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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: Arrival of SWFO-L1 and Carruthers Rideshares for IMAP Mission
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Jul 20, 2025

Arrival of SWFO-L1 and Carruthers Rideshares for IMAP Mission

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Space Weather Follow On–Lagrange 1 (SWFO-L1)...

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NASA image: High Altitude Lidar Observatory (HALO) instrument
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Apr 10, 2019

High Altitude Lidar Observatory (HALO) instrument

The High Altitude Lidar Observatory (HALO) system electronics and diagnostic tools are integrated onto the DC-8...

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NASA image: Damage Detection Equipment
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Jan 11, 2017

Damage Detection Equipment

The prototype Flexible Damage Detection System stands in a laboratory at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The...

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NASA image: NASA’s DC-8 Conducts Final Flight Over Antelope Valley
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May 15, 2024

NASA’s DC-8 Conducts Final Flight Over Antelope Valley

The DC-8 flies low over the Antelope Valley during its final flight before it is retired from NASA’s Armstrong...

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NASA image: Andre Douglas - JETT5 - jsc2024e036523
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May 21, 2024

Andre Douglas - JETT5 - jsc2024e036523

NASA astronaut Andre Douglas wears AR (Augmented Reality) display technology during an advanced technology run in...

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NASA image: Andre Douglas - JETT5 - jsc2024e036526
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May 21, 2024

Andre Douglas - JETT5 - jsc2024e036526

NASA astronaut Andre Douglas wears AR (Augmented Reality) display technology during a nighttime advanced technology...

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NASA image: ESCAPADE Unboxed at Astrotech
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Aug 22, 2024

ESCAPADE Unboxed at Astrotech

NASA’s ESCAPADE (Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers) identical dual spacecraft are inspected and...

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NASA image: X-57 Undergoes Initial Telemetry Testing
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Feb 25, 2020

X-57 Undergoes Initial Telemetry Testing

NASA engineers put the X-57 Maxwell, NASA's first all-electric X-plane, through its initial telemetry tests at...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1337
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Feb 11, 2015

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Sunset colors the horizon to the east as the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket climbs away from Space Launch Complex 40 at...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1333
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Feb 11, 2015

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The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying NOAA’s Deep Space Climate Observatory spacecraft, or DSCOVR, lifts off from...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5047
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Sep 13, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A visitor looks over a model of the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, and a space shuttle...

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NASA image: CCP Astronauts Practice Spacewalking
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Sep 4, 2018

CCP Astronauts Practice Spacewalking

Commercial Crew Astronaut Mike Hopkins practices spacewalking in the Virtual Reality Lab at Johnson Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1334
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Feb 11, 2015

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The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida...

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NASA image: IMAP Rideshare Processing - SWFO
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Jul 24, 2025

IMAP Rideshare Processing - SWFO

Technicians inspect the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Space Weather Follow On–Lagrange 1...

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NASA image: Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF
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Feb 14, 2018

Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF

A member of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Flight Operations team prepares for a rehearsal of a helicopter...

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NASA image: Introduction to the Heliopause - Segment 4
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Sep 22, 2010

Introduction to the Heliopause - Segment 4

Dr. Merav Opher talks about the heliopause, the distant region where the solar wind collides with the interstellar...

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NASA image: iss057e074528
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Nov 9, 2018

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iss057e074528 (Nov. 9, 2018) --- NASA astronaut Serena Auñón-Chancellor is pictured in the Japanese Kibo lab module...

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NASA image: Artemis II Science Evaluation Room -- jsc2026e000861
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Jan 12, 2026

Artemis II Science Evaluation Room -- jsc2026e000861

jsc2026e000861 --- The Artemis II Lunar Science Team works in the Science Evaluation Room (SER) during a training...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Chris Williams guides ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot during an eye exam
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Apr 3, 2026

NASA astronaut Chris Williams guides ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot during an eye exam

iss074e0433182 (April 3, 2026) --- NASA astronaut Chris Williams smiles for a portrait while guiding ESA (European...

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NASA image: Artemis curation lead, Juliane Gross -- jsc2026e019959
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Apr 2, 2026

Artemis curation lead, Juliane Gross -- jsc2026e019959

Artemis curation lead, Juliane Gross, holds a lunar globe in the Science Evaluation Room (SER) in Mission Control at...

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NASA image: NASA Aeronautics and Center Leadership Observe X-59’s First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA Aeronautics and Center Leadership Observe X-59’s First Flight

NASA Aeronautics and center leadership gather inside the viewing area of the main control room at NASA’s Armstrong...

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NASA image: NASA Aeronautics and Center Leadership Observe X-59’s First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA Aeronautics and Center Leadership Observe X-59’s First Flight

NASA Aeronautics and center leadership gather inside the viewing area of the main control room at NASA’s Armstrong...

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NASA image: NASA Aeronautics and Center Leadership Observe X-59’s First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA Aeronautics and Center Leadership Observe X-59’s First Flight

NASA Aeronautics and center leadership gather inside the viewing area of the main control room at NASA’s Armstrong...

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NASA image: NASA Aeronautics and Center Leadership Observe X-59’s First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA Aeronautics and Center Leadership Observe X-59’s First Flight

NASA Aeronautics and center leadership gather inside the viewing area of the main control room at NASA’s Armstrong...

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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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