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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: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt
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Dec 15, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt

In the Mission Director's Center at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, members of the launch team monitor the...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00048
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Mar 15, 2006

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NASA Launch Commentator George Diller opens the live coverage of ST5. The three ST5 miniaturized satellites will...

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Sep 30, 2022

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jsc2023e046372 (9/30/2022) --- The Multi-Needle Langmuir Probe (m-NLP) is shown from the ram facing side with booms...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00068
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Mar 22, 2006

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NASA Commentator George Diller opens the live coverage of ST5. NASA's three ST5 miniaturized satellites will test...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00051
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Mar 15, 2006

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Launch time is updated in this video. NASA's three ST5 miniaturized satellites will test and validate new...

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NASA image: Maneuvers While Masked
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Nov 13, 2020

Maneuvers While Masked

Attitude Control Systems lead Chris Pong donned a dinosaur-themed mask for his participation in the Mars 2020...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00071
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Mar 22, 2006

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Learn about the ST5 mission from the experts. NASA's three ST5 miniaturized satellites will test and validate new...

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NASA image: Testing the newly installed PCE (Proximity Communications Equipment) hardware
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Jun 29, 2005

Testing the newly installed PCE (Proximity Communications Equipment) hardware

ISS011-E-09816 (28 June 2005) --- Cosmonaut Sergei K. Krikalev, Expedition 11 commander representing Russia's...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00089
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Mar 12, 2006

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NASA Direct webcast question and answer session with Art Azarbarzin and Christopher Stevens. NASA's three ST5...

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NASA image: Installing the new PCE (Proximity Communications Equipment) hardware
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Jun 29, 2005

Installing the new PCE (Proximity Communications Equipment) hardware

ISS011-E-09799 (27 June 2005) --- Cosmonaut Sergei K. Krikalev, Expedition 11 commander representing Russia's...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt
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Dec 15, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt

In the Mission Director's Center at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, members of the launch team monitor the...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00077
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Mar 22, 2006

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The voice of Pegasus Vehicle Engineer Rick Haenke offers real time updates on the deployment of ST5. NASA's three...

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Aug 12, 2024

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iss071e464314 (Aug. 12, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 71 Flight Engineer Jeanette Epps monitors a pair of...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00066
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Mar 12, 2006

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Nail wraps up the webcast and announces the question board winners. NASA's three ST5 miniaturized satellites will...

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NASA image: ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - CHOMPTT
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Apr 12, 2018

ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - CHOMPTT

The goal of the CHOMPTT mission is to demonstrate new technologies that could be used for navigation and satellite...

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NASA image: ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - CHOMPTT
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Apr 12, 2018

ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - CHOMPTT

The goal of the CHOMPTT mission is to demonstrate new technologies that could be used for navigation and satellite...

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NASA image: ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - CHOMPTT
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Apr 12, 2018

ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - CHOMPTT

The goal of the CHOMPTT mission is to demonstrate new technologies that could be used for navigation and satellite...

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NASA image: SLS Avionics Handling Tool Demo
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Apr 4, 2019

SLS Avionics Handling Tool Demo

NASA Flight Systems Engineer Sherild Rivera Melendez takes notes during the Space Launch System avionics handling...

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC76-0060-43
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Dec 13, 1975

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CV-990 (NASA-712) Galileo II aircraft in flight over the San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge. A digital navigation,...

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NASA image: U.S. Spacewalk 95 Animation – Tuesday, January 6, 2026
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Jan 6, 2026

U.S. Spacewalk 95 Animation – Tuesday, January 6, 2026

An animation of U.S. Spacewalk 95 scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 15 when two astronauts will replace a high-definition...

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NASA image: Portraits in Perseverance
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Apr 21, 2020

Portraits in Perseverance

With the launch period for the Perseverance mission opening July 17, 2020, members of NASA's Perseverance Mars rover...

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NASA image: Tonga Eruption Atmospheric Wave
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Jan 27, 2022

Tonga Eruption Atmospheric Wave

Real-time data collected by the Global Differential Global Positioning System network, operated by NASA's Jet...

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Aug 12, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a technician...

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Aug 12, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, technicians...

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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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