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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: International Space Station (ISS)
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Dec 7, 2000

International Space Station (ISS)

In this image, STS-97 astronaut and mission specialist Carlos I. Noriega waves at a crew member inside Endeavor's...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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Apr 15, 2004

Research Technology

Harnessing the Sun's energy through Solar Thermal Propulsion will propel vehicles through space by significantly...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1090
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Jul 19, 1997

KSC-97PC1090

Workers in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility remove the storage collar from a radioisotope thermoelectric...

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NASA image: Space Science
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Jul 18, 1997

Space Science

Jet Propulsion Research Lab (JPL) workers use a borescope to verify the pressure relief device bellow's integrity on...

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NASA image: Space Science
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Jul 18, 1997

Space Science

Jet Propulsion Research Lab (JPL) workers use a borescope to verify the pressure relief device bellow's integrity on...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1068
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Jul 18, 1997

KSC-97PC1068

Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) workers Dan Maynard and John Shuping prepare to install a radioisotope...

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NASA image: Gateway Power and Propulsion Element (PPE) - Central Cylinder
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Aug 7, 2023

Gateway Power and Propulsion Element (PPE) - Central Cylinder

B-roll footage of the central cylinder of the Power and Propulsion Element (PPE) provided by Maxar Technologies for...

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NASA image: EC00-0283-3
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Sep 18, 2000

EC00-0283-3

An engineer at AeroVironment's Design Development Center in Simi Valley, California, closely inspects a set of...

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NASA image: EC00-0283-4
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Sep 18, 2000

EC00-0283-4

Technician Marshall MacCready carefully lays a panel of solar cells into place on a wing section of the Helios...

AFRC
NASA image: EVA 2 - old solar array installed in payload bay
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Mar 5, 2002

EVA 2 - old solar array installed in payload bay

STS109-326-008 (5 March 2002) --- Astronaut Michael J. Massimino, mission specialist, works at the stowage area for...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jul 26, 1974

Skylab

In this photograph, a skylab-4 astronaut performs Extra Vehicular Activities (EVA) outside of the lab. The third...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1973

Skylab

This striking image of Skylab was photographed by Astronaut Jack Lousma (Skylab-3), as the second crew reached the...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1974

Skylab

This photograph was taken as the third crew (Skylab-4) departed the space station. The solar observatory was...

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NASA image: EC00-0283-9
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Sep 18, 2000

EC00-0283-9

A technician at AeroVironment's Design Development Center in Simi Valley, California, checks a panel of silicon...

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NASA image: The Powerhouse of the Orion Spacecraft
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Apr 7, 2026

The Powerhouse of the Orion Spacecraft

art002e012584 (April 7, 2026) - NASA’s Orion spacecraft pictured from one of the cameras mounted on its solar array...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1687
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Nov 10, 2000

KSC-00pp1687

The P6 integrated truss segment hangs suspended from an overhead crane that is moving it the length of the Space...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1684
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Nov 10, 2000

KSC-00pp1684

In the Space Station Processing Facility, the P6 integrated truss segment travels across the building to a payload...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1691
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Nov 10, 2000

KSC00pp1691

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, the P6 integrated truss segment is placed in...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1685
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Nov 10, 2000

KSC-00pp1685

As it travels across the Space Station Processing Facility, the P6 integrated truss segment passes over the two...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1737
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Nov 14, 2000

KSC-00pp1737

Workers in the payload changeout room stand by as the doors open on the payload transport canister. Inside is the P6...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1691
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Nov 10, 2000

KSC-00pp1691

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, the P6 integrated truss segment is placed in...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1686
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Nov 10, 2000

KSC-00pp1686

Carried by an overhead crane, the P6 integrated truss segment travels the length of the Space Station Processing...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1688
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Nov 10, 2000

KSC00pp1688

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload transport canister (right) and workers wait for the arrival of the P6...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1681
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Nov 10, 2000

KSC-00pp1681

In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers attach an overhead crane to lift the P6 integrated truss segment...

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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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