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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: View of Astronaut Bruc McCandless during EVA
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Feb 12, 1984

View of Astronaut Bruc McCandless during EVA

S84-27039 (7 Feb 1984) --- Astronaut Bruce McCandless II, at first glance appears to be walking on cargo in the...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 31, 2000

Microgravity

The combustion chamber for the Combustion Integrated Rack section of the Fluids and Combustion Facility (FCF) is...

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NASA image: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong
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Mar 9, 2022

NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong

A top view shows the wing loading test configuration and testing area of an F/A-18E from the Naval Air Systems...

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NASA image: NASA astronauts evaluate their spacesuits
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Jan 9, 2025

NASA astronauts evaluate their spacesuits

iss072e451696 (Jan. 9, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Butch Wilmore (center) assists...

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NASA image: Paresev on Taxi Strip
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Jan 17, 1962

Paresev on Taxi Strip

Test pilot Milton Thompson sitting in NASA Flight Research Center-built Paresev 1 (Paraglider Research Vehicle) on...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Sep 1, 1972

Skylab

This September 1972 photograph shows the internal configuration of Skylab's Multiple Docking Adapter (MDA) flight...

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NASA image: NASA astronauts prepare to evaluate their spacesuits
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Jan 9, 2025

NASA astronauts prepare to evaluate their spacesuits

iss072e451646 (Jan. 9, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Butch Wilmore (center) assists...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Prepares for X-57 Flight Tests
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Sep 5, 2019

NASA Armstrong Prepares for X-57 Flight Tests

The X-57 distributed electric aircraft wing that will fly in the final configuration of the flight tests completed...

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NASA image: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong
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Mar 14, 2022

NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong

This rear view shows the wing loading test configuration and testing area of an F/A-18E from the Naval Air Systems...

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NASA image: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong
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Mar 9, 2022

NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong

A top view shows the wing loading test configuration of an F/A-18E from the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) in...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Sep 1, 1972

Skylab

This September 1972 photograph shows the internal configuration of Skylab's Multiple Docking Adapter (MDA) flight...

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NASA image: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong
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Mar 14, 2022

NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong

This view shows the left wing loading test configuration and testing area of an F/A-18E from the Naval Air Systems...

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NASA image: iss071e051133
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May 3, 2024

iss071e051133

iss071e051133 (May 3, 2024) --- Flight Engineer Jeanette Epps practices cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), or...

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NASA image: NASA astronauts evaluate their spacesuits
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Jan 9, 2025

NASA astronauts evaluate their spacesuits

iss072e451687 (Jan. 9, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Butch Wilmore (center) assists...

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NASA image: Early Program Development
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Jan 1, 1969

Early Program Development

As a result of the recommendations from President Nixon's Space Task Group, Marshall Space Flight Center engineers...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Dec 1, 1971

Skylab

This December 1971 photograph shows the internal configuration of Skylab's Multiple Docking Adapter (MDA) flight...

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NASA image: Krikalev and Currie perform an IFM on a battery recharger in the FGB/Zarya
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Nov 19, 2013

Krikalev and Currie perform an IFM on a battery recharger in the FGB/Zarya

STS088-334-029 (4-15 Dec. 1998) --- Astronaut Nancy J. Currie, mission specialist, and cosmonaut Sergei K. Krikalev,...

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NASA image: ECN-14283
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Dec 30, 1980

ECN-14283

The Highly Maneuverable Aircraft Technology (HiMAT) research vehicle is shown here mated to a wing pylon on NASA’s...

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NASA image: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong
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Mar 9, 2022

NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong

A center top view shows the wing loading test configuration and testing area of an F/A-18E from the Naval Air...

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NASA image: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong
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Mar 14, 2022

NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong

This front view shows the wing loading test configuration and testing area of an F/A-18E from the Naval Air Systems...

AFRC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 31, 2000

Microgravity

The optical bench for the Fluid Integrated Rack section of the Fluids and Combustion Facility (FCF) is shown in its...

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NASA image: Astronaut Akers in Spacehab with stowage items
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Nov 5, 1996

Astronaut Akers in Spacehab with stowage items

STS079-365-009 (16-26 Sept. 1996) --- Astronaut Thomas D. Akers, mission specialist, continues his busy task of...

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NASA image: AFRC-2019-12889-1-PilotBreathingAssessment-5-1-19
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Jan 22, 2020

AFRC-2019-12889-1-PilotBreathingAssessment-5-1-19

NASA is doing complex flight research to look at how pilots breathe to make it safer for them to fly. The NASA...

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NASA image: Lakiesha Hawkins Climbs into the Payload Adapter Test Article
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Mar 7, 2024

Lakiesha Hawkins Climbs into the Payload Adapter Test Article

Lakiesha Hawkins, Assistant Deputy Associate Administrator for the Moon to Mars (M2M) Program within the 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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