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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: CS2 Hardware Update
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Jul 18, 2019

CS2 Hardware Update

CS2 Hardware Update

MAF
NASA image: NASA Barge Departs Michoud with Hardware for Three Different Artemis Missions
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Aug 29, 2024

NASA Barge Departs Michoud with Hardware for Three Different Artemis Missions

Bound for Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA’s Pegasus barge departed the agency’s Michoud Assembly Facility in...

MAF
NASA image: The Hardware For NASA’s Artemis I Mission Comes Together
Video
Sep 9, 2019

The Hardware For NASA’s Artemis I Mission Comes Together

NASA’s powerful Space Launch System rocket and NASA’s Orion spacecraft are making progress to the pad. Over the...

MSFC
NASA image: DAVID OSBORNE CHECKS PRECISION MACHINING OF MSA FLIGHT HARDWARE
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Sep 22, 2016

DAVID OSBORNE CHECKS PRECISION MACHINING OF MSA FLIGHT HARDWARE

DAVID OSBORNE, MACHINIST WITH AERIE AEROSPACE LLC, MEASURES HOLE SPREAD PRIOR TO START OF PRECISION MACHINING OF MSA...

MSFC
NASA image: Kirk Shireman addresses station hardware and science teams
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Nov 30, 2017

Kirk Shireman addresses station hardware and science teams

International Space Station program manager Kirk Shireman addresses station hardware and science teams at NASA's...

MSFC
NASA image: Spirit Hardware Up Close on Mars
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Jan 23, 2004

Spirit Hardware Up Close on Mars

Spirit Hardware Up Close on Mars

JPL
NASA image: Kathy Lueders: HEO at Artemis Hardware
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Jun 25, 2020

Kathy Lueders: HEO at Artemis Hardware

Kathy Lueders: HEO at Artemis Hardware

KSC
NASA image: Brian Steinert highlights work areas at MAF where Stages hardwar
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Sep 13, 2018

Brian Steinert highlights work areas at MAF where Stages hardwar

Brian Steinert, Deputy Element Discipline Lead Engineer, highlights production floor work areas at Michoud Assembly...

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NASA image:  Flow Boiling and Condensation Experiment (FBCE) hardware
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Jun 4, 2019

Flow Boiling and Condensation Experiment (FBCE) hardware

Flow Boiling and Condensation Experiment (FBCE) hardware

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NASA image:  Flow Boiling and Condensation Experiment (FBCE) hardware
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Aug 1, 2019

Flow Boiling and Condensation Experiment (FBCE) hardware

Flow Boiling and Condensation Experiment (FBCE) hardware

GRC
NASA image:  Flow Boiling and Condensation Experiment (FBCE) hardware
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Jun 4, 2019

Flow Boiling and Condensation Experiment (FBCE) hardware

Flow Boiling and Condensation Experiment (FBCE) hardware. Project personnel perform engineering checks on the Fluid...

GRC
NASA image:  Flow Boiling and Condensation Experiment (FBCE) hardware
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Jun 4, 2019

Flow Boiling and Condensation Experiment (FBCE) hardware

Flow Boiling and Condensation Experiment (FBCE) hardware. Project personnel perform engineering checks on the Fluid...

GRC
NASA image: Voyager 2 Flight Hardware
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Feb 24, 1977

Voyager 2 Flight Hardware

This archival photo shows engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory working on the 10-sided central structure,...

JPL
NASA image: CS2 Hardware Update
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Jul 18, 2019

CS2 Hardware Update

Space Launch System Corestage-2 (Artemis-2) Intertank is undergoing mechanical assembly at NASA's Michoud Assembly...

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NASA image: 1001823
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Sep 28, 2010

1001823

FIRST STAGE AVIONICS HARDWARE IN THE LOOP FACILITY

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NASA image: CS2 Hardware Update
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Jul 18, 2019

CS2 Hardware Update

Space Launch System Corestage-2 Engine Section is in progress at NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility.

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NASA image: Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams inspect safety hardware
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Aug 9, 2024

Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams inspect safety hardware

iss071e513842 (Aug. 9, 2024) --- NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, Boeing's Crew Flight Test...

JSC
NASA image: Inside Space Exposed Hardware Lab
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Jan 20, 2006

Inside Space Exposed Hardware Lab

Inside Space Exposed Hardware Lab a member of the JSC Curation Team with NASA Stardust canister in lab.

JPL
NASA image: American-built hardware for ASPT undergoes pre-delivery preparations
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Sep 11, 1974

American-built hardware for ASPT undergoes pre-delivery preparations

S74-28295 (September 1974) --- American-built hardware for the joint U.S.-USSR Apollo-Soyuz Test Project mission...

JSC
NASA image: SKYLAB (SL)-3 - EXPERIMENT HARDWARE
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Nov 8, 1973

SKYLAB (SL)-3 - EXPERIMENT HARDWARE

S74-19677 (April 1974) --- This crystal of Germanium Selenide (GeSe) was grown under weightless conditions in an...

JSC
NASA image: Cosmonauts Solovyev and Budarin check out hardware to be flown on STS-71
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Nov 1, 1994

Cosmonauts Solovyev and Budarin check out hardware to be flown on STS-71

S94-47071 (Nov. 1994) --- In a Shuttle mockup trainer at the Johnson Space Center (JSC), two Russian cosmonauts...

JSC
NASA image: The Hardware For NASA’s Artemis I Mission Comes Together (60 second version, No sound)
Video
Sep 9, 2019

The Hardware For NASA’s Artemis I Mission Comes Together (60 second version, No sound)

NASA’s powerful Space Launch System rocket and NASA’s Orion spacecraft are making progress to the pad. Over the...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 hardware
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Oct 10, 2015

Orion EM-1 hardware

Orion EM-1 hardware

JSC
NASA image: Orion EM-1 hardware
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Oct 10, 2015

Orion EM-1 hardware

Orion EM-1 hardware

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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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