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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: Close Out - Top Left Chine Panel
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Oct 26, 2022

Close Out - Top Left Chine Panel

Here is a closeup of some of the X-59’s wiring and instrumentation system. Displayed here is the remote...

LRC
NASA image: Elevated Dust over the Middle East
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Jun 9, 2004

Elevated Dust over the Middle East

Clear skies on April 11, 2004 top panels contrast strongly with the dust storm that swept across Iraq and Saudi...

JPL
NASA image: Observations of Jupiter thermal emission made by the Infrared Telescope Facility and the Galileo NIMS instrument
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Mar 26, 1998

Observations of Jupiter thermal emission made by the Infrared Telescope Facility and the Galileo NIMS instrument

These observations of Jupiter equator in thermal heat emission were made by NASA Infrared Telescope Facility top...

JPL
NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -    In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-114 crew members look at the reinforced carbon-carbon panels on the wing of Atlantis. From top to bottom are Commander Eileen Collins and Mission Specialists Charles Camarda and Andrew Thomas.  The STS-114 crew is at KSC to take part in crew equipment and orbiter familiarization.
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Oct 30, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-114 crew members look at the reinforced carbon-carbon panels on the wing of Atlantis. From top to bottom are Commander Eileen Collins and Mission Specialists Charles Camarda and Andrew Thomas. The STS-114 crew is at KSC to take part in crew equipment and orbiter familiarization.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-114 crew members look at the reinforced...

KSC
NASA image: LESA ROE, ROBERT LIGHTFOOT, AND MEMBERS OF THE AEROSPACE SAFETY
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May 10, 2016

LESA ROE, ROBERT LIGHTFOOT, AND MEMBERS OF THE AEROSPACE SAFETY

LESA ROE, SECOND FROM TOP, AND ROBERT LIGHTFOOT, FOURTH FROM TOP, POSE WITH MEMBERS OF THE AEROSPACE SAFETY ADVISORY...

MSFC
NASA image: InSight's First Selfie
Image
Dec 11, 2018

InSight's First Selfie

This is NASA InSight's first full selfie on Mars. It displays the lander's solar panels and deck. On top of the deck...

JPL
NASA image: Euclid Spacecraft in Cleanroom
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Jul 1, 2023

Euclid Spacecraft in Cleanroom

The ESA (European Space Agency) Euclid telescope, with contributions from NASA, is shown here on Friday 23 June,...

JPL
NASA image: ED08-0252-06
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Sep 30, 2008

ED08-0252-06

An HD display is mounted on top of the rear instrument panel in NASA's F-18 SRA aircraft, as NASA is partnering with...

AFRC
NASA image: Discarded solar array panel removed from Hubble Space telescope
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Dec 6, 1993

Discarded solar array panel removed from Hubble Space telescope

STS061-95-031 (6 Dec 1993) --- The damaged solar array panel removed from the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is...

JSC
NASA image: M2-F1 cockpit
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Mar 21, 1963

M2-F1 cockpit

This photo shows the cockpit configuration of the M2-F1 wingless lifting body. With a top speed of about 120 knots,...

AFRC
NASA image: jsc2021e044611
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Aug 17, 2021

jsc2021e044611

jsc2021e044611 (8/17/2021) --- A preflight image showing the completed GASPACS CubeSat. Two of the solar panels are...

JSC
NASA image: McArthur replaces the top panels on the VOA during In-flight Maintenance on Expedition 12
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Dec 5, 2005

McArthur replaces the top panels on the VOA during In-flight Maintenance on Expedition 12

ISS012-E-10245 (5 December 2005) --- Astronaut William S. (Bill) McArthur Jr., Expedition 12 commander and NASA...

JSC
NASA image: McArthur replaces the top panels on the VOA during In-flight Maintenance on Expedition 12
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Dec 5, 2005

McArthur replaces the top panels on the VOA during In-flight Maintenance on Expedition 12

ISS012-E-10233 (5 December 2005) --- Astronaut William S. (Bill) McArthur Jr., Expedition 12 commander and NASA...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-0193
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Feb 2, 2005

KSC-05pd-0193

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Old and new carrier panels sit side by side in the Orbiter Processing Facility. The new...

KSC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 41 crewmember
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Sep 13, 2014

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 41 crewmember

ISS041-E-009477 (13 Sept. 2014) --- One of the Expedition 41 crew members aboard the Earth-orbiting International...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd2024
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Sep 30, 2004

KSC-04pd2024

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On a scaffold suspended near the top of the east side of the Vehicle Assembly Building,...

KSC
NASA image: Lu & Malenchenko work on storage batteries in Zvezda taken during STS-106
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Sep 13, 2000

Lu & Malenchenko work on storage batteries in Zvezda taken during STS-106

STS106-388-011 (8-20 September 2000) --- Cosmonaut Yuri I. Malenchenko (top), and astronaut Edward T. Lu, both...

JSC
NASA image: Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) Onboard View of Sail/Boom During Unfurling
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Aug 28, 2024

Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) Onboard View of Sail/Boom During Unfurling

Four cameras aboard the Advanced Composite Solar Sail System spacecraft show the four reflective sail quadrants...

HQ
NASA image: Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) Onboard View of Sail/Boom During Unfurling
Image
Aug 28, 2024

Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) Onboard View of Sail/Boom During Unfurling

Four cameras aboard the Advanced Composite Solar Sail System spacecraft show the four reflective sail quadrants...

HQ
NASA image: Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) Onboard View of Sail/Boom During Unfurling
Image
Aug 28, 2024

Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) Onboard View of Sail/Boom During Unfurling

Four cameras aboard the Advanced Composite Solar Sail System spacecraft show the four reflective sail quadrants...

HQ
NASA image: Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) Onboard View of Sail/Boom During Unfurling
Image
Aug 28, 2024

Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) Onboard View of Sail/Boom During Unfurling

Four cameras aboard the Advanced Composite Solar Sail System spacecraft show the four reflective sail quadrants...

HQ
NASA image: MAF_20210129_Artemis  III_Orion PVC welds
Video
Jan 29, 2021

MAF_20210129_Artemis III_Orion PVC welds

At NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, technicians from Orion prime contractor Lockheed Martin have...

MAF
NASA image: IMAP Solar Array Installation and Testing
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Jul 17, 2025

IMAP Solar Array Installation and Testing

Technicians at the Astrotech Space Operations Facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida install the...

KSC
NASA image: IMAP Solar Array Installation and Testing
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Jul 17, 2025

IMAP Solar Array Installation and Testing

Technicians at the Astrotech Space Operations Facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida install the...

KSC
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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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