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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 ICON Starboard Ultraviolet Light Inspection
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May 22, 2018

Pegasus ICON Starboard Ultraviolet Light Inspection

A technician performs a ultraviolet light inspection of the Orbital ATK Pegasus starboard on May 22, 2018, prior to...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Starboard Ultraviolet Light Inspection
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May 22, 2018

Pegasus ICON Starboard Ultraviolet Light Inspection

A technician begins a ultraviolet light inspection of the Orbital ATK Pegasus starboard on May 22, 2018, prior to...

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NASA image: Expedition 8 crewmembers attend pre-launch inspection briefing at Baikonur
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Oct 13, 2003

Expedition 8 crewmembers attend pre-launch inspection briefing at Baikonur

JSC2003-E-59057 (13 October 2003) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale (left), Expedition 8 mission commander and NASA ISS...

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NASA image: McArthur works at the RWS during video inspection of the IUA during Expedition 12
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Jan 12, 2006

McArthur works at the RWS during video inspection of the IUA during Expedition 12

ISS012-E-14993 (12 Jan. 2006) --- Astronaut William S. (Bill) McArthur, Expedition 12 commander and NASA space...

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NASA image: Griffen and Gerstenmaier inspect the orbiter Discovery after the STS-121 landing
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Jul 17, 2006

Griffen and Gerstenmaier inspect the orbiter Discovery after the STS-121 landing

STS121-S-064 (17 July 2006) --- Dr. Michael Griffin (right), NASA administrator; and William H. Gerstenmaier,...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Chris Williams inspects and configures a spacesuit jetpack
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Mar 9, 2026

NASA astronaut Chris Williams inspects and configures a spacesuit jetpack

iss074e0374826 (March 9, 2026) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 74 flight engineer Chris Williams inspects and...

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NASA image: NASA astronauts Chris Williams and Jessica Meir inspect and configure a spacesuit jetpack
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Mar 9, 2026

NASA astronauts Chris Williams and Jessica Meir inspect and configure a spacesuit jetpack

iss074e0374822 (March 9, 2026) --- NASA astronauts Chris Williams and Jessica Meir, both Expedition 74 flight...

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NASA image: Rocket Engines Displayed for 1966 Inspection at Lewis Research Center
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Oct 23, 1966

Rocket Engines Displayed for 1966 Inspection at Lewis Research Center

An array of rocket engines displayed in the Propulsion Systems Laboratory for the 1966 Inspection held at the...

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NASA image: Boeing B-47 Bomber with an Ejector at the 1957 NACA Lewis Inspection
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Oct 23, 1957

Boeing B-47 Bomber with an Ejector at the 1957 NACA Lewis Inspection

A Boeing B-47 Stratojet bomber with a noise-reducing ejector on its engine at the 1957 Inspection of the National...

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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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NASA image: Expedition 8 crewmembers attend pre-launch inspection briefing at Baikonur
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Oct 13, 2003

Expedition 8 crewmembers attend pre-launch inspection briefing at Baikonur

JSC2003-E-59058 (13 October 2003) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale (left), Expedition 8 mission commander and NASA ISS...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan Shepard inspects his capsule on U.S. Champlain after recovery
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May 5, 1961

Astronaut Alan Shepard inspects his capsule on U.S. Champlain after recovery

S88-31384 (5 May 1961) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr., Mercury-Redstone 3 (MR-3) pilot, is pictured near his...

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NASA image: Nondestructive Inspection
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Apr 23, 2019

Nondestructive Inspection

Engineers Ayrton Jordan (left) and Anthony Milana (right) at the NASA White Sands Test Facility (WSTF) in Las...

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NASA image: Nanoracks Inspection
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Oct 7, 2020

Nanoracks Inspection

A Nanoracks technician works on the Nanoracks Bishop Airlock inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's...

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NASA image: Nanoracks Inspection
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Oct 7, 2020

Nanoracks Inspection

Nanoracks technicians work on the Nanoracks Bishop Airlock inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's...

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NASA image: Nanoracks Inspection
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Oct 7, 2020

Nanoracks Inspection

Nanoracks technicians work on the NanoRacks Bishop Airlock inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's...

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NASA image: Nanoracks Inspection
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Oct 7, 2020

Nanoracks Inspection

A Nanoracks technician works on the NanoRacks Bishop Airlock inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's...

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NASA image: Nanoracks Inspection
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Oct 7, 2020

Nanoracks Inspection

A Nanoracks technician works on the Nanoracks Bishop Airlock inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's...

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NASA image: A post-flight inspection of the panels on the F-15B's flight test fixture shows five divots of TPS foam were successfully ejected during the LIFT experiment.
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Feb 16, 2005

A post-flight inspection of the panels on the F-15B's flight test fixture shows five divots of TPS foam were successfully ejected during the LIFT experiment.

A post-flight inspection of the panels on the F-15B's flight test fixture shows five divots of TPS foam were...

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NASA image: Opportunity Inspects Gasconade on Spirit Mound of Mars
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Dec 7, 2016

Opportunity Inspects Gasconade on Spirit Mound of Mars

This relatively bright outcropping of rock, dubbed "Gasconade," was investigated by NASA's Mars Exploration Rover...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Fairings UV and White Light Inspections
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Jun 17, 2021

Landsat 9 Fairings UV and White Light Inspections

Inside the Integrated Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, United Launch Alliance (ULA)...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Fairings UV and White Light Inspections
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Jun 17, 2021

Landsat 9 Fairings UV and White Light Inspections

Inside the Integrated Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, preparations are underway to...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Fairings UV and White Light Inspections
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Jun 17, 2021

Landsat 9 Fairings UV and White Light Inspections

Inside the Integrated Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, United Launch Alliance (ULA)...

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NASA image: Esperance Target Examined by Opportunity
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Jun 7, 2013

Esperance Target Examined by Opportunity

This image from the panoramic camera Pancam on NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity shows a pale rock called...

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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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