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Explore NASA's vast collection of space images, videos, and audio from missions past and present.

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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: NASA’s Beaming Energy for Air Mobility Control Room
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Jun 4, 2025

NASA’s Beaming Energy for Air Mobility Control Room

NASA’s Beaming Energy for Air Mobility team successfully completed a first-of-its-kind power beaming test at NASA...

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NASA image: Earth Day 2018 Activities
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Apr 17, 2018

Earth Day 2018 Activities

During the annual Earth Day celebration at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, guests have an opportunity to...

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NASA image: Fermi Sees the Gamma Ray Sky
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Dec 8, 2017

Fermi Sees the Gamma Ray Sky

This view of the gamma-ray sky constructed from one year of Fermi LAT observations is the best view of the extreme...

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NASA image: Black Marble View of Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria
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Dec 10, 2018

Black Marble View of Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria

At night, a satellite's view of Earth lights up in bright strings of roads dotted with pearl-like cities and towns...

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NASA image: NASA’s Beaming Energy for Air Mobility Team
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Jun 4, 2025

NASA’s Beaming Energy for Air Mobility Team

NASA’s Beaming Energy for Air Mobility team successfully completed a first-of-its-kind power beaming test at NASA...

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NASA image: An experimental radio-controlled model aircraft is seen here in flight, powered only by light energy beamed to it by a spotlight.
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Aug 1, 2002

An experimental radio-controlled model aircraft is seen here in flight, powered only by light energy beamed to it by a spotlight.

An experimental radio-controlled model aircraft is seen here in flight, powered only by light energy beamed to it by...

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NASA image: An experimental radio-controlled model aircraft is seen here in flight, powered only by light energy beamed to it by a spotlight.
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Oct 1, 2002

An experimental radio-controlled model aircraft is seen here in flight, powered only by light energy beamed to it by a spotlight.

An experimental radio-controlled model aircraft is seen here in flight powered only by light energy beamed to it by...

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NASA image: NASA Satellites Find High-Energy Surprises in 'Constant' Crab Nebula
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Satellites Find High-Energy Surprises in 'Constant' Crab Nebula

NASA image release January 12, 2010 NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory reveals the complex X-ray-emitting central...

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NASA image: STEMonstrations: Thermal Energy Transfer
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Apr 22, 2024

STEMonstrations: Thermal Energy Transfer

Maintaining a comfortable temperature through thermal energy transfer plays a large role in sustaining life, both...

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NASA image: An experimental radio-controlled model aircraft casts a unique shadow as it flies inside a Dryden hangar using only a spotlight as an energy source.
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Aug 1, 2002

An experimental radio-controlled model aircraft casts a unique shadow as it flies inside a Dryden hangar using only a spotlight as an energy source.

An experimental radio-controlled model aircraft is seen here in flight powered only by light energy beamed to it by...

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NASA image: NASA Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
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Oct 19, 2021

NASA Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

From left to right, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy at the Department of Energy, Dr. Kathryn...

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NASA image: Engineers with nozzles fabricated using a freeform-directed ener
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Mar 15, 2018

Engineers with nozzles fabricated using a freeform-directed ener

Engineers from NASA Marshall Space Flight Center's Propulsion Department examine nozzles fabricated using a...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6669
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Jul 12, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Department of Energy contractor employees roll the multi-mission radioisotope thermoelectric...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6668
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Jul 12, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Department of Energy contractor employees roll the multi-mission radioisotope thermoelectric...

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NASA image: Powered by a laser beam directed at it from a pedestal, a model plane makes the first flight of an aircraft powered by laser energy inside a building at NASA Marshall.
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Sep 18, 2003

Powered by a laser beam directed at it from a pedestal, a model plane makes the first flight of an aircraft powered by laser energy inside a building at NASA Marshall.

Powered by a laser beam directed at it from a center pedestal, a lightweight model plane makes the first flight of...

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NASA image: HEND Maps of Fast Neutrons
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May 30, 2002

HEND Maps of Fast Neutrons

Observations by NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft show a global view of Mars in high-energy, or fast, neutrons.

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NASA image: HEND Maps of Epithermal Neutrons
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May 30, 2002

HEND Maps of Epithermal Neutrons

This global view of Mars in intermediate-energy, or epithermal, neutrons was created from observations by NASA Mars...

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NASA image: An experimental radio-controlled model aircraft casts two unique shadows as it flies inside a Dryden hangar using two spotlights as energy sources.
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Oct 2, 2002

An experimental radio-controlled model aircraft casts two unique shadows as it flies inside a Dryden hangar using two spotlights as energy sources.

An experimental radio-controlled model aircraft casts two unique shadows as it flies inside a Dryden hangar using...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jan 1, 1997

International Space Station (ISS)

This photograph, taken by the Boeing Company,shows Boeing technicians preparing to install one of six hatches or...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jan 1, 1997

International Space Station (ISS)

This photograph, taken by the Boeing Company, shows Boeing technicians preparing to install one of six hatches or...

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NASA image: Water & Energy Cycles
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Apr 14, 2015

Water & Energy Cycles

This poster highlights NASA JPL missions that provide important inputs to research on global and regional water...

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NASA image: Linear Energy Transfer Spectrometer Overview
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Jan 8, 2024

Linear Energy Transfer Spectrometer Overview

Nic Stoffle, science and operations lead for the Linear Energy Transfer Spectrometer (LETS), provides an overview of...

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NASA image: Pointing X-ray Eyes at our Resident Supermassive Black Hole
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Oct 23, 2012

Pointing X-ray Eyes at our Resident Supermassive Black Hole

NASA NuSTAR has captured these first, focused views of the supermassive black hole at the heart of our Milky Way...

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NASA image: Arctic Sea Ice Reaches 2014 Minimum Extent
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Sep 22, 2014

Arctic Sea Ice Reaches 2014 Minimum Extent

Sea ice acts as an air conditioner for the planet, reflecting energy from the Sun. On September 17, the Arctic Sea...

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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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