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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: GSFC_20260218_LEMSA3_005942
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Feb 18, 2026

GSFC_20260218_LEMSA3_005942

Electrical test engineer Thomas Schluszas configures the Lunar Environment Monitoring Station (LEMS) instrument for...

GSFC
NASA image: GSFC_20260130_LEMSA3_001911
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Jan 30, 2026

GSFC_20260130_LEMSA3_001911

A detail view of the Lunar Environment Monitoring Station, (LEMS) inside the cleanroom at Goddard Space Flight...

GSFC
NASA image: Astronaut Susan Helms on aft flight deck with RMS controls
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Sep 12, 1994

Astronaut Susan Helms on aft flight deck with RMS controls

STS064-05-028 (9-20 Sept. 1994) --- On the space shuttle Discovery's aft flight deck, astronaut Susan J. Helms...

JSC
NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 4, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

A computer displays the flight path of a FreeFly Systems Alta X drone during a flight as part of STEReO, the...

HQ
NASA image: A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter slowly lowers the X-40 sub-scale technology demonstrator to the ground under the watchful eyes of ground crew at the conclusion of a captive-carry test flight
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Dec 8, 2000

A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter slowly lowers the X-40 sub-scale technology demonstrator to the ground under the watchful eyes of ground crew at the conclusion of a captive-carry test flight

A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter slowly lowers the X-40 sub-scale technology demonstrator to the ground under...

AFRC
NASA image: X-40A Free Flight #5
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May 8, 2001

X-40A Free Flight #5

X-40A Free Flight #5. The unpowered X-40A, an 85 percent scale risk reduction version of the proposed X-37, proved...

AFRC
NASA image: X-40A Free Flight #5
Image
May 8, 2001

X-40A Free Flight #5

X-40A Free Flight #5. The unpowered X-40A, an 85 percent scale risk reduction version of the proposed X-37, proved...

AFRC
NASA image: With a small stabilization parachute trailing behind, the X-40 sub-scale technology demonstrator is suspended under a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook cargo helicopter during a captive-carry test flight
Image
Dec 8, 2000

With a small stabilization parachute trailing behind, the X-40 sub-scale technology demonstrator is suspended under a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook cargo helicopter during a captive-carry test flight

With a small stabilization parachute trailing behind, the X-40 sub-scale technology demonstrator is suspended under...

AFRC
NASA image: The X-40 sub-scale technology demonstrator is suspended under a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook cargo helicopter during a captive-carry test flight at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California.
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Dec 8, 2000

The X-40 sub-scale technology demonstrator is suspended under a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook cargo helicopter during a captive-carry test flight at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California.

The X-40 sub-scale technology demonstrator is suspended under a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook cargo helicopter during a...

AFRC
NASA image: X-40A Free Flight #5
Image
May 8, 2001

X-40A Free Flight #5

X-40A Free Flight #5. The unpowered X-40A, an 85 percent scale risk reduction version of the proposed X-37, proved...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-2012-4018
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Jul 27, 2012

KSC-2012-4018

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA's Morpheus lander, a vertical test bed vehicle, has been unloaded at the Kennedy Space...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-4099
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Jul 30, 2012

KSC-2012-4099

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Russell Romanella, director of Safety and Mission Assurance at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

KSC
NASA image: CADRE Rover on the Moon (Artist's Concept)
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Dec 13, 2023

CADRE Rover on the Moon (Artist's Concept)

This artist's concept depicts a small rover – part of NASA's CADRE (Cooperative Autonomous Distributed Robotic...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2012-4100
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Jul 30, 2012

KSC-2012-4100

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Russell Romanella, director of Safety and Mission Assurance at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-4097
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Jul 30, 2012

KSC-2012-4097

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA's Morpheus lander, a vertical test bed vehicle, is being checked out in a building at...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-4023
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Jul 27, 2012

KSC-2012-4023

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Wheels are assembled for transporting NASA's Morpheus lander, a vertical test bed vehicle...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-4026
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Jul 27, 2012

KSC-2012-4026

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Support equipment for NASA's Morpheus lander, a vertical test bed vehicle, is unloaded at a...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-4118
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Jul 31, 2012

KSC-2012-4118

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A crane is being used to set up NASA's Morpheus lander, a vertical test bed vehicle, at its...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-4032
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Jul 27, 2012

KSC-2012-4032

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA's Morpheus lander, a vertical test bed vehicle, has been moved into a building at the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-4120
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Jul 31, 2012

KSC-2012-4120

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Technicians set up NASA's Morpheus lander, a vertical test bed vehicle, at its launch...

KSC
NASA image: PIA25666
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Aug 2, 2023

PIA25666

Prototypes of the rovers being built for NASA's CADRE (Cooperative Autonomous Distributed Robotic Exploration)...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2012-4111
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Jul 31, 2012

KSC-2012-4111

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA's Morpheus lander, a vertical test bed vehicle, is being transported along the Shuttle...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd1592
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Jul 14, 2004

KSC-04pd1592

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, Orbital Sciences workers remove the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-4019
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Jul 27, 2012

KSC-2012-4019

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA's Morpheus lander, a vertical test bed vehicle, is inspected after unloading at the...

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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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