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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: EC03-0039-9
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Feb 7, 2003

EC03-0039-9

NASA 853, a modified former Navy F/A-18A fighter plane, is now performing research duties in the Active Aeroelastic...

AFRC
NASA image: OSCAR Video - Lab-He 110
Video
Jun 19, 2020

OSCAR Video - Lab-He 110

Orbital Syngas Commodity Augmentation Reactor (OSCAR) performing a ground test in the Neil Armstrong Operations and...

KSC
NASA image: Node 3 bolt removal
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Aug 18, 2014

Node 3 bolt removal

ISS040-E-099850 (18 Aug. 2014) --- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Expedition 40 crew member, performs routine...

JSC
NASA image: ARC-1964-AC-32744
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Jun 19, 1964

ARC-1964-AC-32744

XV-5A airplane installed in 40x80ft Subsonic Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames Research Center with Tom Mills. The propulsive...

ARC
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...

KSC
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: NASA and Canadian Snowbirds Aircrafts
Image
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...

KSC
NASA image: NEAR EARTH ASTERIOD SCOUT SOLAR SAIL
Image
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...

MSFC
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
Image
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: 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...

HQ
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...

SSC
NASA image: NASA'S DAY OF REMEMBRANCE
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Jan 31, 2017

NASA'S DAY OF REMEMBRANCE

SGT. JAMES OLD, RIGHT, PERFORMS THE INTRODUCTION FROM JAMES HORNER'S "APOLLO 13" FILM SCORE AT THE U.S. SPACE AND...

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

Barratt with TVIS in Service module

ISS019-E-009840 (23 April 2009) --- Astronaut Michael Barratt, Expedition 19/20 flight engineer, performs in-flight...

JSC
NASA image: Passive Charge Dissipating Work Function Matching Coating for Reducing Adhesion of Lunar Dust
Image
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
Image
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...

MSFC
NASA image: Test 1875 in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT) HIADS TTPM
Image
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)...

LRC
NASA image: Johnson Space Center (JSC) Electrical Power Systems Laboratory Capabilities
Video
May 26, 2021

Johnson Space Center (JSC) Electrical Power Systems Laboratory Capabilities

A virtual tour of the JSC Electrical Power Systems Test Facility, a modular power laboratory that provides a...

JSC
NASA image: Textron Heat Shield Work
Image
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...

JSC
NASA image: EXPOSE-R Installation during Russian Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 21
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Dec 23, 2008

EXPOSE-R Installation during Russian Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 21

ISS018-E-014412 (23 Dec. 2008) --- Cosmonaut Yury Lonchakov, Expedition 18 flight engineer, performs a task during...

JSC
NASA image: Orion SPLASH P1 Test 7 Swing Test at NASA Langley Research Cente
Image
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
Image
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: jsc2025e007252
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Feb 14, 2025

jsc2025e007252

jsc2025e007252 (2/14/2025) --- Dr. Yo-Ann Velez performs microscopy in support of Polaris Bioremediation Science...

JSC
NASA image: Orion SPLASH P1 Test 7 Swing Test at NASA Langley Research Cente
Image
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
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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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