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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: Surveyor 5 Footpad Resting on the Lunar Soil
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Nov 4, 2000

Surveyor 5 Footpad Resting on the Lunar Soil

Surveyor 5 image of the footpad resting in the lunar soil. The trench at right was formed by the footpad sliding...

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NASA image: UTMB Bed Rest Study - Archival Purposes
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May 7, 2008

UTMB Bed Rest Study - Archival Purposes

Documentation of the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) bed rest study taken for archival purposes. A...

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NASA image: Burbank sets up the ICV Resting Echo Scan
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Jan 20, 2012

Burbank sets up the ICV Resting Echo Scan

ISS030-E-155938 (20 Jan. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Dan Burbank, Expedition 30 commander, sets up the Integrated...

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NASA image: Expedition 32 Crew Members Perform ICV Resting Echo Scan
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Aug 1, 2012

Expedition 32 Crew Members Perform ICV Resting Echo Scan

ISS032-E-011853 (1 Aug. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Joe Acaba (left) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut...

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NASA image: Burbank uses the ICV Resting Echo Scan on Expedition 30 crew member
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Jan 20, 2012

Burbank uses the ICV Resting Echo Scan on Expedition 30 crew member

ISS030-E-155942 (20 Jan. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Dan Burbank, Expedition 30 commander, prepares to use the...

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NASA image: The freshwater Lake St. Clair rests in between Detroit, Michigan, and Ontario, Canada
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Apr 22, 2025

The freshwater Lake St. Clair rests in between Detroit, Michigan, and Ontario, Canada

iss073e0000553 (April 22, 2025) --- The freshwater Lake St. Clair rests in between Detroit, Michigan (left), and...

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NASA image: Astronaut Norman Thagard rests on middeck while other team is on duty
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May 3, 1985

Astronaut Norman Thagard rests on middeck while other team is on duty

Astronaut Norman E. Thagard, mission specialist for the "silver" team, rests on the middeck while the "gold" team is...

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NASA image: View of footpad of Apollo 11 Lunar Module as it rested on lunar surface
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Jul 20, 1969

View of footpad of Apollo 11 Lunar Module as it rested on lunar surface

A close-up view of a footpad of the Apollo 11 Lunar Module as it rested on the surface of the Moon. The stick-like...

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NASA image: The Lowell Observatory's High-speed Imaging Photometer for Occultation rests on its dolly in the lab prior to installation on the SOFIA airborne observatory
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Nov 12, 2008

The Lowell Observatory's High-speed Imaging Photometer for Occultation rests on its dolly in the lab prior to installation on the SOFIA airborne observatory

The Lowell Observatory's High-speed Imaging Photometer for Occultation rests on its dolly in the lab prior to...

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NASA image: SOFIA's primary mirror assembly rests in its transportation cradle prior to reinstallation in NASA's airborne laboratory on Oct. 8, 2008
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Oct 8, 2008

SOFIA's primary mirror assembly rests in its transportation cradle prior to reinstallation in NASA's airborne laboratory on Oct. 8, 2008

SOFIA's primary mirror assembly rests in its transportation cradle prior to reinstallation in NASA's airborne...

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NASA image: Engine Section for NASA’s SLS Rocket Prepared for Joining to Rest of Stage
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Sep 12, 2019

Engine Section for NASA’s SLS Rocket Prepared for Joining to Rest of Stage

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans rotated the engine section for NASA’s Space Launch...

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NASA image: Engine Section for NASA’s SLS Rocket Prepared for Joining to Rest of Stage
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Sep 12, 2019

Engine Section for NASA’s SLS Rocket Prepared for Joining to Rest of Stage

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans rotated the engine section for NASA’s Space Launch...

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NASA image: Bottom of Aeroshell
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Oct 30, 2003

Bottom of Aeroshell

The aeroshell for Mars Exploration Rover 2 rests on end after rotation in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility.

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NASA image: Floor Changes
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Jul 31, 2006

Floor Changes

The floor of this crater near its southwestern rim is rougher that the rest of the crater floor. Some process of...

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NASA image: STS-26 Pilot Covey, wearing sleep mask, rests on aft flight deck
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Oct 3, 1988

STS-26 Pilot Covey, wearing sleep mask, rests on aft flight deck

STS026-09-021 (3 Oct 1988) --- Astronaut Richard O. Covey, STS-26 pilot, wearing sleep mask (blindfold) and a...

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NASA image: Engine Section for NASA’s SLS Rocket Prepared for Joining to Rest of Stage
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Sep 12, 2019

Engine Section for NASA’s SLS Rocket Prepared for Joining to Rest of Stage

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans rotated the engine section for NASA’s Space Launch...

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NASA image: Engine Section for NASA’s SLS Rocket Prepared for Joining to Rest of Stage
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Sep 12, 2019

Engine Section for NASA’s SLS Rocket Prepared for Joining to Rest of Stage

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans rotated the engine section for NASA’s Space Launch...

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NASA image: Engine Section for NASA’s SLS Rocket Prepared for Joining to Rest of Stage
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Sep 12, 2019

Engine Section for NASA’s SLS Rocket Prepared for Joining to Rest of Stage

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans rotated the engine section for NASA’s Space Launch...

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NASA image: Engine Section for NASA’s SLS Rocket Prepared for Joining to Rest of Stage
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Sep 12, 2019

Engine Section for NASA’s SLS Rocket Prepared for Joining to Rest of Stage

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans rotated the engine section for NASA’s Space Launch...

MAF
NASA image: Engine Section for NASA’s SLS Rocket Prepared for Joining to Rest of Stage
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Sep 12, 2019

Engine Section for NASA’s SLS Rocket Prepared for Joining to Rest of Stage

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans rotated the engine section for NASA’s Space Launch...

MAF
NASA image: Engine Section for NASA’s SLS Rocket Prepared for Joining to Rest of Stage
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Sep 12, 2019

Engine Section for NASA’s SLS Rocket Prepared for Joining to Rest of Stage

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans rotated the engine section for NASA’s Space Launch...

MAF
NASA image: Engine Section for NASA’s SLS Rocket Prepared for Joining to Rest of Stage
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Sep 12, 2019

Engine Section for NASA’s SLS Rocket Prepared for Joining to Rest of Stage

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans rotated the engine section for NASA’s Space Launch...

MAF
NASA image: Engine Section for NASA’s SLS Rocket Prepared for Joining to Rest of Stage
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Sep 12, 2019

Engine Section for NASA’s SLS Rocket Prepared for Joining to Rest of Stage

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans rotated the engine section for NASA’s Space Launch...

MAF
NASA image: Engine Section for NASA’s SLS Rocket Prepared for Joining to Rest of Stage
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Sep 12, 2019

Engine Section for NASA’s SLS Rocket Prepared for Joining to Rest of Stage

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans rotated the engine section for NASA’s Space Launch...

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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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