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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:  SPHEREx in Horizontal Orientation
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Jan 23, 2025

SPHEREx in Horizontal Orientation

NASA's SPHEREx observatory is oriented in a horizontal position, revealing all three layers of photon shields as...

JPL
NASA image: Coronal Hole Faces Earth
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Aug 14, 2017

Coronal Hole Faces Earth

A substantial coronal hole rotated into a position where it is facing Earth (Aug. 9-11, 2017). Coronal holes are...

JPL
NASA image: Two Interstellar Travelers
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Dec 10, 2018

Two Interstellar Travelers

This illustration shows the position of NASA's Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 probes, outside of the heliosphere, a...

JPL
NASA image: Node 3 during Expedition 22
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Feb 12, 2010

Node 3 during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-062770 (11 Feb. 2010) --- In the grasp of the station?s Canadarm2, the Tranquility module is transferred...

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NASA image: Node 3 Transfer to ISS during EVA 1
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Feb 12, 2010

Node 3 Transfer to ISS during EVA 1

S130-E-007472 (11 Feb. 2010) --- In the grasp of the station’s Canadarm2, the Tranquility module is transferred from...

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NASA image: Node 3 during Expedition 22
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Feb 12, 2010

Node 3 during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-062777 (11 Feb. 2010) --- In the grasp of the station?s Canadarm2, the Tranquility module is transferred...

JSC
NASA image: Node 3 Transfer to ISS during EVA 1
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Feb 12, 2010

Node 3 Transfer to ISS during EVA 1

S130-E-007482 (11 Feb. 2010) --- In the grasp of the station’s Canadarm2, the Tranquility module is transferred from...

JSC
NASA image: Node 3 during Expedition 22
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Feb 12, 2010

Node 3 during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-062769 (11 Feb. 2010) --- In the grasp of the station?s Canadarm2, the Tranquility module is transferred...

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NASA image: Node 3 during Expedition 22
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Feb 12, 2010

Node 3 during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-062765 (11 Feb. 2010) --- In the grasp of the station?s Canadarm2, the Tranquility module is transferred...

JSC
NASA image: Node 3 Transfer to ISS during EVA 1
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Feb 12, 2010

Node 3 Transfer to ISS during EVA 1

S130-E-007486 (11 Feb. 2010) --- In the grasp of the station’s Canadarm2, the Tranquility module is transferred from...

JSC
NASA image: Node 3 Transfer to ISS during EVA 1
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Feb 12, 2010

Node 3 Transfer to ISS during EVA 1

S130-E-007478 (11 Feb. 2010) --- In the grasp of the station’s Canadarm2, the Tranquility module is transferred from...

JSC
NASA image: Mercury Project
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Aug 7, 1958

Mercury Project

Scale model of Mercury capsule shape A, indicating the position of the astronaut.

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NASA image: 1300534
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Jul 2, 2013

1300534

THE 2012 CIF RADIATOR FACILITY WITH A 2012 TEST ARTICLE AS IT WOULD BE POSITIONED IN THE CHAMBER.-

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NASA image: SYSTEMS INTEGRATION AND TEST FACILITY
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Mar 16, 2016

SYSTEMS INTEGRATION AND TEST FACILITY

RATANA MACKRELL POSITIONS CABLES IN THE SYSTEMS INTEGRATION AND TEST FACILITY

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-20110908-PH-DD_payload20
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Aug 1, 2010

KSC-20110908-PH-DD_payload20

Lowering canister to the transporter bed in the vertical position at the CRF, April 13, 2010

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NASA image: ML Crew Access Arm Swing Test
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Feb 20, 2024

ML Crew Access Arm Swing Test

ML Crew Access arm swings into position at Pad 39B

KSC
NASA image: Mercury Project
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Aug 7, 1958

Mercury Project

Scale model of Mercury capsule shape A, indicating the position of the astronaut.

LRC
NASA image: Mercury Project
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Aug 7, 1958

Mercury Project

Scale model of Mercury capsule shape A, indicating the position of the astronaut.

LRC
NASA image: Workers position the tail cone on the Space Shuttle Discovery in preparation for its return to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida
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Aug 15, 2005

Workers position the tail cone on the Space Shuttle Discovery in preparation for its return to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida

Workers position the tail cone on the Space Shuttle Discovery in preparation for its return to NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: NASA's Space Shuttle Discovery is raised to allow ample clearance for the modified 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft to position underneath for attachment
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Aug 18, 2005

NASA's Space Shuttle Discovery is raised to allow ample clearance for the modified 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft to position underneath for attachment

NASA's specially modified 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, is positioned under the Space Shuttle Discovery to...

AFRC
NASA image: Movement at Jupiter's South Pole
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Oct 28, 2021

Movement at Jupiter's South Pole

This animation depicts the invisible forces at work at Jupiter's south pole that keep the five circumpolar cyclones...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Photographer Tracks Airborne Location Integrating Geospatial Navigation System
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Apr 30, 2025

NASA Photographer Tracks Airborne Location Integrating Geospatial Navigation System

NASA photographer James Ross monitors the Airborne Location Integrating Geospatial Navigation System (ALIGNS) from...

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NASA image: Dust Devil West of Spirit, Sol 1913 Stereo
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Jul 14, 2009

Dust Devil West of Spirit, Sol 1913 Stereo

The navigation camera on NASA Spirit caught this stereo view of a dust devil during the on May 21, 2009. The view is...

JPL
NASA image: Sounds from Around the Milky Way
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Sep 22, 2020

Sounds from Around the Milky Way

A new project using sonification turns astronomical images from NASA's Chandra X-Ray Observatory and other...

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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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