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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: UTM Technical Capabilities Level 2 (TLC2) Test at Reno-Stead Airport.
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Oct 6, 2016

UTM Technical Capabilities Level 2 (TLC2) Test at Reno-Stead Airport.

Test of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management (UTM) technical capability Level 2 (TCL2) at Reno-Stead...

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NASA image: Peregrine Rocket Motor Test at the Ames Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility (OARF).
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Feb 15, 2017

Peregrine Rocket Motor Test at the Ames Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility (OARF).

Ashley Karp, NASA JPL (Left) and Hunjoo Kim, NASA JPL (Right) attaching heat sensors the Peregrine Hybrid Rocket...

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NASA image: Still Photograph of Gilena Monroe for the NASA Hidden Figures Project.
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Nov 2, 2016

Still Photograph of Gilena Monroe for the NASA Hidden Figures Project.

Computer Engineer Gilena Monroe photographed for the NASA Hidden Figures project.

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NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0112-044
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Sep 5, 2003

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NRTC/RITA Precision Pathway Terminal Guidance: UH-60 RASCAL (#012) (National Rotocraft Technology Center/Rotorcraft...

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NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0112-048
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Sep 5, 2003

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NRTC/RITA Precision Pathway Terminal Guidance: UH-60 RASCAL (#012) (National Rotocraft Technology Center/Rotorcraft...

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NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0112-046
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Sep 5, 2003

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NRTC/RITA Precision Pathway Terminal Guidance: UH-60 RASCAL (#012) (National Rotocraft Technology Center/Rotorcraft...

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NASA image: COMPRESSOR - UPRIGHTING SYSTEM - APOLLO MANUFACTURING - SPACECRAFT (S/C)-102 COMMAND MODULE (CM) - NORTH AMERICAN AVIATION (NAA), CA
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Apr 18, 1966

COMPRESSOR - UPRIGHTING SYSTEM - APOLLO MANUFACTURING - SPACECRAFT (S/C)-102 COMMAND MODULE (CM) - NORTH AMERICAN AVIATION (NAA), CA

S66-41852 (1966) --- Spacecraft 012 looking toward -Y axis during installation of heat shield. Note uprighting...

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NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0112-047
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Sep 5, 2003

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NRTC/RITA Precision Pathway Terminal Guidance: UH-60 RASCAL (#012) (National Rotocraft Technology Center/Rotorcraft...

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NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0112-050
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Sep 5, 2003

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NRTC/RITA Precision Pathway Terminal Guidance: UH-60 RASCAL (#012) (National Rotocraft Technology Center/Rotorcraft...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-78 mission
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Jun 28, 1996

Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-78 mission

STS078-751-012 (20 June-7 July 1996) --- The international crew of the Life and Microgravity Spacelab (LMS-1)...

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NASA image: MAF_20151209_OrionMPCV-ConeWeld-012
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Dec 9, 2015

MAF_20151209_OrionMPCV-ConeWeld-012

Technicians at NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans work on the cone weld for the Artemis I Orion crew...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-012
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Jan 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the slidewire basket landing zone at Launch Pad 39A, the STS-98 crew gathers for a...

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NASA image: 180316 NASA QUICKLOOK 012
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Mar 16, 2018

180316 NASA QUICKLOOK 012

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: IVA prep for the Mir 24 crew
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Nov 20, 1997

IVA prep for the Mir 24 crew

Various views of activities surrounding the Mir 24 crew's preparation for an intravehicular activity (IVA) in the...

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NASA image: Astronauts Thornton & Akers on HST photographed by Electronic Still Camera
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Dec 5, 1993

Astronauts Thornton & Akers on HST photographed by Electronic Still Camera

S61-E-012 (5 Dec 1993) --- This view of astronauts Kathryn C. Thornton (top) and Thomas D. Akers working on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3298
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Aug 2, 2013

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Edwards, Calif. – ED13-0266-012- Technicians prepare for 60 mph tow tests of Sierra Nevada Corporation's, or SNC's,...

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NASA image: STS-36 Earth observation of sun beaming off cloud-covered ocean waters
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Mar 3, 1990

STS-36 Earth observation of sun beaming off cloud-covered ocean waters

STS-36 Earth observation shows sun beaming off ocean waters with heavy cloud cover.

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NASA image: California, San Francisco Bay area
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Apr 14, 1981

California, San Francisco Bay area

STS001-12-305 (12-14 April 1981) --- California, San Francisco Bay photographed by a crew member on the space...

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NASA image: Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) Dream Chaser arrival at Armstrong
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Jan 25, 2017

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) Dream Chaser arrival at Armstrong

Sierra Nevada Corporation’s Dream Chaser spacecraft arrives by truck at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in...

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NASA image: NASA Ground Crew Prepares Wing Model Ahead of High-Speed Taxi Test
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Jan 13, 2026

NASA Ground Crew Prepares Wing Model Ahead of High-Speed Taxi Test

NASA ground crew prepares the agency’s F-15 research aircraft and Cross Flow Attenuated Natural Laminar Flow...

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NASA image: Mojave Desert, California
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Apr 14, 1981

Mojave Desert, California

STS001-12-308 (12-14 April 1981) --- Space shuttle Columbia approached Edwards Air Force Base from the left to land...

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NASA image: Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight
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Oct 22, 2024

Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight

Justin Link, left, small unmanned aircraft systems pilot, and Justin Hall, chief pilot of small unmanned aircraft...

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NASA image: Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)
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Nov 18, 2024

Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)

Co-founders of Overwatch Aero Chase Pietenpol, at the Ground Control Station (GCS) monitoring the flight of the...

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NASA image: 2017 Total Solar Eclipse
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Aug 21, 2017

2017 Total Solar Eclipse

The Moon is seen passing in front of the Sun during a total solar eclipse on Monday, August 21, 2017 from onboard a...

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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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