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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: Smoke Flow Investigation XF7C-1 (Cowling Exhaust J.1 Type)
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Oct 6, 2016

Smoke Flow Investigation XF7C-1 (Cowling Exhaust J.1 Type)

Smoke Flow Investigation XF7C-1 (Cowling Exhaust J.1 Type)

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NASA image: Presidential commission investigating Challenger accident at JSC
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Mar 5, 1986

Presidential commission investigating Challenger accident at JSC

S86-28749 (5 March 1986) --- Two JSC officials chat prior to a meeting with members of the Presidential Commission...

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NASA image: EMIT Loaded Into SpaceX Falcon 9 Trunk Before Transport
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May 12, 2022

EMIT Loaded Into SpaceX Falcon 9 Trunk Before Transport

The Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT) mission instrument (right) sits in the "trunk" that will...

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NASA image: Pore Formation and Mobility Investigation Hardware Setup
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Nov 26, 2022

Pore Formation and Mobility Investigation Hardware Setup

iss068e024574 (Nov. 26, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Frank Rubio works in the...

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NASA image: jsc2019m000710_Designing-Flames-Aboard-ISS-MP4
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Sep 10, 2019

jsc2019m000710_Designing-Flames-Aboard-ISS-MP4

The Flame Design investigation is studying the quantity of soot produced under different flame conditions. The...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Mike Fincke performs research operations for the BioNugtrients-2 investigation
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Oct 7, 2025

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke performs research operations for the BioNugtrients-2 investigation

iss073e0865425 (Oct. 7, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Mike Fincke performs research...

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NASA image: EMIT Instrument's First Light
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Jul 29, 2022

EMIT Instrument's First Light

This image shows the first measurements taken by NASA's Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT) from...

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NASA image: EMIT Inside SpaceX Falcon 9 Trunk Ahead of Transport
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May 12, 2022

EMIT Inside SpaceX Falcon 9 Trunk Ahead of Transport

The Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT) mission instrument (left) sits in the "trunk" that will...

JPL
NASA image: Payload for NASA Mars 2020 Rover
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Jul 31, 2014

Payload for NASA Mars 2020 Rover

This diagram shows components of the investigations payload for NASA Mars 2020 rover mission.

JPL
NASA image: Quest Institute-NanoLab Unit 3 investigation
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Feb 19, 2020

Quest Institute-NanoLab Unit 3 investigation

iss062e034557 (2/19/2020) --- A view of the Quest Institute-NanoLab Unit 3 investigation aboard the International...

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NASA image: Vice President Pence @ Ames
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Nov 14, 2019

Vice President Pence @ Ames

Vice President Mike Pence examines the Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover, or VIPER engineering test...

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NASA image: NIRVSS N-213 Laboratory
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Feb 26, 2020

NIRVSS N-213 Laboratory

Near InfraRed Volatiles Spectrometer System (NIRVSS) engineering build in Ames N-213 Laboratory with Amanda Cook....

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NASA image: InSight Media Briefing
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Oct 31, 2018

InSight Media Briefing

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory InSight principal investigator Bruce Banerdt gives remarks during the NASA InSight...

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NASA image: InSight Media Briefing
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Oct 31, 2018

InSight Media Briefing

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory InSight principal investigator Bruce Banerdt gives remarks during the NASA InSight...

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NASA image: InSight Media Briefing
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Oct 31, 2018

InSight Media Briefing

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory InSight deputy principal investigator Sue Smrekar gives remarks during a NASA...

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NASA image: InSight Media Briefing
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Oct 31, 2018

InSight Media Briefing

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory InSight principal investigator Bruce Banerdt gives remarks during the NASA InSight...

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NASA image: InSight Media Briefing
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Oct 31, 2018

InSight Media Briefing

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory InSight deputy principal investigator Sue Smrekar gives remarks during a NASA...

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NASA image: Fabrication of Amorphous Metals in Space (MSL SCA-FAMIS) investigation
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Apr 15, 2022

Fabrication of Amorphous Metals in Space (MSL SCA-FAMIS) investigation

jsc2022e072974 (4/15/2022) --- A preflight sample from the Fabrication of Amorphous Metals in Space (MSL SCA-FAMIS)...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jonny Kim services a sample processor for a pharmaceutical investigation
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Aug 29, 2025

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim services a sample processor for a pharmaceutical investigation

iss073e0548824 (Aug. 29, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Jonny Kim services a sample...

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NASA image: Test Setup For Model Landing Investigation of a Winged Space Vehicle
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Jul 20, 1960

Test Setup For Model Landing Investigation of a Winged Space Vehicle

Test Setup For Model Landing Investigation of a Winged Space Vehicle Image used in NASA Document TN-D-1496...

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NASA image: Test Setup For Model Landing Investigation of a Winged Space Vehicle
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Jul 20, 1960

Test Setup For Model Landing Investigation of a Winged Space Vehicle

Test Setup For Model Landing Investigation of a Winged Space Vehicle Image used in NASA Document TN-D-1496...

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NASA image: Test Setup For Model Landing Investigation of a Winged Space Vehicle
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Jul 20, 1960

Test Setup For Model Landing Investigation of a Winged Space Vehicle

Test Setup For Model Landing Investigation of a Winged Space Vehicle Image used in NASA Document TN-D-1496...

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NASA image: VIPER Drill
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Oct 29, 2019

VIPER Drill

NASA is sending a mobile robot to the south pole of the Moon to get a close-up view of the location and...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a media tour of the Columbia Debris Hangar, photographers look at pieces of tile collected during search and recovery efforts in East Texas.  About 83,000 pieces of debris from Columbia were shipped to KSC, which represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds.  The debris is being packaged for storage in an area of the Vehicle Assembly Building.
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Sep 11, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a media tour of the Columbia Debris Hangar, photographers look at pieces of tile collected during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. About 83,000 pieces of debris from Columbia were shipped to KSC, which represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds. The debris is being packaged for storage in an area of the Vehicle Assembly Building.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a media tour of the Columbia Debris Hangar, photographers look at pieces of tile...

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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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