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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: ECN-541
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Dec 9, 1964

ECN-541

An inflight view from the left side of the Lunar Landing Research Vehicle, is shown in this 1964 NASA Flight...

AFRC
NASA image: ECN-688
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May 11, 1965

ECN-688

In this 1965 NASA Flight Reserch Center photograph the Lunar Landing Research Vehicle (LLRV) is shown at near...

AFRC
NASA image: MSolo Connectivity Test
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Mar 26, 2021

MSolo Connectivity Test

Kevin Smith, software team and science team liaison for NASA’s Mass Spectrometer observing lunar operations (MSolo),...

KSC
NASA image: MSolo Connectivity Test
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Mar 26, 2021

MSolo Connectivity Test

Janine Captain, at right, principal investigator for NASA’s Mass Spectrometer observing lunar operations (MSolo) and...

KSC
NASA image: MSolo Connectivity Test
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Mar 26, 2021

MSolo Connectivity Test

Janine Captain, at right, principal investigator for NASA’s Mass Spectrometer observing lunar operations (MSolo)...

KSC
NASA image: MSolo Connectivity Test
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Mar 26, 2021

MSolo Connectivity Test

Rolando Nieves, software architect for NASA’s Mass Spectrometer observing lunar operations (MSolo) takes part in a...

KSC
NASA image: MSolo Connectivity Test
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Mar 26, 2021

MSolo Connectivity Test

Kevin Smith, software team and science team liaison for NASA’s Mass Spectrometer observing lunar operations (MSolo),...

KSC
NASA image: MSolo Connectivity Test
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Mar 26, 2021

MSolo Connectivity Test

Janine Captain, principal investigator for NASA’s Mass Spectrometer observing lunar operations (MSolo) takes part in...

KSC
NASA image: jsc2020m001390_Astronauts_Test_Tools_Spacesuits_Facilities_in_Preparation_for_Moonwalks-MP4
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Oct 6, 2020

jsc2020m001390_Astronauts_Test_Tools_Spacesuits_Facilities_in_Preparation_for_Moonwalks-MP4

NASA Tests Tools, Spacesuits, Facilities to Prepare for Moonwalks At NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, teams...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-72P-0439
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Aug 24, 1972

KSC-72P-0439

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Apollo 17 Astronauts, Eugene A. Cernan, left, and Harrison H. Schmitt conduct simulated...

KSC
NASA image: jsc2021e016670
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Apr 29, 2021

jsc2021e016670

Nate Ball of Atlas Devices prepares to test an APA-5 powered rope ascender with the Exploration Conop (EXCON) Suit,...

JSC
NASA image: Johnson Space Center (JSC) Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) Capabilities
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May 26, 2021

Johnson Space Center (JSC) Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) Capabilities

A virtual tour of the JSC NBL showcases underwater capability to simulate exploration gravities such as 1/6th...

JSC
NASA image: Viper Rover, in SLOPE Lab,
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Jun 29, 2022

Viper Rover, in SLOPE Lab,

An Engineer maps out the position of rocks during VIPER testing at The NASA Glenn Research Center. A test version of...

GRC
NASA image: RASSOR Excavation Testing Swamp Works
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Jun 3, 2025

RASSOR Excavation Testing Swamp Works

NASA’s RASSOR (Regolith Advanced Surface Systems Operations Robot) manipulates simulated regolith, or lunar dust...

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NASA image: RASSOR Excavation Testing Swamp Works
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Jun 3, 2025

RASSOR Excavation Testing Swamp Works

NASA’s RASSOR (Regolith Advanced Surface Systems Operations Robot) manipulates simulated regolith, or lunar dust...

KSC
NASA image: RASSOR Excavation Testing Swamp Works
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Jun 3, 2025

RASSOR Excavation Testing Swamp Works

NASA’s RASSOR (Regolith Advanced Surface Systems Operations Robot) manipulates simulated regolith, or lunar dust...

KSC
NASA image: RASSOR Excavation Testing Swamp Works
Image
Jun 3, 2025

RASSOR Excavation Testing Swamp Works

NASA’s RASSOR (Regolith Advanced Surface Systems Operations Robot) manipulates simulated regolith, or lunar dust...

KSC
NASA image: RASSOR Excavation Testing Swamp Works
Image
Jun 3, 2025

RASSOR Excavation Testing Swamp Works

NASA’s RASSOR (Regolith Advanced Surface Systems Operations Robot) manipulates simulated regolith, or lunar dust...

KSC
NASA image: RASSOR Excavation Testing Swamp Works
Image
Jun 3, 2025

RASSOR Excavation Testing Swamp Works

NASA’s RASSOR (Regolith Advanced Surface Systems Operations Robot) manipulates simulated regolith, or lunar dust...

KSC
NASA image: NASA's COLDArm at Lunar Regolith Simulant Test Bed
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Dec 5, 2022

NASA's COLDArm at Lunar Regolith Simulant Test Bed

The 3D-printed titanium scoop of the Cold Operable Lunar Deployable Arm (COLDArm) robotic arm system is poised above...

JPL
NASA image: Close-Up on COLDArm's Titanium 3D-Printed Scoop
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Dec 5, 2022

Close-Up on COLDArm's Titanium 3D-Printed Scoop

The 3D-printed titanium scoop of the Cold Operable Lunar Deployable Arm (COLDArm) robotic arm system is poised above...

JPL
NASA image: Lunar Challenge Winner Tests Technology in NASA Thermal Vacuum Chamber
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Jul 30, 2025

Lunar Challenge Winner Tests Technology in NASA Thermal Vacuum Chamber

Starpath’s rover sits on a concrete slab that will be used to mimic the rugged lunar surface within a vacuum chamber...

MSFC
NASA image: Apollo 13 astronauts participate in walk-through of EVA timeline at KSC
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Jan 28, 1970

Apollo 13 astronauts participate in walk-through of EVA timeline at KSC

S70-29672 (28 Jan. 1970) --- Astronaut James A. Lovell Jr., commander of the Apollo 13 lunar landing mission,...

JSC
NASA image: Reduced Gravity Walking Simulator
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Feb 11, 1963

Reduced Gravity Walking Simulator

A test subject being suited up for studies on the Reduced Gravity Walking Simulator located in the hangar at Langley...

LRC
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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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