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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: F/A-18 Performs Thrust Vectoring Test
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Feb 14, 1991

F/A-18 Performs Thrust Vectoring Test

NASA’s F/A-18 High Alpha Research Vehicle, also known as the “Silk Purse,” performs a thrust vectoring test in...

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NASA image: Boeing engineers perform air flow balance testing.
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Oct 5, 2017

Boeing engineers perform air flow balance testing.

Boeing engineers, Chris Chapman, left, Greg Clark, center, and Ashesh Patel, right, perform air flow balance testing...

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NASA image: Armstrong Assists with Performance Testing Bio-Based Synthetic Oils
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Feb 13, 2018

Armstrong Assists with Performance Testing Bio-Based Synthetic Oils

A new bio-based synthetic engine oil is added to one of the vehicles that Armstrong is using to assist in...

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NASA image: Armstrong Assists with Performance Testing Bio-Based Synthetic Oils
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Feb 13, 2018

Armstrong Assists with Performance Testing Bio-Based Synthetic Oils

Scott Rogers pours a new bio-based synthetic engine oil into one of the vehicles that Armstrong is using to assist...

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NASA image: Coleman performs a CFE ICF-2 Test
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Jan 18, 2011

Coleman performs a CFE ICF-2 Test

ISS026-E-018760 (18 Jan. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Catherine (Cady) Coleman, Expedition 26 flight engineer, performs...

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NASA image: Coleman performs a CFE ICF-2 Test
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Jan 18, 2011

Coleman performs a CFE ICF-2 Test

ISS026-E-018749 (18 Jan. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Catherine (Cady) Coleman, Expedition 26 flight engineer, performs...

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NASA image: Coleman performs a CFE ICF-2 Test
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Jan 18, 2011

Coleman performs a CFE ICF-2 Test

ISS026-E-018751 (18 Jan. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Catherine (Cady) Coleman, Expedition 26 flight engineer, performs...

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NASA image: Pettit performs the EPIC Card Testing and X2R10 Software Transition
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Dec 28, 2011

Pettit performs the EPIC Card Testing and X2R10 Software Transition

ISS030-E-022574 (28 Dec. 2011) -- NASA astronaut Don Pettit (foreground),Expedition 30 flight engineer, performs the...

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NASA image: Pettit performs the EPIC Card Testing and X2R10 Software Transition
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Dec 28, 2011

Pettit performs the EPIC Card Testing and X2R10 Software Transition

ISS030-E-022575 (28 Dec. 2011) -- NASA astronaut Don Pettit (foreground),Expedition 30 flight engineer, performs the...

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NASA image: Pettit performs a session of BASS Fire Safety Tests at the MSG
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Mar 30, 2012

Pettit performs a session of BASS Fire Safety Tests at the MSG

ISS030-E-178648 (30 March 2012) --- NASA astronaut Don Pettit, Expedition 30 flight engineer, performs a session of...

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NASA image: EC97-44347-15
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Dec 11, 1997

EC97-44347-15

This console and its compliment of computers, monitors and commmunications equipment make up the Research...

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NASA image: Scarecrow
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Oct 4, 2007

Scarecrow

The team developing NASA Mars Science Laboratory calls this test rover Scarecrow because the vehicle does not...

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NASA image: Before-and-After Blink of Curiosity Mini Drill into Mars Rock
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Feb 7, 2013

Before-and-After Blink of Curiosity Mini Drill into Mars Rock

A blink pair of images taken before and after NASA Curiosity performed a mini drill test on a Martian rock shows...

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NASA image: Testing Spirit on Five Wheels
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Jul 17, 2004

Testing Spirit on Five Wheels

This picture shows a model of NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit being tested for performance on five wheels at NASA...

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NASA image: Subscale Booster Motor Test at Marshall Space Flight Center
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Sep 14, 2023

Subscale Booster Motor Test at Marshall Space Flight Center

The Subscale Booster Motor Test at Marshall Space Flight Center was the third in the series to evaluate the...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This view shows the tiles below the windshield on the orbiter Atlantis.  A gap test is being performed on the tiles as part of return-to-flight activities.  Atlantis is scheduled for mission STS-114, a return-to-flight test mission to the International Space Station.
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Nov 20, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This view shows the tiles below the windshield on the orbiter Atlantis. A gap test is being performed on the tiles as part of return-to-flight activities. Atlantis is scheduled for mission STS-114, a return-to-flight test mission to the International Space Station.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This view shows the tiles below the windshield on the orbiter Atlantis. A gap test is...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, United Space Alliance technician Chris Moore performs gap tests on the tiles of the nose of orbiter Atlantis as part of return-to-flight activities.  Atlantis is scheduled for mission STS-114, a return-to-flight test mission to the International Space Station.
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Nov 20, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, United Space Alliance technician Chris Moore performs gap tests on the tiles of the nose of orbiter Atlantis as part of return-to-flight activities. Atlantis is scheduled for mission STS-114, a return-to-flight test mission to the International Space Station.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, United Space Alliance technician Chris Moore...

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NASA image: Roman Coronagraph Undergoes Electromagnetic Interference Testing
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Jan 31, 2024

Roman Coronagraph Undergoes Electromagnetic Interference Testing

The Roman Coronagraph Instrument, a technology demonstration that will be part of NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space...

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NASA image: Surrogate Robot
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Aug 21, 2014

Surrogate Robot

The Surrogate robot Surge, built at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA., is being developed in order to...

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NASA image: Artemis II AVATAR Processing Cutdown v2
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Feb 1, 2026

Artemis II AVATAR Processing Cutdown v2

The Mission Verification Test (MVT) for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) AVATAR (A Virtual...

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NASA image: Flight Testing the Landing Radar for Mars Science Laboratory
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Jun 21, 2011

Flight Testing the Landing Radar for Mars Science Laboratory

A NASA Dryden Flight Research Center F/A-18 852 aircraft performs a roll during June 2011 flight tests of a Mars...

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NASA image: Shake, Rattle and Roll: Testing NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover
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May 18, 2020

Shake, Rattle and Roll: Testing NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover

NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance rover lives up to its name by enduring a series of tests to prepare for its journey to...

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NASA image: NASA's SOFIA infrared observatory in flight for the first of a series of test flights to verify the flight performance of the highly modified Boeing 747SP
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Oct 11, 2007

NASA's SOFIA infrared observatory in flight for the first of a series of test flights to verify the flight performance of the highly modified Boeing 747SP

NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, or SOFIA, arrived at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center...

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NASA image: AVATAR MVT interview_GENTRY BARNETT
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Feb 1, 2026

AVATAR MVT interview_GENTRY BARNETT

Interview with Gentry Barnett Chief Technology Officer, Space Tango. The Mission Verification Test (MVT) for 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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