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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: STS-40 Payload Specialist Millie Hughes-Fulford trains in JSC's SLS mockup
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Mar 10, 1987

STS-40 Payload Specialist Millie Hughes-Fulford trains in JSC's SLS mockup

S87-28666 (March 1987) --- Millie Hughes-Fulford, STS-40/SLS-1 payload specialist, stands near the Echocardiograph...

JSC
NASA image: F-16XL Refuels In-Flight
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May 13, 1996

F-16XL Refuels In-Flight

An F-16XL refuels in-flight. Only two XLs were built, and NASA eventually operated both for experimental purposes,...

AFRC
NASA image: PCG-9 sample inspection
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Apr 30, 2018

PCG-9 sample inspection

iss055e043707 (Apr. 30, 2018) --- A close look at crystals grown under experimental conditions controlled by middle...

JSC
NASA image: Boundary-Layer Control to Helicopter Rotor Blades.
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Jan 22, 1957

Boundary-Layer Control to Helicopter Rotor Blades.

Experimental investigation of boundary-layer control to helicopter rotor blades to increase forward speed...

ARC
NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Sep 21, 1994

International Space Station (ISS)

Artist's concept of the final configuration of the International Space Station (ISS) Alpha. The ISS is a...

MSFC
NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0192-004
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Sep 3, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0192-004

Ames Research Center Bldg N-257 CVSSRF (Crew Vehicle System Research Facility) simulator: Experimenter/Operator...

ARC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Dec 1, 1998

Microgravity

International Flavors and Fragrances Inc., Dr. Braja Mookherjee with the Overnight Scentsation rose plant after its...

MSFC
NASA image: PCG-9 sample inspection
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Apr 30, 2018

PCG-9 sample inspection

iss055e043718 (Apr. 30, 2018) --- A close look at crystals grown under experimental conditions controlled by middle...

JSC
NASA image: Engineering Club Visits NASA Armstrong
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Jan 15, 2025

Engineering Club Visits NASA Armstrong

Students examine small parts made at the Experimental Fabrication Shop at NASA’s Armstrong Research Flight Center in...

AFRC
NASA image: PCG-9 sample inspection
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Apr 18, 2018

PCG-9 sample inspection

iss055e024523 (Apr. 18, 2018) --- NASA astronaut Andrew Feustel is seen in the Cupola, holding sample bags of...

JSC
NASA image: PCG-9 sample inspection
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Apr 30, 2018

PCG-9 sample inspection

iss055e043705 (Apr. 30, 2018) --- Sample bags of crystals grown under experimental conditions controlled by middle...

JSC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 24, 2001

Microgravity

Dr. Cila Herman, G.W.C. Whiting School of Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore. She is the principal...

MSFC
NASA image: Early Rockets
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Apr 15, 2004

Early Rockets

In addition to Dr. Robert Goddard's pioneering work, American experimentation in rocketry prior to World War II...

MSFC
NASA image: SPHERES test run
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Dec 16, 2014

SPHERES test run

iss042e046207 (12/16/2018) --- Photographic documentation taken during the Synchronized Position Hold Engage and...

JSC
NASA image: ARC-1998-AC98-0242-2
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Nov 28, 1998

ARC-1998-AC98-0242-2

Administrator award (two) Center-Tracon Automation system Team Langley Res. CTR and Goal Award 1998, Next-Genreation...

ARC
NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Aug 13, 1999

Advanced Concept

Pictured is an artist's concept of the experimental X-37 Reusable Launch Vehicle re-entering Earth‘s atmosphere....

MSFC
NASA image: Veggie Harvest
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Oct 27, 2017

Veggie Harvest

Charles Spern, project manager on the Engineering Services Contract, communicates instructions for the Veggie system...

KSC
NASA image: Veggie Harvest
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Oct 27, 2017

Veggie Harvest

Nicole Dufour, flight integration lead, communicates directly with astronaut Joe Acaba during installation of NASA’s...

KSC
NASA image: Veggie Harvest
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Oct 27, 2017

Veggie Harvest

Three different varieties of plants growing in the Veggie plant growth chamber on the International Space Station...

KSC
NASA image: Wranglers steadied the X-40A at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California, March 14, 2001, as the experimental craft was carried to 15,000 feet for an unpiloted glide flight
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Mar 14, 2001

Wranglers steadied the X-40A at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California, March 14, 2001, as the experimental craft was carried to 15,000 feet for an unpiloted glide flight

Wranglers steadied the X-40A at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California, March 14, 2001, as the...

AFRC
NASA image: MarCO-B (Wall-E) approaches Mars
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Dec 7, 2018

MarCO-B (Wall-E) approaches Mars

MarCO-B, one of the experimental Mars Cube One (MarCO) CubeSats, took these images as it approached Mars from about...

JPL
NASA image: Engineering Club Visits NASA Armstrong
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Jan 15, 2025

Engineering Club Visits NASA Armstrong

The engineering club from Palmdale High School in Palmdale, California, visits NASA’s Armstrong Research Flight...

AFRC
NASA image: MS Grunsfeld moves freezer unit through transfer tunnel to Spacehab
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Feb 25, 1997

MS Grunsfeld moves freezer unit through transfer tunnel to Spacehab

STS081-361-026 (12-22 Jan 1997) --- Astronaut John M. Grunsfeld, mission specialist, floats into the Spacehab Double...

JSC
NASA image: SPHERES Zero Robotics Session
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Sep 4, 2013

SPHERES Zero Robotics Session

ISS036-E-039697 (4 Sept. 2013) --- In the International Space Station's Kibo laboratory, European Space Agency...

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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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