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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: Psyche Spacecraft Transition from Vertical to Horizontal Test Configuration
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May 9, 2022

Psyche Spacecraft Transition from Vertical to Horizontal Test Configuration

A team working on NASA’s Psyche spacecraft transitioned it from a vertical to a horizontal test configuration during...

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NASA image: Psyche Spacecraft Transition from Vertical to Horizontal Test Configuration
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May 9, 2022

Psyche Spacecraft Transition from Vertical to Horizontal Test Configuration

A team working on NASA’s Psyche spacecraft transitioned it from a vertical to horizontal test configuration during...

KSC
NASA image: NASA Langley Research Center Impact Dynamics Facility
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Oct 21, 2021

NASA Langley Research Center Impact Dynamics Facility

Langley’s historic Impact Dynamics Facility for full-scale aircraft crash testing stands on the western corner of...

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NASA image: How to Take a Picture of A Robotic Arm
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May 27, 2008

How to Take a Picture of A Robotic Arm

This image shows an artist concept of NASA Phoenix Mars Lander snapping a picture of its arm, then transitions to...

JPL
NASA image: Connecting Curiosity Heat Shield and Back Shell
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Oct 5, 2011

Connecting Curiosity Heat Shield and Back Shell

At the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the back shell powered descent...

JPL
NASA image: Rotating Curiosity Back Shell Powered Descent Vehicle
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Oct 5, 2011

Rotating Curiosity Back Shell Powered Descent Vehicle

At the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the back shell powered descent...

JPL
NASA image: Phoenix Stretches its Arm
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May 28, 2008

Phoenix Stretches its Arm

The Phoenix spacecraft is scheduled to begin raising its robotic arm up and out of its stowed configuration on the...

JPL
NASA image: Mars Cube One in Detail
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Sep 13, 2018

Mars Cube One in Detail

Illustration of one of the twin MarCO spacecraft with some key components labeled. Front cover is left out to show...

JPL
NASA image: Beagle 2 Lander on Mars, With Panels Deployed
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Jan 16, 2015

Beagle 2 Lander on Mars, With Panels Deployed

A configuration interpreted as the United Kingdom Beagle 2 Lander, with solar panels at least partially deployed, is...

JPL
NASA image: Final Closeout Actions for Curiosity Heat Shield and Back Shell
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Oct 5, 2011

Final Closeout Actions for Curiosity Heat Shield and Back Shell

At the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the back shell powered descent...

JPL
NASA image: Cross-Section of Icy Soil
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May 28, 2002

Cross-Section of Icy Soil

This diagram shows a possible configuration of ice-rich and dry soil in the upper meter 3 feet of Mars. The ice-rich...

JPL
NASA image: Servicing Mission 4: Atlantis Cargo Bay Carrier Fly-Over
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May 19, 2008

Servicing Mission 4: Atlantis Cargo Bay Carrier Fly-Over

A tour of Atlantis's cargo bay as configured for Hubble Servicing Mission 4. The tour starts at the airlock, moves...

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NASA image: ARC-1972-A72-1961
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Mar 9, 1972

ARC-1972-A72-1961

R.T. Jones Oblique Wing model: landing configuration

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NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0034-03
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Feb 28, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0034-03

VMS: F-Cab Comache Project configuration

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NASA image: ARC-1983-AC83-0631-19
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Sep 9, 1983

ARC-1983-AC83-0631-19

VMS: S-Cab (Space Shuttle configuration) with runway.

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NASA image: X59_Bot
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Aug 10, 2022

X59_Bot

Artist concept of the X-59 configuration views.

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NASA image: X59_B
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Aug 10, 2022

X59_B

Artist concept of the X-59 configuration views.

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NASA image: ARC-1972-A72-1962
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Mar 9, 1972

ARC-1972-A72-1962

R.T. Jones Oblique Wing model: flight configuration

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0034-07
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Feb 28, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0034-07

VMS: F-Cab Comache Project configuration

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0034-02
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Feb 28, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0034-02

VMS: F-Cab Comache Project configuration

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0034-05
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Feb 28, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0034-05

VMS: F-Cab Comache Project configuration

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0034-06
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Feb 12, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0034-06

VMS: F-Cab Comache Project configuration (cockpit)

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NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0034-01
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Feb 28, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0034-01

VMS: F-Cab Comache Project configuration

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NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0034-04
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Feb 28, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0034-04

VMS: F-Cab Comache Project configuration

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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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