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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: Development of Lightweight, Electrically Conductive, Multi-fu...
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Aug 19, 2019

Development of Lightweight, Electrically Conductive, Multi-fu...

Development of Lightweight, Electrically Conductive, Multi-functional Textiles and Composites

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NASA image: Development of Lightweight, Electrically Conductive, Multi-fu...
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Aug 19, 2019

Development of Lightweight, Electrically Conductive, Multi-fu...

Development of Lightweight, Electrically Conductive, Multi-functional Textiles and Composites

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1972

Saturn Apollo Program

This photograph was taken during the testing of the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) at the Johnson Space Center....

MSFC
NASA image: A Conformal Antenna
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Jun 3, 2019

A Conformal Antenna

A photo of the conformal antenna installed on the door of T-34C aircraft. The conformal antenna was developed and...

AFRC
NASA image: Research Technology
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Jan 1, 1998

Research Technology

Engineers at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, Alabama, are working with industry partners to...

MSFC
NASA image: Astrobotic's CubeRover
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Jun 30, 2022

Astrobotic's CubeRover

Astrobotic’s CubeRover – a lightweight, modular planetary rover – undergoes mobility testing inside the Granular...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0797
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May 8, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, a crane moves the Lightweight Multi-Purpose...

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NASA image: Astrobotic's CubeRover
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Jun 30, 2022

Astrobotic's CubeRover

Astrobotic’s mass-offloaded CubeRover – a lightweight, modular planetary rover – undergoes mobility testing inside...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0794
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May 8, 2006

KSC-06pd0794

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers monitor the Lightweight Multi-Purpose...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0795
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May 8, 2006

KSC-06pd0795

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, a crane moves the Lightweight Multi-Purpose...

KSC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Aug 1, 1971

Saturn Apollo Program

This photograph of the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) was taken during the Apollo 15 mission. Powered by battery, the...

MSFC
NASA image: iss068e047055
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Feb 7, 2023

iss068e047055

iss068e047055 (2/7/2023) --- Lightweight mesh bags are installed over plant stalks for the Plant Habitat-03 (PH-03)...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jun 1, 1970

Saturn Apollo Program

This image depicts the Apollo 16 mission astronauts John Young (right) and Charles Duke (left) in pressure suits...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-98pc265
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Feb 3, 1998

KSC-98pc265

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle's first super lightweight external tank is moved on a barge by two...

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NASA image: Benefit from NASA
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Aug 1, 2001

Benefit from NASA

Apollo-era technology spurred the development of cordless products that we take for granted everyday. In the 1960s,...

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NASA image: Benefit from NASA
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Aug 1, 2001

Benefit from NASA

Apollo-era technology spurred the development of cordless products that we take for granted everyday. In the 1960s,...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-98pc519
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Apr 7, 1998

KSC-98pc519

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle's second lightweight external tank arrives at Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc517
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Apr 7, 1998

KSC-98pc517

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle's second lightweight external tank arrives at Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc272
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Feb 6, 1998

KSC-98pc272

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle's first super lightweight external tank is moved on a barge toward...

KSC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Dec 1, 1972

Saturn Apollo Program

This photograph taken during the Apollo 17 mission (the last mission of the Apollo Program), depicts stiff...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-98pc518
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Apr 7, 1998

KSC-98pc518

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle's second lightweight external tank arrives at Kennedy Space Center...

KSC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Dec 7, 1972

Saturn Apollo Program

This is an Apollo 17 onboard photo of an astronaut beside the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) on the lunar surface....

MSFC
NASA image: Skylab
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Dec 1, 1969

Skylab

The Apollo Telescope Mount (ATM), designed and developed by the Marshall Space Flight Center, served as the primary...

MSFC
NASA image: Pathfinder aircraft in flight
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Jul 27, 1995

Pathfinder aircraft in flight

The Pathfinder research aircraft's wing structure was clearly defined as it soared under a clear blue sky during a...

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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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