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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: JPSS-2 Atlas V Fairing Transport from B7525 to Astrotech
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Aug 10, 2022

JPSS-2 Atlas V Fairing Transport from B7525 to Astrotech

The United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V payload fairing is moved inside the Astrotech Processing Facility at...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Atlas V Fairing Transport from B7525 to Astrotech
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Aug 10, 2022

JPSS-2 Atlas V Fairing Transport from B7525 to Astrotech

The United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V payload fairing is moved inside the Astrotech Processing Facility at...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Atlas V Fairing Transport from B7525 to Astrotech
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Aug 10, 2022

JPSS-2 Atlas V Fairing Transport from B7525 to Astrotech

The United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V payload fairing is transported from Building 7525 to the Astrotech...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4215
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Aug 3, 2012

KSC-2012-4215

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This is an artist's conception of NASA's Commercial Crew Program or CCP, logo and low Earth...

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NASA image: Protein Manufacturing
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Apr 26, 2022

Protein Manufacturing

jsc2022e031226 (4/26/2022) --- A mission overview of the Protein Manufacturing investigation shows hardware,...

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NASA image: Miranda Holton is the Main Propulsion Systems (MPS) Subsystem Ma
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Sep 12, 2018

Miranda Holton is the Main Propulsion Systems (MPS) Subsystem Ma

Miranda Holton is the Main Propulsion Systems (MPS) Subsystem Manager for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program. The goal...

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NASA image: NanoRacks Kestrel Eye (KE2M) Satellite Deployment
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Oct 24, 2017

NanoRacks Kestrel Eye (KE2M) Satellite Deployment

iss053e130305 (Oct. 24, 2017) --- The Kestrel Eye IIM (KE2M) CubeSat is deployed from the tip of the Dextre attached...

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NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Feb 15, 2008

Advanced Concept

Shown is a concept illustration of Ares I which is an in-line, two-stage rocket that will transport the Orion Crew...

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NASA image: House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Hearing
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May 17, 2018

House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Hearing

NASA Associate Administrator for the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate William Gerstenmaier...

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NASA image: A-3 Test Stand work
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Jul 29, 2011

A-3 Test Stand work

Rocket engine propellant tanks and cell dome top the A-3 Test Stand under construction at Stennis Space Center. The...

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Feb 21, 2022

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iss066e147338 (Feb. 21, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Mark Vande Hei harvests plants...

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NASA image: A-3 Test Stand work
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Jul 29, 2011

A-3 Test Stand work

Rocket engine propellant tanks and cell dome top the A-3 Test Stand under construction at Stennis Space Center. The...

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NASA image: Space to Ground: In the Year 2025: Jan. 10, 2025
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Jan 9, 2025

Space to Ground: In the Year 2025: Jan. 10, 2025

NASA has big plans for science, research, and exploration aboard the International Space Station in 2025. From...

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NASA image: House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Hearing
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May 17, 2018

House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Hearing

Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, ranking member of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology...

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NASA image: Artemis II Trans Lunar Injection
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Apr 3, 2026

Artemis II Trans Lunar Injection

Artemis II Mission Specialist Christina Koch talks about the amazing maneuver that will propel the Orion spacecraft...

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NASA image: House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Hearing
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May 17, 2018

House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Hearing

Dr. Bhavya Lal, a researcher at the Institute for Defense Analysis's Science and Technology Policy Institute,...

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NASA image: House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Hearing
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May 17, 2018

House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Hearing

NASA Associate Administrator for the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate William Gerstenmaier...

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NASA image: House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Hearing
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May 17, 2018

House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Hearing

NASA Associate Administrator for the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate William Gerstenmaier is...

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NASA image: Orion on the Mall
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Mar 29, 2009

Orion on the Mall

A mock up of the Orion Crew Module is seen on the National Mall in Washington, Monday, March 30, 2009. Orion is the...

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NASA image: Starling’s four CubeSats in space (illustration)
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Jul 12, 2023

Starling’s four CubeSats in space (illustration)

NASA’s Starling six-month mission will use a team of four CubeSats in low-Earth orbit to test technologies that let...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 3, 2013

Earth Observation

Earth observation taken during day pass by an Expedition 36 crew member on board the International Space Station...

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NASA image: House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Hearing
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May 17, 2018

House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Hearing

NASA Associate Administrator for the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate William Gerstenmaier...

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NASA image: The Milky Way appears beyond Earth's horizon
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Feb 2, 2025

The Milky Way appears beyond Earth's horizon

iss072e646033 (Feb. 3, 2025) --- The Milky Way appears beyond Earth's horizon in this celestial photograph captured...

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NASA image: House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Hearing
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May 17, 2018

House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Hearing

NASA Associate Administrator for the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate William Gerstenmaier...

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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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