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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: Surprisingly STEM: Memory Metal Engineer
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Jul 30, 2024

Surprisingly STEM: Memory Metal Engineer

An elephant supposedly never forgets, but apparently some metals can have a pretty good memory too! Shape memory...

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NASA image: Surprisingly STEM: Space Tire Engineer
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Jun 28, 2023

Surprisingly STEM: Space Tire Engineer

Where we’re going, we don’t need roads... but we still need tires! In this episode, we rolled on over to NASA’s...

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NASA image: Iroquois Engine for the Avro Arrow in the Propulsion Systems Laboratory
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Aug 23, 1957

Iroquois Engine for the Avro Arrow in the Propulsion Systems Laboratory

A researcher examines the Orenda Iroquois PS.13 turbojet in a Propulsion Systems Laboratory test chamber at the...

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NASA image: Engine Research Building’s Central Control Room
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Jul 23, 1948

Engine Research Building’s Central Control Room

Operators in the Engine Research Building’s Central Control Room at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics...

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NASA image: NACA Flight Engineer in a Lockheed RA–29 Hudson
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May 23, 1944

NACA Flight Engineer in a Lockheed RA–29 Hudson

A flight engineer at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory...

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NASA image: Engineers Work on Lunar Trailblazer's HVM³ Imaging Spectrometer
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Dec 22, 2022

Engineers Work on Lunar Trailblazer's HVM³ Imaging Spectrometer

Engineers work on the High-resolution Volatiles and Minerals Moon Mapper (HVM³) for NASA's Lunar Trailblazer...

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NASA image: Engine Installation Underway for Artemis II Moon Rocket at NASA Michoud
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Sep 11, 2023

Engine Installation Underway for Artemis II Moon Rocket at NASA Michoud

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans have installed the first of four RS-25 engines on the...

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NASA image: Engine Installation Underway for Artemis II Moon Rocket at NASA Michoud
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Sep 11, 2023

Engine Installation Underway for Artemis II Moon Rocket at NASA Michoud

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans have installed the first of four RS-25 engines on the...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Mar 1, 1964

Saturn Apollo Program

The flame and exhaust from the test firing of an F-1 engine blast out from the Saturn S-IB Static Test Stand in the...

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NASA image: Expedition 36 flight engineers in Node 1
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Jul 7, 2013

Expedition 36 flight engineers in Node 1

View of Astronauts Chris Cassidy (left),Karen Nyberg (center) and European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano,all...

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NASA image: Julie Kramer White - Digital Engineering Design Center
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Jun 1, 2023

Julie Kramer White - Digital Engineering Design Center

Date: 06-01-2023 Location: Bldg 360 Subject: University of Texas - El Paso (UTEP) Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the...

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NASA image: Mir 21 flight engineer unpacks food for a meal
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Oct 1, 1996

Mir 21 flight engineer unpacks food for a meal

NM21-397-034 (For Release October 1996) --- Cosmonaut Yury V. Usachev, Mir 21 flight engineer, holds a peeler and a...

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NASA image: Lower Empennage Test Fit Install
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Jan 27, 2023

Lower Empennage Test Fit Install

Here is a close-up of the GE F414 engine, from the aft deck or rear, before the tail section of the X-59 is lifted...

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NASA image: Expedition 69 Flight Engineers play chess with NASA mission controllers
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Apr 17, 2023

Expedition 69 Flight Engineers play chess with NASA mission controllers

iss069e003900 (April 17, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Woody Hoburg (center) makes a...

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NASA image: NASA Engineering Design Challenge: Packing Up for the Moon
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Jul 9, 2019

NASA Engineering Design Challenge: Packing Up for the Moon

U.S. Department of Education and NASA’s Design Challenge Educational video entitled, Packing Up for the Moon.

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NASA image: Pathfinder
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Jul 8, 1997

Pathfinder

Solid fuel test performed on the Fastrac II engine cell at Marshall's Test Stand 116.

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NASA image: Erich Engler Demonstrates Calculation Tools
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Mar 19, 2019

Erich Engler Demonstrates Calculation Tools

Retired Marshall engineer Erich Engler demonstrates antiquated calculation and design tools used in Apollo days.

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Oct 23, 1997

Around Marshall

A J-2 Gas Generator (GG) engine's duration test at Marshall's Test Stand-116.

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NASA image: Expedition 58 Flight Engineer Anne McClain of NASA
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Feb 5, 2019

Expedition 58 Flight Engineer Anne McClain of NASA

iss058e010750 (Feb. 6, 2019) --- Expedition 58 Flight Engineer Anne McClain of NASA is pictured in the cupola...

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NASA image: Rolls Royce Avon RA-14 Engine in the Altitude Wind Tunnel
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Mar 23, 1956

Rolls Royce Avon RA-14 Engine in the Altitude Wind Tunnel

A Rolls Royce Avon RA-14 engine was tested in the Altitude Wind Tunnel at the National Advisory Committee for...

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NASA image: NASA Researchers Examine a Pratt and Whitney RL-10 Rocket Engine
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Apr 23, 1962

NASA Researchers Examine a Pratt and Whitney RL-10 Rocket Engine

Lead Test Engineer John Kobak (right) and a technician use an oscilloscope to test the installation of a Pratt and...

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NASA image: NASA Researcher Adjusts a Travelling Magnetic Wave Plasma Engine
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Feb 23, 1964

NASA Researcher Adjusts a Travelling Magnetic Wave Plasma Engine

Raymond Palmer, of the Electromagnetic Propulsion Division’s Plasma Flow Section, adjusts the traveling magnetic...

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NASA image: Booster Engine Service Platforms Delivered to VAB
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Apr 17, 2018

Booster Engine Service Platforms Delivered to VAB

A new service platform for NASA's Space Launch System booster engines has been offloaded from a flatbed truck and is...

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NASA image: Booster Engine Service Platforms Delivered to VAB
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Apr 17, 2018

Booster Engine Service Platforms Delivered to VAB

A new service platform for NASA's Space Launch System booster engines has been offloaded from a flatbed truck and is...

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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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