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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: GPM: Meet the Team: Alexia Harper

GPM: Meet the Team: Alexia Harper

This is a series of short profiles that showcase the systems engineers and designers who helped develop, build, and...

NASA image: GPM: Meet the Team: Lynette Marbley

GPM: Meet the Team: Lynette Marbley

This is a series of short profiles that showcase the systems engineers and designers who helped develop, build, and...

NASA image: GPM: Meet the Team: Jay Parker

GPM: Meet the Team: Jay Parker

This is a series of short profiles that showcase the systems engineers and designers who helped develop, build, and...

NASA image: GPM: Meet the Team: Keith Deweese

GPM: Meet the Team: Keith Deweese

This is a series of short profiles that showcase the systems engineers and designers who helped develop, build, and...

NASA image: GPM: Meet the Team: Bill Paradis

GPM: Meet the Team: Bill Paradis

This is a series of short profiles that showcase the systems engineers and designers who helped develop, build, and...

NASA image: KSC-05pd-0167

KSC-05pd-0167

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the back transfer aisle of the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3, a worker checks...

NASA image: OCI Main Optics Bench with Collimator Slit Assembly Installed

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...

NASA image: OCI Optical Alignment Measurements

OCI Optical Alignment Measurements

Optical engineer, Maurice Stancil, performs final optical alignment metrology measurements prior to the Ocean Color...

NASA image: OCI Optical Measurements

OCI Optical Measurements

Optical technician, Timothy Madison, uses a theodolite to perform optical measurements on the Ocean Color Instrument...

NASA image: VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - The L-1011 carrier aircraft is ready for flight after undergoing a Combined Systems Test, an integrated test involving the Pegasus launch vehicle, SciSat-1 spacecraft and L-1011 aircraft. The SciSat-1 weighs approximately 330 pounds and after launch will be placed in a 400-mile-high polar orbit to investigate processes that control the distribution of ozone in the upper atmosphere. The data from the satellite will provide Canadian and international scientists with improved measurements relating to global ozone processes and help policymakers assess existing environmental policy and develop protective measures for improving the health of our atmosphere, preventing further ozone depletion. The mission is designed to last two years.

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - The L-1011 carrier aircraft is ready for flight after undergoing a Combined Systems Test, an integrated test involving the Pegasus launch vehicle, SciSat-1 spacecraft and L-1011 aircraft. The SciSat-1 weighs approximately 330 pounds and after launch will be placed in a 400-mile-high polar orbit to investigate processes that control the distribution of ozone in the upper atmosphere. The data from the satellite will provide Canadian and international scientists with improved measurements relating to global ozone processes and help policymakers assess existing environmental policy and develop protective measures for improving the health of our atmosphere, preventing further ozone depletion. The mission is designed to last two years.

NASA image: Robonaut 2 Humanoid Robot measures the air velocity in the U.S. Laboratory

Robonaut 2 Humanoid Robot measures the air velocity in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS030-E-142875 (14 March 2012) --- Controlled by teams on the ground, Robonaut 2 humanoid robot holds an instrument...

NASA image: Robonaut 2 Humanoid Robot holds instrument to measure air velocity

Robonaut 2 Humanoid Robot holds instrument to measure air velocity

ISS030-E-148257 (14 March 2012) --- Controlled by teams on the ground, Robonaut 2 humanoid robot holds an instrument...

NASA image: Robonaut 2 Humanoid Robot holds instrument to measure air velocity

Robonaut 2 Humanoid Robot holds instrument to measure air velocity

ISS030-E-148273 (14 March 2012) --- Controlled by teams on the ground, Robonaut 2 humanoid robot holds an instrument...

NASA image: Robonaut 2 Humanoid Robot measures the air velocity in the U.S. Laboratory

Robonaut 2 Humanoid Robot measures the air velocity in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS030-E-142876 (14 March 2012) --- Controlled by teams on the ground, Robonaut 2 humanoid robot holds an instrument...

NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0218-006

ARC-2009-ACD09-0218-006

NASA Conducts Airborne Science Aboard Zeppelin Airship: equipped with two imaging instruments enabling remote...

NASA image: Robonaut 2 Humanoid Robot holds instrument to measure air velocity

Robonaut 2 Humanoid Robot holds instrument to measure air velocity

ISS030-E-148260 (14 March 2012) --- Controlled by teams on the ground, Robonaut 2 humanoid robot holds an instrument...

NASA image: Robonaut 2 Humanoid Robot holds instrument to measure air velocity

Robonaut 2 Humanoid Robot holds instrument to measure air velocity

ISS030-E-148268 (14 March 2012) --- Controlled by teams on the ground, Robonaut 2 humanoid robot holds an instrument...

NASA image: Presentation on Improved Tracking Cameras

Presentation on Improved Tracking Cameras

A photographer focuses on part of the tracking telescope that provides optical support for launches from KSC and...

NASA image: Propulsion Systems Lab

Propulsion Systems Lab

NASA Glenn’s Propulsion Systems Lab (PSL) is conducting research to characterize ice crystal clouds that can create...

NASA image: OCI Stray Light Testing

OCI Stray Light Testing

Systems engineer, Joseph Knuble, adjusts the intensity of a lamp during stray light testing on the Ocean Color...

NASA image: Kotov during Albedo Experiment in the SM

Kotov during Albedo Experiment in the SM

ISS038-E-005014 (20 Nov. 2013) --- At a window in the International Space Station’s Zvezda Service Module, Russian...

NASA image: OCI Optical Module Integration on Transportation Dolly

OCI Optical Module Integration on Transportation Dolly

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

NASA image: jsc2023e046371

jsc2023e046371

jsc2023e046371 (12/02/2022) --- The Multi-Needle Langmuir Probe (m-NLP) is seen at European Test Services (ETS)...

NASA image: OCI Crane Lift onto the Tilt Mechanism

OCI Crane Lift onto the Tilt Mechanism

Mechanical technicians crane lift the Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) onto the Tilt Mechanism. OCI is a highly advanced...

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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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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - The L-1011 carrier aircraft is ready for flight after undergoing a Combined...

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