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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: Microspine Grippers
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Jul 10, 2014

Microspine Grippers

This artist concept shows a robot with legs that have microspine grippers, which could potentially explore a rocky...

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NASA image: Gecko Adhesives
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Jul 10, 2014

Gecko Adhesives

Scientists at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory have developed a tool for grappling non-cooperative objects that...

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NASA image: Hedgehog
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Jul 10, 2014

Hedgehog

This is a hopping/tumbling robot called Hedgehog that scientists at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory will test on a...

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NASA image: Kennedy Countdown for Sept. 10, 2021
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Sep 10, 2021

Kennedy Countdown for Sept. 10, 2021

Scientists at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida are evaluating data from the Orbital Syngas Commodity...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Bridenstine speaks to press in front of X-57 all electric aircraft that is being modified at Scaled Composites at Mojave Air & Space Port in California
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Aug 28, 2018

NASA Administrator Bridenstine speaks to press in front of X-57 all electric aircraft that is being modified at Scaled Composites at Mojave Air & Space Port in California

NASA Administrator Bridenstine talks to press at Scaled Composites hangar at Mojave Air & Space Port in California....

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Bridenstine speaks to press in front of X-57 all electric aircraft that is being modified at Scaled Composites at Mojave Air & Space Port in California
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Aug 28, 2018

NASA Administrator Bridenstine speaks to press in front of X-57 all electric aircraft that is being modified at Scaled Composites at Mojave Air & Space Port in California

NASA Administrator Bridenstine talks to press at Scaled Composites hangar at Mojave Air & Space Port in California....

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NASA image: Xodiac Flies at Mojave Air & Space Port
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Aug 27, 2019

Xodiac Flies at Mojave Air & Space Port

Masten Space Systems’ Xodiac lander completes a tethered flight test at the Mojave Air & Space Port. Xodiac is one...

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NASA image: NASA Interns Arrive at Goddard - Summer 2019
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Jun 4, 2019

NASA Interns Arrive at Goddard - Summer 2019

What’s it like to have an internship at NASA? Meet some 2019 summer interns that just arrived at the Goddard Space...

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NASA image: NASA Hosts Expedition 72 Crew Visit at Marshall Space Flight Center
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Jul 18, 2025

NASA Hosts Expedition 72 Crew Visit at Marshall Space Flight Center

NASA hosted four astronauts from the Expedition 72 crew during an employee event at Marshall Space Flight Center in...

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NASA image: NASA Launches Super-Pressure Balloon
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May 19, 2016

NASA Launches Super-Pressure Balloon

NASA successfully launched a super pressure balloon (SPB) from Wanaka Airport, New Zealand, at 11:35 a.m. Tuesday,...

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NASA image: OSCAR Ground Thermal Testing
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Jan 26, 2021

OSCAR Ground Thermal Testing

Chemical Engineer David Rinderknecht prepares the Orbital Syngas Commodity Augmentation Reactor (OSCAR) for thermal...

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NASA image: OSCAR Ground Thermal Testing
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Jan 26, 2021

OSCAR Ground Thermal Testing

Chemical Engineer David Rinderknecht, left, and Ray Pitts, co-principal investigator for the Orbital Syngas...

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NASA image: OSCAR Ground Thermal Testing
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Jan 26, 2021

OSCAR Ground Thermal Testing

Chemical Engineer David Rinderknecht, left, and Thermal/Fluid Analysis Engineer Malay Shah prepare the Orbital...

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NASA image: OSCAR Ground Thermal Testing
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Jan 26, 2021

OSCAR Ground Thermal Testing

Chemical Engineer David Rinderknecht prepares the Orbital Syngas Commodity Augmentation Reactor (OSCAR) for thermal...

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NASA image: OSCAR Ground Thermal Testing
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Jan 26, 2021

OSCAR Ground Thermal Testing

Ray Pitts, co-principal investigator for OSCAR, prepares the Orbital Syngas Commodity Augmentation Reactor (OSCAR)...

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NASA image: OSCAR Ground Thermal Testing
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Jan 26, 2021

OSCAR Ground Thermal Testing

Chemical Engineer David Rinderknecht prepares the Orbital Syngas Commodity Augmentation Reactor (OSCAR) for thermal...

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NASA image: X-33
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Apr 15, 2004

X-33

The wedge-shaped X-33 was a sub-scale technology demonstration prototype of a Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV). Through...

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NASA image: "Launch Your Business with NASA" conference in Decatur, Alabama.
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Oct 18, 2017

"Launch Your Business with NASA" conference in Decatur, Alabama.

The Morgan County Economic Development Association and the City of Decatur, in Partnership with the NASA/Marshall...

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NASA image: Artemis Program Panel Discussion
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Feb 27, 2020

Artemis Program Panel Discussion

Sam Ortega, left, manager of the Partnerships Office at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, moderates an Artemis...

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NASA image: March 2019 Marshall Association Luncheon
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Mar 14, 2019

March 2019 Marshall Association Luncheon

With the theme of “Mission, People, Partners,” NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center Director Jody Singer outlined how...

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NASA image: Space Technology Industry Forum
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Jul 12, 2010

Space Technology Industry Forum

NASA's Program Executive for Flight Opportunities Program L.K. Kubendran speaks during the NASA New Space Technology...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Flight Tests Generation Orbit’s Hypersonic Testbed on Agency C-20A
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Dec 11, 2017

NASA Armstrong Flight Tests Generation Orbit’s Hypersonic Testbed on Agency C-20A

In the skies above NASA Armstrong in Southern California, Generation Orbit’s hypersonic pod is flight tested on...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Flight Tests Generation Orbit’s Hypersonic Testbed on Agency C-20A
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Dec 11, 2017

NASA Armstrong Flight Tests Generation Orbit’s Hypersonic Testbed on Agency C-20A

NASA’s C-20A with Generation Orbit’s hypersonic pod attached undergoes flight test overs skies of Armstrong Flight...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Flight Tests Generation Orbit’s Hypersonic Testbed on Agency C-20A
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Dec 11, 2017

NASA Armstrong Flight Tests Generation Orbit’s Hypersonic Testbed on Agency C-20A

NASA’s C-20A with Generation Orbit’s hypersonic testbed attached is chased by the agency’s F-18 jet for safety and...

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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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