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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: (NESC) NASA Engineering and Safety Center Orion Heat Shield Carr
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Apr 29, 2014

(NESC) NASA Engineering and Safety Center Orion Heat Shield Carr

(NESC) NASA Engineering and Safety Center Orion Heat Shield Carrier Structure: Titanium Orthogrid heat shield...

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NASA image: (NESC) NASA Engineering and Safety Center Orion Heat Shield Carr
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Apr 29, 2014

(NESC) NASA Engineering and Safety Center Orion Heat Shield Carr

(NESC) NASA Engineering and Safety Center Orion Heat Shield Carrier Structure: Titanium Orthogrid heat shield...

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NASA image: NASA and ISS Winner of 2009 Collier Trophy
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May 12, 2010

NASA and ISS Winner of 2009 Collier Trophy

NASA and the International Space Station (ISS) team is selected as the recipient of the 2009 Robert J. Collier...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jun 2, 1995

Space Shuttle Projects

These five NASA astronauts were the crew members for the STS-69 mission that launched aboard the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0145-008
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Aug 1, 2007

ARC-2007-ACD07-0145-008

NASA Officials gather at Ames Research Center to discuss Spaceship development progress. Constellation is developing...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0145-029
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Aug 1, 2007

ARC-2007-ACD07-0145-029

NASA Officials gather at Ames Research Center to discuss Spaceship development progress. Constellation is developing...

ARC
NASA image: Little Joe Launch
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Oct 4, 1959

Little Joe Launch

Launching of the LJ6 Little Joe on Oct. 4, 1959 took place at Wallops Island, Va. This was the first attempt to...

LARC
NASA image: Wake Shield Facility prior to being re-captured on September 14, 1995
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Sep 14, 1995

Wake Shield Facility prior to being re-captured on September 14, 1995

STS069-724-095 (7-18 September 1995) --- Prior to being re-captured by Space Shuttle Endeavour's Remote Manipulator...

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NASA image: The Wake Shield Facility moves away from the space shuttle
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Sep 11, 1995

The Wake Shield Facility moves away from the space shuttle

STS069-732-048 (11 September 1995) --- Having earlier been released by the Space Shuttle Endeavour's Remote...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Aug 18, 1976

Around Marshall

A metal strap became tangled over one of the folded solar array panels when Skylab lost its micro meteoroid shield...

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NASA image: View of the Wake Shield Facility on the RMS arm
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Sep 11, 1995

View of the Wake Shield Facility on the RMS arm

STS069-723-072 (11 September 1995) --- Prior to being released by Space Shuttle Endeavour's Remote Manipulator...

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NASA image: SKYLAB (SL)-I - MANUFACTURING (SUN SHADE) - GE, HOUSTON, TX
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May 18, 1973

SKYLAB (SL)-I - MANUFACTURING (SUN SHADE) - GE, HOUSTON, TX

S73-26047 (18 May 1973) --- A sail-like sunshade for possible use as a sunscreen for the Skylab orbital workshop...

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NASA image: NASA Testing the Webb Telescope's MIRI Thermal Shield
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Testing the Webb Telescope's MIRI Thermal Shield

NASA engineer Acey Herrera recently checked out copper test wires inside the thermal shield of the Mid-Infrared...

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NASA image: Project FIRE Flight Investigation Reentry Environment- Winds of Change
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Nov 21, 1962

Project FIRE Flight Investigation Reentry Environment- Winds of Change

As part of the project FIRE study, technicians ready materials to be subjected to high temperatures that will...

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NASA image: OPTIMUS PRIME Challenge Brings Winning Students to NASA Goddard
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Dec 8, 2017

OPTIMUS PRIME Challenge Brings Winning Students to NASA Goddard

From June 28 through 30, 2016, the OPTIMUS PRIME Spinoff Promotion and Research Challenge (OPSPARC) gave the...

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NASA image: ISIM Lowered into Thermal Vacuum Chamber
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Dec 8, 2017

ISIM Lowered into Thermal Vacuum Chamber

An overhead glimpse inside the thermal vacuum chamber at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md., as...

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NASA image: Scout
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Sep 22, 1960

Scout

Photographed on 09/22/1960. -- An examination of the Aerojet-General "Aerobee 150A" propulsion system in February...

LARC
NASA image: The crew of Space Shuttle mission STS-114 gathered in front of the shuttle Discovery following landing at Edwards Air Force Base, California, August 9, 2005
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Aug 9, 2005

The crew of Space Shuttle mission STS-114 gathered in front of the shuttle Discovery following landing at Edwards Air Force Base, California, August 9, 2005

The crew of Space Shuttle mission STS-114 gathered in front of the shuttle Discovery following landing at Edwards...

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NASA image: The crew of Space Shuttle mission STS-114 gathered for a press brief following landing at Edwards Air Force Base, California, 5:11 am, August 9, 2005
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Aug 9, 2005

The crew of Space Shuttle mission STS-114 gathered for a press brief following landing at Edwards Air Force Base, California, 5:11 am, August 9, 2005

The crew of Space Shuttle mission STS-114 gathered for a press brief following landing at Edwards Air Force Base,...

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NASA image: Pilot James Kelly answered a question at a briefing following the successful landing of the Space Shuttle Discovery at NASA DFRC on August 9, 2005
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Aug 9, 2005

Pilot James Kelly answered a question at a briefing following the successful landing of the Space Shuttle Discovery at NASA DFRC on August 9, 2005

Pilot James Kelly answered a question at a briefing following the successful landing of the Space Shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: Key Science Instrument Installed into Webb Structure
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Dec 8, 2017

Key Science Instrument Installed into Webb Structure

Engineers are checking to make sure that MIRI is precisely positioned with the ISIM as it slides into position. They...

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NASA image: What Lurks Beneath NASA's Chamber A
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Mar 13, 2019

What Lurks Beneath NASA's Chamber A

Hidden below Chamber A at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston is an area engineers used to test critical...

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NASA image: The Webb Telescope's 'Golden Spider'
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Dec 8, 2017

The Webb Telescope's 'Golden Spider'

NASA image release August 23, 2012 What looks like a giant golden spider weaving a web of cables and cords, is...

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Audio
May 22, 2026

Ep423_CHAPEA_2_Audio_Log_2

Ep423_CHAPEA II_Audio Log 2 Kenna Pell Houston We Have a Podcast! Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA...

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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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