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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: NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps configures the Metal 3D printer
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Aug 21, 2024

NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps configures the Metal 3D printer

iss071e522127 (Aug. 21, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 71 Flight Engineer Jeanette Epps configures the...

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Aug 21, 2024

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iss071e523326 (Aug. 21, 2024) --- NASA astronauts (from left) Suni Williams, Pilot for Boeing's Crew Flight Test,...

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NASA image: Video of 3D printing at JPL
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Oct 19, 2020

Video of 3D printing at JPL

This video clip shows a 3D printing technique where a printer head scans over each layer of a part, blowing metal...

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NASA image: 3D Printer Coupon removal and stowage
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Dec 9, 2014

3D Printer Coupon removal and stowage

iss042e031282 (12/09/2014) ---US Astronaut Barry (Butch) Wilmore holding a 3D coupon works with the new 3D printer...

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Mar 21, 2023

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jsc2024e005971 (3/21/2023) --- A preflight image for Metal 3D printer shows one of the stainless steel specimens...

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Mar 21, 2023

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jsc2024e005970 (3/21/2023) --- A preflight image for Metal 3D printer shows one of the specimens after printing on...

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Aug 21, 2024

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iss071e522120 (8/21/2024) ---A view the Metal 3D printer that manufactures experimental samples printed with...

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Aug 21, 2024

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iss071e522123 (8/21/2024) --- A metal specimen 3D printed in space for ESA’s Metal 3D Printer investigation....

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NASA image: Science Launching to Space Station on NASA's 20th Northrop Grumman Mission
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Jan 16, 2024

Science Launching to Space Station on NASA's 20th Northrop Grumman Mission

Tests of a 3D metal printer and thermal protection systems for reentry to Earth’s atmosphere are among the...

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NASA image: ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TEAM
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Mar 17, 2016

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TEAM

JOHNNIE CLARK, BRIAN WEST, AND ZACK JONES OF MSFC’S ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TEAM, WITH MSFC’S XLINE SELECTIVE LASER...

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NASA image: Space to Ground: Flight Test: June 14, 2024
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Jun 14, 2024

Space to Ground: Flight Test: June 14, 2024

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station.

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NASA image: SpaceX NG-20 Launch
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Jan 30, 2024

SpaceX NG-20 Launch

Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus spacecraft, atop a SpaceX 9 Falcon rocket, soars from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape...

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NASA image: SpaceX NG-20 Launch
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Jan 30, 2024

SpaceX NG-20 Launch

Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus spacecraft, atop a SpaceX 9 Falcon rocket, soars from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape...

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NASA image: SpaceX NG-20 Vertical at SLC-40
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Jan 30, 2024

SpaceX NG-20 Vertical at SLC-40

A Northrop Grumman Cygnus resupply spacecraft, atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, stands tall at sunrise at Space Launch...

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NASA image: SpaceX NG-20 Launch
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Jan 30, 2024

SpaceX NG-20 Launch

Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus spacecraft, atop a SpaceX 9 Falcon rocket, soars from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape...

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NASA image: SpaceX NG-20 Vertical at SLC-40
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Jan 30, 2024

SpaceX NG-20 Vertical at SLC-40

A Northrop Grumman Cygnus resupply spacecraft, atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, stands tall at sunrise at Space Launch...

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NASA image: Space to Ground: Stronger Together: Jan. 26, 2024
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Jan 25, 2024

Space to Ground: Stronger Together: Jan. 26, 2024

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station.

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NASA image: NASA Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams conduct International Space Station Research
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Nov 12, 2024

NASA Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams conduct International Space Station Research

NASA Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams arrived at the International Space station on June 6, 2024. Since...

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NASA image: The Latest Private Astronaut Mission to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – January 19, 2024
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Jan 19, 2024

The Latest Private Astronaut Mission to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – January 19, 2024

The latest private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, preparing to launch more research to the...

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Ep411_CHAPEA 2: Audio Log 1 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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