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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: NASA Works to Improve Supersonic Parachutes for Mars Missions
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Jun 4, 2025

NASA Works to Improve Supersonic Parachutes for Mars Missions

An Alta X drone is positioned at altitude for an air launch of the Enhancing Parachutes by Instrumenting the Canopy...

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NASA image: MSG SAME Experiment
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Jul 14, 2010

MSG SAME Experiment

ISS024-E-008364 (14 July 2010)--- Astronaut Shannon Walker, Expedition 24 flight engineer, works on the Smoke...

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Aug 10, 2011

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ISS028-E-023972 (10 Aug. 2011) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, Expedition 28...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1397
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Jun 30, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Kimberly Beck, a college trainee in Controlled Biological Systems in the Spaceflight...

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NASA image: MSG SAME Experiment
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Jul 14, 2010

MSG SAME Experiment

ISS024-E-008369 (14 July 2010)--- Astronaut Shannon Walker, Expedition 24 flight engineer, works on the Smoke...

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Jun 3, 2020

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iss063e022562 (June 3, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 63 Commander Chris Cassidy sets up the Microgravity...

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NASA image: NASA Works to Improve Supersonic Parachutes for Mars Missions
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Jun 4, 2025

NASA Works to Improve Supersonic Parachutes for Mars Missions

An Alta X drone air launches the Enhancing Parachutes by Instrumenting the Canopy test experiment on June 4, 2025,...

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NASA image: View of a surface tension demonstration using water that is being held in place by a 50mm metal loop
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Feb 16, 2003

View of a surface tension demonstration using water that is being held in place by a 50mm metal loop

ISS006-E-26908 (16 February 2003) --- View of surface tension demonstration using water that is being held in place...

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NASA image: NASA Works to Improve Supersonic Parachutes for Mars Missions
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Jun 4, 2025

NASA Works to Improve Supersonic Parachutes for Mars Missions

The parachute of the Enhancing Parachutes by Instrumenting the Canopy test experiment deploys following an air...

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NASA image: View of a surface tension demonstration using water that is being held in place by a 50mm metal loop
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Feb 16, 2003

View of a surface tension demonstration using water that is being held in place by a 50mm metal loop

ISS006-E-26854 (16 February 2003) --- View of surface tension demonstration using water that is being held in place...

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NASA image: iss070e001580
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Oct 2, 2023

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iss070e001580 (10/2/2023) --- A aboard the International Space Station (ISS) of the Transparent Alloys hardware...

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NASA image: Penny Pettigrew in the Payload Operations Integration Center
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Nov 9, 2017

Penny Pettigrew in the Payload Operations Integration Center

Penny Pettigrew chats in real time with a space station crew member conducting an experiment in microgravity some...

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NASA image: View of a surface tension demonstration using water that is being held in place by a 50mm metal loop
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Feb 16, 2003

View of a surface tension demonstration using water that is being held in place by a 50mm metal loop

ISS006-E-26884 (16 February 2003) --- View of surface tension demonstration using water that is being held in place...

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Mar 16, 2023

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iss068e075526 (March 16, 2023) --- The SpaceX Dragon resupply ship approaches the International Space Station...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Mission Science Briefing
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Sep 6, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Mission Science Briefing

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, Christina Richey, OSIRIS-REx deputy program scientist at NASA...

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NASA image: HTV-4 approach
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Aug 9, 2013

HTV-4 approach

ISS036-E-029800 (9 Aug. 2013) --- The Canadarm2 moves toward the unpiloted Japanese "Kounotori" H2 Transfer...

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NASA image: iss065e095956
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Jun 11, 2021

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iss065e095956 (June 11, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Shane Kimbrough services hardware...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Mission Science Briefing
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Sep 6, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Mission Science Briefing

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, Nancy Neal-Jones of NASA Communications at the Goddard Space...

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NASA image: PIA25234
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May 5, 2022

PIA25234

These dark streaks, also known as "slope streaks," in an area of Mars called Acheron Fossae resulted from dust...

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NASA image: The Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft before its capture with the Canadarm2 robotic arm
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Apr 13, 2026

The Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft before its capture with the Canadarm2 robotic arm

iss074e0458270 (April 13, 2026) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft, carrying over 11,000 pounds of...

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NASA image: The Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft is pictured in the grips of the Canadarm2 robotic arm
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Apr 13, 2026

The Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft is pictured in the grips of the Canadarm2 robotic arm

iss074e0458279 (April 13, 2026) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft, carrying over 11,000 pounds of...

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NASA image: NASA ER-2 Prepares for Geological Earth Mapping Experiment Flights
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Mar 31, 2026

NASA ER-2 Prepares for Geological Earth Mapping Experiment Flights

A NASA ER-2 high-altitude aircraft takes off from NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards California on...

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NASA image: NASA ER-2 Prepares for Geological Earth Mapping Experiment Flights
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Apr 9, 2025

NASA ER-2 Prepares for Geological Earth Mapping Experiment Flights

A NASA ER-2 high-altitude aircraft takes off from NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards California on...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-13 Liftoff
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Dec 15, 2017

SpaceX CRS-13 Liftoff

The two-stage Falcon 9 launch vehicle lifts off Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station carrying...

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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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