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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: Acting Administrator Lightfoot Visits Ball Aerospace
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Apr 6, 2017

Acting Administrator Lightfoot Visits Ball Aerospace

Michael Dean, senior project engineer for the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) program at Ball Aerospace, right,...

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NASA image: Fernandina Volcano, Galapagos
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Jun 21, 2024

Fernandina Volcano, Galapagos

An eruption began on March 2, 2024 at Fernandina Volcano, Galapagos. Lava was seen coming from a circumferential...

JPL
NASA image: President Barack Obama Visit to Kennedy Space Center
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Apr 29, 2011

President Barack Obama Visit to Kennedy Space Center

Terry White, United Space Alliance project lead for thermal protection systems, left, sakes hands with President...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1972

Skylab

This chart details Skylab's Materials Processing Facility experiment (M512). This facility, located in the Multiple...

MSFC
NASA image: GSFC_20260330_LEMSA3_006628
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Mar 30, 2026

GSFC_20260330_LEMSA3_006628

From left, mechanical engineer Gabrielle Ludwig, technician Alex Schaeffer, and mechanical engineer Mitchell Hamann...

GSFC
NASA image: GSFC_20260330_LEMSA3_006634
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Mar 30, 2026

GSFC_20260330_LEMSA3_006634

Engineering technician Jancilon Viegas installs thermocouples onto the The Lunar Environment Monitoring Station...

GSFC
NASA image: GSFC_20260113_LEMSA3_001385
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Jan 13, 2026

GSFC_20260113_LEMSA3_001385

Chief Operating Officer of Quest Thermal Group Phillip Tyler installs Integrated Multilayer Insulation (IMLI) on the...

GSFC
NASA image: GSFC_20260112_LEMSA3_000600
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Jan 12, 2026

GSFC_20260112_LEMSA3_000600

A detail view of the Lunar Environment Monitoring Station, (LEMS) bus prior to thermal blanket installation inside...

GSFC
NASA image: GSFC_20260330_LEMSA3_006626
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Mar 30, 2026

GSFC_20260330_LEMSA3_006626

Team members install the Lunar Environment Monitoring Station (LEMS) instrument for testing in a thermal vacuum...

GSFC
NASA image: SpaceX Transporter-16 Launch
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Mar 30, 2026

SpaceX Transporter-16 Launch

A launch streak captures the liftoff of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying several NASA small satellites and...

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NASA image: SpaceX Transporter-16 Launch
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Mar 30, 2026

SpaceX Transporter-16 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying several NASA small satellites and instruments lifts off from Space Launch Complex...

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NASA image: SpaceX Transporter-16 Launch
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Mar 30, 2026

SpaceX Transporter-16 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying several NASA small satellites and instruments lifts off from Space Launch Complex...

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NASA image: SpaceX Transporter-16 Launch
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Mar 30, 2026

SpaceX Transporter-16 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying several NASA small satellites and instruments stands vertical on the pad at Space...

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NASA image: SpaceX Transporter-16 Launch
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Mar 30, 2026

SpaceX Transporter-16 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying several NASA small satellites and instruments lifts off from Space Launch Complex...

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NASA image: GSFC_20260330_LEMSA3_006632
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Mar 30, 2026

GSFC_20260330_LEMSA3_006632

The Lunar Environment Monitoring Station (LEMS) instrument is installed for testing in a thermal vacuum chamber at...

GSFC
NASA image: GSFC_20260330_LEMSA3_006629
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Mar 30, 2026

GSFC_20260330_LEMSA3_006629

The Lunar Environment Monitoring Station (LEMS) instrument is installed for testing in a thermal vacuum chamber at...

GSFC
NASA image: Starshade Deployed at JPL
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Aug 9, 2016

Starshade Deployed at JPL

is image shows a deployed half-scale starshade with four petals at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena,...

JPL
NASA image: PREFIRE CubeSat Image
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May 21, 2024

PREFIRE CubeSat Image

This image shows one of two shoebox-size satellites that make up NASA's Polar Radiant Energy in the Far-InfraRed...

JPL
NASA image: Europa Clipper Prepares for Test in Space Simulator
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Mar 27, 2024

Europa Clipper Prepares for Test in Space Simulator

NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft is seen in the 85-foot-tall, 25-foot-wide (26-meter-by-8-meter) vacuum chamber,...

JPL
NASA image: Gale Crater Surface Materials
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Jun 19, 2015

Gale Crater Surface Materials

Gale Crater, home to NASA's Curiosity Mars rover, shows a new face in this mosaic image made using data from the...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-04pd1840
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Sep 18, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Martin Wilson (second from right), manager of Thermal Protection System (TPS)...

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NASA image: A Webb in a Golden Cage
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Dec 8, 2017

A Webb in a Golden Cage

This photograph shows support structures wrapped in gold thermal blankets that look like a golden cage. The...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Apr 1, 1984

Space Shuttle Projects

The Long Duration Exposure Facility (LDEF) was designed by the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) to test the...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-04pd1841
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Sep 18, 2004

KSC-04pd1841

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Martin Wilson (second from right), manager of Thermal Protection System (TPS)...

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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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