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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: Wernher von Braun
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Nov 14, 1967

Wernher von Braun

Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) Director, Dr. von Braun, submerges after spending some time under water in the...

MSFC
NASA image: 2012 Diversity Day
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Oct 31, 2012

2012 Diversity Day

John C. Stennis Space Center employees enjoyed 2012 Diversity Day activities Oct. 31. During the day, Stennis...

SSC
NASA image: Orion EFT-1 heat shield manufacturing
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May 22, 2013

Orion EFT-1 heat shield manufacturing

Technicians at Textron in Wimington, MA, apply Avcoat ablative material to the composite honeycomb structure...

JSC
NASA image: Orion EFT-1 heat shield manufacturing
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May 22, 2013

Orion EFT-1 heat shield manufacturing

Technicians at Textron in Wimington, MA, apply Avcoat ablative material to the composite honeycomb structure...

JSC
NASA image: Biomolecule Extraction and Sequencing Technology (BEST)
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Jul 19, 2018

Biomolecule Extraction and Sequencing Technology (BEST)

iss056e097429 (July 19, 2018) --- NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold swabbed surfaces in the International Space Station to...

JSC
NASA image: Orion EFT-1 heat shield manufacturing
Image
May 22, 2013

Orion EFT-1 heat shield manufacturing

Technicians at Textron in Wimington, MA, apply Avcoat ablative material to the composite honeycomb structure...

JSC
NASA image: Orion EFT-1 heat shield manufacturing
Image
May 22, 2013

Orion EFT-1 heat shield manufacturing

Technicians at Textron in Wimington, MA, apply Avcoat ablative material to the composite honeycomb structure...

JSC
NASA image: jsc2026e005499
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Feb 4, 2026

jsc2026e005499

jsc2026e005499 (February 04, 2026) -- Multi-use Variable-g Platform (MVP) is able to run with two different gravity...

JSC
NASA image: Dinosaur Fossil, Leonardo, at Ellington Field
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Mar 14, 2008

Dinosaur Fossil, Leonardo, at Ellington Field

Documentation of NASA's partnership with the Houston Museum of Natural Science and Montana's Great Plains Dinosaur...

JSC
NASA image: Orion EFT-1 heat shield manufacturing
Image
May 22, 2013

Orion EFT-1 heat shield manufacturing

Technicians at Textron in Wimington, MA, apply Avcoat ablative material to the composite honeycomb structure...

JSC
NASA image: STS-41 MS Melnick experiments with VCS on OV-103's aft flight deck
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Oct 10, 1990

STS-41 MS Melnick experiments with VCS on OV-103's aft flight deck

STS041-02-028 (6-20 Oct 1990) --- Astronaut Bruce E. Melnick, STS-41 mission specialist, participates in a voice...

JSC
NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Jan 1, 1961

Wernher von Braun

Dr. von Braun tried out a floating platform in the Marshall Space Flight Center Manufacturing Engineering...

MSFC
NASA image: Wernher von Braun
Image
Nov 14, 1967

Wernher von Braun

Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) Director, Dr. von Braun, is shown fitted with suit and diving equipment as he...

MSFC
NASA image: Astronauts Practice Next Giant Leap for Artemis
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Mar 5, 2024

Astronauts Practice Next Giant Leap for Artemis

NASA astronaut Doug "Wheels" Wheelock and Axiom Space astronaut Peggy Whitson were able to test the agility of the...

JSC
NASA image: Orion EFT-1 heat shield manufacturing
Image
May 22, 2013

Orion EFT-1 heat shield manufacturing

Technicians at Textron in Wimington, MA, apply Avcoat ablative material to the composite honeycomb structure...

JSC
NASA image: Orion EFT-1 heat shield manufacturing
Image
May 22, 2013

Orion EFT-1 heat shield manufacturing

Technicians at Textron in Wimington, MA, apply Avcoat ablative material to the composite honeycomb structure...

JSC
NASA image: STS-27 MS Mullane on aft flight deck with camera equipment
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Dec 6, 1988

STS-27 MS Mullane on aft flight deck with camera equipment

STS027-10-021 (2-6 Dec. 1988) --- Astronaut Richard M. (Mike) Mullane, STS-27 mission specialist, is able to handle...

JSC
NASA image: Orion EFT-1 heat shield manufacturing
Image
May 22, 2013

Orion EFT-1 heat shield manufacturing

Technicians at Textron in Wimington, MA, apply Avcoat ablative material to the composite honeycomb structure...

JSC
NASA image: Material Science
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Feb 9, 2003

Material Science

Materials with a smaller mean atomic mass, such as lithium (Li) hydride and polyethylene, make the best radiation...

MSFC
NASA image: Orion EFT-1 heat shield manufacturing
Image
May 22, 2013

Orion EFT-1 heat shield manufacturing

Technicians at Textron in Wimington, MA, apply Avcoat ablative material to the composite honeycomb structure...

JSC
NASA image: Biomolecule Extraction and Sequencing Technology (BEST)
Image
Jul 19, 2018

Biomolecule Extraction and Sequencing Technology (BEST)

iss056e097421 (July 19, 2018) --- NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold swabbed surfaces in the International Space Station to...

JSC
NASA image: Orion EFT-1 heat shield manufacturing
Image
May 22, 2013

Orion EFT-1 heat shield manufacturing

Technicians at Textron in Wimington, MA, apply Avcoat ablative material to the composite honeycomb structure...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd1285
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Jun 28, 2006

KSC-06pd1285

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Cape Canaveral forecast facility in Florida, media were able to meet members of...

KSC
NASA image: New Rock-Drilling Method in 'Mars Yard' Test
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Oct 23, 2017

New Rock-Drilling Method in 'Mars Yard' Test

This photo taken in the "Mars Yard" at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California, on Aug. 1, 2017,...

JPL
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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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