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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: Orion SPLASH P1 Test 7 Swing Test at NASA Langley Research Cente
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Sep 20, 2012

Orion SPLASH P1 Test 7 Swing Test at NASA Langley Research Cente

SPLASH P1 Test 7 Swing Test: Documentation of preparation, set up and results of full scale BTA (Boilerplate Test...

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NASA image: Orion SPLASH P1 Test 7 Swing Test at NASA Langley Research Cente
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Sep 20, 2012

Orion SPLASH P1 Test 7 Swing Test at NASA Langley Research Cente

SPLASH P1 Test 7 Swing Test: Documentation of preparation, set up and results of full scale BTA (Boilerplate Test...

LRC
NASA image: Ford works IFM on WHC
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Nov 6, 2012

Ford works IFM on WHC

ISS033-E-018790 (6 Nov. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Kevin Ford, Expedition 33 flight engineer, performs in-flight...

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NASA image: MGM - Apt works with MGM experiment chamber
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Sep 18, 1996

MGM - Apt works with MGM experiment chamber

STS79-E-5042 (18 September 1996) --- Astronaut Jerome (Jay) Apt performs In-Flight Maintenance (IFM) on Active Rack...

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NASA image: Orion SPLASH P1 Test 7 Swing Test at NASA Langley Research Cente
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Sep 20, 2012

Orion SPLASH P1 Test 7 Swing Test at NASA Langley Research Cente

SPLASH P1 Test 7 Swing Test: Documentation of preparation, set up and results of full scale BTA (Boilerplate Test...

LRC
NASA image: JETT 5 - jsc2024e034404
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May 14, 2024

JETT 5 - jsc2024e034404

A curious cow watches as NASA astronauts Andre Douglas and Kate Rubins perform a simulated moonwalk in the San...

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NASA image: Thirsk in Service Module
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Jun 3, 2009

Thirsk in Service Module

ISS020-E-006150 (3 June 2009) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Robert Thirsk, Expedition 20 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: EVA SOP Swap
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May 4, 2021

EVA SOP Swap

iss065e018991 (May 22, 2021) --- Expedition 65 astronauts Shane Kimbrough of NASA and Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan...

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NASA image: DTO 700-11, Kavandi conducts OSVS OPS
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Aug 24, 2016

DTO 700-11, Kavandi conducts OSVS OPS

STS091-349-005 (2-12 June 1998) --- Astronaut Janet L. Kavandi, mission specialist, performs a check of the Orbiter...

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NASA image: OSCAR Video - Lab-Air 120
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Jul 29, 2020

OSCAR Video - Lab-Air 120

Orbital Syngas Commodity Augmentation Reactor (OSCAR) performing a ground test in the Neil Armstrong Operations and...

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NASA image: ISS Assembly Sequence Rev H still images for use on Imagery Online, HSF web
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Sep 1, 2000

ISS Assembly Sequence Rev H still images for use on Imagery Online, HSF web

JSC2006-E-43481 (September 2000) --- Computer-generated artist's rendering of the International Space Station after...

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NASA image: X-31 Engine Fit Check
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Mar 3, 1998

X-31 Engine Fit Check

X-31 team members perform an engine fit check on the X-31 Enhanced Fighter Maneuverability demonstrator aircraft in...

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NASA image: Test 1875 in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT) HIADS TTPM
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May 9, 2012

Test 1875 in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT) HIADS TTPM

Test 1875 in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT) HIADS TTPM: Trim Tab study on various cone angled heat shields (TTPM)...

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NASA image: NASA and Canadian Snowbirds Aircrafts
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May 9, 2018

NASA and Canadian Snowbirds Aircrafts

Two Canadian Forces Snowbirds perform a close flyby maneuver over NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida during a...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Aug 21, 1991

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

Astronauts Jim Voss and Jay Apt perform check-out procedures on a Hubble Space Telescope mock-up while working in...

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NASA image: CCP Astronauts - Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED) PT #2
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Oct 10, 2018

CCP Astronauts - Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED) PT #2

NASA commercial crew astronaut Suni Williams performs physical training on the Advanced Resistive Exercise Device...

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NASA image: Orion SPLASH P1 Test 7 Swing Test at NASA Langley Research Cente
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Sep 20, 2012

Orion SPLASH P1 Test 7 Swing Test at NASA Langley Research Cente

SPLASH P1 Test 7 Swing Test: Documentation of preparation, set up and results of full scale BTA (Boilerplate Test...

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NASA image: General Howell's Conference Room Photos - Photos of Robonaut.
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May 30, 2003

General Howell's Conference Room Photos - Photos of Robonaut.

JSC2003-00263 (June 2003) --- This is Robonaut B, the newer of two NASA robots used in recent hand-in-hand testing...

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NASA image: Whitson during CDRA Desiccant/Sorbent Bed Remove and Replace
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Jan 3, 2008

Whitson during CDRA Desiccant/Sorbent Bed Remove and Replace

ISS016-E-020614 (3 Jan. 2008) --- Astronaut Peggy A. Whitson, Expedition 16 commander, performs in-flight...

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NASA image: Orion SPLASH P1 Test 7 Swing Test at NASA Langley Research Cente
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Sep 20, 2012

Orion SPLASH P1 Test 7 Swing Test at NASA Langley Research Cente

SPLASH P1 Test 7 Swing Test: Documentation of preparation, set up and results of full scale BTA (Boilerplate Test...

LRC
NASA image: iss065e411237
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Sep 22, 2021

iss065e411237

iss065e411237 (Sept. 22, 2021) --- Roscosmos cosmonaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Pyotr Dubrov is pictured...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 21, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

Broadway performs are seen as they sing during the opening ceremony of the 70th International Astronautical...

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NASA image: iss067e099398
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Jun 1, 2022

iss067e099398

iss067e099398 (June 1, 2022) --- NASA astronauts and Expedition 67 Flight Engineers Bob Hines and Jessica Watkins...

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NASA image: Cassidy eye exam
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Jul 11, 2013

Cassidy eye exam

ISS036-E-018262 (11 July 2013) --- NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy, Expedition 36 flight engineer, performs a visual...

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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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