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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: IXPE Spacecraft Prep for Encapsulation
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Dec 1, 2021

IXPE Spacecraft Prep for Encapsulation

IXPE Spacecraft Prep for Encapsulation

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NASA image: ARCSIX Mission Preps
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May 22, 2024

ARCSIX Mission Preps

ARCSIX is the Arctic Radiation Cloud Aerosol Surface Interaction Experiment. The overarching goal of ARCSIX is to...

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NASA image: EVA 23 prep in the Quest airlock
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Jul 16, 2013

EVA 23 prep in the Quest airlock

Photographic documentation of Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 23 Prep in the Quest airlock. Astronaut Karen Nyberg,...

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NASA image: Spacesuits Prepped for Upcoming Spacewalks
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Oct 4, 2019

Spacesuits Prepped for Upcoming Spacewalks

Explanation of the spacesuit or Extravehicular Mobility Unit, or EMU, used in upcoming spacewalks. About the...

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NASA image: Scott Kelly during T-38 flight prep
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Feb 7, 2013

Scott Kelly during T-38 flight prep

PHOTO DATE: 02-07-13 LOCATION: Ellington Field - Hangar 276 - Tarmac SUBJECT: Scott Kelly during T-38 flight prep...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 Booster Preps - Aft Skirt Preps/Painting
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Oct 28, 2016

Orion EM-1 Booster Preps - Aft Skirt Preps/Painting

A technician with Orbital ATK, prime contractor for the Space Launch System (SLS) Booster, preps a section of the...

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NASA image: NASA OCO-2 Instrument Completes Construction
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May 10, 2012

NASA OCO-2 Instrument Completes Construction

Technicians prep NASA OCO-2 instrument for shipping at Jet Propulsion Lab in Pasadena, Ca.

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NASA image: NASA OCO-2 Instrument Completes Construction
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Apr 2, 2014

NASA OCO-2 Instrument Completes Construction

Technicians prep NASA OCO-2 instrument for shipping at Jet Propulsion Lab in Pasadena, Ca. Animation available in...

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NASA image: STS-133 crew during CCTII Post Insertion/Deorbit Prep training
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Mar 23, 2010

STS-133 crew during CCTII Post Insertion/Deorbit Prep training

PHOTO DATE: 03-23-10 LOCATION: Bldg 9NW, CCTII SUBJECT: STS-133 crew during CCTII Post Insertion/Deorbit Prep...

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NASA image: Core Stage Forward Skirt Umbilical (CSFSU) Prep for Install onto
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Jun 29, 2017

Core Stage Forward Skirt Umbilical (CSFSU) Prep for Install onto

Just north of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the core stage forward skirt...

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NASA image: 2010-1052
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SDO FUELING PREPS FOR SATELLITE W/CREW

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SDO FUELING PREPS FOR SATELLITE W/CREW

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SDO FUELING PREPS FOR SATELLITE W/CREW

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Jul 6, 2010

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STS-133 PMP RACK INSTALLL PREPS

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STS-133 PMP RACK INSTALLL PREPS

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NASA image: 2010-1055
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SDO FUELING PREPS FOR SATELLITE W/CREW

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SDO FUELING PREPS FOR SATELLITE W/CREW

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STS-133 PMP RACK INSTALLL PREPS

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SDO FUELING PREPS FOR SATELLITE W/CREW

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SDO FUELING PREPS FOR SATELLITE W/CREW

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STS-133 PMP RACK INSTALLL PREPS

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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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