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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
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Sep 23, 2021

We are SCaN

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

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NASA image: GRC-2011-C-03408
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Sep 7, 2007

GRC-2011-C-03408

Communications, Navigation, and Network Reconfigurable Test-bed, CoNNeCT, Gravity Test on the Space Communications...

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

GRC-2023-C-01724

Space Communications and Navigation, SCaN Quantum Metrology Lab

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NASA image: GRC-2013-C-05246
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Nov 26, 2009

GRC-2013-C-05246

Modeling Simulation and Analysis, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA, Space Communications and...

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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: SEXTANT: Navigating by Cosmic Beacon: B-Roll
Video
Apr 5, 2013

SEXTANT: Navigating by Cosmic Beacon: B-Roll

Imagine a technology that would allow space travelers to transmit gigabytes of data per second over interplanetary...

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NASA image: SEXTANT: Navigating by Cosmic Beacon: Animation
Video
Apr 5, 2013

SEXTANT: Navigating by Cosmic Beacon: Animation

Imagine a technology that would allow space travelers to transmit gigabytes of data per second over interplanetary...

GSFC
NASA image: GRC-2010-C-05148
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Nov 8, 2006

GRC-2010-C-05148

Communications, Navigation, and Network Reconfigurable Test-bed (CoNNeCT) Flight Hardware Compatibility Test Sets -...

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NASA image: GRC-2010-C-05136
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Nov 16, 2006

GRC-2010-C-05136

Communications, Navigation, and Network Reconfigurable Test-bed (CoNNeCT) Flight Hardware Compatibility Test Sets -...

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NASA image: TDRS-L Pre-Launch Press Conference
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Jan 21, 2014

TDRS-L Pre-Launch Press Conference

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – During a news conference at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, agency and contractor...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Launch
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Feb 15, 2024

NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at NASA’s...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Launch
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Feb 15, 2024

NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at NASA’s...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Launch
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Feb 15, 2024

NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at NASA’s...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Launch
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Feb 15, 2024

NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at NASA’s...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Live Launch Coverage - 720p
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Feb 15, 2024

NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Live Launch Coverage - 720p

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at NASA’s...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Live Launch Coverage - 4K
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Feb 15, 2024

NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Live Launch Coverage - 4K

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at NASA’s...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Launch
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Feb 15, 2024

NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at NASA’s...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Launch
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Feb 15, 2024

NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at NASA’s...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Launch
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Feb 15, 2024

NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at NASA’s...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Isolated Launch and Landing Views
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Feb 15, 2024

NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Isolated Launch and Landing Views

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at NASA’s...

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NASA image: TDRS-M Prelaunch News Conference
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Aug 17, 2017

TDRS-M Prelaunch News Conference

In the Kennedy Space Center's Press Site auditorium, Badri Younes, deputy associate administrator for Space...

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NASA image:  JPL's Suzanne Dodd Speaks at the DSN Canberra 60th Anniversary Celebration
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Apr 8, 2025

JPL's Suzanne Dodd Speaks at the DSN Canberra 60th Anniversary Celebration

Suzanne Dodd, the director for the Interplanetary Network Directorate at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in...

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NASA image: New All-in-One Antenna for the Deep Space Network
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Jan 22, 2021

New All-in-One Antenna for the Deep Space Network

Deep Space Station 56, or DSS-56, is a powerful 34-meter-wide (112-foot-wide) antenna that was added to the Deep...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00081
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Mar 12, 2006

KSC-06-S-00081

The scientific goals and benefits of the innovative Space Technology 5 mission are outlined by Jim Slavin in this...

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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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