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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: NASA and DARPA Collaboration on Rocket Propulsion Technology Ann
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Jan 24, 2023

NASA and DARPA Collaboration on Rocket Propulsion Technology Ann

Stefanie Tompkins, director of the Defense Advance Research Projects Agency (DARPA), is seen during a fireside chat...

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NASA image: The CEUS automated fiber placement cylindrical manufacturing tool
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Sep 23, 2015

The CEUS automated fiber placement cylindrical manufacturing tool

MATERIALS ENGINEER LARRY PELHAM OF NASA’S MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER IN HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA, OPERATES THE CEUS...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers conducts research operations inside the Life Science Glovebox
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May 30, 2025

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers conducts research operations inside the Life Science Glovebox

iss073e0118821 (May 30, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers conducts research...

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Dec 15, 2022

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iss068e029939 (Dec. 15, 2022) --- Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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NASA image: ISS Expedition 18 Sandra Magnus at Robotics Work Station (RWS)
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Dec 5, 2008

ISS Expedition 18 Sandra Magnus at Robotics Work Station (RWS)

ISS018-E-010555 (5 Dec. 2008) --- Astronaut Sandra Magnus, Expedition 18 flight engineer, operates the Canadarm2...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx NASA Social
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Sep 7, 2016

OSIRIS-REx NASA Social

Tim Linn, chief system engineer with Lockheed Martin, discusses the unique design of the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft...

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Jun 5, 2021

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iss065e092395 (June 5, 2021) --- Roscosmos cosmonaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Pyotr Dubrov is pictured...

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Oct 30, 2010

Approach of the Progress M-08M/40P

ISS025-E-010477 (30 Oct. 2010) --- Russian cosmonauts Alexander Kaleri (right) and Oleg Skripochka, both Expedition...

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NASA image: Vice President Harris and President Yoon at GSFC
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Apr 25, 2023

Vice President Harris and President Yoon at GSFC

Joe Easley, robotics demonstration and test engineer at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, right, is seen with MSIT...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher CSITU Swing Testing in VAB
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Feb 22, 2019

Mobile Launcher CSITU Swing Testing in VAB

Technicians and engineers with Jacobs on the Test and Operations Support Contract, prepare for a swing test of the...

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NASA image: ARC-1988-AC85-0468-154
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Mar 20, 1988

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AX-5 Space Suit (Hardsuit) attached to donning stand: This demonstration of new sizing techniques shows the suit...

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May 29, 2000

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Research scientist Oscar Monje records data associated with ground testing for the first International Space Station...

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May 29, 2000

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Visiting scientist Cheryl Frazier monitors a prototype composting machine in Hangar L at the Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: Artemis II European Service Module
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Jan 13, 2023

Artemis II European Service Module

Technicians at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida begin installing the orbital maneuvering system engine nozzle...

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NASA image: ORION Media Event at LASF
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Dec 19, 2014

ORION Media Event at LASF

NASA's Orion spacecraft is viewed by members of the media at the Launch Abort System Facility at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: Molten Regolith Electrolysis (MRE) Testing
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Aug 30, 2022

Molten Regolith Electrolysis (MRE) Testing

Engineers conduct testing of the Molten Regolith Electrolysis (MRE) inside a laboratory in the Neil A. Armstrong...

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NASA image: Yurchikhin and Kotov during docking procedures for a Progress Spacecraft
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May 15, 2007

Yurchikhin and Kotov during docking procedures for a Progress Spacecraft

ISS015-E-08032 (15 May 2007) --- Cosmonauts Fyodor N. Yurchikhin (right) and Oleg V. Kotov, Expedition 15 commander...

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Jul 10, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With the engines removed from Endeavour, the inside of Endeavour is exposed. At left...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jun 7, 1966

Saturn Apollo Program

Newsmen listen as an engineer explains operations and capabilities of a Mobility Test Article (MTA) demonstrated at...

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NASA image: Psyche Mission and Science Briefing
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Oct 10, 2023

Psyche Mission and Science Briefing

David Oh, Psyche chief engineer for operations, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, participates in a Psyche mission...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 6 (URT-6) - Day 5 Activities
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Jan 21, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 6 (URT-6) - Day 5 Activities

Lead Instrumentation Engineer Kevin Taylor keeps an eye on the load levels during Underway Recovery Test 6...

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NASA image: Artemis II European Service Module
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Jan 16, 2023

Artemis II European Service Module

Technicians at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida finish installing the orbital maneuvering system engine nozzle...

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NASA image: NASA astronauts Don Pettit and Nichole Ayers work on the NanoRacks External Platform
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Mar 28, 2025

NASA astronauts Don Pettit and Nichole Ayers work on the NanoRacks External Platform

iss072e861721 (March 28, 2025) --- NASA astronauts Nichole Ayers and Don Pettit, both Expedition 72 Flight...

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NASA image: EM-1 Countdown Simulation with Charlie Blackwell-Thompson
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Mar 29, 2018

EM-1 Countdown Simulation with Charlie Blackwell-Thompson

Main Propulsion System Engineers Krista Riggs, left, and Joe Pavicic, both with Jacobs, monitor operations from...

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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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