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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: Artemis II Countdown Demonstration Test
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Dec 20, 2025

Artemis II Countdown Demonstration Test

From left to right, Janet Petro, director of NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Lori Glaze, associate administrator for...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00396
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Dec 15, 2004

KSC-04-S-00396

Water recycling research is taking center stage at several NASA facilities. New purifying systems are being...

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NASA image: Artemis II Countdown Demonstration Test
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Dec 20, 2025

Artemis II Countdown Demonstration Test

Left to right, Adam Steltzner, engineering advisor to the NASA Associate Administrator, Emily Nelson, NASA's chief...

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NASA image: Artemis II Countdown Demonstration Test
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Dec 20, 2025

Artemis II Countdown Demonstration Test

Emily Nelson, NASA's chief flight director, Lori Glaze, acting associate administrator for NASA's Exploration...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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May 1, 1993

Space Shuttle Projects

Designed by members of the flight crew, the STS-58 insignia depicts the Space Shuttle Columbia with a Spacelab...

MSFC
NASA image: STS-58 Crew Insignia
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May 1, 1993

STS-58 Crew Insignia

STS058-S-001 (May 1993) --- Designed by members of the flight crew, the STS-58 insignia depicts the space shuttle...

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NASA image: X-57 Mod II Vehicle Delivered to NASA Armstrong
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Oct 2, 2019

X-57 Mod II Vehicle Delivered to NASA Armstrong

NASA’s X-57 Maxwell, the agency’s first all-electric X-plane and first crewed X-planed in two decades, is delivered...

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NASA image: X-57 Mod II Vehicle Delivered to NASA Armstrong
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Oct 2, 2019

X-57 Mod II Vehicle Delivered to NASA Armstrong

NASA's X-57 Maxwell, the agency's first all-electric X-plane and first crewed X-planed in two decades, is delivered...

AFRC
NASA image: X-57 Mod II Vehicle Delivered to NASA Armstrong
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Oct 2, 2019

X-57 Mod II Vehicle Delivered to NASA Armstrong

NASA's X-57 Maxwell, the agency's first all-electric X-plane and first crewed X-planed in two decades, is delivered...

AFRC
NASA image: TIRS TVAC1 Opening The Vacuum Chamber
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Oct 30, 2011

TIRS TVAC1 Opening The Vacuum Chamber

The Thermal InfraRed Sensor (TIRS) is part of the Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM) to continue thermal imaging...

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NASA image: X-57 Mod II Vehicle Delivered to NASA Armstrong
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Oct 2, 2019

X-57 Mod II Vehicle Delivered to NASA Armstrong

NASA's X-57 Maxwell, the agency's first all-electric X-plane and first crewed X-planed in two decades, is delivered...

AFRC
NASA image: X-57 Mod II Vehicle Delivered to NASA Armstrong
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Oct 2, 2019

X-57 Mod II Vehicle Delivered to NASA Armstrong

NASA's X-57 Maxwell, the agency's first all-electric X-plane and first crewed X-planed in two decades, is delivered...

AFRC
NASA image: X-57 Mod II Vehicle Delivered to NASA Armstrong
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Oct 2, 2019

X-57 Mod II Vehicle Delivered to NASA Armstrong

NASA’s X-57 Maxwell, the agency’s first all-electric X-plane and first crewed X-planed in two decades, is delivered...

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NASA image: NESC Technical Update Portrait of Andrew Ring
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Aug 13, 2024

NESC Technical Update Portrait of Andrew Ring

Each year, the NESC produces the NESC Technical Update, which highlights two or three individuals from each Center...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jan 1, 1998

International Space Station (ISS)

This artist's concept depicts the completely assembled International Space Station (ISS) passing over the Straits of...

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NASA image: NASA Continues Testing for Redesigned Moon Rocket Engines
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Feb 22, 2023

NASA Continues Testing for Redesigned Moon Rocket Engines

Hot fire testing continued Feb. 22 for redesigned RS-25 engines for future flights of the Space Launch System (SLS)...

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NASA image: Expedition 68 Astronaut Steve Bowen Talks with NPR’s “All Things Considered” - March 20, 2023
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Mar 20, 2023

Expedition 68 Astronaut Steve Bowen Talks with NPR’s “All Things Considered” - March 20, 2023

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Stephen Bowen of NASA discussed life and work...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 1, 1998

Microgravity

CGBA, a facility developed by BioServe Space Technologies, a NASA Commercial Generic Bioprocessing Space Center,...

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NASA image: X-57 Mod II Vehicle Delivered to NASA Armstrong
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Oct 2, 2019

X-57 Mod II Vehicle Delivered to NASA Armstrong

NASA's X-57 Maxwell, the agency's first all-electric X-plane and first crewed X-planed in two decades, is delivered...

AFRC
NASA image: SSC-20240604-s00655
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Jun 4, 2024

SSC-20240604-s00655

United States Space Force training students and professors stand at the Thad Cochran Test Stand on June 4 during a...

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NASA image: X-57 Mod II Vehicle Delivered to NASA Armstrong
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Oct 2, 2019

X-57 Mod II Vehicle Delivered to NASA Armstrong

NASA's X-57 Maxwell, the agency's first all-electric X-plane and first crewed X-planed in two decades, is delivered...

AFRC
NASA image: X-57 Mod II Vehicle Delivered to NASA Armstrong
Image
Oct 2, 2019

X-57 Mod II Vehicle Delivered to NASA Armstrong

NASA's X-57 Maxwell, the agency's first all-electric X-plane and first crewed X-planed in two decades, is delivered...

AFRC
NASA image: Engine Removal Signals Completion of Successful Test Series
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Apr 9, 2024

Engine Removal Signals Completion of Successful Test Series

A work crew at NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi removes RS-25 developmental engine E0525...

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NASA image: ED03-0152-60
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Jun 7, 2003

ED03-0152-60

The takeoff set the stage for a two-day Helios endurance flight in the stratosphere planned for mid-July. The Helios...

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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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