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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: Reflections: NASA ER-2 Flies High to Validate Satellite Data
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May 21, 2025

Reflections: NASA ER-2 Flies High to Validate Satellite Data

In September 2024, the Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem Postlaunch Airborne Experiment (PACE-PAX) used...

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NASA image: iss065e216071
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Aug 3, 2021

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iss065e216071 (Aug. 10, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Thomas Pesquet of ESA (European Space Agency) sets...

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Aug 16, 2021

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iss065e248599 (Aug. 16, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Commander Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: The ISS Experience Z-Cam
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Jan 21, 2019

The ISS Experience Z-Cam

iss058e005160 (1/21/2019) --- A view of Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques setting up the...

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NASA image: iss064e035270
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Feb 19, 2021

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iss064e035270 (Feb. 23, 2021) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0200
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Feb 3, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dr. Woodrow Whitlow Jr., deputy director of Kennedy Space Center, looks at an exhibit...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0206
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Feb 3, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) in Tampa, students from one of NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0205
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Feb 3, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) in Tampa, a student from one of NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0207
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Feb 3, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) in Tampa, students from one of NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0204
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Feb 3, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) in Tampa, KSC Deputy Director Dr. Woodrow...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0201
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Feb 3, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) in Tampa, Dr. Adena Williams Loston, chief...

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NASA image: Overall view of test set-up in bldg 13 at JSC during docking set-up tests
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Aug 4, 1974

Overall view of test set-up in bldg 13 at JSC during docking set-up tests

S74-27049 (4 Aug. 1974) --- Overall view of test set-up in Building 23 at the Johnson Space Center during testing of...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0203
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Feb 3, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On a visit to the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) in Tampa, KSC Deputy Director...

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NASA image: Subjective Assessment
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Dec 8, 2021

Subjective Assessment

Test subjects performing subjective assessment of underwater lamp source during NBL Preliminary Lunar Lighting...

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NASA image: Subjective Assessment
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Dec 8, 2021

Subjective Assessment

Test subjects performing subjective assessment of underwater lamp source during NBL Preliminary Lunar Lighting...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0202
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Feb 3, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Students from one of NASA’s Explorer Schools, Stewart Middle School in Tampa pose for a...

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NASA image: Lamp Evaluation
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Dec 8, 2021

Lamp Evaluation

Quantitative evaluation of light source by NBL diver during NBL Preliminary Lunar Lighting Evaluation. Divers at the...

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NASA image: Supplemental Lighting Assesment
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Dec 8, 2021

Supplemental Lighting Assesment

Test subjects performing subjective assessment of supplemental lighting during NBL Preliminary Lunar Lighting...

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NASA image: Subjective Assessment
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Dec 8, 2021

Subjective Assessment

Test subjects performing subjective assessment of underwater lamp source during NBL Preliminary Lunar Lighting...

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NASA image: Shadow Assessment
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Dec 8, 2021

Shadow Assessment

Test subjects performing mission-relevant tasks and evaluating shadow quality during NBL Preliminary Lunar Lighting...

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NASA image: Supplemental Lighting Assesment
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Dec 8, 2021

Supplemental Lighting Assesment

Test subjects performing subjective assessment of supplemental lighting during NBL Preliminary Lunar Lighting...

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NASA image: Lamp Evaluation
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Dec 8, 2021

Lamp Evaluation

Quantitative evaluation of light source by NBL diver during NBL Preliminary Lunar Lighting Evaluation. Divers at the...

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NASA image: NASA's Hubble Universe in 3-D
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Hubble Universe in 3-D

This image depicts a vast canyon of dust and gas in the Orion Nebula from a 3-D computer model based on observations...

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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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