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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: Barrett during TVIS maintenance
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Apr 21, 2009

Barrett during TVIS maintenance

ISS019-E-008752 (21 April 2009) --- Astronaut Michael Barratt, Expedition 19/20 flight engineer, performs in-flight...

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NASA image: Textron Heat Shield Work
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Nov 25, 2013

Textron Heat Shield Work

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

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NASA image: Multi-user Droplet Combustion Apparatus (MDCA) Hardware Replacement
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Oct 2, 2013

Multi-user Droplet Combustion Apparatus (MDCA) Hardware Replacement

ISS037-E-004956 (2 Oct. 2013) --- NASA astronaut Karen Nyberg, Expedition 37 flight engineer, performs the...

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NASA image: NASA Achieves Milestone for Engines to Power Future Artemis Missions
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Feb 6, 2024

NASA Achieves Milestone for Engines to Power Future Artemis Missions

Teams at NASA’s Stennis Space Center install a second production nozzle, left, on Feb. 6 to gather additional...

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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: iss063e004846
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May 2, 2020

iss063e004846

iss063e004846 (May 2, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 63 Commander Chris Cassidy performs household chores...

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NASA image: iss071e179083
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Jun 10, 2024

iss071e179083

iss071e179083 (June 10, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 71 Flight Engineer Tracy C. Dyson works inside the...

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NASA image: BRIC - Biological Research in Canisters 10
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Aug 29, 1997

BRIC - Biological Research in Canisters 10

STS085-333-013 (12 August 1997) --- Astronaut Curtis L. Brown, Jr., mission commander, performs Biological Research...

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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: Jingqiu Moa and Xinrong Ren check out Pennsylvania State University's Airborne Tropospheric Hydrogen Oxides Sensor instrument during the ARCTAS mission upload
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Mar 7, 2008

Jingqiu Moa and Xinrong Ren check out Pennsylvania State University's Airborne Tropospheric Hydrogen Oxides Sensor instrument during the ARCTAS mission upload

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

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NASA image: CCP Astronauts - CMS Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED) O
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Oct 18, 2018

CCP Astronauts - CMS Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED) O

NASA commercial crew astronaut Victor Glover performs physical training on the Advanced Resistive Exercise Device...

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NASA image: 2012 FIRST LEGO League
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Dec 1, 2012

2012 FIRST LEGO League

Mississippi students monitor performance of their robots during the 2012 FIRST LEGO League Mississippi Championship...

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NASA image: LRC-10282021-H1-V-LA8 Flight Test
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Oct 28, 2021

LRC-10282021-H1-V-LA8 Flight Test

Flight test of the LA-8 Aerdrome as part of a new effort in aeronautics to look at urban flight, like with package...

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NASA image: Testing a Conformal Antenna with a Robotic Arm
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May 15, 2019

Testing a Conformal Antenna with a Robotic Arm

Tests were conducted with a robotic antenna scanner at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in California. The...

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NASA image: View of STS-129 MS2 Bresnik during EVA2
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Nov 21, 2009

View of STS-129 MS2 Bresnik during EVA2

ISS021-E-030599 (21 Nov. 2009) --- Astronaut Randy Bresnik, STS-129 mission specialist, performs a task on the...

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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 as they sing during the opening ceremony of the 70th International Astronautical...

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NASA image: iss068e019723
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Oct 25, 2022

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iss068e019723 (Oct. 25, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Josh Cassada performs laptop...

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NASA image: Johnson Space Center (JSC) Exploration Portable Life Support Subsystem (xPLSS) Component Testing Laboratory Capabilities
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May 26, 2021

Johnson Space Center (JSC) Exploration Portable Life Support Subsystem (xPLSS) Component Testing Laboratory Capabilities

A virtual tour of the JSC Exploration Portable Life Support Subsystem (xPLSS) Component Testing Lab that provides an...

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NASA image: eXposed Root On-Orbit Test System (XROOTS)
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Oct 11, 2022

eXposed Root On-Orbit Test System (XROOTS)

iss068e015480 (Oct. 11, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Frank Rubio is photographed...

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NASA image: Bowersox works on the IMV system in Node 1 during Expedition Six
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Feb 12, 2003

Bowersox works on the IMV system in Node 1 during Expedition Six

ISS006-E-25286 (12 February 2003) --- Astronaut Kenneth D. Bowersox, Expedition Six mission commander, 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...

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NASA image: EMU Maintenance
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Aug 14, 2015

EMU Maintenance

ISS044E051876 (08/14/2015) ---Onboard the International Space Station Aug. 14, 2015, NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren...

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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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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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