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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: 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 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: 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...

LRC
NASA image: 1001624
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Sep 15, 2010

1001624

SAMUEL SMITH (WELD TECHNICIAN, JACOBS ESTS GROUP/ALL POINTS) DISPLAYS A HEXAGON THAT WAS FABRICATED FROM FRICTION...

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NASA image: JETT 5 - jsc2024e033756
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May 13, 2024

JETT 5 - jsc2024e033756

NASA engineering teams help NASA astronauts Andre Douglas (left) and Kate Rubins (right) get into their...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5329
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Sep 13, 2012

KSC-2012-5329

VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Technicians perform a fit check on an Orbital Sciences Pegasus rocket as the launcher is...

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NASA image: Reisman signs mission patch in the A/L during Joint Operations
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May 22, 2010

Reisman signs mission patch in the A/L during Joint Operations

S132-E-012949 (22 May 2010) --- NASA astronaut Garrett Reisman, STS-132 mission specialist, poses for a photo while...

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NASA image: Reiter works on LHA in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 13
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Sep 10, 2006

Reiter works on LHA in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 13

ISS013-E-80086 (10 Sept. 2006) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Reiter, Expedition 13 flight...

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NASA image: Wilmore, Cristoforetti and Virts in the US Lab
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Nov 27, 2014

Wilmore, Cristoforetti and Virts in the US Lab

ISS042E016676 (11/27/2014) --- Expedition 42 Commander Barry Wilmore of NASA, Flight Engineer Samantha Cristoforetti...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 2 Activites
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Nov 3, 2021

Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 2 Activites

NASA Test Director (NTD) Christine St. Germain consults with fellow NTD Paul Sierpinski on day 2 of Underway...

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NASA image: PanOptic eye test
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Aug 15, 2012

PanOptic eye test

ISS032-E-018089 (15 Aug. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Joe Acaba, Expedition 32 flight engineer, performs the Health...

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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...

AFRC
NASA image: Williams during Capillary Flow Experiment Hardware Setup in the US Lab
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Apr 23, 2007

Williams during Capillary Flow Experiment Hardware Setup in the US Lab

ISS015-E-05039 (23 April 2007) --- Astronaut Sunita L. Williams, Expedition 15 flight engineer, performs one of...

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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...

LRC
NASA image: Burbank uses ARED in the Node 3
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Dec 18, 2011

Burbank uses ARED in the Node 3

ISS030-E-012724 (18 Dec. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Dan Burbank, Expedition 30 commander, uses the short bar for the...

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NASA image: FE-4 Thirsk and FE-2 Stott analyze Water Samples in the US Lab
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Oct 20, 2009

FE-4 Thirsk and FE-2 Stott analyze Water Samples in the US Lab

ISS021-E-010317 (20 Oct. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Nicole Stott and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Robert Thirsk,...

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NASA image: SPHERES
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Jul 11, 2009

SPHERES

ISS020-E-019059 (11 July 2009) --- NASA astronaut Michael Barratt, Expedition 20 flight engineer, writes notes while...

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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: Johnson and Eyharts in US Lab
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Mar 18, 2008

Johnson and Eyharts in US Lab

ISS016-E-033637 (23 March 2008) --- European Space Agency astronaut Leopold Eyharts, STS-123 mission specialist, and...

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

SI Environmental Contamination Removal (Before)

A view of the top of the launch pedestal still standing at Launch Complex 34 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station...

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NASA image: Administrator Isaacman at SUN 'n FUN
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Apr 15, 2026

Administrator Isaacman at SUN 'n FUN

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, center; Sean Gustafson, senior advisor to the administrator, left; and Jerry...

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NASA image: Administrator Isaacman at SUN 'n FUN
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Apr 15, 2026

Administrator Isaacman at SUN 'n FUN

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman is seen with one of his personal F-5 aircraft ahead of an air show performance at...

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NASA image: jsc2026e034352
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May 30, 2025

jsc2026e034352

jsc2026e034352 (April 28, 2026) --- STORIE team members perform a fit test for the optics onto the instrument’s...

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NASA image: jsc2026e034353
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May 30, 2025

jsc2026e034353

jsc2026e034353 (April 28, 2026) --- STORIE team members perform a fit test for the optics onto the instrument’s...

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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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