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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: INFLIGHT (MISSION CONTROL CENTER [MCC]) - JSC
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Jun 27, 1982

INFLIGHT (MISSION CONTROL CENTER [MCC]) - JSC

General Activities in the Mission Operations Control Center (MOCR) during Day-1 of the STS-4 Mission. JSC, HOUSTON,...

JSC
NASA image: Chaos Terrain
Image
Apr 16, 2018

Chaos Terrain

This image from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) shows chaos terrain on Mars' equator. More information is...

JPL
NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Feb 15, 2008

Advanced Concept

Workers are shown assembling the vertical weld tool in support of the Ares/Constellation upperstage project. This...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Jul 1, 1998

Microgravity

The fundamental structural unit of chromatin and is the basis for organization within the genome by compaction of...

MSFC
NASA image: Exploration Research and Technology Spotlight on Mike Lester
Video
Apr 11, 2018

Exploration Research and Technology Spotlight on Mike Lester

Mike Lester, Technology Transfer Partnership manager with Kennedy Space Center's Exploration Research and Technology...

KSC
NASA image: NASA Celebrates Womens History
Video
Mar 8, 2019

NASA Celebrates Womens History

Honoring the past and present women of NASA who have helped contribute to America's space program. This video is...

HQ
NASA image: VIPER ROVER, Astrobotic Griffin Lander Egress Testing & Build-up Time-lapse
Video
Aug 1, 2022

VIPER ROVER, Astrobotic Griffin Lander Egress Testing & Build-up Time-lapse

Time-lapse video of the VIPER Rover, Astrobotic Griffin Lander Egress Testing and Build-up. Uploaded to Avail for...

GRC
NASA image: Zero G Battery Testing
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Aug 20, 2018

Zero G Battery Testing

iss056e150242 (8/20/2018) --- A view of good and bad batteries within ziplock bags after Zero G battery testing...

JSC
NASA image: INFLIGHT (EARTH VIEWS) - STS-2
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Nov 16, 1981

INFLIGHT (EARTH VIEWS) - STS-2

Onboard views by the STS-2 Crew of the Payload Bay with Office of Space and Terrestrial Applications (OSTA)-1...

JSC
NASA image: Map of North America marked indicating areas coverage from Apollo photography
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Jun 29, 1970

Map of North America marked indicating areas coverage from Apollo photography

S70-06463 (June 1970) --- This map of North America has been marked to indicate areas of photographic imagery...

JSC
NASA image: APOLLO CONTOUR ENGINE MOUNTED IN THE PROPULSION SYSTEMS LABORATO
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Mar 13, 1964

APOLLO CONTOUR ENGINE MOUNTED IN THE PROPULSION SYSTEMS LABORATO

APOLLO CONTOUR ENGINE MOUNTED IN THE PROPULSION SYSTEMS LABORATORY PSL NO. 2 TEST CELL

GRC
NASA image: APOLLO STABILITY TEST IN THE 8X6 FOOT WIND TUNNEL - MODEL IS SHO
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Sep 16, 1964

APOLLO STABILITY TEST IN THE 8X6 FOOT WIND TUNNEL - MODEL IS SHO

APOLLO STABILITY TEST IN THE 8X6 FOOT WIND TUNNEL - MODEL IS SHOWN WITH MODULE TOWER AND CANARDS

GRC
NASA image: .059 SCALE MODEL OF APOLLO LAUNCH ESCAPE SYSTEM
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Oct 8, 1964

.059 SCALE MODEL OF APOLLO LAUNCH ESCAPE SYSTEM

.059 SCALE MODEL OF APOLLO LAUNCH ESCAPE SYSTEM

GRC
NASA image: Apollo Contour Engine Model being tested in the NASA Lewis Resea
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Jul 15, 1964

Apollo Contour Engine Model being tested in the NASA Lewis Resea

Apollo Contour Engine Model being tested in the NASA Lewis Research Center, Propulsion Systems Laboratory, PSL

GRC
NASA image: Apollo Contour Engine Model being tested in the NASA Lewis Resea
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Feb 17, 1964

Apollo Contour Engine Model being tested in the NASA Lewis Resea

Apollo Contour Engine Model being tested in the NASA Lewis Research Center, Propulsion Systems Laboratory, PSL

GRC
NASA image: 15 DEGREE CONICAL NOZZLE - TITAN TRANSTAGE CONTOUR ENGINE - APOL
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May 1, 1964

15 DEGREE CONICAL NOZZLE - TITAN TRANSTAGE CONTOUR ENGINE - APOL

15 DEGREE CONICAL NOZZLE - TITAN TRANSTAGE CONTOUR ENGINE - APOLLO

GRC
NASA image: NASA Investigates Water Supply in Snow
Video
Feb 16, 2017

NASA Investigates Water Supply in Snow

This February, a NASA-led research campaign called SnowEx kicked off in Colorado. The 5-year study will advance...

GSFC
NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   NASA Vehicle Manager Scott Thurston (right)  talks to the media in the Orbiter Processing Facility.  The media was invited to see the orbiter Atlantis as it is being prepared for Return to Flight.  Both local and national reporters representing print and TV networks were able to see work in progress on Atlantis, including the reinstallation of the Reinforced Carbon-Carbon panels on the orbiter’s wing leading edge; wiring inspections; and checks of the engines in the Orbital Maneuvering System.  will be available to discuss the work and answer questions.
Image
Sep 26, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Vehicle Manager Scott Thurston (right) talks to the media in the Orbiter Processing Facility. The media was invited to see the orbiter Atlantis as it is being prepared for Return to Flight. Both local and national reporters representing print and TV networks were able to see work in progress on Atlantis, including the reinstallation of the Reinforced Carbon-Carbon panels on the orbiter’s wing leading edge; wiring inspections; and checks of the engines in the Orbital Maneuvering System. will be available to discuss the work and answer questions.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Vehicle Manager Scott Thurston (right) talks to the media in the Orbiter...

KSC
NASA image: BLDG. 9A - TRAINING FACILITY - JSC
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May 9, 1986

BLDG. 9A - TRAINING FACILITY - JSC

Overall views of the Bldg. 9A Training Facility and closeup views of the Space Telescope Mockup for the Weightless...

JSC
NASA image: Masten Prepares Rocket to Test Lunar Precision Landing Technology
Image
Sep 10, 2020

Masten Prepares Rocket to Test Lunar Precision Landing Technology

Masten Space Systems employees prepare its rocket to flight test NASA -licensed Psionic navigation doppler lidar...

AFRC
NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0173-005
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Jul 31, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0173-005

Professor Patricia Burchat, Chair of the Physics Department at Stanford University presents a Director's Colloquium...

ARC
NASA image: Surprisingly STEM - Space Tire Engineer 1920x1080 H.264
Video
Jul 10, 2023

Surprisingly STEM - Space Tire Engineer 1920x1080 H.264

GRC engineer Heather Oravec explains space tires and the STEM path that led to her NASA career. Sample of longer...

GRC
NASA image: Trajectory of Asteroid 2017 YE5 (Artist's Concept)
Image
Jul 12, 2018

Trajectory of Asteroid 2017 YE5 (Artist's Concept)

Artist's illustration of the trajectory of asteroid 2017 YE5 through the solar system. At its closest approach to...

JPL
NASA image: CREW TRAINING (TOYS) - STS-51E - JSC
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Jan 26, 1985

CREW TRAINING (TOYS) - STS-51E - JSC

STS-51E Crewman Jeff Hoffman in 1-G Trainer with space experiment toys and camera, 01/17/1985, . 1. STS-51E -...

JSC
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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.
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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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