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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: COIS, Favier works with experiment assisted by Helms during LMS-1 mission
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Jul 9, 1996

COIS, Favier works with experiment assisted by Helms during LMS-1 mission

STS078-398-032 (20 June - 7 July 1996) --- Astronaut Susan J. Helms, payload commander, measures the distance...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Assists with Orion AA-2 Component Testing
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Jun 26, 2018

NASA Armstrong Assists with Orion AA-2 Component Testing

Clark Johnson inspects components tested in the Environmental Laboratory at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Assists with Orion AA-2 Component Testing
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Jun 12, 2018

NASA Armstrong Assists with Orion AA-2 Component Testing

April Torres and Angelo De La Rosa remove wire harnesses for signal input for the Orion AA-2 vehicle from...

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NASA image: Armstrong Assists with Performance Testing Bio-Based Synthetic Oils
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Feb 13, 2018

Armstrong Assists with Performance Testing Bio-Based Synthetic Oils

Before new bio-based synthetic oils were added to Armstrong vehicles, the old oil was drained and sent to a lab for...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Assists with Orion AA-2 Component Testing
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Jul 26, 2018

NASA Armstrong Assists with Orion AA-2 Component Testing

Dan Nolan, who with engineer Lucas Moxey developed the camera system shown in the photo, is seen working with April...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Assists with Orion AA-2 Component Testing
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Jul 17, 2018

NASA Armstrong Assists with Orion AA-2 Component Testing

April Torres and Kyle Dauk set up for a thermal test of components in the Environmental Laboratory at NASA’s...

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NASA image: NASA-Generated Damage Map To Assist With Typhoon Haiyan Disaster Response
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Nov 13, 2013

NASA-Generated Damage Map To Assist With Typhoon Haiyan Disaster Response

This image, is of Super Typhoon Haiyan, one of the most powerful storms ever recorded on Earth, which struck the...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Assists with Orion AA-2 Component Testing
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Jun 12, 2018

NASA Armstrong Assists with Orion AA-2 Component Testing

Angelo De La Rosa works inside the Environmental Laboratory’s thermal chamber to attach test articles to the testing...

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NASA image: Moon taken by Galileo after completing its first Earth Gravity Assist
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Dec 9, 1990

Moon taken by Galileo after completing its first Earth Gravity Assist

S90-55753 (9 Dec. 1990) --- This color image of the Moon was taken by the Galileo spacecraft at 9:25 a.m. (PST)...

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NASA image: School outreach event
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Jan 27, 2012

School outreach event

Stennis Deputy Director Rick Gilbrech (second from right) presents a commemorative plaque to Lillie Burney...

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NASA image: STS-97 crew trains in CCT II, building 9
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Jun 15, 2000

STS-97 crew trains in CCT II, building 9

JSC2000-04751 (15 June 2000) --- Members of the STS-97 crew don training versions of the ascent and entry suits for...

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NASA image: RECOVERY - APOLLO XIII - PACIFIC
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Apr 17, 1970

RECOVERY - APOLLO XIII - PACIFIC

S70-35622 (17 April 1970) --- United States Navy underwater demolition team swimmers assist in the recovery...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Director and Plaque Award Ceremony
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Mar 24, 2023

Artemis I Launch Director and Plaque Award Ceremony

Artemis Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson (left) acknowledged and honored members of the Artemis team...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Director and Plaque Award Ceremony
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Mar 24, 2023

Artemis I Launch Director and Plaque Award Ceremony

Artemis Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, center, is inside Firing Room 1 of the Launch Control Center at...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1231
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Oct 20, 1999

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Center Director Roy Bridges (standing, center) poses with members of the Disability Awareness and Action Working...

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NASA image: State of STEM (SoSTEM) Address
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Jan 29, 2014

State of STEM (SoSTEM) Address

Dr. John P. Holdren, Assistant to the President for Science and Technology and Director of the White House Office of...

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NASA image: Computer-generated scenes depicting the HST capture and EVA repair mission
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Nov 12, 1993

Computer-generated scenes depicting the HST capture and EVA repair mission

Computer generated scenes depicting the Hubble Space Telescope capture and a sequence of planned events on the...

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NASA image: Computer-generated scenes depicting the HST capture and EVA repair mission
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Nov 12, 1993

Computer-generated scenes depicting the HST capture and EVA repair mission

Computer generated scenes depicting the Hubble Space Telescope capture and a sequence of planned events on the...

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NASA image: Computer-generated scenes depicting the HST capture and EVA repair mission
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Nov 12, 1993

Computer-generated scenes depicting the HST capture and EVA repair mission

Computer generated scenes depicting the Hubble Space Telescope capture and a sequence of planned events on the...

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NASA image: Computer-generated scenes depicting the HST capture and EVA repair mission
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Nov 12, 1993

Computer-generated scenes depicting the HST capture and EVA repair mission

Computer generated scenes depicting the Hubble Space Telescope capture and a sequence of planned events on the...

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NASA image: Computer-generated scenes depicting the HST capture and EVA repair mission
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Nov 12, 1993

Computer-generated scenes depicting the HST capture and EVA repair mission

Computer generated scenes depicting the Hubble Space Telescope capture and a sequence of planned events on the...

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NASA image: Computer-generated scenes depicting the HST capture and EVA repair mission
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Nov 12, 1993

Computer-generated scenes depicting the HST capture and EVA repair mission

Computer generated scenes depicting the Hubble Space Telescope capture and a sequence of planned events on the...

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NASA image: Computer-generated scenes depicting the HST capture and EVA repair mission
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Nov 12, 1993

Computer-generated scenes depicting the HST capture and EVA repair mission

Computer generated scenes depicting the Hubble Space Telescope capture and a sequence of planned events on the...

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NASA image: Computer-generated scenes depicting the HST capture and EVA repair mission
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Nov 12, 1993

Computer-generated scenes depicting the HST capture and EVA repair mission

Computer generated scenes depicting the Hubble Space Telescope capture and a sequence of planned events on the...

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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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