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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: U.S.-Indian Team Collaborates to Assemble Main Components of NISAR
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Jul 13, 2023

U.S.-Indian Team Collaborates to Assemble Main Components of NISAR

A team of engineers and technicians from the Indian Space Research Organisation and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory...

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NASA image: STS-31 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lands on EAFB concrete runway 22
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Apr 29, 1990

STS-31 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lands on EAFB concrete runway 22

STS-31 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, rolls along concrete runway 22 at Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB),...

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NASA image: SEG 500 Empennage, SEG 400 Main Wing Assembly-Final Mate
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Feb 4, 2021

SEG 500 Empennage, SEG 400 Main Wing Assembly-Final Mate

A technician is working on the engine inlet of NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Technology (QueSST) aircraft at Lockheed...

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NASA image: Jupiter Ring Halo
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Mar 26, 1998

Jupiter Ring Halo

A mosaic of four images taken through the clear filter (610 nanometers) of the solid state imaging (CCD) system...

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NASA image: Moonlight casts a silvery light on a set of the space station's main solar arrays and rollout solar arrays
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Apr 23, 2025

Moonlight casts a silvery light on a set of the space station's main solar arrays and rollout solar arrays

iss073e0039722 (April 23, 2025) --- Moonlight casts a silvery light on a set of the International Space Station's...

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NASA image: Astronaut Anne McClain is pictured near one of the International Space Station's main solar arrays
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May 1, 2025

Astronaut Anne McClain is pictured near one of the International Space Station's main solar arrays

iss073e0008485 (May 1, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Anne McClain is pictured near one...

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NASA image: Moonlight casts a blue light on a set of the space station's main solar arrays and rollout solar arrays
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Apr 23, 2025

Moonlight casts a blue light on a set of the space station's main solar arrays and rollout solar arrays

iss073e0041283 (April 23, 2025) --- Moonlight casts a blue light on a set of the International Space Station's main...

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NASA image: Technicians monitor the positioning of a workstand as it is moved into place around the main engines of the shuttle Endeavour during deservicing at NASA DFRC
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Dec 2, 2008

Technicians monitor the positioning of a workstand as it is moved into place around the main engines of the shuttle Endeavour during deservicing at NASA DFRC

Technicians monitor the positioning of a large workstand as it is carefully moved into place around the main engine...

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NASA image: 40th Anniversary SSME Test
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Apr 21, 2006

40th Anniversary SSME Test

A space shuttle main engine test April 21, 2006, at NASA Stennis Space Center marked the 40th anniversary of the...

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NASA image: Endeavour Grand  Opening Ceremony
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Oct 30, 2012

Endeavour Grand Opening Ceremony

A space shuttle main engine (SSME) is on display near the space shuttle Endeavour at the California Science center's...

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NASA image: KSC-20130114-PH-JW_sts127
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Nov 7, 2012

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View of Space Shuttle Main Engine

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NASA image: KSC-20130114-PH-JW_sts123
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Nov 7, 2012

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View of Space Shuttle Main Engine

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NASA image: KSC-20130114-PH-JW_sts124
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Nov 7, 2012

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View of Space Shuttle Main Engine

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NASA image: KSC-20130114-PH-JW_sts125
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Nov 7, 2012

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View of Space Shuttle Main Engine

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NASA image: KSC-20130114-PH-JW_sts122
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Nov 7, 2012

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View of Space Shuttle Main Engine

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NASA image: KSC-20130114-PH-JW_sts128
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Nov 7, 2012

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View of Space Shuttle Main Engine

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NASA image: KSC-20130114-PH-JW_sts129
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Nov 7, 2012

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View of Space Shuttle Main Engine

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NASA image: KSC-20130114-PH-JW_sts130
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Nov 7, 2012

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View of Space Shuttle Main Engine

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NASA image: KSC-20130114-PH-JW_sts126
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Nov 7, 2012

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View of Space Shuttle Main Engine

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NASA image: STS-49 Endeavour, OV-105, drag chute deployment during landing at EAFB, Calif
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May 16, 1992

STS-49 Endeavour, OV-105, drag chute deployment during landing at EAFB, Calif

STS049-S-301 (16 May 1992) --- A three-quarter aft view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour making its first landing,...

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NASA image: Employees atop DFRC's main building celebrate the return flyby of the B-52B aircraft after it launched the second X-43A aircraft on its successful flight
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Mar 27, 2004

Employees atop DFRC's main building celebrate the return flyby of the B-52B aircraft after it launched the second X-43A aircraft on its successful flight

Employees atop NASA Dryden's main building celebrate the return flyby of the B-52B aircraft after it launched the...

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NASA image: Artemis-1 Motor Arrival
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Jun 6, 2019

Artemis-1 Motor Arrival

Artemis-1 Motor Arrival at Kennedy Space Center

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NASA image: STS-53 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lands on runway 22 at EAFB, Calif
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Dec 9, 1992

STS-53 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lands on runway 22 at EAFB, Calif

STS-53 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, is slowed by a red, white, and blue drag chute during its landing on...

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NASA image: Body and Mast Units of ChemCam Instrument for Mars Rover
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Sep 21, 2010

Body and Mast Units of ChemCam Instrument for Mars Rover

The two main parts of the ChemCam laser instrument for NASA Mars Science Laboratory mission are shown in this...

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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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