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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: STEReO Field Testing
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May 5, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

Jonas Jonsson, pilot in command for STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency Response Operations...

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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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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 5, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

A tablet displaying a version of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management System (UTM) is seen during...

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Dec 19, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During emergency egress training, part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Mar 16, 1926

Early Rockets

Dr. Robert H. Goddard and liquid oxygen-gasoline rocket in the frame from which it was fired on March 16, 1926, at...

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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 19, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-107 crew gets instruction on emergency egress from the pad during Terminal...

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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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Oct 20, 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 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Commander Rick Husband operates an M113 armored personnel carrier during...

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NASA image: Administrator at Humans to Mars Summit
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May 9, 2018

Administrator at Humans to Mars Summit

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, left, meets back stage with former NASA astronaut Buzz Aldrin, prior to giving...

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May 8, 2025

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iss073e0025618 (May 8, 2025) -- Working in the space station’s Microgravity Science Glovebox, NASA astronaut Jonny...

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NASA image: NASA, Japan Sign Agreement for Artemis Pressurized Rover
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Apr 9, 2024

NASA, Japan Sign Agreement for Artemis Pressurized Rover

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, left, and Japan’s Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 4, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

A Cal Fire UH-1H Super Huey helicopter is seen in flight as a member of the STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management...

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NASA image: Summer Interns Display NASA Stennis Work
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Aug 7, 2024

Summer Interns Display NASA Stennis Work

NASA Stennis summer intern Logan Blesse, left, shares about his work on future lunar autonomous robotic development...

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May 5, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

A laptop displays the flight path of a FreeFly Systems Alta X drone during STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management...

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May 4, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

A Cal Fire S2-T airtanker is seen above the STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency Response...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Dec 15, 2000

Microgravity

NASA is looking to biological techniques that are millions of years old to help it develop new materials and...

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Dec 19, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-107 crew gets instruction on emergency egress from the pad during Terminal...

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NASA image: COTS Initiative Panel Discussion
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Nov 13, 2013

COTS Initiative Panel Discussion

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, presents NASA's Group Achievement Award to Gwynne Shotwell, President,...

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NASA image: International Space Station Benefits for Humanity, 3rd Edition
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Apr 3, 2019

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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May 6, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The apparatus shown was designed to hold microcapsules for research on mission STS-107....

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Oct 18, 2000

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This close-up shows the pager-sized Personal Cabin Pressure Altitude Monitor developed by Jan Zysko, chief of the...

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Oct 20, 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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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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