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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: Group Combustion Module (GCM) Installation
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Sep 27, 2016

Group Combustion Module (GCM) Installation

iss049e012007 (9/27/2016) --- Photographic documentation taken during the installation and preparation for the Group...

JSC
NASA image: Gun Turrets of XP-35
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Jul 4, 1944

Gun Turrets of XP-35

Gun Turrets of XP-35. Test conducted in the NACA 19 foot pressure tunnel LMAL-38560 NACA document.

LRC
NASA image: Solar array and Earth
Image
Jun 7, 2013

Solar array and Earth

Photographic documentation of an ISS solar array with the Earth in the background as seen by the Expedition 36 crew.

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NASA image: B-32 Model Close Up
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Jul 4, 1944

B-32 Model Close Up

B-32 Model Close Up. Test conducted in the NACA 19 foot pressure tunnel LMAL-38560 NACA document.

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NASA image: Detail Shots of B-32 Turret
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Jul 5, 1944

Detail Shots of B-32 Turret

Detail Shots of B-32 Turret. Test conducted in the NACA 19 foot pressure tunnel LMAL-38560 NACA document.

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NASA image: Detail Shots of B-32 Turret
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Jul 5, 1944

Detail Shots of B-32 Turret

Detail Shots of B-32 Turret. Test conducted in the NACA 19 foot pressure tunnel LMAL-38560 NACA document.

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NASA image: Documenting Cygnus Capture by Canadarm2
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Sep 29, 2013

Documenting Cygnus Capture by Canadarm2

ISS037-E-003918 (29 Sept. 2013) --- At the windows in the International Space Station?s Cupola, European Space...

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NASA image: Documenting Cygnus Capture by Canadarm2
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Sep 29, 2013

Documenting Cygnus Capture by Canadarm2

ISS037-E-003937 (29 Sept. 2013) --- At the windows in the International Space Station?s Cupola, European Space...

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NASA image: Documentation of the ISS during approach
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May 29, 2000

Documentation of the ISS during approach

STS101-714-028 (19-29 May 2000) --- The International Space Station is contrasted against the cloud-covered home...

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NASA image: Documenting Cygnus Capture by Canadarm2
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Sep 29, 2013

Documenting Cygnus Capture by Canadarm2

ISS037-E-003935 (29 Sept. 2013) --- NASA astronaut Michael Hopkins (left) and European Space Agency astronaut Luca...

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NASA image: SWUIS - documentation of experiment in middeck
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Aug 26, 1997

SWUIS - documentation of experiment in middeck

STS085-313-037 (7 - 19 August 1997) --- Astronauts N. Jan Davis, payload commander, and Stephen K. Robinson, mission...

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NASA image: EUS STA FWD Dome Progress - Vertical
Video
Mar 14, 2025

EUS STA FWD Dome Progress - Vertical

EUS STA FWD Dome Hardware Progress video showcasing the lift onto the robotic weld tool, trimming process, and then...

MSFC
NASA image: Smoke over Sumatra, Indonesia
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Mar 20, 2002

Smoke over Sumatra, Indonesia

These data products from NASA Terra satellite document the presence of airborne particulates on March 13, 2002,...

JPL
NASA image: ERA COLTS 30 Toot Checkout Structure Installation
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May 21, 2012

ERA COLTS 30 Toot Checkout Structure Installation

ERA COLTS 30 Toot Checkout Structure Installation: Document relocation of COLTS loading platen 30 Foot Station and...

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NASA image: Detail Shots of B-32 Turret
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Jul 5, 1944

Detail Shots of B-32 Turret

Detail Shots of B-32 Turret. B-33 Vega Turrets. Test conducted in the NACA 19 foot pressure tunnel LMAL-38560 NACA...

LRC
NASA image: Cowboy Parade at JSC
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Oct 8, 2009

Cowboy Parade at JSC

Photographic documentation showing a Cowboy Parade at JSC, part of Rodeo Houston events. Photo taken at Rocket Park...

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0214-009
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Dec 1, 2011

ARC-2011-ACD11-0214-009

Silicon Valley technology Festival Paco Rafageles, left and Dr Pete Worden, Director Ames Research Center, right...

ARC
NASA image: GRC-2008-C-02736
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Sep 22, 2004

GRC-2008-C-02736

Documentation of explosives detonation at ARES of 10lbs. of C-4 Aerostat Video Program with 2 high speed cameras and...

GRC
NASA image: 1/8 Scale B-32 Turrets
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Jul 5, 1944

1/8 Scale B-32 Turrets

1/8 Scale B-32 Turrets. Test conducted in the NACA 19 foot pressure tunnel LMAL-38560 NACA document.

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NASA image: Russian ORLAN space suits ready for EVA 42
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Jun 17, 2014

Russian ORLAN space suits ready for EVA 42

Photographic documentation of Russian ORLAN space suits in the Pirs Docking Compartment (DC1) ready for EVA 38 as...

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NASA image: T-38 A- AIRCRAFT (NASA 924)
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Dec 7, 1983

T-38 A- AIRCRAFT (NASA 924)

Close up documentation of the Left Side Rudder Leading Edge becoming delaminated on T-38A, NASA 962, on Dec. 6, 1983.

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NASA image: GRC-2015-C-01893
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May 7, 2011

GRC-2015-C-01893

Documentation and PR photographs of Gamma-Ray Imager/Polarimeter for Solar Flares (GRIPS) test hardware at Plum...

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NASA image: Nyberg in Node 2
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Oct 2, 2013

Nyberg in Node 2

Expedition 37 Flight engineer Karen Nyberg uses a camera to document activities in the Node 2 module. Also sent as...

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NASA image: GRC-2007-C-02658
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May 1, 2004

GRC-2007-C-02658

Ariane V Horizontal Separation System 3 (HSS3) Payload Fairing Separation Pre and Post Test Photo Documentation...

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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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