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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: Lamp Evaluation
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Dec 8, 2021

Lamp Evaluation

Quantitative evaluation of light source by NBL diver during NBL Preliminary Lunar Lighting Evaluation. Divers at the...

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NASA image: Lamp Evaluation
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Dec 8, 2021

Lamp Evaluation

Quantitative evaluation of light source by NBL diver during NBL Preliminary Lunar Lighting Evaluation. Divers at the...

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NASA image: Shadow Assessment
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Dec 8, 2021

Shadow Assessment

Test subjects performing mission-relevant tasks and evaluating shadow quality during NBL Preliminary Lunar Lighting...

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NASA image: Supplemental Lighting Assesment
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Dec 8, 2021

Supplemental Lighting Assesment

Test subjects performing subjective assessment of supplemental lighting during NBL Preliminary Lunar Lighting...

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NASA image: Supplemental Lighting Assesment
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Dec 8, 2021

Supplemental Lighting Assesment

Test subjects performing subjective assessment of supplemental lighting during NBL Preliminary Lunar Lighting...

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NASA image: Subjective Assessment
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Dec 8, 2021

Subjective Assessment

Test subjects performing subjective assessment of underwater lamp source during NBL Preliminary Lunar Lighting...

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NASA image: Subjective Assessment
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Dec 8, 2021

Subjective Assessment

Test subjects performing subjective assessment of underwater lamp source during NBL Preliminary Lunar Lighting...

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NASA image: Subjective Assessment
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Dec 8, 2021

Subjective Assessment

Test subjects performing subjective assessment of underwater lamp source during NBL Preliminary Lunar Lighting...

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NASA image: HSU-SAT1
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Feb 25, 2022

HSU-SAT1

jsc2022e057881 (2/25/2022) --- Launch configuration of the HSU-SAT1 1-Unit (1U) CubeSat. HSU-SAT1 provides a...

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NASA image: STS-41 MS Shepherd uses DTO 1206 portable computer on OV-103's middeck
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Oct 10, 1990

STS-41 MS Shepherd uses DTO 1206 portable computer on OV-103's middeck

STS-41 Mission Specialist (MS) William M. Shepherd uses Detailed Test Objective (DTO) Space Station Cursor Control...

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NASA image: jsc2021e007776
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Jan 25, 2021

jsc2021e007776

jsc2021e007776 (2/5/2021) --- Researchers move the CubeLab that contains a new LambdaVision investigation,...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-027
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Jan 26, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Reflecting light from framework inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Pathfinder aircraft flight #1
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Nov 19, 1996

Pathfinder aircraft flight #1

The Pathfinder solar-powered research aircraft settles in for landing on the bed of Rogers Dry Lake at the Dryden...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1679
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Aug 24, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers help install the nose cap on the orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1683
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Aug 24, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, a newly installed nose cap on the orbiter Atlantis...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1682
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Aug 24, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers check the fit of the nose cap (right) after...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1678
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Aug 24, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers lower the nose cap toward the orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-029
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Jan 26, 2001

KSC-01PADIG-029

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the early morning light, Space Shuttle Atlantis makes the turn from the Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-028
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Jan 26, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Reflecting light from framework inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1681
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Aug 24, 2004

KSC-04pd1681

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers help install the nose cap (right) onto the...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jun 30, 1993

Around Marshall

This photograph shows STS-61 crewmemmbers training for the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) servicing mission in the...

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NASA image: KSC01padig030
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Jan 26, 2001

KSC01padig030

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- As the early morning light casts a glow over the landscape, Space Shuttle Atlantis...

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NASA image: KSC01padig027
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Jan 26, 2001

KSC01padig027

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Reflecting light from framework inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1680
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Aug 24, 2004

KSC-04pd1680

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers help guide the nose cap (right) toward 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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