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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: MSolo PRIME-1 Mass Properties Test
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Nov 22, 2022

MSolo PRIME-1 Mass Properties Test

Engineers conduct a mass properties test on the Mass Spectrometer Observing Lunar Operations (MSolo) instrument...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1956
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Jul 11, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-125 Pilot Gregory C....

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NASA image: Orion Camera View of Artemis II Upper Stage Separation
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Apr 1, 2026

Orion Camera View of Artemis II Upper Stage Separation

A view from cameras on the exterior of the Orion spacecraft of the jettisoning of the upper stage of the SLS (Space...

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NASA image: Students Test their LEGO Rover Prototype
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Oct 24, 2019

Students Test their LEGO Rover Prototype

Four student teams: Blue, Gold, Green and Red built, designed and tested a LEGO robotic Martian rover prototype at...

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NASA image: Checkout Tests of X-59 Landing Gear
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Apr 19, 2023

Checkout Tests of X-59 Landing Gear

Technicians perform landing gear checkout testing at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in Palmdale, California. These...

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NASA image: HDV BVOLOS first flight
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Sep 18, 2023

HDV BVOLOS first flight

NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Project has established a line of research within its portfolio referred to as...

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NASA image: Artist’s Concept Portrays SpaceX’s Starship HLS with Raptor Engines for NASA Artemis
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Nov 20, 2024

Artist’s Concept Portrays SpaceX’s Starship HLS with Raptor Engines for NASA Artemis

This artist’s concept portrays SpaceX’s Starship Human Landing System (HLS) with two Raptor engines lit, performing...

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NASA image: AVATAR_MVT_David Chou
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Feb 1, 2026

AVATAR_MVT_David Chou

David Chou, M.D., Ph.D., Principal Scientist Emulate; the Mission Verification Test (MVT) for the National...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-9 Mission Specialist Aleksandr Gorbunov
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Jul 22, 2024

SpaceX Crew-9 Mission Specialist Aleksandr Gorbunov

jsc2024e052325 (July 22, 2024) --- NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Mission Specialist Aleksandr Gorbunov gives a thumbs-up...

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NASA image: NASA is Reinventing Aviation
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Jun 24, 2020

NASA is Reinventing Aviation

Today NASA is reinventing aviation for the next 50 years, where aircraft look different, are powered different, and...

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NASA image: Wilcutt and Malenchenko perform egress procedures in Zarya during STS-106
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Sep 17, 2000

Wilcutt and Malenchenko perform egress procedures in Zarya during STS-106

STS106-322-026 (17 September 2000) --- Astronaut Terrence W. Wilcutt (right), STS-106 mission commander, and...

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NASA image: Mapping sequence performed during the STS-114 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver.
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Jul 28, 2005

Mapping sequence performed during the STS-114 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver.

ISS011-E-11014 (28 July 2005) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery as seen from the International Space Station (ISS)...

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NASA image: Mapping sequence performed during the STS-121 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jul 6, 2006

Mapping sequence performed during the STS-121 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS013-E-47643 (6 July 2006) --- A close-up view of Space Shuttle Discovery's tail section is featured in this image...

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NASA image: Mapping sequence performed during the STS-121 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jul 6, 2006

Mapping sequence performed during the STS-121 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS013-E-47629 (6 July 2006) --- A close-up view of Space Shuttle Discovery's tail section is featured in this image...

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NASA image: Astronauts Linda Godwin and Michael "Rich" Clifford perform EVA
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Mar 26, 1996

Astronauts Linda Godwin and Michael "Rich" Clifford perform EVA

STS076-401-021 (27 March 1996) --- Astronauts Michael R. (Rich) Clifford (right) and Linda M. Godwin (red stripe)...

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NASA image: Mapping sequence performed during the STS-114 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver.
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Jul 28, 2005

Mapping sequence performed during the STS-114 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver.

ISS011-E-11021 (28 July 2005) --- View of the Space Shuttle Discovery's crew cabin and Ku-band antenna photographed...

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NASA image: Foale performs potable water analysis OPS in the SM during Expedition 8
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Nov 7, 2003

Foale performs potable water analysis OPS in the SM during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-05553 (7 November 2003) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale, Expedition 8 mission commander and NASA ISS science...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-122 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Feb 9, 2008

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-122 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS016-E-028518 (9 Feb. 2008) --- An overhead view of part of the Space Shuttle Atlantis' starboard wing and part of...

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NASA image: STS-89 crewmembers perform various tasks onboard Endeavour
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Mar 3, 1998

STS-89 crewmembers perform various tasks onboard Endeavour

S89-E-5196 (25 Jan 1998) --- This Electronic Still Camera (ESC) image shows astronaut James F. Reilly, mission...

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NASA image: Expedition 22 crew member Soichi Noguchi performing emergency procedure training.
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Mar 6, 2009

Expedition 22 crew member Soichi Noguchi performing emergency procedure training.

JSC2009-E-053504 (6 March 2009) --- NASA astronaut T.J. Creamer (foreground) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: Williams performs self reaction test in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 22
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Mar 14, 2010

Williams performs self reaction test in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-097237 (14 March 2010) --- NASA astronaut Jeffrey Williams, Expedition 22 commander, uses a computer in the...

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NASA image: Expedition 22 crew member Soichi Noguchi performing emergency procedure training.
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Mar 6, 2009

Expedition 22 crew member Soichi Noguchi performing emergency procedure training.

JSC2009-E-053502 (6 March 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Soichi Noguchi, Expedition...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-117 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jun 10, 2007

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-117 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS015-E-11518 (10 June 2007) --- This view of the nose of Space Shuttle Atlantis and part of the forward underside...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-124 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jun 2, 2008

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-124 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS017-E-008679 (2 June 2008) --- An overhead view of the second component of the Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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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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