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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: Engineering Design Challenge Spacecraft Safety Middle School Video - GRC Version
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Oct 21, 2020

Engineering Design Challenge Spacecraft Safety Middle School Video - GRC Version

U.S. Department of Education and NASA’s Design Challenge Educational video entitled, Spacecraft Safety, Middle School.

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NASA image: NASA and X PRIZE Announce Winners of Lunar Lander Challenge
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Nov 5, 2009

NASA and X PRIZE Announce Winners of Lunar Lander Challenge

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden gives opening remarks at an awards ceremony for the Northrop Grumman Lunar Lander...

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NASA image: iss064m260281104_Expedition_64_JAXA_6-Month_Challenge_Campaign_210128
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Jan 28, 2021

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SPACE STATION CREW MEMBER CONDUCTS EDUCATIONAL CHALLENGE WITH JAPANESE STUDENTS Aboard the International Space...

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NASA image: SHUTTLE CARRIER AIRCRAFT (SCA) PILOT - ELLINGTON AFB (EAFB), TX
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Jul 12, 1982

SHUTTLE CARRIER AIRCRAFT (SCA) PILOT - ELLINGTON AFB (EAFB), TX

S82-33394 (5 July 1982) --- A rare sight in Houston is the appearance of the spacecraft whose flights are monitored...

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NASA image: Astronauts Sullivan and Ride synchronize their watches before liftoff
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Oct 5, 1984

Astronauts Sullivan and Ride synchronize their watches before liftoff

41G-90082 / S17-90082 (5 Oct 1984) --- Astronauts Sally K. Ride (right) and Kathryn D. Sullivan, two of three...

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NASA image: Landing - Shuttle Challenger - STS-41B Mission - KSC
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Feb 27, 1984

Landing - Shuttle Challenger - STS-41B Mission - KSC

S84-27717 (11 Feb 1984) --- A chase plane gets a "front row" position to view the touchdown of the total landing...

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NASA image: Episode 01 - The Orbital Test Flight of Boeing’s Starliner
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Jan 16, 2020

Episode 01 - The Orbital Test Flight of Boeing’s Starliner

On December 20th 2019 Boeing conducted the first test flight ever of their new spacecraft Starliner. Together, NASA...

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NASA image: View of the Challenger's payload bay and the Plasma Diagnostic package
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Aug 1, 1985

View of the Challenger's payload bay and the Plasma Diagnostic package

51F-33-024 (29 July-6 Aug 1985) --- The Challenger's remote manipulator system (RMS) arm grasps the plasma...

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NASA image: MS Thornton and MS Gardner conduct DSO 410 on middeck
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Sep 5, 1983

MS Thornton and MS Gardner conduct DSO 410 on middeck

STS008-18-468 (30 Aug-5 Sept 1983) --- Astronaut William E. Thornton, right conducts an audiometry test on Astronaut...

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NASA image: Space to Ground: The Year That Was: 12/23/2020
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Dec 18, 2020

Space to Ground: The Year That Was: 12/23/2020

From record-breaking missions and historic milestones, to the first crewed flight of a commercial spacecraft to the...

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NASA image: PAYLOAD (INDIA SATELLITE [INSAT]) - SHUTTLE
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Jan 12, 1983

PAYLOAD (INDIA SATELLITE [INSAT]) - SHUTTLE

S83-36307 (2 June 1983) --- INSAT 1-B is being prepared for its trip aboard the space shuttle Challenger and its...

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NASA image: Segment of Challenger's right wing unloaded at KSC Logistics Facility
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Apr 18, 1986

Segment of Challenger's right wing unloaded at KSC Logistics Facility

51L-10187 (18 April 1986) --- A 9'7" x 16' segment of Challenger's right wing is unloaded at the Logistics Facility...

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NASA image: Work Progresses on Orion Powerhouse for Crewed Mission
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Sep 19, 2017

Work Progresses on Orion Powerhouse for Crewed Mission

While engineers in Europe continue to outfit the Orion spacecraft’s service module for Artemis I in preparation for...

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NASA image: Work Progresses on Orion Powerhouse for Crewed Mission
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Sep 19, 2017

Work Progresses on Orion Powerhouse for Crewed Mission

While engineers in Europe continue to outfit the Orion spacecraft’s service module for Artemis I in preparation for...

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NASA image: Work Progresses on Orion Powerhouse for Crewed Mission
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Sep 19, 2017

Work Progresses on Orion Powerhouse for Crewed Mission

While engineers in Europe continue to outfit the Orion spacecraft’s service module for Artemis I in preparation for...

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NASA image: Work Progresses on Orion Powerhouse for Crewed Mission
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Sep 19, 2017

Work Progresses on Orion Powerhouse for Crewed Mission

While engineers in Europe continue to outfit the Orion spacecraft’s service module for Artemis I in preparation for...

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NASA image: Work Progresses on Orion Powerhouse for Crewed Mission
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Sep 19, 2017

Work Progresses on Orion Powerhouse for Crewed Mission

While engineers in Europe continue to outfit the Orion spacecraft’s service module for Artemis I in preparation for...

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NASA image: Work Progresses on Orion Powerhouse for Crewed Mission
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Sep 19, 2017

Work Progresses on Orion Powerhouse for Crewed Mission

While engineers in Europe continue to outfit the Orion spacecraft’s service module for Artemis I in preparation for...

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NASA image: Work Progresses on Orion Powerhouse for Crewed Mission
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Sep 19, 2017

Work Progresses on Orion Powerhouse for Crewed Mission

While engineers in Europe continue to outfit the Orion spacecraft’s service module for Artemis I in preparation for...

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NASA image: Work Progresses on Orion Powerhouse for Crewed Mission
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Sep 19, 2017

Work Progresses on Orion Powerhouse for Crewed Mission

While engineers in Europe continue to outfit the Orion spacecraft’s service module for Artemis I in preparation for...

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NASA image: Work Progresses on Orion Powerhouse for Crewed Mission
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Sep 19, 2017

Work Progresses on Orion Powerhouse for Crewed Mission

While engineers in Europe continue to outfit the Orion spacecraft’s service module for Artemis I in preparation for...

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NASA image: Work Progresses on Orion Powerhouse for Crewed Mission
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Sep 19, 2017

Work Progresses on Orion Powerhouse for Crewed Mission

While engineers in Europe continue to outfit the Orion spacecraft’s service module for Artemis I in preparation for...

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NASA image: Work Progresses on Orion Powerhouse for Crewed Mission
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Sep 19, 2017

Work Progresses on Orion Powerhouse for Crewed Mission

While engineers in Europe continue to outfit the Orion spacecraft’s service module for Artemis I in preparation for...

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NASA image: Work Progresses on Orion Powerhouse for Crewed Mission
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Sep 19, 2017

Work Progresses on Orion Powerhouse for Crewed Mission

While engineers in Europe continue to outfit the Orion spacecraft’s service module for Artemis I in preparation for...

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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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