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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: Cen A Radio Optical Gamma Composite
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Dec 8, 2017

Cen A Radio Optical Gamma Composite

NASA release April 1, 2010 It takes the addition of radio data (orange) to fully appreciate the scale of Cen A's...

GSFC
NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-5 - EQUIPMENT (OPTICAL & PHOTOGRAPHIC) - CAPE
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Aug 3, 1965

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-5 - EQUIPMENT (OPTICAL & PHOTOGRAPHIC) - CAPE

S65-43482 (20 Aug. 1965) --- Table-top view of several of the optical and photographic pieces of equipment planned...

JSC
NASA image: OCI Main Optics Bench Crane Lift to Turnover Fixture
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Jan 7, 2022

OCI Main Optics Bench Crane Lift to Turnover Fixture

Mechanical technician, Joseph Eddy, carefully guides the Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) Main Optics Bench (MOB) during...

GSFC
NASA image: OCI Main Optics Bench with Collimator Slit Assembly Installed
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Aug 18, 2021

OCI Main Optics Bench with Collimator Slit Assembly Installed

The Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) Main Optics Bench (MOB) is integrated with the Collimator Slit Assembly (CSA). The...

GSFC
NASA image: Global and Seasonal Aerosol Distributions from MISR
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Jun 4, 2003

Global and Seasonal Aerosol Distributions from MISR

Global summaries of aerosol optical thickness from NASA Terra spacecraft.

JPL
NASA image: ICESat-2 Testing and Integration B-roll: Receiver Telescope Assembly
Video
Oct 15, 2014

ICESat-2 Testing and Integration B-roll: Receiver Telescope Assembly

The Receiver Telescope Assembly is installed on the Optics Bench for the ATLAS instrument.

GSFC
NASA image: OCI Optical Module Integration on Transportation Dolly
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Mar 28, 2022

OCI Optical Module Integration on Transportation Dolly

The Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) is installed on its transportation dolly and prepared for additional integration...

GSFC
NASA image: NEA (Near Earth Asteroid) Scout Hot Box – Repress Chamber V-15
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Feb 1, 2021

NEA (Near Earth Asteroid) Scout Hot Box – Repress Chamber V-15

NEA (Near Earth Asteroid) Scout Hot Box – Repress Chamber V-15 and removal of Optical Witness Samples, (OWS), for...

MSFC
NASA image: OPALS Team
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Aug 6, 2014

OPALS Team

NASA Optical PAyload for Lasercomm Science OPALS operations team is seen at the Optical Communications Telescope...

JPL
NASA image: Mastcam-Z Final Lens Cleaning
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Jan 19, 2021

Mastcam-Z Final Lens Cleaning

A JPL optical technician performs a final inspection and swab cleaning of the front optics of the Mars 2020...

JPL
NASA image: NASA WISE Telescope
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Oct 13, 2009

NASA WISE Telescope

This image shows NASA 40 cm diameter Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer telescope. Here the lead optical test...

JPL
NASA image: ED08-0016-20
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Jan 17, 2008

ED08-0016-20

NASA engineer Larry Hudson and Ikhana ground crew member James Smith work on a ground validation test with new fiber...

AFRC
NASA image: Flight Day 8: Orion's Optical Navigation Camera Captures the Moon
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Nov 23, 2022

Flight Day 8: Orion's Optical Navigation Camera Captures the Moon

art001e000466 (Nov. 23, 2022) – On flight day 8 of the Artemis I mission, Orion’s optical navigation camera snapped...

JSC
NASA image: EC93-42065-6
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Jul 12, 1993

EC93-42065-6

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Systems Research Aircraft (SRA), a highly modified F-18 jet...

AFRC
NASA image: Research Technology
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Sep 16, 1998

Research Technology

A team of engineers at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) has designed, fabricated, and tested the first solar...

MSFC
NASA image: Aerospace Communications Facility at Night
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Aug 28, 2023

Aerospace Communications Facility at Night

The new Aerospace Communications Facility allows researchers to develop various types of communication, including...

GRC
NASA image: 1200186
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Apr 10, 2012

1200186

(L TO R) DR. VIKTOR VORON AND DR. MIKHAIL PAVLINSKIY WATCH AS MARK YOUNG AND CHET SPEEGLE CONDUCT BRIGHT LIGHT...

MSFC
NASA image: 4k Video Streaming from PC-12 Aircraft
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May 20, 2024

4k Video Streaming from PC-12 Aircraft

Dave Brennen, an electronics technician, installing the optical system under the belly of the PC-12 aircraft that...

GRC
NASA image: NEA (Near Earth Asteroid) Scout Hot Box – Repress Chamber V-15
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Feb 1, 2021

NEA (Near Earth Asteroid) Scout Hot Box – Repress Chamber V-15

NEA (Near Earth Asteroid) Scout Hot Box – Repress Chamber V-15 and removal of Optical Witness Samples, (OWS), for...

MSFC
NASA image: NEA (Near Earth Asteroid) Scout Hot Box – Repress Chamber V-15
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Feb 1, 2021

NEA (Near Earth Asteroid) Scout Hot Box – Repress Chamber V-15

NEA (Near Earth Asteroid) Scout Hot Box – Repress Chamber V-15 and removal of Optical Witness Samples, (OWS), for...

MSFC
NASA image: NEA (Near Earth Asteroid) Scout Hot Box – Repress Chamber V-15
Image
Feb 1, 2021

NEA (Near Earth Asteroid) Scout Hot Box – Repress Chamber V-15

NEA (Near Earth Asteroid) Scout Hot Box – Repress Chamber V-15 and removal of Optical Witness Samples, (OWS), for...

MSFC
NASA image: NEA (Near Earth Asteroid) Scout Hot Box – Repress Chamber V-15
Image
Feb 1, 2021

NEA (Near Earth Asteroid) Scout Hot Box – Repress Chamber V-15

NEA (Near Earth Asteroid) Scout Hot Box – Repress Chamber V-15 and removal of Optical Witness Samples, (OWS), for...

MSFC
NASA image: NEA (Near Earth Asteroid) Scout Hot Box – Repress Chamber V-15
Image
Feb 1, 2021

NEA (Near Earth Asteroid) Scout Hot Box – Repress Chamber V-15

NEA (Near Earth Asteroid) Scout Hot Box – Repress Chamber V-15 and removal of Optical Witness Samples, (OWS), for...

MSFC
NASA image: NEA (Near Earth Asteroid) Scout Hot Box – Repress Chamber V-15
Image
Feb 1, 2021

NEA (Near Earth Asteroid) Scout Hot Box – Repress Chamber V-15

NEA (Near Earth Asteroid) Scout Hot Box – Repress Chamber V-15 and removal of Optical Witness Samples, (OWS), for...

MSFC
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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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