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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: KSC-97PC1126
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Jul 24, 1997

KSC-97PC1126

Applied Physics Laboratory engineers and technicians from Johns Hopkins University test solar array deployment of...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1570
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Jun 20, 2007

KSC-07pd1570

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station,...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1129
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Jul 24, 1997

KSC-97PC1129

Applied Physics Laboratory engineers and technicians from Johns Hopkins University test solar array deployment of...

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NASA image: CCP Boiler Plate Test
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Jun 24, 2019

CCP Boiler Plate Test

Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner’s parachute systems are successfully tested at the U.S. Army’s White Sands Missile Range...

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NASA image: CCP Boiler Plate Test
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Jun 24, 2019

CCP Boiler Plate Test

Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner’s parachute systems are successfully tested at the U.S. Army’s White Sands Missile Range...

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NASA image: Pathfinder
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Jul 1, 2001

Pathfinder

This photograph shows two Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) engineers, Mark Vaccaro (left) and Ken Welzyn, testing...

MSFC
NASA image: CCP Boiler Plate Test
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Jun 24, 2019

CCP Boiler Plate Test

A full-scale Boeing CST-100 Starliner test article, known as a boiler plate, successfully lands at the U.S. Army’s...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1034
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Sep 3, 1998

KSC-98pc1034

The HOST (the Hubble Space Telescope Orbital Systems Test) payload is prepared for moving to the high bay of the...

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NASA image: iss038e056308
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Feb 26, 2014

iss038e056308

ISS038-E-056308 (25 Feb. 2014) --- A set of NanoRacks CubeSats is photographed by an Expedition 38 crew member after...

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NASA image: One-dimensional representation of Earth to show SRTM coverage
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Feb 4, 2000

One-dimensional representation of Earth to show SRTM coverage

JSC2000E01555 (January 2000) --- A one-dimensional representation of Earth indicates only a portion of the total...

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NASA image: CUAVA-1 CubeSat Preflight Imagery
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Nov 3, 2021

CUAVA-1 CubeSat Preflight Imagery

jsc2021e052206 (11/3/2021) --- A preflight view of a Pathfinder Satellite for Remote Sensing and Earth Observation...

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NASA image: NanoRack Cubesat Deployer (NRCSD) Number 13 Deploy
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Nov 20, 2017

NanoRack Cubesat Deployer (NRCSD) Number 13 Deploy

iss053e225369 (11/20/2017) --- A view of the Asteria Satellite moments after deployment from the International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1585
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Nov 3, 1997

KSC-97PC1585

In preparation for Space Shuttle Mission STS-87, the crew arrives at the Kennedy Space Center Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1269
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May 23, 2007

KSC-07pd1269

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech, workers check the Dawn spacecraft after testing the deployment of its...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1587
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Nov 3, 1997

KSC-97PC1587

In preparation for Space Shuttle Mission STS-87, the crew arrives at the Kennedy Space Center Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: jsc2026e014326
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Mar 23, 2026

jsc2026e014326

jsc2026e014326 (March 23, 2026) --- Preflight laboratory testing of antenna deployment and retraction as part of the...

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NASA image: Test Raw Image of Robotic Arm in InSight Testbed
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Nov 25, 2018

Test Raw Image of Robotic Arm in InSight Testbed

This test image from an engineering model of NASA's InSight lander shows part of the lander's robotic arm and the...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc951
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Aug 18, 1998

KSC-98pc951

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Terri Schneider, a Timeline technician with United Space Alliance, and STS-95 Mission...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc984
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Aug 27, 1998

KSC-98pc984

The Spartan solar-observing deployable spacecraft is moved from a bridge in the Multi-Payload Processing Facility at...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1484
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Oct 2, 1997

KSC-97PC1484

STS-87 Commander Kevin Kregel participates in the Crew Equipment Integration Test (CEIT) in Kennedy Space Center’s...

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NASA image: Casper on the forward flight deck
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Jun 20, 1996

Casper on the forward flight deck

STS077-364-037 (19-29 May 1996) --- Astronaut John H. Casper, mission commander, mans the commander?s station during...

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NASA image: NanoRack Cubesat Deployer (NRCSD) #13 Deploy
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Nov 20, 2017

NanoRack Cubesat Deployer (NRCSD) #13 Deploy

iss053e470644 (11/20/2017) --- A view of the Asteria Satellite moments after deployment from the International Space...

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NASA image: Test Panorama of InSight Deck Before Launch
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Nov 25, 2018

Test Panorama of InSight Deck Before Launch

This panorama, created from multiple images, shows the deck of NASA's InSight lander, as well as its solar panels,...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-98pc1035
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Sep 3, 1998

KSC-98pc1035

The HOST (the Hubble Space Telescope Orbital Systems Test) payload is moved into the high bay of the Space Station...

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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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