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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: A-3 Test Stand
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May 8, 2007

A-3 Test Stand

This engineer's concept drawing of the A-3 Test Stand shows the 300-foot-tall structure's open steel frame and large...

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NASA image: SSPF1952
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Sep 1, 2010

SSPF1952

Concept drawing

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NASA image: SSPFpowerTower
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Sep 1, 2010

SSPFpowerTower

Concept drawing

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NASA image: LANDING (MAP) - STS-41G - KSC
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Oct 5, 1984

LANDING (MAP) - STS-41G - KSC

Art drawing of ground track over U.S. of landing for STS-41G. 1. ART CONCEPTS - STS-41G MAP (LANDING) KSC, FL

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NASA image: GEMINI SPACECRAFT - ARTIST CONCEPT
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Jan 1, 1964

GEMINI SPACECRAFT - ARTIST CONCEPT

S64-22331 (1964) --- Artist concept illustrating the relative sizes of the one-man Mercury spacecraft, the two-man...

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NASA image: Art concept, line drawing and Service Module of the ISS
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Oct 24, 2018

Art concept, line drawing and Service Module of the ISS

S98-04906 (23 Jan. 1998) --- A three-quarter frontal view of the flight article of the Service Module (SM) for the...

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NASA image: Art concept, line drawing and Service Module of the ISS
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Apr 13, 1998

Art concept, line drawing and Service Module of the ISS

S98-04904 (21 July 1997) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour prepares to capture the Functional Cargo Block (FGB) using...

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NASA image: VEG-PONDS-03 Infographic
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Feb 20, 2020

VEG-PONDS-03 Infographic

Infographic illustrating the Passive Orbital Nutrient Delivery System (PONDS) plant growth unit. The PONDS units are...

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NASA image: STS-41 mission charts, computer-generated and artist concept drawings, photos
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Aug 14, 1990

STS-41 mission charts, computer-generated and artist concept drawings, photos

S90-45985 (May 1990) --- The Ulysses spacecraft undergoes testing at the vacuum spin-balancing facility in ESTEC....

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NASA image: APOLLO-SOYUZ TEST PROJECT (ASTP) - ART CONCEPT (LEONOV DRAWING)
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Jul 17, 1975

APOLLO-SOYUZ TEST PROJECT (ASTP) - ART CONCEPT (LEONOV DRAWING)

S75-28504 (17 July 1975) --- The American ASTP crewmen search the skies for the Soviet Soyuz spacecraft in this...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jan 1, 1988

Space Shuttle Projects

This artist's concept drawing depicts the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite-C (TDRS-C), which was the primary...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00359
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Nov 17, 2004

KSC-04-S-00359

As Swift begins its investigation of gamma-ray bursts, NASA scientists are anxious to see if their origins lie in...

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Apr 17, 2026

HWHAP Ep418: Ascension: Looking Back at Space Shuttle

HWHAP Ep418: Ascension: Looking Back at Space Shuttle Leah Cheshier Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the...

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Feb 20, 2026

HWHAP Ep412 Around the World for 25 Years

HWHAP Around the World for 25 Years Kenna Pell Houston, We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the...

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Jan 16, 2026

HWHAP Ep407 A Place in Space to Call Home: Part 1

Nilufar Ramji Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center, Episode...

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Mar 27, 2026

HWHAP Ep417: Artemis II: The Crew

HWHAP Ep417: Artemis II: The Crew Nilufar Ramji Houston, We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the...

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Dec 12, 2025

HWHAP Ep405 Building the ISS

Gary Jordan Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center. Episode...

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Feb 6, 2026

HWHAP Ep410 Crew-12

Leah Cheshier Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of NASA's Johnson Space Center. Episode...

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May 1, 2026

Ep420_Artemis_II_Astronauts

Dane Turner: Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center, Episode...

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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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