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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: jsc2024e081746
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Jun 1, 2024

jsc2024e081746

jsc2024e081746 (6/1/2024) --- Preflight imagery of the DENDEN-01 Flight Model, developed by Kansai University in...

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NASA image: Gerst working on JEM airlock satellite deployer
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Jun 25, 2014

Gerst working on JEM airlock satellite deployer

ISS040-E-019299 (25 June 2014) --- In the International Space Station?s Kibo laboratory, European Space Agency...

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NASA image: Gerst working on JEM airlock satellite deployer
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Jun 25, 2014

Gerst working on JEM airlock satellite deployer

ISS040-E-019312 (25 June 2014) --- In the International Space Station?s Kibo laboratory, European Space Agency...

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NASA image: J-SSOD 4 Mission
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Sep 17, 2015

J-SSOD 4 Mission

ISS045E014236 (09/17/2015) – A Japanese Small Satellite is deployed from outside the Japanese Experiment Module on...

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NASA image: CubeSat Batteries
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Jan 11, 2017

CubeSat Batteries

Daniel Perez, Ph.D., a graduate student from the University of Miami, prepares layers of the prototype structure for...

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NASA image: NASA Space Symposium Press Conference
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Apr 6, 2022

NASA Space Symposium Press Conference

Elwood Agasid, deputy program manager for Small Spacecraft Technology at Ames Research Center and Space Technology...

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NASA image: NASA Drone Supports Wildland Fire Technology Demonstration
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Feb 25, 2025

NASA Drone Supports Wildland Fire Technology Demonstration

Justin Link, left, pilot for small uncrewed aircraft systems, and Justin Hall, chief pilot for small uncrewed...

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NASA image: Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight
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Oct 22, 2024

Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight

Justin Link, left, small unmanned aircraft systems pilot; John Bodylski, atmospheric probe principal investigator;...

AFRC
NASA image: JEM SSOD
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Oct 3, 2018

JEM SSOD

iss056e200730 (10/3/2018) --- Photo documentation of the JEM Small Satellite Orbital Deployer (SSOD) on the...

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NASA image: iss061e052315
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Nov 20, 2019

iss061e052315

iss061e052315 (11/20/2019) --- An external view of the deployment of the NARSScube-1 CubeSat from the JEM Small...

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NASA image: Arsia Mons Caldera
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Jan 27, 2021

Arsia Mons Caldera

A large volcanic crater known as a caldera is located at the summit of all of the Tharsis volcanoes. These calderas...

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NASA image: A Collapsed Crater Rim
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Nov 28, 2017

A Collapsed Crater Rim

This image from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) shows the eastern rim of a small 3.5-kilometer crater which...

JPL
NASA image: With a small stabilization parachute trailing behind, the X-40 sub-scale technology demonstrator is suspended under a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook cargo helicopter during a captive-carry test flight
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Dec 8, 2000

With a small stabilization parachute trailing behind, the X-40 sub-scale technology demonstrator is suspended under a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook cargo helicopter during a captive-carry test flight

With a small stabilization parachute trailing behind, the X-40 sub-scale technology demonstrator is suspended under...

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NASA image: Why NASA is Sending Yeast to Deep Space
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Feb 23, 2022

Why NASA is Sending Yeast to Deep Space

NASA’s BioSentinel mission will go beyond the Moon to perform the first long-duration deep space biology experiment....

ARC
NASA image: JPSS-1 P-Pod Installation
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Oct 31, 2017

JPSS-1 P-Pod Installation

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a Poly Picosatellite Orbital Deployer, or P-POD, container is installed...

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NASA image: JPSS-1 P-Pod Installation
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Oct 31, 2017

JPSS-1 P-Pod Installation

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians and engineers prepare a Poly Picosatellite Orbital Deployer,...

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NASA image: Dark Craters
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Jan 31, 2024

Dark Craters

This HiRISE image was taken to sample terrain north of Elysium Planitia and Athabasca Valles. Because HiRISE can...

JPL
NASA image: JPSS-1 P-Pod Installation
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Oct 31, 2017

JPSS-1 P-Pod Installation

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians and engineers prepare to install a Poly Picosatellite...

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NASA image: ARC-1990-A91-2007
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Dec 9, 1990

ARC-1990-A91-2007

Range : 350,000 miles This image of the western hemisphere of the Moon was taken through a green filter by Galileo...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew
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Jul 21, 2007

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew

ISS015-E-18808 (21 July 2007) --- Ceuta on the northern African coastline is featured in this image photographed by...

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NASA image: JPSS-1 P-Pod Installation
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Oct 31, 2017

JPSS-1 P-Pod Installation

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a Poly Picosatellite Orbital Deployer, or P-POD, container is installed...

KSC
NASA image: JPSS-1 P-Pod Installation
Image
Oct 31, 2017

JPSS-1 P-Pod Installation

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians and engineers prepare a Poly Picosatellite Orbital Deployer,...

KSC
NASA image: JPSS-1 P-Pod Installation
Image
Oct 31, 2017

JPSS-1 P-Pod Installation

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a Poly Picosatellite Orbital Deployer, or P-POD, container is installed...

KSC
NASA image: ARC-1990-AC91-2016
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Dec 9, 1990

ARC-1990-AC91-2016

Range : 350,000 miles (JPL Ref: P-37329) This image of the western hemisphere of the Moon was taken through a green...

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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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