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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: GRC-2011-C-00363
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Feb 7, 2007

GRC-2011-C-00363

Photovoltaic Hardware - Prototype Organic Solar Cell Module

GRC
NASA image: SSPF - 25 Year Anniversary Then & Now
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May 16, 2019

SSPF - 25 Year Anniversary Then & Now

The Lockheed Martin prototype habitat for NASA’s lunar orbital platform, called the Gateway, is in view at far left...

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NASA image: SSPF - 25 Year Anniversary Then & Now
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May 16, 2019

SSPF - 25 Year Anniversary Then & Now

The Lockheed Martin prototype habitat for NASA’s lunar orbital platform, called the Gateway, is in view at left in...

KSC
NASA image: Axiom Space’s AxEMU Spacesuit
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May 8, 2023

Axiom Space’s AxEMU Spacesuit

The Artemis III spacesuit prototype, the AxEMU. Though this prototype uses a dark gray cover material, the final...

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NASA image: EC99-45161-1
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Sep 8, 1999

EC99-45161-1

Helios Prototype on lakebed prior to first battery-powered flight

AFRC
NASA image: GRC-2014-C-01934
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Apr 23, 2010

GRC-2014-C-01934

Airless Spring Wheel Prototype in the Simulated Lunar Operations Laboratory, SLOPE Lab

GRC
NASA image: 1100020
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Jan 20, 2011

1100020

THE HOT FIRE ROBOTIC LANDER PROTOTYPE AT TELEDYNE BROWN ENGINEERING.

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NASA image: GRC-2014-C-01914
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Apr 23, 2010

GRC-2014-C-01914

Airless Spring Wheel Prototype in the Simulated Lunar Operations Laboratory, SLOPE Lab

GRC
NASA image: Artemis II Rainbird Testing
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Mar 24, 2021

Artemis II Rainbird Testing

IOP/SS Prototype Testing outside the VAB for Artemis II.

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NASA image: GRC-2014-C-01878
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Apr 23, 2010

GRC-2014-C-01878

Airless Spring Wheel Prototype in the Simulated Lunar Operations Laboratory, SLOPE Lab

GRC
NASA image: GRC-2014-C-01895
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Apr 23, 2010

GRC-2014-C-01895

Airless Spring Wheel Prototype in the Simulated Lunar Operations Laboratory, SLOPE Lab

GRC
NASA image: GRC-2014-C-01932
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Apr 23, 2010

GRC-2014-C-01932

Airless Spring Wheel Prototype in the Simulated Lunar Operations Laboratory, SLOPE Lab

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NASA image: The X-38 prototype of the Crew Return Vehicle is suspended under its giant 7,500-square-foot parafoil during its eighth free flight on Thursday, December 13, 2001
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Dec 13, 2001

The X-38 prototype of the Crew Return Vehicle is suspended under its giant 7,500-square-foot parafoil during its eighth free flight on Thursday, December 13, 2001

The X-38 prototype of the Crew Return Vehicle for the International Space Station is suspended under its giant...

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NASA image: The X-38 prototype of the Crew Return Vehicle is suspended under its giant 7,500-square-foot parafoil during its eighth free flight on Thursday, December 13, 2001
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Dec 13, 2001

The X-38 prototype of the Crew Return Vehicle is suspended under its giant 7,500-square-foot parafoil during its eighth free flight on Thursday, December 13, 2001

The X-38 prototype of the Crew Return Vehicle for the International Space Station is suspended under its giant...

AFRC
NASA image: High Speed Prototype Car Test
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Jan 10, 2014

High Speed Prototype Car Test

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Mechanics and engineers ready a Hennessey Venom GT for test runs on the 3.5-mile long runway...

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NASA image: High Speed Prototype Car Test
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Jan 10, 2014

High Speed Prototype Car Test

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Mechanics, engineers and Driver Brian Smith, in jumpsuit, ready a Hennessey Venom GT for test...

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NASA image: High Speed Prototype Car Test
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Jan 10, 2014

High Speed Prototype Car Test

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An engineer readies a Hennessey Venom GT for test runs on the 3.5-mile long runway at the...

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NASA image: High Speed Prototype Car Test
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Jan 10, 2014

High Speed Prototype Car Test

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A Hennessey Venom GT stands on the 3.5-mile long runway between test runs at the Shuttle...

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NASA image: High Speed Prototype Car Test
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Jan 10, 2014

High Speed Prototype Car Test

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The Performance Power Racing and Hennessey Performance teams pose with a Hennessey Venom GT...

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NASA image: Exploration EMU (xEMU) Next Generation Spacesuit Resource Reel  Jsc2019m000727
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Oct 15, 2019

Exploration EMU (xEMU) Next Generation Spacesuit Resource Reel Jsc2019m000727

During the last decade, NASA has been designing and testing exploration suit concepts in an effort to advance needed...

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NASA image: EC02-0031-7
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Feb 1, 2002

EC02-0031-7

The solar-powered Helios Prototype flying wing frames two modified F-15 research aircraft in a hangar at NASA's...

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NASA image: Spacesuit Materials on Perseverance's SHERLOC Calibration Target
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Jul 28, 2020

Spacesuit Materials on Perseverance's SHERLOC Calibration Target

This graphic shows an illustration of a prototype astronaut suit, left, along with suit samples included in the...

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NASA image: ED03-0152-4
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Jun 7, 2003

ED03-0152-4

The first flight of a large aircraft to be powered by electric fuel cells began with a takeoff at 8:43 a.m. HST...

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NASA image: ED03-0152-3
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Jun 7, 2003

ED03-0152-3

The first flight of a large aircraft to be powered by electric fuel cells began with a takeoff at 8:43 a.m. HST...

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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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