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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: Microgravity
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Nov 1, 1997

Microgravity

The purpose of the experiments for the Advanced Automated Directional Solidification Furnace (AADSF) is to determine...

MSFC
NASA image: Power for Artemis Discussion at Shell Eco-marathon
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Apr 6, 2024

Power for Artemis Discussion at Shell Eco-marathon

Logan Kennedy, surface lead for Human Landing System Programs in NASA's Exploration Systems Development Mission...

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NASA image: KARS Park Shoreline Restoration
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Aug 4, 2022

KARS Park Shoreline Restoration

NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Spaceport Integration and Services organization is leading a restoration project at KARS...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7553
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Oct 26, 2011

KSC-2011-7553

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Roland Coelho, program lead, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis...

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NASA image: Orion Heat Shield Testing
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May 26, 2015

Orion Heat Shield Testing

THE ORION HEAT SHIELD, WHICH WAS AT NASA’S MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER FROM MARCH-MAY 2015 FOR ENGINEERING AND...

MSFC
NASA image: SSC-20230830-s02679NASA Achieves Milestone for Engines to Power Future Artemis Missions
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Aug 30, 2023

SSC-20230830-s02679NASA Achieves Milestone for Engines to Power Future Artemis Missions

A crane lifts developmental engine E0525 on the west side of the Fred Haise Test Stand at NASA’s Stennis Space...

SSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd0530
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Mar 15, 2004

KSC-04pd0530

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, United Space Alliance technician Jim Burgess...

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NASA image: Preflight Imagery for the CARMEn Investigation
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Dec 10, 2021

Preflight Imagery for the CARMEn Investigation

jsc2021e063278 (12/10/2021) --- Preflight imagery for the Characterizing Antibiotic Resistance in Microgravity...

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NASA image: Artemis II CMTA Turn Basin Testing
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Jan 31, 2023

Artemis II CMTA Turn Basin Testing

A crane is used to turn the Crew Module Test Article (CMTA) upside down in the water at the turn basin in the Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1109
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May 5, 2004

KSC-04pd1109

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- KSC videographer Dave Stanley, at right, films the crew from India who are setting up...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 24, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

Erica Rodgers, Science and Technology Partnerships Lead in NASA's Office of the Chief Technologist, speaks during a...

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NASA image: Langston University Faculty/Student Group Tour
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Sep 18, 2019

Langston University Faculty/Student Group Tour

Dr. Gioia Massa, NASA Veggie project lead, addresses Langston University students, from left, Sherman Cravens,...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 50th Anniversary "Return to Pad" with Michael Collins
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Jul 16, 2019

Apollo 11 50th Anniversary "Return to Pad" with Michael Collins

On July 16, 2019, the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch, astronaut Michael Collins, right, speaks to Kennedy...

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NASA image: Auxin Transport Aluminum Bag MELFI Insertion
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Mar 15, 2017

Auxin Transport Aluminum Bag MELFI Insertion

iss050e057655 (3/15/2020) --- Photographic documentation during Auxin Transport sample transfer to Minus...

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NASA image: Astronaut Pilots X-57 Simulator at Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Jun 26, 2019

Astronaut Pilots X-57 Simulator at Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA's 2017 astronaut candidate Matthew Dominick practices flying in the X-57 aircraft simulator at Armstrong Flight...

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NASA image: OCO-2 Post Launch Briefing
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Jul 2, 2014

OCO-2 Post Launch Briefing

Ralph Basilio, OCO-2 project manager, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, discusses the successful launch of the Orbiting...

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NASA image: Electrostatic Dust Shield
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Jul 19, 2018

Electrostatic Dust Shield

Dr. Carlos Calle, lead scientist in the Electrostatics and Surface Physics Laboratory at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 50th Anniversary "Return to Pad" with Michael Collins
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Jul 16, 2019

Apollo 11 50th Anniversary "Return to Pad" with Michael Collins

On July 16, 2019, the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch, Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, left, and...

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NASA image: Candid views of STS-81 Cmdr Baker in Spacehab module
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Feb 18, 1997

Candid views of STS-81 Cmdr Baker in Spacehab module

STS081-314-019 (12-22 Jan 1997) --- Astronaut Michael A. Baker, mission commander, floats through the tunnel leading...

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NASA image: jsc2013e087834
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Sep 15, 2013

jsc2013e087834

At their Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, the Expedition 37/38 prime and backup crewmembers...

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NASA image: SUBSA
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May 24, 2021

SUBSA

iss065e061407 (May 24, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Megan McArthur works in the...

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NASA image: The Axiom Mission 4 and Expedition 73 crews take a group portrait
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Jun 26, 2025

The Axiom Mission 4 and Expedition 73 crews take a group portrait

iss073e0249698 (June 26, 2025) --- The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) crew from Axiom...

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NASA image: Orion Heat Shield Testing
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May 26, 2015

Orion Heat Shield Testing

THE ORION HEAT SHIELD, WHICH WAS AT NASA’S MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER FROM MARCH-MAY 2015 FOR ENGINEERING AND...

MSFC
NASA image: iss065e358682
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Sep 8, 2021

iss065e358682

iss065e358682 (Sept. 8, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Thomas Pesquet of ESA (European Space Agency) 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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