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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: Boeing trainers conduct simulations inside the Boeing Exploratio
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Jun 17, 2019

Boeing trainers conduct simulations inside the Boeing Exploratio

Boeing trainers conduct simulations inside the Boeing Exploration Habitat Demonstrator with astronauts to evaluate...

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NASA image: Spacesuits for the Next Explorers- Preview Trailer 2:  “It’s a Great Job!”
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Oct 5, 2020

Spacesuits for the Next Explorers- Preview Trailer 2: “It’s a Great Job!”

jsc2020m001387 NASA is building new spacesuits for missions on the Moon. These voyages will require astronauts to...

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NASA image: Astronaut Butch Wilmore installs the European Enhanced Exploration Exercise Device
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Dec 18, 2024

Astronaut Butch Wilmore installs the European Enhanced Exploration Exercise Device

iss072e391444 (Dec. 18, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Butch Wilmore works inside the...

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NASA image: Astronauts Nick Hague and Butch Wilmore explore the potential of biomanufacturing in space
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Nov 6, 2024

Astronauts Nick Hague and Butch Wilmore explore the potential of biomanufacturing in space

iss072e146319 (Nov. 6, 2024) --- Expedition 72 Flight Engineers (from left) Nick Hague and Butch Wilmore, both NASA...

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NASA image: Astronaut Butch Wilmore installs the European Enhanced Exploration Exercise Device
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Dec 18, 2024

Astronaut Butch Wilmore installs the European Enhanced Exploration Exercise Device

iss072e391382 (Dec. 18, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Butch Wilmore works inside the...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jack Hathaway checks the operation of the Exploration Potable Water Dispenser
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Apr 1, 2026

NASA astronaut Jack Hathaway checks the operation of the Exploration Potable Water Dispenser

iss074e0430982 (April 1, 2026) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 74 flight engineer Jack Hathaway poses for a...

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NASA image: Exploring the Apollo 17 Site
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Oct 28, 2009

Exploring the Apollo 17 Site

The Apollo 17 Lunar Module Challenger descent stage comes into focus in this image taken by NASA Lunar...

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NASA image: Exploration Mission 1 Barrel
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Nov 15, 2015

Exploration Mission 1 Barrel

The completed barrel and aft bulkhead of the Orion Artemis I pressure vessel at NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility in...

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NASA image: Gateway: Energizing Exploration
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Jul 1, 2024

Gateway: Energizing Exploration

jsc2024e044856 (July 1, 2024) -- Two engineers in cleanroom suits work on the Power and Propulsion Element at Maxar...

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NASA image: Exploring Mercury Tail
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Aug 26, 2008

Exploring Mercury Tail

As the MESSENGER spacecraft approached Mercury, the UVVS field of view was scanned across the planet's exospheric...

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NASA image: Explore Mars With Curiosity
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Aug 6, 2012

Explore Mars With Curiosity

This image shows the approximate true position of NASA Curiosity rover on Mars. A 3-D virtual model of Curiosity is...

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NASA image: Exploration Mission 1 Barrel
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Nov 15, 2015

Exploration Mission 1 Barrel

The completed barrel and aft bulkhead of the Orion Artemis I pressure vessel at NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility in...

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NASA image: Exploring the Wetlands of Titan
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Mar 16, 2007

Exploring the Wetlands of Titan

Cassini peers through the murky orange haze of Titan to spy what are believed to be bodies of liquid hydrocarbons,...

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NASA image: Exploring Jupiter's Magnetic Field
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Jun 29, 2016

Exploring Jupiter's Magnetic Field

Magnetic fields are all around us, unseen forces that can shape their environments in profound ways. Earth's...

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NASA image: Little Galaxy Explored
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Jan 5, 2010

Little Galaxy Explored

This infrared portrait of the Small Magellanic Cloud, taken by NASA Spitzer Space Telescope, reveals the stars and...

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NASA image: Exploring Icy Canyons
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Dec 29, 2006

Exploring Icy Canyons

Fine topographic detail and color variations are revealed in this 11-image, false color mosaic taken during Cassini...

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NASA image: Preparing America for Deep Space Episode 20: Underway and Moving
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Mar 4, 2019

Preparing America for Deep Space Episode 20: Underway and Moving

NASA’s Orion, Space Launch System (SLS), and Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) programs made huge strides in late...

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May 6, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Students from across the nation gathered at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida for the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3903
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Nov 7, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Dr. Carlos Calle, senior research scientist on the Electrodynamic Dust Shield for Dust...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3208
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May 2, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Crews continue to clear land and prepare for the construction of a new road at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3904
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Nov 7, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Dust particle experiments are conducted for Electrodynamic Dust Shield for Dust Mitigation...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2948
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Apr 19, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Crews continue to clear land and prepare for the construction of a new road at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3905
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Nov 7, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Dr. Carlos Calle, senior research scientist on the Electrodynamic Dust Shield for Dust...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3902
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Nov 7, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Dr. Carlos Calle, senior research scientist on the Electrodynamic Dust Shield for Dust...

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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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