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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: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Jan 1, 1971

Saturn Apollo Program

This is a good cutaway diagram of the Saturn V launch vehicle showing the three stages, the instrument unit, and the...

MSFC
NASA image: Tracking Agricultural Water Use from Space
Video
Oct 15, 2015

Tracking Agricultural Water Use from Space

Water managers in 15 states across the United States currently use METRIC technology to track agricultural water...

GSFC
NASA image: Technicians check out the mounting structure of the infrared telescope installed in NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA)
Image
Apr 25, 2007

Technicians check out the mounting structure of the infrared telescope installed in NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA)

Technicians check out the mounting structure of the 20-metric-ton infrared telescope installed in NASA's...

AFRC
NASA image: Test 1875 in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT) HIADS TTPM
Image
May 9, 2012

Test 1875 in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT) HIADS TTPM

Test 1875 in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT) HIADS TTPM: Trim Tab study on various cone angled heat shields (TTPM)...

LRC
NASA image: Test 1875 in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT) HIADS TTPM
Image
May 9, 2012

Test 1875 in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT) HIADS TTPM

Test 1875 in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT) HIADS TTPM: Trim Tab study on various cone angled heat shields (TTPM)...

LRC
NASA image: Test 1875 in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT) HIADS TTPM
Image
May 9, 2012

Test 1875 in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT) HIADS TTPM

Test 1875 in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT) HIADS TTPM: Trim Tab study on various cone angled heat shields (TTPM)...

LRC
NASA image: Test 1875 in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT) HIADS TTPM
Image
May 9, 2012

Test 1875 in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT) HIADS TTPM

Test 1875 in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT) HIADS TTPM: Trim Tab study on various cone angled heat shields (TTPM)...

LRC
NASA image: Test 1875 in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT) HIADS TTPM
Image
May 9, 2012

Test 1875 in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT) HIADS TTPM

Test 1875 in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT) HIADS TTPM: Trim Tab study on various cone angled heat shields (TTPM)...

LRC
NASA image: Test 1875 in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT) HIADS TTPM
Image
May 9, 2012

Test 1875 in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT) HIADS TTPM

Test 1875 in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT) HIADS TTPM: Trim Tab study on various cone angled heat shields (TTPM)...

LRC
NASA image: Test 1875 in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT) HIADS TTPM
Image
May 9, 2012

Test 1875 in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT) HIADS TTPM

Test 1875 in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT) HIADS TTPM: Trim Tab study on various cone angled heat shields (TTPM)...

LRC
NASA image: CMS Hague Exercise Session on CEVIS
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Oct 9, 2024

CMS Hague Exercise Session on CEVIS

iss072e031342 (10/9/2024) --- NASA astronaut Nick Hague works out wearing T-mini, a headband with a thermosensor...

JSC
NASA image: National Campaign Conducts December Dry Run Test
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Dec 2, 2020

National Campaign Conducts December Dry Run Test

Ames Research Center researchers on the Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign project's Airspace Test...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-01pp0251
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Jan 22, 2001

KSC-01pp0251

The Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo is lifted from its stand in the Space Station Processing Facility to...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01pp0253
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Jan 22, 2001

KSC-01pp0253

In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers help guide the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo as it moves...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01pp0250
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Jan 22, 2001

KSC-01pp0250

On a workstand in the Space Station Processing Facility, workers stand by while an overhead crane is ready to lift...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01pp0254
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Jan 22, 2001

KSC-01pp0254

Workers in the Space Station Processing Facility help guide the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo as it is...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01pp0256
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Jan 22, 2001

KSC-01pp0256

In the Space Station Processing Facility, the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo finally rests on the weight...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01pp0255
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Jan 22, 2001

KSC-01pp0255

Workers in the Space Station Processing Facility steady the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo as it is lowered...

KSC
NASA image: Retreat of Greenland's Zachariae Isstrom Glacier
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Jan 17, 2024

Retreat of Greenland's Zachariae Isstrom Glacier

Satellite images from 2022 (Main image) and 1999 (Figure A) capture the retreat of Zachariae Isstrom, a glacier in...

JPL
NASA image: Retreat of Greenland's Jakobshavn Isbrae Glacier
Image
Jan 17, 2024

Retreat of Greenland's Jakobshavn Isbrae Glacier

Satellite images from 2022 (Main image) and 1985 (Figure A) capture the retreat of Jakobshavn Isbrae, a glacier on...

JPL
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Jan 1, 1971

Saturn Apollo Program

This 1968 cutaway drawing illustrates the Saturn IB launch vehicle with its two booster stages, the S-IB (first...

MSFC
NASA image: View of crater Humboldt as photographed by Apollo 15
Image
Aug 25, 1971

View of crater Humboldt as photographed by Apollo 15

S71-44668 (31 July-2 Aug. 1971) --- An oblique view of the crater Humboldt, as photographed by the Fairchild metric...

JSC
NASA image: Moghbeli exercises on the T2
Image
Feb 25, 2024

Moghbeli exercises on the T2

iss070e100775 (2/25/2024) --- NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli runs on the T2 treadmill system on space station. Daily...

JSC
NASA image: Astronauts Garriott and Merbold monitoring experiemnts in Spacelab
Image
Nov 28, 1983

Astronauts Garriott and Merbold monitoring experiemnts in Spacelab

STS009-123-340 (28 Nov 1983) --- Astronaut Owen K. Garriott, STS-9 mission specialist, left, and Ulf Merbold,...

JSC
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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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