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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: Diagrams of Spacecraft Responses to Orbit Attitude Control Thrust
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Jan 13, 1964

Diagrams of Spacecraft Responses to Orbit Attitude Control Thrust

S64-03507 (1964) --- Diagrams shows Gemini spacecraft responses to orbital attitude systems's thrusters. Firing of...

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NASA image: Erosion
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Aug 6, 2013

Erosion

The wind is responsible for the erosion seen in this image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft near Aeolis...

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NASA image: Dunes in Becquerel Crater
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Nov 14, 2002

Dunes in Becquerel Crater

Dark dunes on the floor of an interior crater in Becquerel, imaged here by NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft, supply the...

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NASA image: Baiyun Ebo, China
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Apr 11, 2012

Baiyun Ebo, China

Acquired by NASA Terra spacecraft, this image shows a mine in Baiyun Ebo, Inner Mongolia, China, the site of almost...

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NASA image: Diagrams of Spacecraft Reaction Control System (RCS) Function
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Jan 13, 1964

Diagrams of Spacecraft Reaction Control System (RCS) Function

S64-03506 (1964) --- Diagrams shows Gemini spacecraft functions of the thrusters in the Gemini spacecraft's re-entry...

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NASA image: Gored of the Rings
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Jun 9, 2014

Gored of the Rings

Prometheus is caught in the act of creating gores and streamers in the F ring. Scientists believe that Prometheus...

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NASA image: NASA Begins Switch to Backup Spacecraft Hardware
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Jul 15, 2021

NASA Begins Switch to Backup Spacecraft Hardware

Nzinga Tull, Hubble systems anomaly response manager at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland,...

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NASA image: NASA Begins Switch to Backup Spacecraft Hardware
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Jul 15, 2021

NASA Begins Switch to Backup Spacecraft Hardware

Nzinga Tull, Hubble systems anomaly response manager at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland,...

GSFC
NASA image: MMS Tetrahedron Orbit
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May 12, 2014

MMS Tetrahedron Orbit

Scientist John Dorelli explains the MMS mission's orbit and why the four spacecraft fly in a tetrahedron formation....

GSFC
NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1972

Skylab

This chart details Skylab's Metabolic Activity experiment (M171), a medical evaluation facility designed to measure...

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NASA image: Orion Exploration Mission-1 Crew Module
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May 2, 2019

Orion Exploration Mission-1 Crew Module

The Orion crew module for Artemis I, shown here on May 2, 2019, recently underwent Direct Field Acoustics Test...

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NASA image: Orion Exploration Mission-1 Crew Module
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May 2, 2019

Orion Exploration Mission-1 Crew Module

The Orion crew module for Artemis I, shown here on May 2, 2019, recently underwent Direct Field Acoustics Test...

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NASA image: Orion Exploration Mission-1 Crew Module
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May 2, 2019

Orion Exploration Mission-1 Crew Module

The Orion crew module for Artemis I, shown here on May 2, 2019, recently underwent Direct Field Acoustics Test...

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NASA image: Orion Exploration Mission-1 Crew Module
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May 2, 2019

Orion Exploration Mission-1 Crew Module

The Orion crew module for Artemis I, shown here on May 2, 2019, recently underwent Direct Field Acoustics Test...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6 Spacecraft Processing
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Oct 9, 2020

Sentinel-6 Spacecraft Processing

Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich team members from European Space Agency pose with the spacecraft during processing....

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NASA image: Orion Exploration Mission-1 Crew Module
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May 2, 2019

Orion Exploration Mission-1 Crew Module

The Orion crew module for Artemis I, shown here on May 2, 2019, recently underwent Direct Field Acoustics Test...

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NASA image: Orion Exploration Mission-1 Crew Module
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May 2, 2019

Orion Exploration Mission-1 Crew Module

The Orion crew module for Artemis I, shown here on May 2, 2019, recently underwent Direct Field Acoustics Test...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6 Spacecraft Processing
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Oct 5, 2020

Sentinel-6 Spacecraft Processing

Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich team members from European Space Agency pose with the spacecraft during processing....

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NASA image: Orion Exploration Mission-1 Crew Module
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May 2, 2019

Orion Exploration Mission-1 Crew Module

The Orion crew module for Artemis I, shown here on May 2, 2019, recently underwent Direct Field Acoustics Test...

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NASA image: Orion Exploration Mission-1 Crew Module
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May 2, 2019

Orion Exploration Mission-1 Crew Module

The Orion crew module for Artemis I, shown here on May 2, 2019, recently underwent Direct Field Acoustics Test...

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NASA image: Orion Exploration Mission-1 Crew Module
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May 2, 2019

Orion Exploration Mission-1 Crew Module

The Orion crew module for Artemis I, shown here on May 2, 2019, recently underwent Direct Field Acoustics Test...

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NASA image: Orion Exploration Mission-1 Crew Module
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May 2, 2019

Orion Exploration Mission-1 Crew Module

The Orion crew module for Artemis I, shown here on May 2, 2019, recently underwent Direct Field Acoustics Test...

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NASA image: Orion Exploration Mission-1 Crew Module
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May 2, 2019

Orion Exploration Mission-1 Crew Module

The Orion crew module for Artemis I, shown here on May 2, 2019, recently underwent Direct Field Acoustics Test...

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NASA image: Orion Exploration Mission-1 Crew Module
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May 2, 2019

Orion Exploration Mission-1 Crew Module

The Orion crew module for Artemis I, shown here on May 2, 2019, recently underwent Direct Field Acoustics Test...

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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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