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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: STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld during EVA5
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May 18, 2009

STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld during EVA5

S125-E-009593 (18 May 2009) --- Astronaut John Grunsfeld, STS-125 mission specialist, participates in the mission?s...

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NASA image: IMAP Arrival at Astrotech Space Operations
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Apr 18, 2025

IMAP Arrival at Astrotech Space Operations

The transport carrier containing NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe) arrives Saturday, May 10,...

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NASA image: Gift Wrapped Mars Wheel
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Apr 3, 2020

Gift Wrapped Mars Wheel

This wheel, and five others just like it, is headed to Mars on NASA's Perseverance rover; the launch window opens...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Door Etchings
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Nov 18, 2019

Mobile Launcher Door Etchings

Each of the eight haunch access doors located in the mobile launcher platform contains an inspirational quote...

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NASA image: Ogive acoustic testing starts at Space Power Facility
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Jul 19, 2017

Ogive acoustic testing starts at Space Power Facility

The ogive panels protect Orion's crew module from harsh acoustic conditions at launch and in case of an abort....

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Door Etchings
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Nov 18, 2019

Mobile Launcher Door Etchings

Each of the eight haunch access doors located in the mobile launcher platform contains an inspirational quote...

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NASA image: 180316 NASA QUICKLOOK 014
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Mar 16, 2018

180316 NASA QUICKLOOK 014

NASA successfully tested the Orion spacecraft’s parachute system on March 16, 2018 at the U.S. Army Proving Ground...

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NASA image: Noguchi during EVA 1
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Jul 30, 2005

Noguchi during EVA 1

S114-E-6062 (30 July 2005) --- Astronaut Soichi Noguchi, STS-114 mission specialist representing Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
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Apr 8, 2024

2024 Total Solar Eclipse

People are seen as they watch a total solar eclipse through protective glasses in Kerrville, TX on Monday, April 8,...

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NASA image: NASA's IMAP Spacecraft Lift to Work Stand and Unbagging
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May 29, 2025

NASA's IMAP Spacecraft Lift to Work Stand and Unbagging

Technicians lift NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe) spacecraft onto a work stand inside the...

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NASA image: Artemis II LVSA in High Bay
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Mar 20, 2025

Artemis II LVSA in High Bay

NASA’s Artemis II hardware, the launch vehicle stage adapter, is inside High Bay 4 on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at...

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NASA image: STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld and MS5 Feustel during EVA5
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May 18, 2009

STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld and MS5 Feustel during EVA5

S125-E-009603 (18 May 2009) --- Astronauts John Grunsfeld (left) and Andrew Feustel, both STS-125 mission...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1747
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Sep 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - KSC employees move equipment from the Thermal Protection System Facility (TPSF),...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3863
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Dec 4, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Alligators bask in the warm sun on the banks of the Launch Complex 39 turn basin at NASA's...

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NASA image: Gut on Chip
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Mar 18, 2020

Gut on Chip

iss062e102157 (3/18/2020) --- A view of the Gut on Chip CubeLab aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: Artemis III Engine Section Boat Tail
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Jul 30, 2025

Artemis III Engine Section Boat Tail

Teams from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida integrate NASA’s Artemis III SLS (Space Launch System) core stage...

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NASA image: Artemis II LVSA Arrival and Artemis IV Core Stage Engine Section
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Sep 9, 2024

Artemis II LVSA Arrival and Artemis IV Core Stage Engine Section

NASA’s Artemis II hardware, the launch vehicle stage adapter, awaits stacking operations at the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: Satellite deployment during STS-5
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Nov 17, 1982

Satellite deployment during STS-5

STS005-41-1311 (17 Nov. 1982) --- The Telesat Canada's ANIK C-3 satellite is deployed from its protective cradle in...

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NASA image: KARS Park Shoreline Restoration
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Aug 4, 2022

KARS Park Shoreline Restoration

NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Spaceport Integration and Services organization is leading a restoration project at KARS...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1335
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Jan 26, 2009

KSC-2009-1335

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane lifts a 100-foot...

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NASA image: Tile survey seen during EVA 3
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Aug 3, 2005

Tile survey seen during EVA 3

S114-E-6396 (3 August 2005) --- Space Shuttle Discovery’s underside thermal protection tiles are featured in...

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NASA image: 2017 Total Solar Eclipse
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Aug 21, 2017

2017 Total Solar Eclipse

NASA employees and contractors use protective glasses to view a partial solar eclipse from NASA Headquarters Monday,...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0704
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Apr 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- United Space Alliance (USA) technicians Mike Williams (left), Pearl Richardson...

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NASA image: STS-134 crew during EVA TPS Overview training in the TPS/PABF
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Dec 15, 2009

STS-134 crew during EVA TPS Overview training in the TPS/PABF

JSC2009-E-284895 (15 Dec. 2009) --- NASA astronauts Gregory H. Johnson (left), STS-134 pilot; along with astronauts...

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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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