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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: Combustion Integration Rack (CIR)/FLame Extinguishment Experiment (FLEX)-2J Fiber Replace
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Aug 20, 2015

Combustion Integration Rack (CIR)/FLame Extinguishment Experiment (FLEX)-2J Fiber Replace

ISS044E064666 (08/20/2015) --- NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren replaces items inside the Multi-user Droplet Combustion...

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NASA image: Pilot Rick Husband in Node 1/Unity module with checklist
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Apr 20, 2017

Pilot Rick Husband in Node 1/Unity module with checklist

S96-E-5081 (31 May 1999) --- Astronaut Rick D. Husband, pilot, looks over a checklist of tasks to be performed...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Nov 14, 1967

Wernher von Braun

Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) Director, Dr. von Braun, submerges after spending some time under water in the...

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NASA image: Test Session 27A of the SPHERES
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Sep 28, 2011

Test Session 27A of the SPHERES

ISS029-E-011310 (28 Sept. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Mike Fossum, Expedition 29 commander, performs a check on...

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NASA image: STS-127 approach to ISS
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Jul 17, 2009

STS-127 approach to ISS

ISS020-E-021319 (17 July 2009) --- This view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour was provided by an Expedition 20...

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NASA image: STS-125 MS5 Feustel and MS3 Grunsfeld during EVA1
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May 14, 2009

STS-125 MS5 Feustel and MS3 Grunsfeld during EVA1

S125-E-007226 (14 May 2009) --- Astronauts John Grunsfeld (bottom) and Andrew Feustel share work on the...

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NASA image: Orion SPLASH BTA Phase 2 Vertical Tests 9: at NASA Langley Resea
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Sep 13, 2012

Orion SPLASH BTA Phase 2 Vertical Tests 9: at NASA Langley Resea

SPLASH BTA Phase 2 Vertical Tests 9: Documentation of preparation, set up and results of full scale BTA (Boilerplate...

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NASA image: MS Jones during EVA 3
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Feb 14, 2001

MS Jones during EVA 3

STS98-E-5229 (14 February 2001) --- Astronaut Thomas D. Jones, mission specialist, participates in the final of...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 3 Activities
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Nov 4, 2021

Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 3 Activities

Open Water Lead Tim Goddard points the way to the smoke the helicopter dropped in the water, indicating the location...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 2 Activites
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Nov 3, 2021

Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 2 Activites

Day 2 of Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) put NASA’s Landing and Recovery Team through its paces as they practiced...

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NASA image: Thank you Ames!
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Mar 2, 2015

Thank you Ames!

The Orion leadership visited Ames Research Center in California on March 2, 2015 to recognize the great work...

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NASA image: ADSEP
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Aug 19, 2017

ADSEP

iss052e062004 (8/9/2017) --- NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson is photographed performing Cardiac Myocytes investigation...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1971

Skylab

This 1971 photograph was taken during the assembly of the Flight Article of the Skylab Airlock Module (AM). The Am,...

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NASA image: SWUIS - Robinson works with telescope mounted in the side hatch window
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Aug 12, 1997

SWUIS - Robinson works with telescope mounted in the side hatch window

S85-E-5048 (7 - 19 August 1997) --- Astronaut Stephen K. Robinson, mission specialist, performing the Southwest...

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NASA image: Expedition 23
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Mar 30, 2010

Expedition 23

JSC2010-E-044364 (30 March 2010) --- In preparation for an April 2 liftoff for Expedition 23, the final assembly for...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 2 Activites
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Nov 3, 2021

Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 2 Activites

Operation Project Engineers Alex Bengoa and Vanessa Stroh review data during day 2 of Underway Recovery Test 9...

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NASA image: s133e008824
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Mar 5, 2011

s133e008824

S133-E-008824 (5 March 2011) --- NASA astronaut Steve Lindsey, STS-133 commander, signs the STS-133 patch, which was...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0144-065
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Jul 19, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0144-065

MoonFest: From Apollo to LCROSS and Beyond public event at NASA'S Ames Researc Center, Moffett Field, Calif. The day...

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NASA image: Orion SPLASH BTA Phase 2 Vertical Tests 9: at NASA Langley Resea
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Sep 13, 2012

Orion SPLASH BTA Phase 2 Vertical Tests 9: at NASA Langley Resea

SPLASH BTA Phase 2 Vertical Tests 9: Documentation of preparation, set up and results of full scale BTA (Boilerplate...

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NASA image: ARC-1993-AC93-0237-153
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May 13, 1993

ARC-1993-AC93-0237-153

Pratt & Whitney Advanced Ducted Propulsor (ADP) Engine Test-590 in NASA Ames 40x80ft Subsonic Wind Tunnel. The Pratt...

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NASA image: jsc2021e064550
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Dec 14, 2021

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jsc2021e064550 (12/14/2021) --- Ashley Keeley tests the long-term performance of the adhesive binding the aluminum...

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NASA image: MS Jones during EVA 3
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Feb 14, 2001

MS Jones during EVA 3

STS98-E-5230 (14 February 2001) --- Astronaut Thomas D. Jones, mission specialist, participates in the final of...

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NASA image: Expedition Seven Science Officer Lu works with IRED hardware in Node 1/Unity
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Jun 23, 2003

Expedition Seven Science Officer Lu works with IRED hardware in Node 1/Unity

ISS007-E-08023 (23 June 2003) --- Astronaut Edward T. Lu, Expedition 7 NASA ISS science officer and flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Fincke unbolts the front panel of the CHeCS Rack for inspection and cleaning during Expedition 9
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Sep 16, 2004

Fincke unbolts the front panel of the CHeCS Rack for inspection and cleaning during Expedition 9

ISS009-E-23061 (16 September 2004) --- Astronaut Edward M. (Mike) Fincke, Expedition 9 NASA ISS science officer and...

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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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