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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: Spacelab
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Sep 1, 1992

Spacelab

The Spacelab-J (SL-J) mission was a joint venture between NASA and the National Space Development Agency of Japan...

MSFC
NASA image: Researcher Determining a Ruby Laser’s Effect on a Crystal
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May 23, 1965

Researcher Determining a Ruby Laser’s Effect on a Crystal

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lewis Research Center researcher Americo Forestieri aims a ruby...

GRC
NASA image: Brayton Cycle Power System in the Space Power Facility
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Jul 23, 1969

Brayton Cycle Power System in the Space Power Facility

Set up of a Brayton Cycle Power System test in the Space Power Facility’s massive vacuum chamber at the National...

GRC
NASA image: HDEV Flight Assembly
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May 7, 2014

HDEV Flight Assembly

iss039e019134 (5/7/2014) - View of the High Definition Earth Viewing (HDEV) flight assembly installed on the...

JSC
NASA image: University Research-1 Payload for SpaceX Launch
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Mar 12, 2014

University Research-1 Payload for SpaceX Launch

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

KSC
NASA image: Spacelab
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Jan 1, 1992

Spacelab

In this photograph, astronaut Roberta Bondar conducts a life science experiment by using the Biorack Glovebox (GBX)...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA's SpaceX CRS-31 Vertical at LC-39A
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Nov 3, 2024

NASA's SpaceX CRS-31 Vertical at LC-39A

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, with the company’s Dragon spacecraft atop, stands in a vertical position at Launch Complex...

KSC
NASA image: ATLAS CENTAR SHROUD.  Atlas 1 Payload Fairing Tested at NASA Plum Brook Station
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Jan 3, 1990

ATLAS CENTAR SHROUD. Atlas 1 Payload Fairing Tested at NASA Plum Brook Station

Employees at the Space Power Facility (SPF) at Plum Brook Station tested a new generation of Atlas/Centaur launch...

GRC
NASA image: HDEV Flight Assembly
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May 7, 2014

HDEV Flight Assembly

View of the High Definition Earth Viewing (HDEV) flight assembly installed on the exterior of the Columbus European...

JSC
NASA image: The Enduring Charm of Martian Spiders
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Dec 11, 2018

The Enduring Charm of Martian Spiders

Araneiform terrain (colloquially: spider-like terrain) is located in the south polar region of Mars and evolves in...

JPL
NASA image: NASA's SpaceX CRS-31 Vertical at LC-39A
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Nov 3, 2024

NASA's SpaceX CRS-31 Vertical at LC-39A

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, with the company’s Dragon spacecraft atop, stands in a vertical position at Launch Complex...

KSC
NASA image: University Research-1 Payload for SpaceX Launch
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Mar 12, 2014

University Research-1 Payload for SpaceX Launch

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

KSC
NASA image: Spacelab
Image
Jan 1, 1992

Spacelab

In this photograph, astronaut David Hilmers conducts a life science experiment by using the Biorack Glovebox (GBX)...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA's SpaceX CRS-31 Vertical at LC-39A
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Nov 3, 2024

NASA's SpaceX CRS-31 Vertical at LC-39A

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, with the company’s Dragon spacecraft atop, stands in a vertical position at Launch Complex...

KSC
NASA image: Black Hole with Wobbling Disk Artist Concept
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Jul 12, 2016

Black Hole with Wobbling Disk Artist Concept

This artist's impression depicts the accretion disc surrounding a black hole, in which the inner region of the disc...

JPL
NASA image: Getting SET - The Mission to Protect Satellites from Radiation
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Jun 10, 2019

Getting SET - The Mission to Protect Satellites from Radiation

Summer 2019, NASA’s Space Environment Testbeds, or SET, will launch on its mission to study how to better protect...

GSFC
NASA image: Meteor Impact Model in the new Space Power Chambers
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Sep 23, 1962

Meteor Impact Model in the new Space Power Chambers

S-65 Meteor Impact Model set up in the former Altitude Wind Tunnel at the National Aeronautics and Space...

GRC
NASA image: Operators in the Plum Brook Reactor Facility Control Room
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Mar 23, 1970

Operators in the Plum Brook Reactor Facility Control Room

Donald Rhodes, left, and Clyde Greer, right, monitor the operation of the National Aeronautics and Space...

GRC
NASA image: Ganymede in Infrared
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Aug 5, 2021

Ganymede in Infrared

This infrared view of Ganymede was obtained by the Jovian Infrared Auroral Mapper (JIRAM) instrument aboard NASA's...

JPL
NASA image: Humans Explore Farther┃Go Forward
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Mar 11, 2019

Humans Explore Farther┃Go Forward

NASA is going to the Moon and on to Mars, in a measured, sustainable way. Working with U.S. companies and...

HQ
NASA image: Hurricane Hector in the Eastern Pacific
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Aug 17, 2006

Hurricane Hector in the Eastern Pacific

Infrared, microwave, and visible/near-infrared images of Hurricane Hector in the eastern Pacific were created with...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2012-2866
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May 19, 2012

KSC-2012-2866

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Dr. Freya Shephard is interviewed by the media in the NASA Newsroom at Kennedy Space Center...

KSC
NASA image: MMS First Results
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May 12, 2016

MMS First Results

Like sending sensors up into a hurricane, NASA has flown four spacecraft through an invisible maelstrom in space,...

GSFC
NASA image: Phoenix Land-Surface Temperatures Documented Amid Record Heat
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Aug 8, 2023

Phoenix Land-Surface Temperatures Documented Amid Record Heat

Researchers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory have created a series of maps showing land-surface temperatures in...

JPL
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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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