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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: MS Noriega works with a PFR during the third EVA of STS-97
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Dec 7, 2000

MS Noriega works with a PFR during the third EVA of STS-97

STS097-376-003 (7 December 2000) --- Astronaut Carlo I. Noriega, mission specialist, is pictured during the third of...

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NASA image: NASA F/A-18 Takes Off for QSF18 Supersonic Flight
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Nov 5, 2018

NASA F/A-18 Takes Off for QSF18 Supersonic Flight

NASA’s F/A-18 research aircraft takes off from Ellington Field in Houston, Texas for a quiet supersonic research...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 3 Activities
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Nov 4, 2021

Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 3 Activities

NASA’s Air Operations Co-Lead Don Reed briefs the air ops team during Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) aboard the...

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NASA image: NASA F/A-18 Takes Off for QSF18 Supersonic Flight
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Nov 5, 2018

NASA F/A-18 Takes Off for QSF18 Supersonic Flight

NASA’s F/A-18 research aircraft takes off from Ellington Field in Houston, Texas for a quiet supersonic research...

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NASA image: MacLean relocates APFR during EVA 2
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Sep 13, 2006

MacLean relocates APFR during EVA 2

ISS013-E-81053 (13 Sept. 2006) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Steven G. MacLean, STS-115 mission specialist,...

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NASA image: Williams in the A/L during Expedition 13
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Sep 4, 2006

Williams in the A/L during Expedition 13

ISS013-E-75809 (4 Sept. 2006) --- Astronaut Jeffrey N. Williams, Expedition 13 NASA space station science officer...

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NASA image: SI Environmental Contamination Removal (Before)
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Jul 22, 2020

SI Environmental Contamination Removal (Before)

A close-up view of the launch pedestal still standing at Launch Complex 34 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in...

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NASA image: Cytoskeleton Experiment Containers Installation
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Dec 30, 2021

Cytoskeleton Experiment Containers Installation

iss066e098812 (12/30/2021) --- A view during installation of the Cytoskeleton experiment containers installed on the...

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NASA image: Orion SPLASH BTA Phase 2 Vertical Tests 9: at NASA Langley Resea
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Sep 13, 2012

Orion SPLASH BTA Phase 2 Vertical Tests 9: at NASA Langley Resea

SPLASH BTA Phase 2 Vertical Tests 9: Documentation of preparation, set up and results of full scale BTA (Boilerplate...

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NASA image: NASA in the Park, 2018
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Jun 20, 2018

NASA in the Park, 2018

NASA in the Park on June 16 in Huntsville featured more than 60 exhibits and demonstrations by NASA experts, as well...

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NASA image: jsc2023e031076
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Mar 13, 2023

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jsc2023e031076 (3/13/2023) --- Genes in Space-10 winner, student Pristine Onuoha, holds the miniPCR device, one of...

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NASA image: Cassidy in JEM
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Jul 24, 2013

Cassidy in JEM

ISS036-E-025484 (24 July 2013) --- NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy, Expedition 36 flight engineer, performs in-flight...

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NASA image: Engaging Discussions on Artemis Era of Lunar Exploration at San Diego Comic-Con 2024
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Jul 25, 2024

Engaging Discussions on Artemis Era of Lunar Exploration at San Diego Comic-Con 2024

jsc2024e055757 (July 25, 2024) -- Jackelynne Silva-Martinez of NASA Human Health and Performance shares insights on...

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NASA image: NASA in the Park, 2018
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Jun 20, 2018

NASA in the Park, 2018

NASA in the Park on June 16 in Huntsville featured more than 60 exhibits and demonstrations by NASA experts, as well...

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NASA image: NASA in the Park, 2018
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Jun 20, 2018

NASA in the Park, 2018

NASA in the Park on June 16 in Huntsville featured more than 60 exhibits and demonstrations by NASA experts, as well...

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NASA image: GSFC_20230223_RL_009841
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Feb 23, 2023

GSFC_20230223_RL_009841

Detail shot of the OSAM-1 auto-capture test bed performing a test of the robot arm inside the robotics operations...

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NASA image: NASA Tests Crew Exit Strategy for Orion
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Oct 7, 2015

NASA Tests Crew Exit Strategy for Orion

Teams perform a series of tests at NASA’s Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in...

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NASA image: SI Environmental Contamination Removal (Before)
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Jul 22, 2020

SI Environmental Contamination Removal (Before)

A close-up view of the historic marker on the launch pedestal still standing at Launch Complex 34 at Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: Ford during in-flight maintenance of the CIR MDCA in the U.S. Laboratory
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Dec 12, 2012

Ford during in-flight maintenance of the CIR MDCA in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS034-E-007411 (12 Dec. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Kevin Ford, Expedition 34 commander, performs in-flight...

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NASA image: View of the Shuttle Atlantis taken during EVA1
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May 14, 2009

View of the Shuttle Atlantis taken during EVA1

S125-E-007418 (14 May 2009) --- This image of the exterior of the crew cabin area of the Space Shuttle Atlantis was...

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NASA image: ART CONCEPTS - APOLLO IX
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Feb 20, 1969

ART CONCEPTS - APOLLO IX

S69-19794 (February 1969) --- Composite of two artist's concepts illustrating key events, tasks and activities on...

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NASA image: Orion SPLASH BTA Phase 2 Vertical Tests 9: at NASA Langley Resea
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Sep 13, 2012

Orion SPLASH BTA Phase 2 Vertical Tests 9: at NASA Langley Resea

SPLASH BTA Phase 2 Vertical Tests 9: Documentation of preparation, set up and results of full scale BTA (Boilerplate...

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NASA image: Thank you Ames!
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Mar 2, 2015

Thank you Ames!

The Orion leadership visited Ames Research Center in California on March 2, 2015 to recognize the great work...

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NASA image: jsc2024e061944
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Mar 20, 2024

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jsc2024e061944 (3/20/2024) --- The COronal Diagnostic EXperiment (CODEX) instrument performs day-in-the-life testing...

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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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