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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: Extreme Environments Rig
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Aug 13, 2013

Extreme Environments Rig

The Glenn Extreme Environment Chamber (GEER) simulates the extreme conditions found in space and tests many devices...

GRC
NASA image: Radiation Environment at Mars and Earth
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Dec 8, 2003

Radiation Environment at Mars and Earth

Radiation Environment at Mars and Earth

JPL
NASA image: Exploring Mercury Plasma Environment
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Jun 21, 2011

Exploring Mercury Plasma Environment

Exploring Mercury Plasma Environment

JPL
NASA image: Dropping in Microgravity Environment (DIME)
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Mar 20, 2012

Dropping in Microgravity Environment (DIME)

Neera Martin, a NASA Glenn student intern, works on a drop package for the 'Dropping in Microgravity Environment...

GRC
NASA image: Glenn Extreme Environment Rig (GEER)
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Jan 17, 2017

Glenn Extreme Environment Rig (GEER)

NASA Glenn research engineers prepare our extreme environments chamber (GEER) for a test. GEER, which simulates the...

GRC
NASA image: Maryland House Environment & Transportation Committee Visit
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Nov 15, 2016

Maryland House Environment & Transportation Committee Visit

Center Director Chris Scolese welcomed the Maryland House Environment & Transportation Committee to Goddard on...

GSFC
NASA image: Maryland House Environment & Transportation Committee Visit
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Nov 15, 2016

Maryland House Environment & Transportation Committee Visit

Center Director Chris Scolese welcomed the Maryland House Environment & Transportation Committee to Goddard on...

GSFC
NASA image: THE HIGH INTENSITY SOLAR ENVIRONMENT TEST SYSTEM
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Jan 15, 2016

THE HIGH INTENSITY SOLAR ENVIRONMENT TEST SYSTEM

TODD SCHNEIDER LOOKS UP FROM WORK AT THE DOOR OF T HE HIGH INTENSITY SOLAR ENVIRONMENT TEST SYSTEM IN BUILDING 4605....

MSFC
NASA image: TODD SCHNEIDER INSIDE THE HIGH INTENSITY SOLAR ENVIRONMENT TEST
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Mar 23, 2016

TODD SCHNEIDER INSIDE THE HIGH INTENSITY SOLAR ENVIRONMENT TEST

TODD SCHNEIDER ADJUSTS THE LIGHT HITTING A SAMPLE INSIDE THE HIGH INTENSITY SOLAR ENVIRONMENT TEST SYSTEM CHAMBER.

MSFC
NASA image: Space Environments Complex at Plum Brook Station
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Mar 14, 2020

Space Environments Complex at Plum Brook Station

Space Environments Complex at Plum Brook Station

GRC
NASA image: Space Environments Complex at Plum Brook Station
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Mar 14, 2020

Space Environments Complex at Plum Brook Station

Space Environments Complex at Plum Brook Station

GRC
NASA image: Space Environments Complex at Plum Brook Station
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Mar 14, 2020

Space Environments Complex at Plum Brook Station

Space Environments Complex at Plum Brook Station

GRC
NASA image: Acoustic Evaluation Tests of Orion Ascent Abort 2 Hardware in the Space Environments Complex Time-lapse
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Oct 23, 2018

Acoustic Evaluation Tests of Orion Ascent Abort 2 Hardware in the Space Environments Complex Time-lapse

Time-lapse of Acoustic Evaluation Tests of Orion Ascent Abort 2 Hardware in the NASA Glenn Research Centers Plum...

GRC
NASA image: ARC-1992-AC89-0437-6
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Jan 22, 1992

ARC-1992-AC89-0437-6

Virtual Environment Reality workstation technology (helmet & gloves)

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1989-AC89-0437-11
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Jul 14, 1989

ARC-1989-AC89-0437-11

Virtual Environment Reality workstation technology (helmet & gloves)

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1989-AC89-0437-9
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Jul 14, 1989

ARC-1989-AC89-0437-9

Virtual Environment Reality workstation technology (helmet & gloves)

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1989-AC89-0437-20
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Jul 14, 1989

ARC-1989-AC89-0437-20

Virtual Environment Reality workstation helmet and gloves

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1992-AC92-0326-18
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May 29, 1992

ARC-1992-AC92-0326-18

Virtual Environment Telepresence workstation, simulated Mars Exploration shows William Briggs with EXOS Dexterous...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1992-AC92-0326-17
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May 29, 1992

ARC-1992-AC92-0326-17

Virtual Environment Telepresence workstation, simulated Mars Exploration shows William Briggs with EXOS Dexterous...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1992-AC92-0326-16
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May 29, 1992

ARC-1992-AC92-0326-16

Virtual Environment Telepresence workstation, simulated Mars Exploration shows William Briggs with EXOS Dexterous...

ARC
NASA image: STS-60 Cosmonauts in Weightless Environment Training Facility (WETF) training
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Jan 7, 1993

STS-60 Cosmonauts in Weightless Environment Training Facility (WETF) training

Russian Cosmonaut Vladimir Titov maneuvers a small life raft during bailout training at JSC's Weightless Environment...

JSC
NASA image: ARC-1992-AC92-0326-6
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May 29, 1992

ARC-1992-AC92-0326-6

Virtual Environment Telepresence workstation, simulated Mars Exploration shows Dr Michael McGreevy with virtual...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1992-AC92-0326-5
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May 29, 1992

ARC-1992-AC92-0326-5

Virtual Environment Telepresence workstation, simulated Mars Exploration shows Dr Michael McGreevy with virtual...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1992-AC92-0326-23
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May 29, 1992

ARC-1992-AC92-0326-23

Virtual Environment Telepresence workstation, simulated Mars Exploration shows Dr Michael McGreevy with virtual...

ARC
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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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