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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: Juno Spacecraft Passes the Test
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Oct 13, 2009

Juno Spacecraft Passes the Test

Technicians inspect NASA Juno spacecraft and its science instruments following acoustics testing at Lockheed Martin...

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NASA image: Phoenix Mars Lander Chemistry Lab in a Box
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Aug 2, 2007

Phoenix Mars Lander Chemistry Lab in a Box

One part of the MECA instrument for NASA Phoenix Mars Lander is a pair of telescopes with a special wheel on the...

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NASA image: Juno Spacecraft Passes the Test
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Oct 13, 2009

Juno Spacecraft Passes the Test

Technicians inspect NASA Juno spacecraft and its science instruments following acoustics testing at Lockheed Martin...

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NASA image: Rock Target Esperance Altered by Wet History False Color
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May 17, 2013

Rock Target Esperance Altered by Wet History False Color

The pale rock in the upper center of this image, about the size of a human forearm, includes a target called...

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NASA image: Smartphone 'Walkdown'
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Apr 21, 2020

Smartphone 'Walkdown'

A technician points a smartphone camera at NASA's Perseverance rover during an inspection — called a "walkdown" — at...

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NASA image: STS-126 pilot Eric Boe inspects the liquid oxygen line connection on the belly of Space Shuttle Endeavour following landing at Edwards Air Force Base Sunday
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Nov 30, 2008

STS-126 pilot Eric Boe inspects the liquid oxygen line connection on the belly of Space Shuttle Endeavour following landing at Edwards Air Force Base Sunday

STS-126 pilot Eric Boe inspects the liquid oxygen line connection on the belly of Space Shuttle Endeavour following...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Greg Harlow, with United Space Alliance (USA), threads a camera under the tiles of the orbiter Endeavour to inspect for corrosion.
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Sep 4, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Greg Harlow, with United Space Alliance (USA), threads a camera under the tiles of the orbiter Endeavour to inspect for corrosion.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Greg Harlow, with United Space Alliance (USA),...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians with United Space Alliance work in close quarters as they check the wiring on the mid-body of orbiter Atlantis. The inspection is part of routine maintenance.
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Aug 26, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians with United Space Alliance work in close quarters as they check the wiring on the mid-body of orbiter Atlantis. The inspection is part of routine maintenance.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians with United Space Alliance work in close quarters as they check the wiring...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Richard Parker, with NASA, watches a monitor showing images from a camera inserted beneath tiles of the orbiter Endeavour to inspect for corrosion.
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Sep 4, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Richard Parker, with NASA, watches a monitor showing images from a camera inserted beneath tiles of the orbiter Endeavour to inspect for corrosion.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Richard Parker, with NASA, watches a monitor...

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NASA image: STS-29 crewmembers inspect TDRS-D inertial upper stage (IUS) at KSC VPF
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Feb 14, 1989

STS-29 crewmembers inspect TDRS-D inertial upper stage (IUS) at KSC VPF

S89-27384 (5 Jan 1989) --- Astronauts James P. Bagian, left, and Robert C. Springer inspect a portion of the first...

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NASA image: STS-29 crewmembers inspect TDRS-D inertial upper stage (IUS) at KSC VPF
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Jan 5, 1989

STS-29 crewmembers inspect TDRS-D inertial upper stage (IUS) at KSC VPF

S89-28108 --- Astronaut Mae C. Jemison and STS-29 Mission Specialist James P. Bagian and Robert C. Springer inspect...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jessica Meir inspects sensitive fiber cables inside the Cold Atom Lab
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May 4, 2026

NASA astronaut Jessica Meir inspects sensitive fiber cables inside the Cold Atom Lab

iss074e0545220 (May 4, 2026) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 74 flight engineer Jessica Meir inspects sensitive...

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NASA image: Advance Inspection of NASA Next Mars Landing Site
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Mar 29, 2017

Advance Inspection of NASA Next Mars Landing Site

This map shows footprints of images taken from Mars orbit by the High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE)...

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NASA image: Inspection of the Vacuum Chamber Dome at the Space Power Chambers
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Jan 23, 1964

Inspection of the Vacuum Chamber Dome at the Space Power Chambers

Engineers at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lewis Research Center inspect the nitrogen...

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NASA image: GSFC_20230220_RL_009210
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Feb 20, 2023

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NASA image: GSFC_20230220_RL_009318
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Feb 20, 2023

GSFC_20230220_RL_009318

Lucas Keim, a mechanical engineering and integration technician, flexes after helping move ground support equipment...

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NASA image: American-built hardware for ASPT undergoes pre-delivery preparations
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Sep 11, 1974

American-built hardware for ASPT undergoes pre-delivery preparations

S74-28295 (September 1974) --- American-built hardware for the joint U.S.-USSR Apollo-Soyuz Test Project mission...

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NASA image: Expedition 11 Soyuz Inspection
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Apr 9, 2005

Expedition 11 Soyuz Inspection

Expedition 11 Commander Sergei Krikalev enters the Soyuz TMA-6 spacecraft at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Baikonur,...

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NASA image: ZBOT Experiment Hardware Inspection
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Apr 25, 2017

ZBOT Experiment Hardware Inspection

iss051e028301 (4/25/2017) --- A view of the Zero Boil-Off Tank (ZBOT) experiment Vacuum Jacket Camera Window Cover...

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NASA image: Inspection work on THEMIS at Astrotech
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Jan 1, 2002

Inspection work on THEMIS at Astrotech

At Astrotech Space Operations, technicians guide one of the THEMIS probes into position on the probe carrier. When...

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NASA image: Inspection work on THEMIS at Astrotech
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Jan 1, 2002

Inspection work on THEMIS at Astrotech

At Astrotech Space Operations, a technician helps guide one of the THEMIS probes toward the probe carrier for...

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NASA image: Inspecting Instrument Deployment
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Dec 18, 2018

Inspecting Instrument Deployment

Engineer Marleen Sundgaard watches as a test version of NASA's Mars InSight lander grasps a model of the...

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NASA image: Expedition 8 Capsule Inspection
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Oct 13, 2003

Expedition 8 Capsule Inspection

European Space Agency astronaut Pedro Duque of Spain climbs into the Soyuz TMA-3 vehicle in a processing facility at...

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NASA image: Inspecting Soils Across Mars
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Dec 3, 2012

Inspecting Soils Across Mars

This graph compares the elemental composition of typical soils at three landing regions on Mars: Gusev Crater, from...

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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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