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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: 1001521
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Sep 1, 2010

1001521

DEVELOPMENT TESTING BEING CONDUCTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE MSFC DYNAMICS, LOADS, AND STRENGTH BRANCH (EV31) TO STUDY...

MSFC
NASA image: 1001518
Image
Sep 1, 2010

1001518

DEVELOPMENT TESTING BEING CONDUCTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE MSFC DYNAMICS, LOADS, AND STRENGTH BRANCH (EV31) TO STUDY...

MSFC
NASA image: 1001519
Image
Sep 1, 2010

1001519

DEVELOPMENT TESTING BEING CONDUCTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE MSFC DYNAMICS, LOADS, AND STRENGTH BRANCH (EV31) TO STUDY...

MSFC
NASA image: 1001520
Image
Sep 1, 2010

1001520

DEVELOPMENT TESTING BEING CONDUCTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE MSFC DYNAMICS, LOADS, AND STRENGTH BRANCH (EV31) TO STUDY...

MSFC
NASA image: Ku Comm Unit Bolt Modification
Image
Apr 6, 2013

Ku Comm Unit Bolt Modification

Documentation of retainers, springs and screws used during Expedition 35 Ku Communications (Comm) Unit fastener...

JSC
NASA image: Pilot Scott Horowitz fashions cord loop fasteners for a contingency spacewalk
Image
Feb 16, 1997

Pilot Scott Horowitz fashions cord loop fasteners for a contingency spacewalk

S82-E-5597 (17 Feb. 1997) --- Astronaut Scott J. Horowitz at pilot's station works with a hand-fashioned loop...

JSC
NASA image: Technicians fasten down the flanges of the aerodynamic tail cone after installation on NASA's Space Shuttle Endeavour prior to its ferry flight back to Florida
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Dec 8, 2008

Technicians fasten down the flanges of the aerodynamic tail cone after installation on NASA's Space Shuttle Endeavour prior to its ferry flight back to Florida

Technicians fasten down the flanges of the aerodynamic tail cone after installation on NASA's Space Shuttle...

AFRC
NASA image: Cinching the Belt
Image
May 19, 2010

Cinching the Belt

The shadow of Saturn rings looks like a belt fastened around the planet equator in this image. Overexposure to bring...

JPL
NASA image: A-3 Test Stand Steel Ceremony
Image
Apr 9, 2009

A-3 Test Stand Steel Ceremony

The final structural steel beam, bearing flags and the names of project workers, is hoisted and fastened into place...

SSC
NASA image: A-3 Test Stand Steel Ceremony
Image
Apr 9, 2009

A-3 Test Stand Steel Ceremony

The final structural steel beam, bearing flags and the names of project workers, is hoisted and fastened into place...

SSC
NASA image: LRC-2022-H1_P_X-59-6
Image
Jul 13, 2020

LRC-2022-H1_P_X-59-6

Lockheed Martin technicians work to align and check the fastener holes on the X-59’s fuselage skin. The aircraft,...

LRC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-1184
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May 27, 2005

KSC-05pd-1184

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-1183
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May 27, 2005

KSC-05pd-1183

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the...

KSC
NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Curation
Video
Jan 10, 2024

OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Curation

Curation team members at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston successfully remove the two fasteners from the...

JSC
NASA image: Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition
Image
Mar 20, 2025

Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

Yellow straps fasten the cockpit of the modified C-141 Kuiper Airborne Observatory, (KAO) (NASA-714), to the trailer...

ARC
NASA image: Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition
Image
Mar 20, 2025

Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

Yellow straps fasten the cockpit of the modified C-141 Kuiper Airborne Observatory, (KAO) (NASA-714), to the trailer...

ARC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-1180
Image
May 27, 2005

KSC-05pd-1180

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-1179
Image
May 27, 2005

KSC-05pd-1179

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-1252
Image
Jun 7, 2005

KSC-05pd-1252

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers make a final check inside the hatch...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-1181
Image
May 27, 2005

KSC-05pd-1181

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-1254
Image
Jun 7, 2005

KSC-05pd-1254

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers close the hatch opening on the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-1253
Image
Jun 7, 2005

KSC-05pd-1253

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers check the hatch opening on the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-1251
Image
Jun 7, 2005

KSC-05pd-1251

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-1178
Image
May 27, 2005

KSC-05pd-1178

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the...

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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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