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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: Orion stationary recovery test at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia
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Aug 14, 2013

Orion stationary recovery test at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia

The Orion test capsule undergoes stationary recovery testing in Norfolk, VA on Aug. 13, 2013. NASA and the U.S Navy...

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NASA image: Preflight Imagery for the Nanoracks Astrobeat Experiment
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May 29, 2024

Preflight Imagery for the Nanoracks Astrobeat Experiment

jsc2024e065168 (10/3/2024) --- Nanolab Astrobeat module hull and core side by side. This investigation tests cold...

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NASA image: Burbank uses the Neurospat hardware in the Columbus Module
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Mar 15, 2012

Burbank uses the Neurospat hardware in the Columbus Module

ISS030-E-177227 (15 March 2012) --- NASA astronaut Dan Burbank, Expedition 30 commander, uses Neurospat hardware to...

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NASA image: Astronaut Kevin P. Chilton uses helmet to bail water during bailout training
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Dec 22, 1993

Astronaut Kevin P. Chilton uses helmet to bail water during bailout training

S93-50705 (22 Dec 1993) --- Astronaut Kevin P. Chilton, pilot, uses his helmet to bail water from his life raft...

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NASA image: iss057e106256
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Nov 27, 2018

iss057e106256

iss057e106256 (Nov. 27, 2018) --- NASA astronaut Serena Auñón-Chancellor mixes samples for the Microgravity...

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NASA image: Orion stationary recovery test at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia
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Aug 14, 2013

Orion stationary recovery test at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia

The Orion test capsule undergoes stationary recovery testing in Norfolk, VA on Aug. 13, 2013. NASA and the U.S Navy...

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NASA image: Astronaut Nick Hague explores the potential of biomanufacturing in space
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Nov 6, 2024

Astronaut Nick Hague explores the potential of biomanufacturing in space

iss072e146328 (Nov. 6, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Nick Hague works inside the...

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NASA image: Moon Gallery Demonstration Preflight Imagery
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Dec 8, 2021

Moon Gallery Demonstration Preflight Imagery

jsc2022e008878 (12/9/2021) --- A preflight view of the Moon Gallery payload. Moon Gallery evaluates the performance...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-12 - ASTRONAUT TRAINING - UNDERWATER - FOOT PLATES - MD
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Oct 29, 1966

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-12 - ASTRONAUT TRAINING - UNDERWATER - FOOT PLATES - MD

S66-54939 (29 Oct. 1966) --- Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., pilot for the Gemini-12 spaceflight, practices work...

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NASA image: STS-40 MS Jernigan wearing EMU prepares for a simulation in JSC's WETF pool
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Aug 3, 1990

STS-40 MS Jernigan wearing EMU prepares for a simulation in JSC's WETF pool

S90-46492 (16 Aug 1990) --- Astronaut Tamara E. Jernigan, STS-40 mission specialist, is pictured in a training...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0580
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Mar 21, 2001

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At Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a worker prepares the site before attaching a camera to the...

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NASA image: NASA Stennis Director Hosts Java with John
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Dec 10, 2024

NASA Stennis Director Hosts Java with John

NASA Stennis Director John Bailey hosts a Java with John session on Dec. 10 with employees representing the Office...

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NASA image: View of STS-134 MS Feustel working during EVA-3
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May 25, 2011

View of STS-134 MS Feustel working during EVA-3

ISS028-E-005271 (25 May 2011) -- With various components of the International Space Station in the view, NASA...

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NASA image: Orion stationary recovery test at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia
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Aug 13, 2013

Orion stationary recovery test at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia

The Orion test capsule undergoes stationary recovery testing in Norfolk, VA on Aug. 13, 2013. NASA and the U.S Navy...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Aug 8, 2002

Microgravity

Students discuss fine points of their final design for the Drop Tower experiment during the second Dropping in a...

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NASA image: Orion stationary recovery test at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia
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Aug 13, 2013

Orion stationary recovery test at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia

The Orion test capsule undergoes stationary recovery testing in Norfolk, VA on Aug. 13, 2013. NASA and the U.S Navy...

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NASA image: Forrester installs a MISSE PEC on the Airlock Crewlock endcone during EVA
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Aug 16, 2001

Forrester installs a MISSE PEC on the Airlock Crewlock endcone during EVA

STS105-E-5306 (16 August 2001) --- Astronaut Patrick G. Forrester works with the first external experiment on the...

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NASA image: Earth Day 2018 Activities
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Apr 17, 2018

Earth Day 2018 Activities

During the annual Earth Day celebration at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Shari Blissett-Clark of the...

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NASA image: Lunar Landing Testing at NASA Langley
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Jun 18, 1965

Lunar Landing Testing at NASA Langley

Lunar Landing Testing at NASA Langley. Lunar Landing Testing at NASA Langley. A simulated environment that...

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NASA image: iss064e004045
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Nov 11, 2020

iss064e004045

iss064e004045 (11/11/2020) --- Photo documentation of the Plant Habitat-02 investigation aboard the International...

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NASA image: Creative Photography - Sandhill Cranes
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Mar 24, 2021

Creative Photography - Sandhill Cranes

An inquisitive sandhill crane approaches the photographer near the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: 69PC-349
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Jun 25, 1969

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Apollo 12 Lunar Module pilot Alan L. Bean enters spacecraft in preparation for altitude...

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NASA image: Spaceborne Computer-2
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Apr 29, 2021

Spaceborne Computer-2

iss065e009485 4/29/2021 --- A view of the Spaceborne Computer-2 High Performance Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS)...

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NASA image: Wireless Leak Detector Ultrasonic Sensor Re-deployment
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Jan 26, 2017

Wireless Leak Detector Ultrasonic Sensor Re-deployment

iss050e035316 (1/26/2017) --- A view of the Wireless Leak Detector Ultrasonic Sensor aboard the International Space...

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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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