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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: NASAs Engineers in Mission Control Monitor Ikhana Aircraft During a Test Flight
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May 24, 2018

NASAs Engineers in Mission Control Monitor Ikhana Aircraft During a Test Flight

Engineers at NASA‘s Armstrong Flight Research Center sit in a control room to monitor the remotely-piloted Ikhana...

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NASA image: EVA console personnel during STS-61 simulations
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Sep 1, 1993

EVA console personnel during STS-61 simulations

Susan P. Rainwater monitors an extravehicular activity (EVA) simulation from the EVA console at JSC's Mission...

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NASA image: AFRC2017-0076-1
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Apr 4, 2017

AFRC2017-0076-1

NASA Armstrong’s Mission Control Center, or MCC, is where culmination of all data-gathering occurs. Engineers,...

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NASA image: Flight controller Kevin McCluney monitors STS-61 astronauts during EVA
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Dec 4, 1993

Flight controller Kevin McCluney monitors STS-61 astronauts during EVA

STS61-S-093 (5 Dec 1993) --- Flight controller Kevin McCluney monitors the televised activity of astronauts F. Story...

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NASA image: The Artemis II Flight Control Team Monitoring the Translunar Injection Burn
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Apr 2, 2026

The Artemis II Flight Control Team Monitoring the Translunar Injection Burn

jsc2026e019618 (April 2, 2026) – The Artemis II flight control team pictured at the White Flight Control Room in the...

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NASA image: ED16-0038-64
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Feb 4, 2016

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Mike Frederick and NASA interns Jack Ly and Kassidy McLaughlin monitor an F-15B flight.

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NASA image: Flight directors at JSC MCC Bldg 30 monitor STS-30 prelaunch activities
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May 4, 1989

Flight directors at JSC MCC Bldg 30 monitor STS-30 prelaunch activities

Only moments away from ignition, Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, and its five member crew are the subjects of...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 in Flight with F/A-18 Research Aircraft Monitoring
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 in Flight with F/A-18 Research Aircraft Monitoring

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft flies above Palmdale and Edwards, California, during its first flight...

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NASA image: STS-49 Flight Director Pennington monitors EVA in JSC's MCC Bldg 30 FCR
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May 11, 1992

STS-49 Flight Director Pennington monitors EVA in JSC's MCC Bldg 30 FCR

S49-S-0231 (11 May 1992) --- In the space shuttle flight control room (FCR) in Mission Control Center in Houston,...

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NASA image: NASA’s Improved Supersonic Cockpit Display Shows Precise Locations of Sonic Booms
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Oct 6, 2016

NASA’s Improved Supersonic Cockpit Display Shows Precise Locations of Sonic Booms

Engineers and researchers at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center monitored the flights, and were able to observe...

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NASA image: STS-39 MS Veach monitors AFP-675 panel on OV-103's aft flight deck
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May 6, 1991

STS-39 MS Veach monitors AFP-675 panel on OV-103's aft flight deck

STS039-09-036 (28 April-6 May 1991) --- Astronaut Charles L. (Lacy) Veach monitors experiment data on the aft flight...

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NASA image: STS-31 crew monitors Hubble Space Telescope (HST) from OV-103's flight deck
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Apr 29, 1990

STS-31 crew monitors Hubble Space Telescope (HST) from OV-103's flight deck

STS031-10-027 (24-29 April 1990) --- A "fish eye" lens captured this overall view of the aft flight deck of Space...

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NASA image: The departure of the SpaceX Dragon
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Jan 12, 2018

The departure of the SpaceX Dragon

iss054e022060 (Jan. 13, 2018) --- Flight Engineers Scott Tingle (left) and Joe Acaba monitor the departure of the...

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NASA image: Miranda Holton and teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center help monitor launch conditions for the Demo-2 mission from the Huntsville Operations Support Center, HOSC.
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May 27, 2020

Miranda Holton and teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center help monitor launch conditions for the Demo-2 mission from the Huntsville Operations Support Center, HOSC.

Miranda Holton and teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center help monitor launch conditions for the Demo-2...

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NASA image: Deborah Crane and Teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center help monitor launch conditions for the Demo-2 mission from the Huntsville Operations Support Center, HOSC.
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May 27, 2020

Deborah Crane and Teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center help monitor launch conditions for the Demo-2 mission from the Huntsville Operations Support Center, HOSC.

Deborah Crane andTeams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center help monitor launch conditions for the Demo-2 mission...

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NASA image: Ken Schrock and teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center help monitor launch conditions for the Demo-2 mission from the Huntsville Operations Support Center, HOSC.
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May 27, 2020

Ken Schrock and teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center help monitor launch conditions for the Demo-2 mission from the Huntsville Operations Support Center, HOSC.

Ken Schrock and teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center help monitor launch conditions for the Demo-2 mission...

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NASA image: Steve Gaddis and Teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center help monitor launch conditions for the Demo-2 mission from the Huntsville Operations Support Center, HOSC.
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May 27, 2020

Steve Gaddis and Teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center help monitor launch conditions for the Demo-2 mission from the Huntsville Operations Support Center, HOSC.

Steve Gaddis and Teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center help monitor launch conditions for the Demo-2 mission...

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NASA image: Jimmy Moore and teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center help monitor launch conditions for the Demo-2 mission from the Huntsville Operations Support Center, HOSC.
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May 27, 2020

Jimmy Moore and teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center help monitor launch conditions for the Demo-2 mission from the Huntsville Operations Support Center, HOSC.

Jimmy Moore and teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center help monitor launch conditions for the Demo-2 mission...

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NASA image: Amanda Stein, Patrick Mills, Stewart Whaley, Cameron Muelling and Teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center help monitor launch conditions for the Demo-2 mission from the Huntsville Operations Support Center, HOSC.
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May 27, 2020

Amanda Stein, Patrick Mills, Stewart Whaley, Cameron Muelling and Teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center help monitor launch conditions for the Demo-2 mission from the Huntsville Operations Support Center, HOSC.

Amanda Stein, Patrick Mills, Stewart Whaley, Cameron Muelling and teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center help...

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NASA image: Adam Butt and Teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center help monitor launch conditions for the Demo-2 mission from the Huntsville Operations Support Center, HOSC.
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May 27, 2020

Adam Butt and Teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center help monitor launch conditions for the Demo-2 mission from the Huntsville Operations Support Center, HOSC.

Adam Butt andTeams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center help monitor launch conditions for the Demo-2 mission from...

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NASA image: Stewart Whaley and teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center help monitor launch conditions for the Demo-2 mission from the Huntsville Operations Support Center, HOSC.
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May 27, 2020

Stewart Whaley and teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center help monitor launch conditions for the Demo-2 mission from the Huntsville Operations Support Center, HOSC.

Stewart Whaley and teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center help monitor launch conditions for the Demo-2...

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NASA image: Sean Kenny and teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center help monitor launch conditions for the Demo-2 mission from the Huntsville Operations Support Center, HOSC.
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May 27, 2020

Sean Kenny and teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center help monitor launch conditions for the Demo-2 mission from the Huntsville Operations Support Center, HOSC.

Sean Kenny and teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center help monitor launch conditions for the Demo-2 mission...

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NASA image: Preston Jones, Deborah Crane, Adam Butt, and teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center help monitor launch conditions for the Demo-2 mission from the Huntsville Operations Support Center, HOSC.
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May 27, 2020

Preston Jones, Deborah Crane, Adam Butt, and teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center help monitor launch conditions for the Demo-2 mission from the Huntsville Operations Support Center, HOSC.

Preston Jones, Deborah Crane, Adam Butt, and teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center help monitor launch...

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NASA image: Stewart Whaley, Cameron Muelling, foreground, and teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center help monitor launch conditions for the Demo-2 mission from the Huntsville Operations Support Center, HOSC.
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May 27, 2020

Stewart Whaley, Cameron Muelling, foreground, and teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center help monitor launch conditions for the Demo-2 mission from the Huntsville Operations Support Center, HOSC.

Stewart Whaley, Cameron Muelling, foreground, and teamsat NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center help monitor launch...

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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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