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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: Textron Heat Shield Work
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Nov 23, 2013

Textron Heat Shield Work

Technicians at Textron in Wimington, MA, perform X-ray testing on the Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) Orion heat...

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NASA image: iss067e189982
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Jul 19, 2022

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iss067e19982 (7/19/2022) --- NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren is seen performing Forward Osmosis Membrane operations....

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NASA image: iss067e189981
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Jul 19, 2022

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iss067e19981 (7/19/2022) --- NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren is seen performing Forward Osmosis Membrane operations....

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NASA image: TVD, Linnehan collects data during LMS-1 Spacelab mission
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Jul 9, 1996

TVD, Linnehan collects data during LMS-1 Spacelab mission

STS078-430-009 (20 June-7 July 1996) --- Astronaut Richard M. Linnehan, mission specialist, performs a test on his...

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NASA image: TVD, Thirsk collects data during LMS-1 Spacelab mission
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Jul 9, 1996

TVD, Thirsk collects data during LMS-1 Spacelab mission

STS078-304-018 (20 June - 7 July 1996) --- Payload specialist Robert B. Thirsk, representing the Canadian Space...

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NASA image: J-2X Powerpack hot-fire test
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Jan 31, 2008

J-2X Powerpack hot-fire test

The first hot-fire test of the J-2X power pack 1A gas generator was performed Jan. 31 on the A-1 Test Stand at...

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NASA image: NASA Parachute Sensor Testing Can Make Mars Landings Safer
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Mar 5, 2024

NASA Parachute Sensor Testing Can Make Mars Landings Safer

The test team prepares a test fixture with a nylon fabric sample at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in...

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NASA image: Johnson Space Center (JSC) Battery Systems Laboratory Capabilities
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May 26, 2021

Johnson Space Center (JSC) Battery Systems Laboratory Capabilities

A virtual tour of the JSC Battery Systems Test Facility that houses the test systems used for performance and safety...

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NASA image: SSC Photo 8766
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Dec 4, 2020

SSC Photo 8766

Barges are docked at the B-2 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center on Dec. 4, 2020, in preparation for upcoming Green...

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NASA image: Astronaut Describes the Power of Artemis Rocket Solid Rocket Boosters
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Aug 31, 2020

Astronaut Describes the Power of Artemis Rocket Solid Rocket Boosters

NASA Astronaut Randy Bresnik talks about the power created when the twin five-segment solid rocket boosters light up...

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NASA image: LRC-2021-B701_P-00371.tif
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Mar 25, 2021

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Photos of LaRC team weighting and performing Center of Gravity (CG) measurements of the Structural Test Article...

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NASA image: Tandem Dual Ducted Fan Mounted on Ground Plate in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
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Mar 9, 1961

Tandem Dual Ducted Fan Mounted on Ground Plate in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

Tandem dual ducted fan mounted on ground plate. 3/4 rear view. Testing for recirculation decrease in performance of...

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NASA image: OSCAR Video - Flight 100
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Dec 11, 2019

OSCAR Video - Flight 100

Orbital Syngas Commodity Augmentation Reactor (OSCAR) performing a test in microgravity aboard the Blue Origin New...

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NASA image: ED07-0027-56
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Feb 26, 2007

ED07-0027-56

A half-dozen test flights in early 2007 evaluated the aerodynamic effect of the UAVSAR pod on the performance of...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jul 1, 1994

Space Shuttle Projects

In this photograph, astronaut Carl Walz performs the Performance Assessment Workstation (PAWS) experiment at the...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dr. Paul Hintze (left) explains to Center Director Jim Kennedy a project he is working at the KSC Beach Corrosion Test Site. Hitze is doing post-graduate work for the National Research Council. The test facility site was established in the 1960s and has provided more than 30 years of historical information on the long-term performance of many materials in use at KSC and other locations around the world. Located 100 feet from the Atlantic Ocean approximately 1 mile south of the Space Shuttle launch sites, the test facility includes an atmospheric exposure site, a flowing seawater exposure site, and an on-site electrochemistry laboratory and monitoring station. The beach laboratory is used to conduct real-time corrosion experiments and provides for the remote monitoring of surrounding weather conditions. The newly added flowing seawater immersion facility provides for the immersion testing of materials and devices under controlled conditions.
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Aug 21, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dr. Paul Hintze (left) explains to Center Director Jim Kennedy a project he is working at the KSC Beach Corrosion Test Site. Hitze is doing post-graduate work for the National Research Council. The test facility site was established in the 1960s and has provided more than 30 years of historical information on the long-term performance of many materials in use at KSC and other locations around the world. Located 100 feet from the Atlantic Ocean approximately 1 mile south of the Space Shuttle launch sites, the test facility includes an atmospheric exposure site, a flowing seawater exposure site, and an on-site electrochemistry laboratory and monitoring station. The beach laboratory is used to conduct real-time corrosion experiments and provides for the remote monitoring of surrounding weather conditions. The newly added flowing seawater immersion facility provides for the immersion testing of materials and devices under controlled conditions.

NASA image: Orion Crew Module Direct Field Acoustic Test
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Mar 2, 2016

Orion Crew Module Direct Field Acoustic Test

Direct Field Acoustic (DFA) Testing was successfully completed on the Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) crew module...

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NASA image: Orion Crew Module Direct Field Acoustic Test
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Mar 1, 2016

Orion Crew Module Direct Field Acoustic Test

Direct Field Acoustic (DFA) Testing was successfully completed on the Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) crew module...

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NASA image: Orion Crew Module Direct Field Acoustic Test
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Mar 2, 2016

Orion Crew Module Direct Field Acoustic Test

Direct Field Acoustic (DFA) Testing was successfully completed on the Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) crew module...

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NASA image: Orion Crew Module Direct Field Acoustic Test
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Mar 2, 2016

Orion Crew Module Direct Field Acoustic Test

Direct Field Acoustic (DFA) Testing was successfully completed on the Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) crew module...

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NASA image: Orion Crew Module Direct Field Acoustic Test
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Mar 1, 2016

Orion Crew Module Direct Field Acoustic Test

Direct Field Acoustic (DFA) Testing was successfully completed on the Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) crew module...

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NASA image: Orion Crew Module Direct Field Acoustic Test
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Mar 2, 2016

Orion Crew Module Direct Field Acoustic Test

Direct Field Acoustic (DFA) Testing was successfully completed on the Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) crew module...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0181
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Jan 28, 2005

KSC-05pd-0181

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An employee at the Space Station Processing Facility performs engineering certification...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0182
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Jan 28, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An employee at the Space Station Processing Facility performs engineering certification...

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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.
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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dr. Paul Hintze (left) explains to Center Director Jim Kennedy a project he is working...

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