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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: Swarm Technology in Space with NASA's Starling Mission
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Jul 12, 2023

Swarm Technology in Space with NASA's Starling Mission

NASA is sending a team of four CubeSats into orbit around Earth to see if they’re able to cooperate on their own,...

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NASA image: NASA Minute: Aug. 8, 2025
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Aug 8, 2025

NASA Minute: Aug. 8, 2025

This week, Secretary Duffy unveiled two policy directives, NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate announced a...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Mission Engineering/Science Briefing
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Jul 27, 2020

Mars 2020 Mission Engineering/Science Briefing

Mars 2020 Mission Engineering/Science Briefing with representatives from NASA, the California Institute of...

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NASA image: We Dream Big We Work Together
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Mar 28, 2022

We Dream Big We Work Together

NASA benefits all humanity and our workforce is key to making this happen. Take a look at the universe of NASA...

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NASA image: Technology Transfer Magazine
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Feb 5, 2020

Technology Transfer Magazine

A multidisciplinary team of engineers, biologists, and horticulturalists working out of NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Technology Transfer Magazine
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Feb 5, 2020

Technology Transfer Magazine

A multidisciplinary team of engineers, biologists, and horticulturalists working out of NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Technology Transfer Magazine
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Feb 5, 2020

Technology Transfer Magazine

A multidisciplinary team of engineers, biologists, and horticulturalists working out of NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Technology Transfer Magazine
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Feb 5, 2020

Technology Transfer Magazine

A multidisciplinary team of engineers, biologists, and horticulturalists working out of NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Technology Transfer Magazine
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Feb 5, 2020

Technology Transfer Magazine

A multidisciplinary team of engineers, biologists, and horticulturalists working out of NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Desert RATS
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Sep 9, 2010

Desert RATS

Desert Research and Technology Studies (Desert RATS) tests procedures and equipment that could one day be a part of...

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NASA image: LDSD Rocket-powered Test Vehicle
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Jun 2, 2014

LDSD Rocket-powered Test Vehicle

This artist concept shows the test vehicle for NASA Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator LDSD, designed to test...

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NASA image: CERTAIN Smart Center Production
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Nov 17, 2021

CERTAIN Smart Center Production

Today’s advances in technology are coming from diverse sectors, and NASA Langley could benefit by leveraging that...

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NASA image: ER-2 Crew Installs air-LUSI Moongazing Instrument
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Mar 4, 2025

ER-2 Crew Installs air-LUSI Moongazing Instrument

Dr. John Woodward, of the National Institute of Standards and Technology and co-investigator on the airborne Lunar...

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NASA image: NASA F/A-18 Tests Precision Landing Tech for Space Missions
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Feb 24, 2025

NASA F/A-18 Tests Precision Landing Tech for Space Missions

A NASA F/A-18 research aircraft flies near NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, on Feb....

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Mars Mission Tech and Humans to Mars Briefing
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Jul 28, 2020

Mars 2020 Mars Mission Tech and Humans to Mars Briefing

Mars 2020 Mars Mission Tech and Humans to Mars Briefing with representatives from NASA and the Massachusetts...

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NASA image: Inside KSC! for May 28, 2021
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May 28, 2021

Inside KSC! for May 28, 2021

NASA and SpaceX are preparing for the company’s 22nd Commercial Resupply Services mission to the International Space...

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NASA image: Aerospace Communications Facility (ACF)
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Aug 7, 2023

Aerospace Communications Facility (ACF)

NASA’s Glenn Research Center opened the doors to a brand-new mission-focused facility that will support the agency’s...

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NASA image: Exploration Research and Technology Lab Work - Kevin Grossman, G
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Jul 21, 2020

Exploration Research and Technology Lab Work - Kevin Grossman, G

Kevin Grossman, project lead for the Gaseous Lunar Oxygen from Regolith Electrolysis (GaLORE) project at NASA...

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NASA image: DART Spacecraft Arrival
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Oct 2, 2021

DART Spacecraft Arrival

NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) spacecraft, packed in its shipping container, arrives by truck at the...

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NASA image: DART Spacecraft Arrival
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Oct 2, 2021

DART Spacecraft Arrival

NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) spacecraft, packed in its shipping container, arrives by truck at the...

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NASA image: Exploration Research and Technology Lab Work - Kevin Grossman, G
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Jul 21, 2020

Exploration Research and Technology Lab Work - Kevin Grossman, G

Kevin Grossman, project lead for the Gaseous Lunar Oxygen from Regolith Electrolysis (GaLORE) project at NASA...

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NASA image: DART Spacecraft Arrival
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Oct 2, 2021

DART Spacecraft Arrival

NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) spacecraft, packed in its shipping container, arrives by truck at...

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NASA image: Exploration Research and Technology Lab Work - Kevin Grossman, G
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Jul 21, 2020

Exploration Research and Technology Lab Work - Kevin Grossman, G

Kevin Grossman, project lead for the Gaseous Lunar Oxygen from Regolith Electrolysis (GaLORE) project at NASA...

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NASA image: Exploration Research and Technology Lab Work - Kevin Grossman, G
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Jul 21, 2020

Exploration Research and Technology Lab Work - Kevin Grossman, G

Kevin Grossman, project lead for the Gaseous Lunar Oxygen from Regolith Electrolysis (GaLORE) project at 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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