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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: ISRU Pilot Excavator
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Jul 28, 2022

ISRU Pilot Excavator

With the lights out, the ISRU Pilot Excavator digs in regolith bin during testing inside Swamp Works at NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1293
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Jun 8, 2004

KSC-04pd1293

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dr. Gary Stutte explains to Paul Curto (right), chief technologist with NASA’s...

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NASA image: iss059e034463
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Apr 23, 2019

iss059e034463

iss059e034463 (April 23, 2019) --- NASA astronaut Anne McClain installs the MVP-2 platform onto Express Rack 4 and...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1075
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May 23, 2005

KSC-05pd-1075

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Looking more like an alien life form than a mammal, a manatee floats on its back in the...

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NASA image: BioExperiment-1 Vibration Test
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May 13, 2021

BioExperiment-1 Vibration Test

NASA’s Biology Experiment-1 (BioExpt-1) undergoes testing in the Vibration Laboratory at Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Regolith Advanced Surface Systems Operations Robot (RASSOR) Test
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Jun 5, 2019

Regolith Advanced Surface Systems Operations Robot (RASSOR) Test

AJ Nick, a robotic engineer with the Granular Mechanics and Regolith Operations Lab, monitors the Regolith Advanced...

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NASA image: ISRU Pilot Excavator
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Jul 28, 2022

ISRU Pilot Excavator

With the lights out, the ISRU Pilot Excavator digs in regolith bin during testing inside Swamp Works at NASA’s...

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NASA image: RASSOR Demonstration in Regolith Bin
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Sep 29, 2016

RASSOR Demonstration in Regolith Bin

An integrated test of the MARCO POLO/Mars Pathfinder in-situ resource utilization, or ISRU, system takes place at...

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NASA image: RASSOR Demonstration in Regolith Bin
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Sep 29, 2016

RASSOR Demonstration in Regolith Bin

An integrated test of the MARCO POLO/Mars Pathfinder in-situ resource utilization, or ISRU, system takes place at...

KSC
NASA image: Regolith Advanced Surface Systems Operations Robot (RASSOR) Test
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Jun 5, 2019

Regolith Advanced Surface Systems Operations Robot (RASSOR) Test

A team from the Granular Mechanics and Regolith Operations Lab tests the Regolith Advanced Surface Systems...

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NASA image: ISRU Pilot Excavator
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Jul 28, 2022

ISRU Pilot Excavator

The ISRU Pilot Excavator digs in the regolith bin during testing inside Swamp Works at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

KSC
NASA image: ISRU Pilot Excavator
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Jul 28, 2022

ISRU Pilot Excavator

The ISRU Pilot Excavator digs its way through the regolith bin during testing inside Swamp Works at NASA’s Kennedy...

KSC
NASA image: ISRU Pilot Excavator
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Jul 28, 2022

ISRU Pilot Excavator

With the lights out, the ISRU Pilot Excavator digs in the regolith bin during testing inside Swamp Works at NASA’s...

KSC
NASA image: RASSOR Demonstration in Regolith Bin
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Sep 29, 2016

RASSOR Demonstration in Regolith Bin

An integrated test of the MARCO POLO/Mars Pathfinder in-situ resource utilization, or ISRU, system takes place at...

KSC
NASA image: Regolith Advanced Surface Systems Operations Robot (RASSOR) Test
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Jun 5, 2019

Regolith Advanced Surface Systems Operations Robot (RASSOR) Test

A team from the Granular Mechanics and Regolith Operations Lab tests the Regolith Advanced Surface Systems...

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NASA image: Early Human Testing Initiative Phase 1 Regenerative Life Support Systems
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Aug 8, 1995

Early Human Testing Initiative Phase 1 Regenerative Life Support Systems

Early Human Testing (EHT) Initiative Phase 1 Regenerative Life Support Systems Laboratory (RLSSL). Nigel Packham...

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NASA image: KSC-95pc1197
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May 2, 2000

KSC-95pc1197

Original photo and caption dated August 14, 1995: "KSC plant physiologist Dr. Gary Stutte harvests a potato...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Apr 1, 1985

Spacelab

The primary purpose of the Spacelab-3 mission was to conduct materials science experiments in a stable low-gravity...

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NASA image: KSC-95pc1196
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May 2, 2000

KSC-95pc1196

Original photo and caption dated August 14, 1995: "KSC plant physiologist Dr. Gary Stutte (right) and Cheryl...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 Live Launch Coverage
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Apr 23, 2021

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 Live Launch Coverage

NASA Communications’ Jasmine Hopkins, left, interviews Kennedy Space Center Life Sciences Plant Scientist Gioia...

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NASA image: Regolith Advanced Surface Systems Operations Robot (RASSOR) Test
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Jun 5, 2019

Regolith Advanced Surface Systems Operations Robot (RASSOR) Test

Drew Smith, a robotics engineer, makes adjustments to the Regolith Advanced Surface Systems Operations Robot...

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NASA image: Material Science
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Jan 22, 1992

Material Science

This metal sample, which is approximately 1 cm in diameter, is typical of the metals that were studied using the...

MSFC
NASA image: Regolith Advanced Surface Systems Operations Robot (RASSOR) Test
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Jun 5, 2019

Regolith Advanced Surface Systems Operations Robot (RASSOR) Test

Drew Smith, a robotics engineer, makes adjustments to the Regolith Advanced Surface Systems Operations Robot...

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NASA image: STS-65 Columbia, OV-102, clears launch tower after liftoff from KSC LC 39A
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Jul 8, 1994

STS-65 Columbia, OV-102, clears launch tower after liftoff from KSC LC 39A

Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, heads skyward after clearing the fixed service structure (FSS) tower at Kennedy...

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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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