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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: Launch Countdown Demo at Pad 39B
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Oct 23, 2020

Launch Countdown Demo at Pad 39B

The launch countdown team conducted a test demonstration at Launch Complex 39B to run through the actual operations...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Artemis Returns to Earth with Science [Episode 45]
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Dec 12, 2022

NASA Science Live: Artemis Returns to Earth with Science [Episode 45]

NASA’s Artemis mission flew on a historic journey around the Moon, testing technologies, performing science and...

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NASA image: iss065e242415
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Aug 15, 2021

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iss065e242415 (Aug. 15, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Mark Vande Hei performs...

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NASA image: Flight Day 1: Launch Abort System Jettison
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Nov 16, 2022

Flight Day 1: Launch Abort System Jettison

art001m1203200651B (Nov. 16, 2022) The launch abort system was jettisoned approximately three minutes after launch...

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NASA image: Veggie PONDS
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May 14, 2018

Veggie PONDS

iss055e070862 (5/14/2018) --- NASA Astronaut Drew Feustel is photographed performing Veggie Passive Orbital Nutrient...

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NASA image: TigerShark Flight and Landing
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Nov 21, 2019

TigerShark Flight and Landing

The TigerShark unmanned aircraft by Navmar Applied Sciences Corporation flew over the skies at NASA’s Armstrong...

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NASA image: iss063e004089
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Apr 30, 2020

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iss063e004089 (April 30, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 63 Commander Chris Cassidy sets up an Astrobee...

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NASA image: ED01-0209-5
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Jul 14, 2001

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The solar-electric Helios Prototype flying wing is shown near the Hawaiian islands of Niihau and Lehua during its...

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NASA image: Quiet Electric Engine V1 (QUEEN V1) Experiment and Team
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Jun 18, 2024

Quiet Electric Engine V1 (QUEEN V1) Experiment and Team

The Quiet Electric Engine V1 (QUEEN V1) experiment that was performed in the NASA GRC Acoustical Testing Laboratory...

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NASA image: Photographic coverage of Robonaut and Segway Combo.
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Nov 5, 2003

Photographic coverage of Robonaut and Segway Combo.

JSC2003-E-62444 (December 2003) --- This is Robonaut B, the newer of two NASA robots used in recent hand-in-hand...

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NASA image: Williams performs CFE investigation in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 13
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Aug 30, 2006

Williams performs CFE investigation in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 13

ISS013-E-73478 (30 Aug. 2006) --- Astronaut Jeffrey N. Williams, Expedition 13 NASA space station science officer...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1130
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Aug 15, 2000

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will be taking part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include emergency egress training and...

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NASA image: Quiet Electric Engine V1 (QUEEN V1) Experiment
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Jun 18, 2024

Quiet Electric Engine V1 (QUEEN V1) Experiment

The Quiet Electric Engine V1 (QUEEN V1) experiment that was performed in the NASA GRC Acoustical Testing Laboratory...

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NASA image: SpaceX Triage Training at Pad A
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Oct 25, 2018

SpaceX Triage Training at Pad A

Teams from NASA, the Department of Defense Human Space Flight Support and SpaceX conduct a joint medical triage and...

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NASA image: jsc2026e017237
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Mar 27, 2026

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jsc2026e017237 (March 27, 2026) --- Microscopic view showing human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) adhered inside one...

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NASA image: jsc2026e017238
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Mar 27, 2026

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jsc2026e017238 (March 27, 2026) --- Microscopic view showing human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) adhered inside the...

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NASA image: iss072e189789
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Nov 16, 2024

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iss072e189789 (11/16/2024) --- The Canadarm2 robotic arm removes Materials ISS Experiment (MISSE) science carriers...

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NASA image: TigerShark Flight and Landing
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Nov 21, 2019

TigerShark Flight and Landing

The TigerShark unmanned aircraft by Navmar Applied Sciences Corporation flew over the skies at NASA’s Armstrong...

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NASA image: National Campaign Adds Helicopter Flights
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Dec 8, 2021

National Campaign Adds Helicopter Flights

NASA's Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign conducts testing to study controllability characteristics when...

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NASA image: iss059e038845
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May 2, 2019

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iss059e038845 (5/2/2019) --- Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques is photographed performing a...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Spin Table Activities in PHSF
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Jan 15, 2020

Mars 2020 Spin Table Activities in PHSF

Tests to measure the center of gravity and moments of inertia for the Mars 2020 rover aeroshell are performed on the...

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NASA image: Progress M-15M/47P Spacecraft Temporary Undocking
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Jul 22, 2012

Progress M-15M/47P Spacecraft Temporary Undocking

ISS032-E-008447 (22 July 2012) --- The unpiloted Russian Progress 47 resupply spacecraft temporarily undocks from...

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NASA image: Fincke works on the CFE set up on the MWA in the U.S. Lab during Expedition 9
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Sep 18, 2004

Fincke works on the CFE set up on the MWA in the U.S. Lab during Expedition 9

ISS009-E-23441 (18 September 2004) --- Astronaut Edward M. (Mike) Fincke, Expedition 9 NASA ISS science officer and...

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NASA image: Supercomputer Simulation of Orion Spacecraft Launch Abort System
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Jan 9, 2020

Supercomputer Simulation of Orion Spacecraft Launch Abort System

This visualization, made from a simulation of the Pad Abort 1 flight test of Orion's Launch Abort System, helps...

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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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