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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: CSI: Chemistry Space Investigation
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Jul 7, 2021

CSI: Chemistry Space Investigation

Chemist Athela Frandsen from NASA Engineering’s Analytical Laboratories at Kennedy Space Center in Florida loads a...

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NASA image: CSI: Chemistry Space Investigation
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Jul 7, 2021

CSI: Chemistry Space Investigation

Lead chemist Philip Howard pours liquid nitrogen into the Fourier-transform infrared spectrometer to cool the...

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NASA image: NASA's F-15B conducts a local Mach investigation flight over California's Mojave Desert.
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Jun 1, 2004

NASA's F-15B conducts a local Mach investigation flight over California's Mojave Desert.

NASA's F-15B Research Testbed aircraft flew instrumentation in June 2004 called the Local Mach Investigation (LMI),...

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NASA image: NASA's F-15B conducts a local Mach investigation flight over California's Mojave Desert.
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Jun 1, 2004

NASA's F-15B conducts a local Mach investigation flight over California's Mojave Desert.

NASA's F-15B Research Testbed aircraft flew instrumentation in June 2004 called the Local Mach Investigation (LMI),...

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NASA image: NASA's F-15B conducts a local Mach investigation flight over California's Mojave Desert.
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Jun 4, 2004

NASA's F-15B conducts a local Mach investigation flight over California's Mojave Desert.

NASA's F-15B Research Testbed aircraft flew instrumentation in June 2004 called the Local Mach Investigation (LMI),...

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NASA image: Preflight Imagery for the Neuronix Investigation
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Apr 28, 2023

Preflight Imagery for the Neuronix Investigation

jsc2023e026249 (4/28/2023) --- Drs. Adwitia Dey and Shane Hegarty of AXONIS Therapeutics are pictured with flight...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2902
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Oct 20, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The left position light, strobe light and wing tip of one of NASA's Shuttle Training...

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NASA image: Low Speed Investigation of a Supersonic Transport Model in the 40x80 Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames.
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Mar 1, 1961

Low Speed Investigation of a Supersonic Transport Model in the 40x80 Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames.

Low Speed investigation of a supersonic transport model in the 40x80 Wind Tunnel. 03/01/1961 R 975 T Zero angel of...

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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Investigating the Life of Comet ISON

Comet ISON comes in from the bottom right and moves out toward the upper right, growing more faint, in this...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 1, 1998

Microgravity

Dr. Daniel Carter, president of New Century Pharmaceuticals in Huntsville, Al, is one of three principal...

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NASA image: Columbia Accident Investigation Report
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Nov 6, 2003

Columbia Accident Investigation Report

Richard Alonzo, in the Mail Room at KSC, prepares stacks of the Columbia Accident Investigation Report, which are...

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NASA image: Columbia Accident Investigation Report
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Nov 6, 2003

Columbia Accident Investigation Report

Bill White, in the Mail Room at KSC, stacks copies of the Columbia Accident Investigation Report, which are being...

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NASA image: Blob - slime mold investigation
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Jul 13, 2021

Blob - slime mold investigation

sc2021e029748(7/13/2021) --- A preflight view of the the 4 Blobs in their cell installed in the Blob Box . The goal...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2901
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Oct 20, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Debris from apparent contact with a tree near Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2899
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Oct 20, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The left position light, strobe light and wing tip of one of NASA's Shuttle Training...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2900
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Oct 20, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Debris from apparent contact with a tree near Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: Juliana Neves Monitors Cement Paste Samples
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Aug 17, 2018

Juliana Neves Monitors Cement Paste Samples

Marshall graduate student researcher Juliana Neves, who is pursuing her doctorate in civil engineering at...

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NASA image: DART Investigation and Engineering Briefing
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Nov 21, 2021

DART Investigation and Engineering Briefing

Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) Investigation and Science Briefing has representatives from NASA, Johns...

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NASA image: DART Investigation & Engineering Briefing
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Nov 21, 2021

DART Investigation & Engineering Briefing

Andy Rivkin, Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) investigation team lead for Johns Hopkins Applied Physics...

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NASA image: Image for NASA Document NASA-TN-D-56. Equipment Used In Investigation. Document Title:  An investigation to determine conditions under which downwash from VTOL aircraft will start surface erosion from various types of terrain  Figure 2. Equipment Used In Investigation
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May 14, 1959

Image for NASA Document NASA-TN-D-56. Equipment Used In Investigation. Document Title: An investigation to determine conditions under which downwash from VTOL aircraft will start surface erosion from various types of terrain Figure 2. Equipment Used In Investigation

Image for NASA Document NASA-TN-D-56. Equipment Used In Investigation. Document Title: An investigation to determine...

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NASA image: Tour of NASA Moon Rover South Pole Landing Site
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Sep 20, 2021

Tour of NASA Moon Rover South Pole Landing Site

In 2023, NASA’s Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover, or VIPER, will land near the western edge of the...

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NASA image: SQuARE archaeological investigation aboard the space station
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Jan 15, 2022

SQuARE archaeological investigation aboard the space station

iss066e113865 (Jan. 15, 2022) --- A sample site is denoted for the SQuARE archaeological investigation with pieces...

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NASA image: iss038e055233
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Feb 24, 2014

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iss038e055233 (2/24/2014) --- Cosmonaut Oleg Kotov, Expedition 38 Commander, is seen during a Lower Body Negative...

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NASA image: 1400042
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Jan 29, 2014

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SPACE STATION SCIENCE INVESTIGATORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD TOUR THE PAYLOAD OPERATIONS INTEGRATION CENTER (POIC). THE...

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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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