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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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Oct 18, 2022

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The Desert Research and Technology Studies (DesertRATS) is one of NASA’s analog missions to test hardware and...

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Dec 17, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon (left) and Mission Specialist David Brown (right)...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 4, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

A FreeFly Systems Alta X drone is seen in flight during STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency...

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Oct 21, 2022

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The Desert Research and Technology Studies (DesertRATS) is one of NASA’s analog missions to test hardware and...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 4, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

Joey Mercer, principle investigator for STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency Response Operations...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6469
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Nov 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Doug Comstock, at microphone, director of the NASA Innovative Partnerships Program, addresses...

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NASA image: Firefly Demo 2 Launch
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Jul 3, 2024

Firefly Demo 2 Launch

Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha rocket carrying eight CubeSats as part of NASA’s CubeSat Launch Initiative (CSLI) lifts...

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NASA image: Center Director's Update
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Mar 29, 2019

Center Director's Update

Kelvin Manning, Kennedy associate director, technical, at right, visits with representatives from Exploration Ground...

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Dec 19, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities on Launch Pad 39A, members of...

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NASA image: jsc2022e081983
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Oct 18, 2022

jsc2022e081983

The Desert Research and Technology Studies (DesertRATS) is one of NASA’s analog missions to test hardware and...

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NASA image: International Space Station Benefits for Humanity, 3rd Edition
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Sep 11, 2018

International Space Station Benefits for Humanity, 3rd Edition

How does research on the International Space Station benefit life on Earth? Read the stories of innovative science...

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Oct 12, 2022

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The Desert Research and Technology Studies (DesertRATS) is one of NASA’s analog missions to test hardware and...

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Dec 20, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Waving from the slidewire basket on the launch pad are (left to right) STS-107 Pilot...

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NASA image: SBIR CubeRover Unboxing
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Oct 9, 2020

SBIR CubeRover Unboxing

Jim Mantovani, left, and A.J. Nick, with Kennedy Space Center’s Exploration and Research and Technology programs,...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 5, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

A Cal Fire S2-T airtanker drops water on a simulated wildfire, Wednesday, May 5, 2021 as Cal Fire conducts aerial...

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NASA image: Pathfinder aircraft in flight
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Jul 27, 1995

Pathfinder aircraft in flight

The Pathfinder research aircraft's wing structure was clearly defined as it soared under a clear blue sky during a...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 4, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

A Cal Fire S2-T airtanker is seen as it drops water on a simulated wildfire, Tuesday, May 4, 2021 as Cal Fire...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6470
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Nov 19, 2009

KSC-2009-6470

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A representative of ILC Dover prepares a newly designed glove for a dexterity and flexibility...

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NASA image: Researchers Test Mars Drone Software in Death Valley
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Dec 3, 2025

Researchers Test Mars Drone Software in Death Valley

The work was among 25 projects funded by NASA’s Mars Exploration Program this past year to push the limits of future...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 5, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

Joey Mercer, principle investigator for STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency Response Operations...

HQ
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Dec 17, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-107 crew arrives at KSC to take part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test...

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May 13, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Adm. Craig E. Steidle (center), NASA’s associate administrator, Office of Exploration...

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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...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 4, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

A FreeFly Systems Alta X drone is seen in flight during STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency...

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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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