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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: J-SSOD7 ops
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Jul 7, 2017

J-SSOD7 ops

iss052e011306 (7/7/2017) --- A view taken of CubeSats from Japan, Ghana, Mongolia, Bangladesh and Nigeria deployed...

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NASA image: jsc2022e079839
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Oct 12, 2022

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The Desert Research and Technology Studies (DesertRATS) is one of NASA’s analog missions to test hardware and...

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NASA image: DuAxel Undocks a Tethered Axel to Explore a Steep Slope
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Oct 13, 2020

DuAxel Undocks a Tethered Axel to Explore a Steep Slope

During a field test in the Mojave Desert, the DuAxel robot separates into two single-axled robots so that one can...

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NASA image: jsc2022e081656
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Oct 18, 2022

jsc2022e081656

The Desert Research and Technology Studies (DesertRATS) is one of NASA’s analog missions to test hardware and...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 4, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

A FreeFly Systems Alta X drone is seen in flight as part of STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency...

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NASA image: jsc2022e081893
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Oct 18, 2022

jsc2022e081893

The Desert Research and Technology Studies (DesertRATS) is one of NASA’s analog missions to test hardware and...

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NASA image: jsc2022e080582
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Oct 14, 2022

jsc2022e080582

The Desert Research and Technology Studies (DesertRATS) is one of NASA’s analog missions to test hardware and...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 4, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency Response Operations project, team members watch as a Cal Fire...

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NASA image: Center Director's Update
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Mar 29, 2019

Center Director's Update

Guests visit with representatives from United Launch Alliance during NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana’s...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 5, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

Lauren Claudatos, researcher for STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency Response Operations project,...

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NASA image: Radi-N2 Neutron Field Study (RADI-N2)
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Nov 7, 2016

Radi-N2 Neutron Field Study (RADI-N2)

iss050e000936 (11/7/2016) --- View of eight bubble detectors in pack during Radi-N2 deployment in the U.S....

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NASA image: jsc2022e080574
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Oct 14, 2022

jsc2022e080574

The Desert Research and Technology Studies (DesertRATS) is one of NASA’s analog missions to test hardware and...

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NASA image: jsc2022e080646
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Oct 15, 2022

jsc2022e080646

The Desert Research and Technology Studies (DesertRATS) is one of NASA’s analog missions to test hardware and...

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NASA image: jsc2022e082212
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Oct 20, 2022

jsc2022e082212

The Desert Research and Technology Studies (DesertRATS) is one of NASA’s analog missions to test hardware and...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 4, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency Response Operations project, team members watch as a Cal Fire...

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NASA image: Space Product Development (SPD)
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Jan 12, 2003

Space Product Development (SPD)

Experiments to seek solutions for a range of biomedical issues are at the heart of several investigations that will...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Dec 15, 2000

Microgravity

NASA is looking to biological techniques that are millions of years old to help it develop new materials and...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 5, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

Jonas Jonsson, pilot in command for STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency Response Operations...

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NASA image: NASA, Japan Sign Agreement for Artemis Pressurized Rover
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Apr 9, 2024

NASA, Japan Sign Agreement for Artemis Pressurized Rover

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, left, and Japan’s Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 4, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

Jonas Jonsson, pilot in command for STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency Response Operations...

HQ
NASA image: KSC-2009-6467
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Nov 19, 2009

KSC-2009-6467

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Andy Petro, at microphone, manager of NASA Centennial Challenges, addresses the participants...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1370
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Oct 16, 1998

KSC-98pc1370

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Attached to the second stage of a Boeing Delta II at Pad 17A, Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 4, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

Lauren Claudatos, researcher for STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency Response Operations project,...

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NASA image: Delta WINGS Photos and Feature
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Sep 23, 2022

Delta WINGS Photos and Feature

Josephine Pereira, Kennedy Space Center’s chief of Workforce Strategy and Development, speaks to students who were...

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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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