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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 NIAC: Turning Science Fiction into Science Fact
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Sep 19, 2023

NASA NIAC: Turning Science Fiction into Science Fact

NASA’s Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Program nurtures visionary ideas from America's innovators and...

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NASA image: NASA Tests Swimming Robots for Exploring Oceans on Icy Moons
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Nov 19, 2024

NASA Tests Swimming Robots for Exploring Oceans on Icy Moons

A futuristic NASA mission concept envisions a swarm of dozens of self-propelled, cellphone-size robots exploring the...

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NASA image: Solar Shield Poster
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Aug 31, 2020

Solar Shield Poster

This poster artfully depicts Solar Surfing, an early stage NASA study to support potential future missions that...

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NASA image: Advanced Noise Control Fan (ANCF)
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Jan 15, 2014

Advanced Noise Control Fan (ANCF)

The Advanced Noise Control Fan shown here is located in NASA Glenn’s Aero-Acoustic Propulsion Laboratory. The 4-foot...

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NASA image: Illustration of Shapeshifter on Titan's Surface
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Sep 25, 2019

Illustration of Shapeshifter on Titan's Surface

An illustration of an early concept of Shapeshifter imagines the robots on Saturn's moon Titan. In the picture, the...

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NASA image: Shapeshifter Prototype Rolls and Flies
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Sep 25, 2019

Shapeshifter Prototype Rolls and Flies

A prototype of the transforming robot Shapeshifter is tested in the robotics yard at NASA's Jet Propulsion...

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NASA image: Transforming Cobots (Illustration)
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Sep 25, 2019

Transforming Cobots (Illustration)

An illustration of the small robots that form Shapeshifter. Dubbed "cobots," they each have a propeller for flying...

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NASA image: Space Technology Industry Forum
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Jul 12, 2010

Space Technology Industry Forum

Program Executive for the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Program Jay Falker speaks during the NASA New...

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NASA image: Underwater Robots for Space Exploration - videographer of the year
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Feb 3, 2025

Underwater Robots for Space Exploration - videographer of the year

Videographer of the Year submission for Documentation: A futuristic NASA mission concept envisions a swarm of dozens...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jul 28, 2004

Around Marshall

The grand opening of NASA’s new, world-class laboratory for research into future space transportation technologies...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jul 28, 2004

Around Marshall

The grand opening of NASA’s new, world-class laboratory for research into future space transportation technologies...

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NASA image: Orbiting Rainbows Simulation
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Apr 22, 2015

Orbiting Rainbows Simulation

This simulated image shows how a cloud of glitter in geostationary orbit would be illuminated and controlled by two...

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NASA image: NASA's SWIM Prototypes
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Nov 20, 2024

NASA's SWIM Prototypes

Two prototypes for a NASA mission concept called SWIM (short for Sensing With Independent Micro-swimmers) are...

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NASA image: Model of NASA's SWIM Robot on Glacial Ice in Alaska
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Nov 20, 2024

Model of NASA's SWIM Robot on Glacial Ice in Alaska

A model of a tiny, wedge-shaped robot designed to explore subsurface oceans of icy moons, right, sits beside a large...

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NASA image: NASA's SWIM Robot Casts Reflection During Pool Testing
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Nov 20, 2024

NASA's SWIM Robot Casts Reflection During Pool Testing

A prototype of a robot designed to explore the subsurface oceans of icy moons glides through a pool at Caltech in...

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NASA image: A Commercial Crew Spacecraft’s Historic Test Mission on This Week @NASA – May 27, 2022
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May 27, 2022

A Commercial Crew Spacecraft’s Historic Test Mission on This Week @NASA – May 27, 2022

A commercial crew spacecraft’s historic test mission, recognizing the leadership of our James Webb Space Telescope...

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NASA image: The Webb Telescope's Actuators: Curving Mirrors in Space
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Dec 8, 2017

The Webb Telescope's Actuators: Curving Mirrors in Space

NASA image release December 9, 2010 Caption: The James Webb Space Telescope's Engineering Design Unit (EDU) primary...

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Mar 27, 2026

HWHAP Ep417: Artemis II: The Crew

HWHAP Ep417: Artemis II: The Crew Nilufar Ramji Houston, We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of 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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