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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 Kennedy Space Center Innovators' Launchpad: Matt English
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Dec 6, 2019

NASA's Kennedy Space Center Innovators' Launchpad: Matt English

Matthew English is the Exploration Research and Technology facility manager for the Space Station Processing...

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NASA image: NASA's Kennedy Space Center Innovators' Launchpad: Matt English
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Dec 6, 2019

NASA's Kennedy Space Center Innovators' Launchpad: Matt English

Matthew English is the Exploration Research and Technology facility manager for the Space Station Processing...

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NASA image: NASA's Kennedy Space Center Innovators' Launchpad: Matt English
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Dec 6, 2019

NASA's Kennedy Space Center Innovators' Launchpad: Matt English

Matthew English is the Exploration Research and Technology facility manager for the Space Station Processing...

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NASA image: CV-990 LSRA
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Mar 6, 1989

CV-990 LSRA

NASA 710, a Convair 990 transport aircraft formerly used for medium altitude atmospheric research, cruises over the...

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NASA image: 2017 American Society for Gravitational and Space Research (ASGSR) Support Videos - APEX-04
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Jan 5, 2017

2017 American Society for Gravitational and Space Research (ASGSR) Support Videos - APEX-04

Video presentation highlighting work with APEX-04 Hardware on the International Space Station presented by...

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NASA image: 2017 American Society for Gravitational and Space Research (ASGSR) Support Videos - ACE-T-9
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Jan 5, 2017

2017 American Society for Gravitational and Space Research (ASGSR) Support Videos - ACE-T-9

Video presentation highlighting ASGSR ACE-T-9 on the International Space Station presented by PhD Candidate, Tao...

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NASA image: 2017 American Society for Gravitational and Space Research (ASGSR) Support Videos - Better Quality Crystals
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Oct 4, 2017

2017 American Society for Gravitational and Space Research (ASGSR) Support Videos - Better Quality Crystals

Video presentation highlighting work with ASGSR work with Better Quality Crystals on the International Space Station...

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NASA image: NASA Langley Research Center Broll
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Oct 23, 2024

NASA Langley Research Center Broll

NASA’s Langley Research Center is revolutionizing aviation, expanding our understanding of the Earth’s atmosphere,...

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NASA image: LaRC Folks Working
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Nov 14, 2024

LaRC Folks Working

NASA’s Langley Research Center is revolutionizing aviation, expanding our understanding of the Earth’s atmosphere,...

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NASA image: Aquarius/SAC-D Observatory in Thermal-vacuum Test Chamber
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Apr 19, 2011

Aquarius/SAC-D Observatory in Thermal-vacuum Test Chamber

NASA Aquarius/SAC-D observatory is moved into the thermal-vacuum chamber at Brazil National Institute for Space...

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NASA image: Carbon & Ecosystems
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Apr 14, 2015

Carbon & Ecosystems

This poster highlights the JPL missions that provide important inputs to research on the carbon cycle and ecosystem...

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NASA image: Explore NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (2018 Highlights)
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Dec 31, 2018

Explore NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (2018 Highlights)

NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base in California supported the agency in 2018 by...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - SSPF
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Aug 7, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - SSPF

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, center, tours the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - SSPF
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Aug 7, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - SSPF

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, seated at left, talks with workers in the Exploration Research and Technology...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - SSPF
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Aug 7, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - SSPF

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, far left, tours the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Space Station Images Trace Bird Migrations
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May 6, 2021

Space Station Images Trace Bird Migrations

Those who see Earth from the International Space Station often say it provides a new appreciation of our planet. The...

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NASA image: Astronaut Suni Williams points to a sample processor that can perform space research operations
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Nov 7, 2024

Astronaut Suni Williams points to a sample processor that can perform space research operations

iss072e146339 (Nov. 7, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Commander Suni Williams points to the Advanced...

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NASA image: Microgravity Simulation Support Facility
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Feb 11, 2027

Microgravity Simulation Support Facility

Ye Zhang, a project scientist at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, makes adjustments to a Gravite 3d clinostat...

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NASA image: Microgravity Simulation Support Facility
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Feb 11, 2027

Microgravity Simulation Support Facility

Ye Zhang, a project scientist at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida runs a test on a Gravite 3d clinostat device...

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NASA image: Microgravity Simulation Support Facility
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Feb 11, 2027

Microgravity Simulation Support Facility

Ye Zhang, a project scientist at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, makes adjustments to a Gravite 3d clinostat...

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NASA image: Microgravity Simulation Support Facility
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Feb 11, 2027

Microgravity Simulation Support Facility

A Gravite 3d clinostat is in the Microgravity Simulation Support Facility (MSSF) inside the Neil Armstrong...

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NASA image: Microgravity Simulation Support Facility
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Feb 11, 2027

Microgravity Simulation Support Facility

Ye Zhang, a project scientist at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, makes adjustments to a Gravite 3d clinostat...

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NASA image: Microgravity Simulation Support Facility
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Feb 11, 2027

Microgravity Simulation Support Facility

A Gravite 3d clinostat is in the Microgravity Simulation Support Facility (MSSF) inside the Neil Armstrong...

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NASA image: Microgravity Simulation Support Facility
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Feb 11, 2027

Microgravity Simulation Support Facility

A Gravite 3d clinostat undergoes a test in the Microgravity Simulation Support Facility (MSSF) inside the Neil...

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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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