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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: Successful Orion parachute test!
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Sep 27, 2011

Successful Orion parachute test!

The Orion team performed the first of a series of development tests at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Grounds on Sept. 27,...

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NASA image: Thank you Ames!
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Mar 2, 2015

Thank you Ames!

The Orion leadership visited Ames Research Center in California on March 2, 2015 to recognize the great work...

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NASA image: CDRA in the JPM during Expedition 22
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Jan 29, 2010

CDRA in the JPM during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-052257 (29 Jan. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Jeffrey Williams, Expedition 22 commander, performs in-flight...

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NASA image: Barratt with TVIS in Service module
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Apr 23, 2009

Barratt with TVIS in Service module

ISS019-E-009819 (23 April 2009) --- Astronaut Michael Barratt, Expedition 19/20 flight engineer, performs in-flight...

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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: Orion SAJ Fairing
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May 19, 2020

Orion SAJ Fairing

This week, NASA is taking preliminary steps to resume @NASA_SLS core stage production. Limited crews will return to...

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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: 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: GRC-2007-C-02820
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Oct 21, 2005

GRC-2007-C-02820

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

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NASA image: iss067e099400
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Jun 1, 2022

iss067e099400

iss067e099400 (June 1, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 67 Flight Engineer Jessica Watkins performs...

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NASA image: SSC-20181106-s01139
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Nov 6, 2018

SSC-20181106-s01139

Portrait; Mary Horne, a NASA reimbursable accountant at Stennis Space Center, performs analysis and budgeting funds...

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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: Ocular Health (OH) Ultrasound 2 Scan
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Jun 6, 2013

Ocular Health (OH) Ultrasound 2 Scan

Astronaut Karen Nyberg,Expedition 37 flight engineer, assisted by astronaut Chris Cassidy, performs an Ocular Health...

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NASA image: MLK Day of Service
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Jan 21, 2020

MLK Day of Service

The Amidon-Bowen Elementary School choir performs at the MLK Day of Service, Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at NASA...

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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...

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NASA image: OH Exam
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Jun 3, 2014

OH Exam

ISS040-E-006897 (3 June 2014) --- European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst, Expedition 40 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Test 1875 in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT) HIADS TTPM
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May 9, 2012

Test 1875 in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT) HIADS TTPM

Test 1875 in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT) HIADS TTPM: Trim Tab study on various cone angled heat shields (TTPM)...

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NASA image: ISS Expedition 18 Komparus A3 System Repair and Replace OPS
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Nov 5, 2008

ISS Expedition 18 Komparus A3 System Repair and Replace OPS

ISS018-E-007610 (5 Nov. 2008) --- Cosmonaut Yury Lonchakov, Expedition 18 flight engineer, performs in-flight...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Aug 4, 1998

Around Marshall

Nurse performs tonometry examination, which measure the tension of the eyeball, during an employee's arnual physical...

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NASA image: jsc2021e044609
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Jul 28, 2021

jsc2021e044609

jsc2021e044609 (7/28/2021) --- A preflight image showing the first fit check performed on the flight components for...

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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...

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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 an aerial acrobatic maneuver over NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida during a...

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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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