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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: ARC-2008-ACD08-0110-036
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May 1, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0110-036

SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy) primary mirror being moved into N-211, readied and move...

ARC
NASA image: 1000554
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Feb 15, 2008

1000554

SIX OF THE EIGHTEEN JAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE PRIMARY MIRROR SEGMENTS BEING LIFTED INTO POSITION FOR...

MSFC
NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0110-156
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May 2, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0110-156

SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy) primary mirror being moved into N-211, readied and move...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0110-030
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May 1, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0110-030

SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy) primary mirror being moved into N-211, readied and move...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0110-066
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May 1, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0110-066

SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy) primary mirror being moved into N-211, readied and move...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0110-023
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May 1, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0110-023

SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy) primary mirror arrives onboard a C-17 for coating in the...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0110-141
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May 2, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0110-141

SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy) primary mirror being moved into N-211, readied and move...

ARC
NASA image: Assured Vehicle Automation (AVA) - Hazard Perception and Avoidan
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Aug 11, 2022

Assured Vehicle Automation (AVA) - Hazard Perception and Avoidan

Primary flight display screen, left, and traffic display screen, right, of the ownship aircraft in the VMS’s R-Cab...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0110-054
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May 1, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0110-054

SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy) primary mirror being moved into N-211, readied and move...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0110-151
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May 2, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0110-151

SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy) primary mirror being moved into N-211, readied and move...

ARC
NASA image: KSC-01pp1282
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Jul 12, 2001

KSC-01pp1282

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-104 Mission Specialist Michael L. Gernhardt signals he is ready for launch. This...

KSC
NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Mirror Halfway Complete
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Dec 8, 2017

James Webb Space Telescope Mirror Halfway Complete

Inside NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center's massive clean room in Greenbelt, Maryland, the ninth flight mirror was...

GSFC
NASA image: EC04-0361-08
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Dec 15, 2004

EC04-0361-08

NASA's modified Active Aeroelastic Wing F/A-18 skims over portions of the U.S. Borax mine during a recent mission...

AFRC
NASA image: EC04-0361-12
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Dec 15, 2004

EC04-0361-12

NASA's Active Aeroelastic Wing F/A-18 rolls into a hard left turn during a research flight in early December 2004...

AFRC
NASA image: EC04-0361-02
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Dec 15, 2004

EC04-0361-02

NASA's Active Aeroelastic Wing F/A-18 resumed flight tests in the second phase of the program at the Dryden Flight...

AFRC
NASA image: Engineers Mark Completion of Orion’s Pressure Vessel
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Jan 15, 2016

Engineers Mark Completion of Orion’s Pressure Vessel

On Jan. 13, 2016, technicians at Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans finish welding together the primary...

JSC
NASA image: Johnson Space Center (JSC) Planetary Analog Test Site (a.k.a the Rock Yard) Capabilities
Video
May 26, 2021

Johnson Space Center (JSC) Planetary Analog Test Site (a.k.a the Rock Yard) Capabilities

A virtual tour of the JSC Planetary Analog Test site, also known as the rock yard, spans a quarter acre with...

JSC
NASA image: Engineers Mark Completion of Orion’s Pressure Vessel
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Jan 15, 2016

Engineers Mark Completion of Orion’s Pressure Vessel

On Jan. 13, 2016, technicians at Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans finish welding together the primary...

JSC
NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-10 - EARTH SKY - DOCKING - IN-SPACE
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Jul 18, 1966

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-10 - EARTH SKY - DOCKING - IN-SPACE

S66-46249 (18-21 July 1966) --- Agena Target Docking Vehicle docked to Gemini-10 spacecraft. Excellent view of Agena...

JSC
NASA image: Engineers Mark Completion of Orion’s Pressure Vessel
Image
Jan 13, 2016

Engineers Mark Completion of Orion’s Pressure Vessel

On Jan. 13, 2016, technicians at Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans finished welding together the primary...

JSC
NASA image: Proteus in flight over Rosamond Dry lakebed
Image
Mar 27, 2003

Proteus in flight over Rosamond Dry lakebed

Scaled Composites' unique tandem-wing Proteus was the testbed for a series of UAV collision-avoidance flight...

AFRC
NASA image: Engineers Mark Completion of Orion’s Pressure Vessel
Image
Jan 15, 2016

Engineers Mark Completion of Orion’s Pressure Vessel

On Jan. 13, 2016, technicians at Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans finish welding together the primary...

JSC
NASA image: Engineers Mark Completion of Orion’s Pressure Vessel
Image
Jan 13, 2016

Engineers Mark Completion of Orion’s Pressure Vessel

On Jan. 13, 2016, technicians at Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans finished welding together the primary...

JSC
NASA image: View in PMA-3 looking into connecting tunnel
Image
Dec 8, 2000

View in PMA-3 looking into connecting tunnel

ISS01-E-5048 (8 December 2000) ---This digital still camera's view was taken in the International Space Station's...

JSC
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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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