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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: KSC-05pd-0369
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Mar 8, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers prepare the Human Research Facility-2...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0153
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Feb 1, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After signing a framework agreement establishing the terms for future cooperation...

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC94-0374
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Sep 1, 1994

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FIELD OF VIEW OVERLAP STUDY PROJECT TEST ON FLIGHT LINE WITH NASA 736 COBRA (USA 70-15979). FLITE Cobra Research...

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NASA image: Lucy Science Briefing
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Oct 14, 2021

Lucy Science Briefing

Lucy Science Briefing with representatives from NASA, Southwest Research Institute, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics...

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NASA image: ARC-1978-A78-0077-4
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Jan 27, 1978

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Photographs and Captions courtesy of Joseph and Donna Roizen Telegen, Palo Alto, CA (from) Pioneer 10 and 11...

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May 1, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Bionetics Project Engineer William McLamb examines a petri dish containing C. elegans...

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NASA image: ARC-1969-A78-0077-5
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Jan 27, 1978

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Pioneer 10 and 11 Missions Jupiter encounters - Activities at Ames Research Center December 1973 and December 1974 -...

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NASA image: EC01-0136-9
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Apr 25, 2001

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The deployable, inflatable wing technology demonstrator experiment aircraft looks good during a flight conducted by...

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NASA image: EC01-0136-12
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Apr 25, 2001

EC01-0136-12

The deployable, inflatable wing technology demonstrator experiment aircraft maintains a steady attitude following...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0374
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Mar 8, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, a worker watches as the Rack Insertion Device...

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NASA image: Sustainable Flight Demonstrator Project Announcement
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Jan 18, 2023

Sustainable Flight Demonstrator Project Announcement

Todd Citron, chief technology officer, The Boeing Company, left, delivers remarks during a news conference on NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0368
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Mar 8, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, the Human Research Facility-2 (HRF-2) science...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1348
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May 1, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Project Manager Guy Ethridge examines C. elegans nemotodes (round worms) under a...

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NASA image: EC01-0136-14
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Apr 25, 2001

EC01-0136-14

Wing Deployment Sequence #1: The deployable, inflatable wing technology demonstrator experiment aircraft's wings...

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NASA image: BioExperiment-1 Vibration Test
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May 13, 2021

BioExperiment-1 Vibration Test

Dave Flowers, the project manager for NASA’s Biology Experiment-1 (BioExpt-1) in Exploration Research and Technology...

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NASA image: ARC-1978-A78-0077-18
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Jan 27, 1978

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NASA Photographs and Captions courtesy of Joseph and Donna Roizen Telegen, Palo Alto, CA (from) Pioneer 10 and 11...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-21 #NASASocial Science and Station Q&A
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Dec 4, 2020

SpaceX CRS-21 #NASASocial Science and Station Q&A

Beginning at 1 p.m. EST on Dec. 4, NASA held the CRS-21 Virtual #NASASocial Science and Station Q&A featuring: Brock...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0371
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Mar 8, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, the Human Research Facility-2 (HRF-2) science...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0148
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Feb 1, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At a ceremony at the NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, NASA Administrator...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3965
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Sep 18, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Niki Werkheiser, 3D Printing in Zero-G project manager, briefs media representatives in...

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NASA image: EC01-0136-2
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Apr 25, 2001

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Engineers Jim Murray and Joe Pahle prepare a deployable, inflatable wing technology demonstrator experiment flown by...

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Dec 6, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the STS-107 crew take part in In-Flight Maintenance training for their...

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NASA image: Frank Batteas
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Jan 4, 1999

Frank Batteas

Frank Batteas is a research test pilot in the Flight Crew Branch of NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards,...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-065
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Feb 8, 2001

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At a groundbreaking ceremony, participants and guests toss their shovelfuls of dirt, signifying the start of...

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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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