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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: We are SCaN
Video
Sep 23, 2021

We are SCaN

Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN) serves as the Program Office for all of NASA’s space communications...

HQ
NASA image: Limb Scan
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Aug 7, 2008

Limb Scan

Limb Scan

JPL
NASA image: Scanning the Rings
Image
Jun 2, 2005

Scanning the Rings

Scanning the Rings

JPL
NASA image: What a Scan!
Image
Aug 8, 2014

What a Scan!

What a Scan!

JPL
NASA image: Quesst Mission |Lower Engine Bay Laser Scan
Image
Jan 23, 2023

Quesst Mission |Lower Engine Bay Laser Scan

A laser scans the inside of the X-59 aircraft’s lower engine bay at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in Palmdale,...

LRC
NASA image: Scanning Towards the North Pole
Image
Jul 7, 2009

Scanning Towards the North Pole

On July 4th the Narrow Angle Camera onboard NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter scanned its way towards the north pole...

JPL
NASA image: Scanning Webb’s Surrogate Eye
Image
Dec 8, 2017

Scanning Webb’s Surrogate Eye

Engineer Erin Wilson adds aluminum tape to electrical cables to protect them from the cold during environmental...

GSFC
NASA image: ICV Echo Ultrasound Scan
Image
Dec 31, 2012

ICV Echo Ultrasound Scan

View of Integrated Cardiovascular (ICV) Echo Ultrasound Scan,in the Columbus module. ICV aims to quantify the...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-4575
Image
Jun 20, 2011

KSC-2011-4575

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians conduct Computed Radiography (CR)...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-4580
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Jun 20, 2011

KSC-2011-4580

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians conduct Computed Radiography (CR)...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-4577
Image
Jun 20, 2011

KSC-2011-4577

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians conduct Computed Radiography (CR)...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-4573
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Jun 20, 2011

KSC-2011-4573

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians prepare to conduct Computed...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-4578
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Jun 20, 2011

KSC-2011-4578

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians conduct Computed Radiography (CR)...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-4574
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Jun 20, 2011

KSC-2011-4574

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians prepare to conduct Computed...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-4581
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Jun 20, 2011

KSC-2011-4581

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians conduct Computed Radiography (CR)...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-4576
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Jun 20, 2011

KSC-2011-4576

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians conduct Computed Radiography (CR)...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-4582
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Jun 20, 2011

KSC-2011-4582

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians conduct Computed Radiography (CR)...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-4579
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Jun 20, 2011

KSC-2011-4579

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians conduct Computed Radiography (CR)...

KSC
NASA image: SPHEREx Scans the Sky
Image
May 1, 2025

SPHEREx Scans the Sky

This video shows the SPHEREx observatory's field of view as it scans across a section of the sky, observing the...

JPL
NASA image: GRC-2023-C-01724
Image
Mar 24, 2023

GRC-2023-C-01724

Space Communications and Navigation, SCaN Quantum Metrology Lab

GRC
NASA image: Ocular Health (OH) Ultrasound 2 Scan
Image
Jun 6, 2013

Ocular Health (OH) Ultrasound 2 Scan

Astronaut Karen Nyberg,Expedition 37 flight engineer, assisted by astronaut Chris Cassidy, performs an Ocular Health...

JSC
NASA image: Skylab
Image
Jan 1, 1973

Skylab

This chart describes scientific parameters of the Skylab Ultraviolet (UV) Scanning Polychromator Spectroheliometer,...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Jan 25, 1998

Microgravity

CT scans of the spcimens on STS-79 reveal internal cone-shaped features and radial patterns not seen in specimens...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Jan 25, 1998

Microgravity

CT scans of the spcimens on STS-79 reveal internal cone-shaped features and radial patterns not seen in specimens...

MSFC
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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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