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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: ARC-1979-AC79-0283-2
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Mar 21, 1979

ARC-1979-AC79-0283-2

N-238 60MW Aerodynamic Heating Facility outside of test section with Jean Brian (Arc heater, high pressure water...

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NASA image: Artemis IV Orion Heat Shield Carrier
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Dec 15, 2024

Artemis IV Orion Heat Shield Carrier

The heat shield carrier for Orion’s Artemis IV mission is in view secured on a work stand in the Neil A. Armstrong...

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NASA image: Artemis IV Orion Heat Shield Carrier
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Dec 15, 2024

Artemis IV Orion Heat Shield Carrier

The heat shield carrier for Orion’s Artemis IV mission is in view secured on a work stand in the Neil A. Armstrong...

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NASA image: Hotspots in Fountains on the Sun's Surface Help Explain Coronal Heating Mystery
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Dec 8, 2017

Hotspots in Fountains on the Sun's Surface Help Explain Coronal Heating Mystery

NASA image release January 6, 2010 Caption: Spicules on the sun, as observed by the Solar Dynamics Observatory....

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NASA image: Arc Jet Testing of Orion Heat Shield Avcoat
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Dec 5, 2023

Arc Jet Testing of Orion Heat Shield Avcoat

A test block of Avcoat undergoes heat pulse testing inside an arc jet test chamber at NASA’s Ames Research Center in...

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NASA image: The heat shield is attached!
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May 30, 2014

The heat shield is attached!

The world’s largest heat shield, measuring 16.5 feet in diameter, is successfully attached to the Orion Exploration...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 15, 2004

Microgravity

Fluid Physics is study of the motion of fluids and the effects of such motion. When a liquid is heated from the...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1970

Skylab

Shown here is the Skylab food heating and serving tray with food, drink, and utensils. The tray contained heating...

MSFC
NASA image: ARC-1993-AC93-0186-35
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Apr 13, 1993

ARC-1993-AC93-0186-35

HEAT Project (High-Lift Engine Aeroacustics Technology) model assembly

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NASA image: ARC-1993-AC93-0186-24
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Apr 13, 1993

ARC-1993-AC93-0186-24

HEAT Project (High-Lift Engine Aeroacustics Technology) model assembly

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NASA image: ARC-1993-AC93-0186-28
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Apr 13, 1993

ARC-1993-AC93-0186-28

HEAT Project (High-Lift Engine Aeroacustics Technology) model assembly

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NASA image: ARC-1993-AC93-0186-6
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Apr 13, 1993

ARC-1993-AC93-0186-6

HEAT Project (High-Lift Engine Aeroacustics Technology) model assembly

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NASA image: ARC-1993-AC93-0186-23
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Apr 13, 1993

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HEAT Project (High-Lift Engine Aeroacustics Technology) model assembly

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NASA image: ARC-1993-AC93-0186-41
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Apr 13, 1993

ARC-1993-AC93-0186-41

HEAT Project (High-Lift Engine Aeroacustics Technology) model assembly

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NASA image: ARC-1993-AC93-0186-43
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Apr 13, 1993

ARC-1993-AC93-0186-43

HEAT Project (High-Lift Engine Aeroacustics Technology) model assembly

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NASA image: ARC-1993-AC93-0186-46
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Apr 13, 1993

ARC-1993-AC93-0186-46

HEAT Project (High-Lift Engine Aeroacustics Technology) model assembly

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NASA image: Blowtorch vs Heat Shield
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Jul 19, 2018

Blowtorch vs Heat Shield

Betsy Congdon of Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab is the Lead Thermal Engineer on the heat shield that NASA's Solar...

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NASA image: Heat Shield Construction for NASA InSight Mission
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May 27, 2015

Heat Shield Construction for NASA InSight Mission

In this February 2015 scene from a clean room at Lockheed Martin Space Systems, Denver, specialists are building the...

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NASA image: NASA HEAT at the Dallas Arboretum
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Apr 7, 2024

NASA HEAT at the Dallas Arboretum

Maurice Henderson speaks to guests about the upcoming total solar eclipse at the Dallas Arboretum, Sunday, April 7,...

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NASA image: NASA HEAT at the Dallas Arboretum
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Apr 7, 2024

NASA HEAT at the Dallas Arboretum

A guest embellishes their solar eclipse glasses at the Dallas Arboretum, Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. On...

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NASA image: NASA HEAT at the Dallas Arboretum
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Apr 7, 2024

NASA HEAT at the Dallas Arboretum

Maurice Henderson speaks to guests about the upcoming total solar eclipse at the Dallas Arboretum, Sunday, April 7,...

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NASA image: NASA HEAT at the Dallas Arboretum
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Apr 7, 2024

NASA HEAT at the Dallas Arboretum

Guests pose for a photo in front of a floral solar eclipse display at the Dallas Arboretum, Sunday, April 7, 2024,...

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NASA image: NASA HEAT at the Dallas Arboretum
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Apr 7, 2024

NASA HEAT at the Dallas Arboretum

Guests learn about the upcoming total solar eclipse from NASA staff at the Dallas Arboretum, Sunday, April 7, 2024,...

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NASA image: NASA HEAT at the Dallas Arboretum
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Apr 7, 2024

NASA HEAT at the Dallas Arboretum

A solar eclipse glasses crafting station is seen at the Dallas Arboretum, Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Dallas, Texas....

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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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