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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: MEDLI2 Onboard Mars 2020 Spacecraft
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Oct 22, 2020

MEDLI2 Onboard Mars 2020 Spacecraft

MEDLI2 sensors are installed on the Mars 2020 heat shield and back shell prior to launch. The sensors will measure...

JPL
NASA image: Orion SPLASH BTA Phase 2 Vertical Tests 9: at NASA Langley Resea
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Sep 13, 2012

Orion SPLASH BTA Phase 2 Vertical Tests 9: at NASA Langley Resea

SPLASH BTA Phase 2 Vertical Tests 9: Documentation of preparation, set up and results of full scale BTA (Boilerplate...

LRC
NASA image: PanOptic eye test
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Aug 15, 2012

PanOptic eye test

ISS032-E-018083 (15 Aug. 2012) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Aki Hoshide, Expedition 32 flight...

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NASA image: jsc2022e062315
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Jul 7, 2022

jsc2022e062315

jsc2022e062315 (7/7/2021) --- This image shows Rollin’ Justin, a humanoid robot, commanded by an orbiting crew...

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NASA image: Wiseman in with ACE sample
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May 30, 2014

Wiseman in with ACE sample

ISS040-E-006569 (2 June 2014) --- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Expedition 40 flight engineer, performs an Advanced...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Nov 3, 1994

Space Shuttle Project

This is an onboard photo of space shuttle Atlantis (STS-66) astronaut Scott E. Parazynski, in the International...

MSFC
NASA image: TVIS IFM in Node 2
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Sep 28, 2010

TVIS IFM in Node 2

ISS025-E-005728 (28 Sept. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Shannon Walker, Expedition 25 flight engineer, poses for a photo...

JSC
NASA image: Robonaut activities involving joint task operations with a EVA suited astronaut
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Jun 17, 2003

Robonaut activities involving joint task operations with a EVA suited astronaut

JSC2003-00300 (June 2003) --- Two Robonauts work hand-in-hand with astronaut Nancy J. Currie, partially visible at...

JSC
NASA image: J-2X engine
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Jun 13, 2012

J-2X engine

NASA engineers at Stennis Space Center conducted a 260-second test of the next-generation J-2X rocket engine June...

SSC
NASA image: 1001623
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Sep 15, 2010

1001623

ANDRÉ PASEUR (WELD TECHNICIAN, JACOBS ESTS GROUP/ERC) DISPLAYS A HEXAGON THAT WAS FABRICATED FROM FRICTION STIR...

MSFC
NASA image: iss028e036696
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Sep 2, 2011

iss028e036696

ISS028-E-036696 (2 Sept. 2011) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, Expedition 28...

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NASA image: Williams with TVIS hardware in Zvezda Service module
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Feb 26, 2007

Williams with TVIS hardware in Zvezda Service module

ISS014-E-15136 (26 Feb. 2007) --- Astronaut Sunita L. Williams, Expedition 14 flight engineer, performs maintenance...

JSC
NASA image: NASA Tests Crew Exit Strategy for Orion
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Oct 7, 2015

NASA Tests Crew Exit Strategy for Orion

Teams perform a series of tests at NASA’s Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in...

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NASA image: Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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Mar 4, 2015

Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Orion leadership (including Orion Program Manager Mark Geyer) visited the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California on...

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NASA image: Closeout Pathfinder Weld
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Nov 16, 2015

Closeout Pathfinder Weld

Lockheed Martin team completes the closeout weld of the pathfinder pressure vessel at NASA's Michoud Assembly...

JSC
NASA image: NASA F/A-18 Takes Off for QSF18 Supersonic Flight
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Nov 5, 2018

NASA F/A-18 Takes Off for QSF18 Supersonic Flight

NASA’s F/A-18 research aircraft takes off from Ellington Field in Houston, Texas for a quiet supersonic research...

AFRC
NASA image: OGS
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Jun 22, 2009

OGS

ISS020-E-012819 (22 June 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition 20...

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NASA image: Parmitano in Columbus module during Oxygen Uptake measurement session
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Oct 2, 2013

Parmitano in Columbus module during Oxygen Uptake measurement session

ISS037-E-004950 (2 Oct. 2013) --- European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano, Expedition 37 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: ISS Expedition 18 Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Remote Manipulator System (RMS) Function Test 2
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Jan 19, 2009

ISS Expedition 18 Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Remote Manipulator System (RMS) Function Test 2

ISS018-E-019920 (19 Jan. 2009) --- Astronaut Sandra Magnus, Expedition 18 flight engineer, uses a communication...

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NASA image: Shepherd in Service Module
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Mar 30, 2001

Shepherd in Service Module

ISS01-E-5151 (December 2000) --- A medium close-up scene of astronaut William M. (Bill) Shepherd, Expedition One...

JSC
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...

JSC
NASA image: EMA Preflight Imagery
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May 16, 2023

EMA Preflight Imagery

jsc2024e065152 (5/16/2024) --- Aerogel is one of the many samples and sensors that are included in the panel of the...

JSC
NASA image: Kotov holds an EDV Water Container during a water transfer in the SM
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May 17, 2007

Kotov holds an EDV Water Container during a water transfer in the SM

ISS015-E-08472 (17 May 2007) --- Cosmonaut Oleg V. Kotov, Expedition 15 flight engineer representing Russia's...

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NASA image: View of STS-134 MS Michael Fincke working on the CDRA
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May 28, 2011

View of STS-134 MS Michael Fincke working on the CDRA

ISS028-E-005981 (28 May 2011) --- NASA astronaut Michael Fincke, STS-134 mission specialist, performs maintenance on...

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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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