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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: Gravity Assist: Listening to the Universe
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May 21, 2021

Gravity Assist: Listening to the Universe

NASA spacecraft deliver stunning visual imagery of the cosmos, but we can also experience that data by turning it...

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NASA image: Gravity Assist Podcast Season 5 Trailer
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Apr 9, 2021

Gravity Assist Podcast Season 5 Trailer

Go behind the scenes at NASA with Chief Scientist Jim Green in the Gravity Assist podcast. We’ll talk to people who...

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NASA image: High Pressure Plasma-assisted Combustion
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Aug 13, 2019

High Pressure Plasma-assisted Combustion

High Pressure Plasma-assisted Combustion

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NASA image: High Pressure Plasma-assisted Combustion
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Aug 13, 2019

High Pressure Plasma-assisted Combustion

High Pressure Plasma-assisted Combustion

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NASA image: Gravity Assist Podcast: Looking For Life in Ancient Lakes
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Aug 14, 2020

Gravity Assist Podcast: Looking For Life in Ancient Lakes

Astrobiologists study ancient lakes on Earth in order to help us search for life in our solar system and beyond....

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NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Jan 1, 1999

Advanced Concept

This illustration is an artist’s concept of a Magnetic Launch Assist System, formerly referred as the Magnetic...

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NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Oct 21, 1999

Advanced Concept

This artist’s concept depicts a Magnetic Launch Assist vehicle in orbit. Formerly referred to as the Magnetic...

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NASA image: Christina Koch Assists Upgrade for Cold Atom Lab
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May 12, 2020

Christina Koch Assists Upgrade for Cold Atom Lab

Astronaut Christina Koch assists with a hardware upgrade for NASA's Cold Atom Lab aboard the International Space...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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Mar 1, 2001

Research Technology

This image shows a 1/9 subscale model vehicle clearing the Magnetic Launch Assist System, formerly referred to as...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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Mar 1, 2001

Research Technology

Engineers at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) have been testing Magnetic Launch Assist Systems, formerly...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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Oct 1, 1999

Research Technology

In this photograph, a futuristic spacecraft model sits atop a carrier on the Magnetic Launch Assist System, formerly...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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Jan 1, 2000

Research Technology

Marshall Space Flight Center’s (MSFC’s) Advanced Space Transportation Program has developed the Magnetic Launch...

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NASA image: Satellite Nighttime Imagery Assists in Flossie Track
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Nighttime Imagery Assists in Flossie Track

The enhanced capabilities of the Suomi NPP satellite's day-night band are really becoming clear, as was seen this...

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NASA image: Gravity Assist - The History of the Future, with Steven Dick
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Oct 30, 2020

Gravity Assist - The History of the Future, with Steven Dick

People have long wondered whether there is life beyond Earth, but it is only recently that scientists have been able...

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NASA image: Barratt assists Drew with EMU
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Feb 28, 2011

Barratt assists Drew with EMU

ISS026-E-031000 (28 Feb. 2011) --- Attired in his Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) spacesuit, NASA astronaut Alvin...

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NASA image: Artemis II Assistant NASA Recovery Director
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Apr 9, 2026

Artemis II Assistant NASA Recovery Director

Paul Sierpinski, assistant NASA Recovery Director, poses for a portrait onboard USS John P. Murtha, Thursday, April...

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NASA image: Small Business Alliance Meeting at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center's Davidson Center
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Feb 20, 2020

Small Business Alliance Meeting at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center's Davidson Center

Guest Speaker, Monica Manning, Assistant Administrator, NASA Office of Procurement, talks about Procurement...

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NASA image: NASA Assistant Administrator for Procurement Visits NASA Stennis
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Dec 11, 2024

NASA Assistant Administrator for Procurement Visits NASA Stennis

The NASA assistant administrator for procurement stands with leaders of NASA’s Stennis Space Center and the NASA...

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NASA image: Mobility Test of the Free-Flying Astrobee Robotic Assistant
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Jul 12, 2019

Mobility Test of the Free-Flying Astrobee Robotic Assistant

iss060e007162 (July 12, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 60 Flight Engineer Christina Koch tests the mobility...

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NASA image: Helms assists Richards in donning his EMU suit
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Mar 13, 2001

Helms assists Richards in donning his EMU suit

STS102-E-5162 (13 March 2001) --- Astronaut Susan J. Helms assists astronaut Paul W. Richards, mission specialist,...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Pilots Assist in Wildfire Efforts
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May 12, 2016

NASA Armstrong Pilots Assist in Wildfire Efforts

Scott Howe, a pilot at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in California, assisted with monitoring California's...

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NASA image: Armstrong Assists with Performance Testing Bio-Based Synthetic Oils
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Feb 13, 2018

Armstrong Assists with Performance Testing Bio-Based Synthetic Oils

A new bio-based synthetic engine oil is added to one of the vehicles that Armstrong is using to assist in...

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NASA image: Armstrong Assists with Performance Testing Bio-Based Synthetic Oils
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Feb 13, 2018

Armstrong Assists with Performance Testing Bio-Based Synthetic Oils

Scott Rogers pours a new bio-based synthetic engine oil into one of the vehicles that Armstrong is using to assist...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Nov 1, 1985

Space Shuttle Projects

In this photograph the SATCOM KU-2 satellite attached to a Payload Assist Module-D (PAM-D) is being released from...

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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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