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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: GRC-2005-C-01164
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Aug 8, 2001

GRC-2005-C-01164

Reaction Control System Thruster examined in the electron optics lab Near Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope

GRC
NASA image: GRC-2000-C-00235
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Nov 10, 1999

GRC-2000-C-00235

EXPRESS PPU POWER PROPULSION UNIT 160 CIRCUIT BOARDS FOR POWER UNIT OF ION THRUSTER

GRC
NASA image: GRC-2005-C-00738
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May 19, 2001

GRC-2005-C-00738

NASA's Evolutionary Xenon Thruster (NEXT) Long Duration Test (LDT) with test article EM3 being installed into tank 16

GRC
NASA image: GRC-2000-C-01121
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Nov 11, 1999

GRC-2000-C-01121

TEN KW KILOWATT T-220 HALL EFFECT THRUSTER LIFE TEST WITH LEE MASON - KEVIN BLAKE

GRC
Image
Sep 10, 1964

LLVR Simulator

Mechanics are dressed in fire suits because the Lunar Landing Research Vehicle, a simulator to train astronauts for...

AFRC
NASA image: 8-5-2019_Orion_PQM_WSTFshortFinal
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Aug 5, 2019

8-5-2019_Orion_PQM_WSTFshortFinal

Propulsion test that simulates an abort-to-orbit scenario in which the spacecraft’s service module must place Orion...

JSC
NASA image: NEXT-C flight PPU
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Feb 5, 2020

NEXT-C flight PPU

NEXT-C flight PPU

GRC
NASA image: NEXT-C flight PPU
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Feb 5, 2020

NEXT-C flight PPU

NEXT-C flight PPU

GRC
NASA image: NESC Technical Update Portrait of Michael Cooper
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Aug 16, 2024

NESC Technical Update Portrait of Michael Cooper

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

GRC
NASA image: NESC Technical Update Portrait of Michael Cooper
Image
Aug 16, 2024

NESC Technical Update Portrait of Michael Cooper

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

GRC
NASA image: NESC Technical Update Portrait of Michael Cooper
Image
Aug 16, 2024

NESC Technical Update Portrait of Michael Cooper

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

GRC
NASA image: Views supporting the Window Experiment (WINDEX) of shuttle environment
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Aug 3, 1995

Views supporting the Window Experiment (WINDEX) of shuttle environment

STS070-386-027 (13-22 JULY 1995) --- High-speed film provided this close-up view of the Space Shuttle Discovery’s...

JSC
NASA image: NESC Technical Update Portrait of Michael Cooper
Image
Aug 16, 2024

NESC Technical Update Portrait of Michael Cooper

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

GRC
NASA image: InSight Landing Systems
Image
Nov 21, 2018

InSight Landing Systems

Once NASA's InSight Mars lander enters the Martian atmosphere and approaches the planet's surface, propulsive...

JPL
NASA image: iss070e022098
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Nov 11, 2023

iss070e022098

iss070e022098 (Nov. 11, 2023) --- Thrusters on the SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft fire automatically while adjusting...

JSC
NASA image: GRC-2005-C-00637
Image
May 10, 2001

GRC-2005-C-00637

NASA - 77M prototype hall thruster built under the High Voltage Hall accelerator development project funded by the...

GRC
NASA image: KSC-04pd0679
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Mar 26, 2004

KSC-04pd0679

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astrotech Space Operations facilities near KSC, workers check the Mercury Surface,...

KSC
NASA image: Cassini versus Saturn Illustration
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Apr 4, 2017

Cassini versus Saturn Illustration

As depicted in this illustration, Cassini will plunge into Saturn's atmosphere on Sept. 15, 2017. Using its attitude...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-04pd0676
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Mar 26, 2004

KSC-04pd0676

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech Space Operations facilities near KSC, workers adjust wires on the Mercury...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd0670
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Mar 26, 2004

KSC-04pd0670

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech Space Operations facilities near KSC, workers help while an overhead...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1107
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Jul 22, 1997

KSC-97PC1107

The main engine thruster nozzles of the Cassini spacecraft have their covers removed prior to the securing of the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd0671
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Mar 26, 2004

KSC-04pd0671

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech Space Operations facilities near KSC, workers make adjustments to the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd0673
Image
Mar 26, 2004

KSC-04pd0673

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astrotech Space Operations facilities near KSC, workers begin to rotate the Mercury...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd0672
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Mar 26, 2004

KSC-04pd0672

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astrotech Space Operations facilities near KSC, workers remove protective covers from...

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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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