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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.

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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: Loose Rock Leads to Incomplete Drilling
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Sep 11, 2014

Loose Rock Leads to Incomplete Drilling

The Bonanza King rock on Mars, pictured here, was tapped by the drill belonging to NASA Mars rover Curiosity. The...

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NASA image: Modal Tap Testing
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Aug 16, 2021

Modal Tap Testing

An engineer with contractor Jacobs prepares for a modal tap test on the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket for Artemis...

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NASA image: Modal Tap Testing
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Aug 16, 2021

Modal Tap Testing

An engineer with contractor Jacobs prepares for a modal tap test on the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket for Artemis...

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NASA image: Day of Remembrance
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Jan 31, 2014

Day of Remembrance

Taps is played by the Honor Guard after NASA Administrator Charles Bolden and his wife Alexis laid a wreath at the...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Competes Efficient Wing Model Tests
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Sep 18, 2024

NASA Armstrong Competes Efficient Wing Model Tests

Researchers test a 10-foot Mock Truss-Braced Wing at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California....

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NASA image: John Glenn Interment
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Apr 6, 2017

John Glenn Interment

"Taps" is played during the funeral service for former astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn, who was buried with...

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NASA image: Day of Remembrance
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Jan 31, 2014

Day of Remembrance

Taps is played by the Honor Guard after NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, and his wife Alexis laid a wreath...

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NASA image: Day of Remembrance
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Jan 28, 2021

Day of Remembrance

Taps is played by a member of The Old Guard after a wreath was laid at the Tomb of the Unknowns by acting NASA...

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NASA image: Wadi As-Sirhan, Saudi Arabia
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Jul 9, 2012

Wadi As-Sirhan, Saudi Arabia

Acquired by NASA Terra spacecraft on in 2011, this image shows the Wadi As-Sirhan Basin in northwest Saudi Arabia,...

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NASA image: Modal Tap Testing
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Aug 16, 2021

Modal Tap Testing

A view of one of the RS-25 engines on the Space Launch System rocket as seen from the zero deck of the mobile...

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NASA image: NASA InSight's Mole Taps the Bottom of the Lander's Scoop
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Jul 7, 2020

NASA InSight's Mole Taps the Bottom of the Lander's Scoop

After the scoop on the end of NASA's Mars InSight lander was used to push down on the top of the spacecraft's...

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NASA image: Bruce McCandless Funeral Service
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Jan 16, 2018

Bruce McCandless Funeral Service

Taps is played during the interment service for former NASA astronaut Captain Bruce McCandless II, USN (Ret.),...

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NASA image: View of the RMS end effector touching the SIR-B antenna during STS 41-G
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Oct 5, 1984

View of the RMS end effector touching the SIR-B antenna during STS 41-G

41G-03-008 (5-13 Oct. 1984) --- The end effector of the space shuttle Challenger's remote manipulator system (RMS)...

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NASA image: Day of Remembrance
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Jan 25, 2018

Day of Remembrance

Taps is played by a member of The Old Guard after acting NASA Administrator Robert Lightfoot, Amy Resnik,...

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NASA image: Day of Remembrance
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Feb 7, 2019

Day of Remembrance

Taps is played by a member of The Old Guard after NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine laid a wreath at the Tomb of...

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NASA image: iss064e039525
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Mar 4, 2021

iss064e039525

Working in microgravity creates new challenges, even for simple tasks. Next to a floating Hopkins is a HUNCH Tape...

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NASA image: 2023 Johnson Space Center Day of Remembrance Ceremony
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Jan 26, 2023

2023 Johnson Space Center Day of Remembrance Ceremony

On NASA's Day of Remembrance, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, the agency honored members of the NASA family who lost their...

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NASA image: Day of Remembrance
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Feb 7, 2019

Day of Remembrance

Taps is played by a member of The Old Guard after NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine laid a wreath at the Tomb of...

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NASA image: Day of Remembrance
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Jan 30, 2020

Day of Remembrance

Taps is played by a member of The Old Guard after NASA Deputy Administrator Jim Morhard laid a wreath at the Tomb of...

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NASA image: Alan Bean Interment
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Nov 8, 2018

Alan Bean Interment

U.S. Navy Musician First Class Ben Hauser plays taps during the interment services for former astronaut Alan Bean,...

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NASA image: Day of Remembrance
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Jan 30, 2020

Day of Remembrance

Taps is played by a member of The Old Guard after NASA Deputy Administrator Jim Morhard laid a wreath at the Tomb of...

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NASA image: Day of Remembrance
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Jan 30, 2020

Day of Remembrance

Taps is played by a member of The Old Guard after NASA Deputy Administrator Jim Morhard laid a wreath at the Tomb of...

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NASA image: Day of Remembrance
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Feb 7, 2019

Day of Remembrance

NASA personnel watch as "Taps" is played by The Old Guard after a wreath was laid at the Tomb of the Unknowns by...

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NASA image: Alan Bean Interment
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Nov 8, 2018

Alan Bean Interment

A member of the U.S. Navy Honor Guard salutes as taps is played during interment services for former astronaut Alan...

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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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