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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: OSCAR Ground Thermal Testing
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Jan 26, 2021

OSCAR Ground Thermal Testing

Chemical Engineer David Rinderknecht prepares the Orbital Syngas Commodity Augmentation Reactor (OSCAR) for thermal...

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NASA image: OSCAR Ground Thermal Testing
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Jan 26, 2021

OSCAR Ground Thermal Testing

Chemical Engineer David Rinderknecht, left, and Ray Pitts, co-principal investigator for the Orbital Syngas...

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NASA image: OSCAR Ground Thermal Testing
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Jan 26, 2021

OSCAR Ground Thermal Testing

Chemical Engineer David Rinderknecht, left, and Thermal/Fluid Analysis Engineer Malay Shah prepare the Orbital...

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NASA image: OSCAR Ground Thermal Testing
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Jan 26, 2021

OSCAR Ground Thermal Testing

Chemical Engineer David Rinderknecht prepares the Orbital Syngas Commodity Augmentation Reactor (OSCAR) for thermal...

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NASA image: OSCAR Ground Thermal Testing
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Jan 26, 2021

OSCAR Ground Thermal Testing

Ray Pitts, co-principal investigator for OSCAR, prepares the Orbital Syngas Commodity Augmentation Reactor (OSCAR)...

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NASA image: OSCAR Ground Thermal Testing
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Jan 26, 2021

OSCAR Ground Thermal Testing

Chemical Engineer David Rinderknecht prepares the Orbital Syngas Commodity Augmentation Reactor (OSCAR) for thermal...

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NASA image: OSCAR Ground Thermal Testing
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Jan 26, 2021

OSCAR Ground Thermal Testing

Thermal/Fluid Analysis Engineer Malay Shah, left, and Ray Pitts, co-principal investigator for the Orbital Syngas...

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NASA image: 1401380
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Sep 16, 2014

1401380

NIKKI WERKHEISER AND QUINCY BEAN, MEMBERS OF THE 3-D PRINTER TEAM EXAMINE PARTS PRODUCED ON A PROTOTYPE OF THE FIRST...

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NASA image: 1401379
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Sep 16, 2014

1401379

NIKKI WERKHEISER AND QUINCY BEAN, MEMBERS OF THE 3-D PRINTER TEAM EXAMINE PARTS PRODUCED ON A PROTOTYPE OF THE FIRST...

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NASA image: jsc2023e031745
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Jun 7, 2023

jsc2023e031745

jsc2023e031745 (6/7/2023) --- Prototype of the Wearable Device for the Demonstration of a Wearable for Space and...

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NASA image: Micogreens Experiment
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Mar 13, 2018

Micogreens Experiment

Kennedy Space Center scientists worked with OSRAM to insert a smart horticulture lighting system prototype into a...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2801
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May 12, 2012

KSC-2012-2801

NEW YORK – A specialized truck bed is moved into place beneath space shuttle Enterprise so the prototype spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2804
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May 12, 2012

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NEW YORK – Space shuttle Enterprise is lowered onto a specialized truck bed so the prototype spacecraft can be moved...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2802
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May 12, 2012

KSC-2012-2802

NEW YORK – Space shuttle Enterprise is lowered onto a specialized truck bed so the prototype spacecraft can be moved...

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NASA image: Damage Detection Equipment
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Mar 10, 2017

Damage Detection Equipment

Jamie Szafran, from left, Mark Lewis and Curtis Ihlefeld work with the prototype of the Flexible Damage Detection...

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NASA image: Damage Detection Equipment
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Mar 10, 2017

Damage Detection Equipment

Curtis Ihlefeld, left, and Mark Lewis work with the prototype of the Flexible Damage Detection System in a...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2799
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May 12, 2012

KSC-2012-2799

NEW YORK – Space shuttle Enterprise hangs in a specialized sling as a crew continues demate operations for the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2803
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May 12, 2012

KSC-2012-2803

NEW YORK – Space shuttle Enterprise is lowered onto a specialized truck bed so the prototype spacecraft can be moved...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2800
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May 12, 2012

KSC-2012-2800

NEW YORK – Space shuttle Enterprise hangs in a specialized sling as a crew continues demate operations for the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2805
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May 12, 2012

KSC-2012-2805

NEW YORK – Space shuttle Enterprise is lowered onto a specialized truck bed so the prototype spacecraft can be moved...

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NASA image: Damage Detection Equipment
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Mar 10, 2017

Damage Detection Equipment

Jamie Szafran, from left, Mark Lewis and Curtis Ihlefeld work with the prototype of the Flexible Damage Detection...

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NASA image: Mount Sinai Gives VITAL a Thumbs-Up
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Apr 23, 2020

Mount Sinai Gives VITAL a Thumbs-Up

After testing a ventilator prototype developed by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, doctors in the Department of...

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NASA image: NASA Marshall Thermal Engineering Lab Provides Key Insight to Human Landing System
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Nov 22, 2024

NASA Marshall Thermal Engineering Lab Provides Key Insight to Human Landing System

These photos, taken in fall 2024, show how NASA engineers use the Hub for Innovative Thermal Technology Maturation...

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NASA image: NASA Marshall Thermal Engineering Lab Provides Key Insight to Human Landing System
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Nov 22, 2024

NASA Marshall Thermal Engineering Lab Provides Key Insight to Human Landing System

These photos, taken in fall 2024, show how NASA engineers use the Hub for Innovative Thermal Technology Maturation...

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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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