis' flight...

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NASA image: T2 Annual and Six-Month Maintenance Part 1
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Jun 5, 2023

T2 Annual and Six-Month Maintenance Part 1

iss069e017995 (June 5, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Frank Rubio performs maintenance...

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NASA image: iss071e321395
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Jul 11, 2024

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iss071e321395 (July 11, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Boeing Crew Flight Test Commander Butch Wilmore performs...

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NASA image: Lee Mauldin inspects the National Center for Atmospheric Research CIMS instrument probe on the exterior of NASA's DC-8 flying lab prior to the ARCTAS mission
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Mar 7, 2008

Lee Mauldin inspects the National Center for Atmospheric Research CIMS instrument probe on the exterior of NASA's DC-8 flying lab prior to the ARCTAS mission

Climate researchers from the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and several universities install and...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 21, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

Broadway performers are seen on stage during the opening ceremony of the 70th International Astronautical Congress,...

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NASA image: NASA Launches S-MODE Flights
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May 3, 2021

NASA Launches S-MODE Flights

Delphine Hypolite, Multiscale Observing System of the Ocean Surface (MOSES) Operator from University of California...

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NASA image: Orion SPLASH P1 Test 7 Swing Test at NASA Langley Research Cente
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Sep 20, 2012

Orion SPLASH P1 Test 7 Swing Test at NASA Langley Research Cente

SPLASH P1 Test 7 Swing Test: Documentation of preparation, set up and results of full scale BTA (Boilerplate Test...

LRC
NASA image: Pettit conducts maintenance on the RED equipment in the U.S. Laboratory
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Dec 13, 2002

Pettit conducts maintenance on the RED equipment in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS006-E-08763 (13 December 2002) --- Astronaut Donald R. Pettit, Expedition Six NASA ISS science officer, performs...

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NASA image: Orion SPLASH P1 Test 7 Swing Test at NASA Langley Research Cente
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Sep 20, 2012

Orion SPLASH P1 Test 7 Swing Test at NASA Langley Research Cente

SPLASH P1 Test 7 Swing Test: Documentation of preparation, set up and results of full scale BTA (Boilerplate Test...

LRC
NASA image: Orion SPLASH P1 Test 7 Swing Test at NASA Langley Research Cente
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Sep 20, 2012

Orion SPLASH P1 Test 7 Swing Test at NASA Langley Research Cente

SPLASH P1 Test 7 Swing Test: Documentation of preparation, set up and results of full scale BTA (Boilerplate Test...

LRC
NASA image: iss060e053832
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Sep 3, 2019

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Expedition 60 flight engineers Christina Koch and Nick Hague of NASA work together on the Main Bus Switching Unit...

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NASA image: STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld during EVA3
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May 16, 2009

STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld during EVA3

S125-E-007862 (16 May 2009) --- Astronaut John Grunsfeld, STS-125 mission specialist, is about to attach a tether...

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NASA image: NEAR EARTH ASTERIOD SCOUT SOLAR SAIL
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Jan 8, 2015

NEAR EARTH ASTERIOD SCOUT SOLAR SAIL

NEAR EARTH ASTEROID (NEA) SAIL TEAM PERFORMING A DEPLOYMENT OF THE FLIGHT-LIKE ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT UNIT SOLAR...

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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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