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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: 1st IPD Test since Katrina
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Dec 8, 2005

1st IPD Test since Katrina

The Integrated Powerhead Demonstrator test fires with Wayne North as test conductor. The engine was tested at the E...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Jan 31, 1958

Wernher von Braun

Jet Propulsion Laboratory Director Dr. William Pickering, Dr. James van Allen of the State University of Iowa, and...

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NASA image: Vice President Pence Tours Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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Apr 28, 2018

Vice President Pence Tours Jet Propulsion Laboratory

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence is given instructions on how to drive a rover nicknamed "Scarecrow" by JPL Director...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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Feb 1, 1997

Research Technology

Researchers at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) have designed, fabricated, and tested the first solar thermal...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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Nov 1, 1999

Research Technology

Researchers at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) have designed, fabricated, and tested the first solar thermal...

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NASA image: NASA Stennis Director Hosts Java with John
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Nov 19, 2024

NASA Stennis Director Hosts Java with John

NASA Stennis Director John Bailey hosted the latest Java with John session on Nov. 19 with employees from the NASA...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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Aug 1, 1999

Research Technology

Researchers at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) have designed, fabricated and tested the first solar thermal...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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Nov 1, 1999

Research Technology

This photograph shows an overall view of the Solar Thermal Propulsion Test Facility at the Marshall Space Flight...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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Aug 1, 1999

Research Technology

Researchers at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) have designed, fabricated, and tested the first solar thermal...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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Mar 1, 1999

Research Technology

Researchers at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) have designed, fabricated, and tested the first solar thermal...

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NASA image: Testing Space Lasers for Deep Space Optical Communications (Mission Overview)
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Sep 29, 2023

Testing Space Lasers for Deep Space Optical Communications (Mission Overview)

How might lasers revolutionize deep space communications? NASA will test high-bandwidth laser (or optical)...

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NASA image: Summer Interns Display NASA Stennis Work
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Aug 7, 2024

Summer Interns Display NASA Stennis Work

NASA Stennis summer intern Dylan Williams is shown with his presentation highlighting work with test operations...

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NASA image: NASA Stennis Leaders Visit Kennedy Space Center
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Jan 31, 2025

NASA Stennis Leaders Visit Kennedy Space Center

NASA Stennis Deputy Director Christine Powell and NASA Rocket Propulsion Test Program Manager Michele Beisler tour...

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NASA image: Groundbreaking Ceremony at the NACA's Plum Brook Station
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Sep 23, 1956

Groundbreaking Ceremony at the NACA's Plum Brook Station

Addison Rothrock, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics’s (NACA) Assistant Director of Research, speaks at...

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NASA image: Vice President Pence Tours Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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Apr 28, 2018

Vice President Pence Tours Jet Propulsion Laboratory

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, 5th from left, joined by his wife Karen Pence, left, and daughter Charlotte Pence....

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NASA image: Psyche Launch
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Oct 13, 2023

Psyche Launch

NASA Headquarters Planetary Science Division director Lori Glaze, left, hugs Jet Propulsion Laboratory director...

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NASA image: Summer Interns Display NASA Stennis Work
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Aug 7, 2024

Summer Interns Display NASA Stennis Work

NASA Stennis summer intern Jordan Thomas is shown with his presentation on the 2024 Sustainability Report for NASA...

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NASA image: Psyche Launch
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Oct 13, 2023

Psyche Launch

Jet Propulsion Laboratory Director Laurie Leshin, left, speaks with NASA Administrator Bill Nelson prior to the...

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NASA image: Chris Evans Gets a Boarding Pass for NASA's Artemis I Mission
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Jun 14, 2022

Chris Evans Gets a Boarding Pass for NASA's Artemis I Mission

Actor Chris Evans (left) receives a "boarding pass" to the Moon from Suzanne Dodd, director of the Interplanetary...

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NASA image: Pathfinder
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Jul 1, 2001

Pathfinder

This photograph shows two Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) engineers, Mark Vaccaro (left) and Ken Welzyn, testing...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2207
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Mar 19, 2009

KSC-2009-2207

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – ATK and NASA officials accompanied the Florida East Coast Railroad train carrying the booster...

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NASA image: U.S. Ambassador Visits NASA Stennis
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Oct 8, 2024

U.S. Ambassador Visits NASA Stennis

Heide Fulton, U.S. Ambassador to the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, visits NASA Stennis on Oct. 8 to meet with site...

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NASA image: U.S. Ambassador Visits NASA Stennis
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Oct 8, 2024

U.S. Ambassador Visits NASA Stennis

Heide Fulton, U.S. Ambassador to the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, visits NASA Stennis on Oct. 8 to meet with site...

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NASA image: U.S. Ambassador Visits NASA Stennis
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Oct 8, 2024

U.S. Ambassador Visits NASA Stennis

Heide Fulton, U.S. Ambassador to the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, visits NASA Stennis on Oct. 8 to meet with site...

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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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