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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: Damage Detection Equipment
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Mar 10, 2017

Damage Detection Equipment

Martha Williams, who leads the team inventing the Flexible Damage Detection System, stands in a laboratory with a...

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NASA image: Damage Detection Equipment
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Mar 10, 2017

Damage Detection Equipment

Jamie Szafran, from left, Mark Lewis and Curtis Ihlefeld work with the prototype of the Flexible Damage Detection...

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NASA image: Damage Detection Equipment
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Mar 10, 2017

Damage Detection Equipment

Curtis Ihlefeld, left, and Mark Lewis work with the prototype of the Flexible Damage Detection System in a...

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NASA image: Damage Detection Equipment
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Mar 10, 2017

Damage Detection Equipment

Jamie Szafran, from left, Mark Lewis and Curtis Ihlefeld work with the prototype of the Flexible Damage Detection...

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NASA image: Damage Detection Equipment
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Jan 11, 2017

Damage Detection Equipment

The complete prototype Flexible Damage Detection System stands in a laboratory at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Damage Detection Equipment
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Jan 11, 2017

Damage Detection Equipment

The prototype Flexible Damage Detection System stands in a laboratory at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The...

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NASA image: Reiter during EVA 5 on Expedition 13
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Aug 3, 2006

Reiter during EVA 5 on Expedition 13

ISS013-E-63453 (3 August 2006) --- Astronaut Thomas Reiter, who represents the European Space Agency on the...

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NASA image: Placement of STS-125 flame trench image on IO
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May 11, 2009

Placement of STS-125 flame trench image on IO

JSC2009-E-119287 (11 May 2009) --- A medium close still shot of the flame trench area at Launch Pad 39A at the...

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NASA image: Satellite Radar Detects Damage from Sept. 2017 Chiapas, Mexico Quake
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Sep 19, 2017

Satellite Radar Detects Damage from Sept. 2017 Chiapas, Mexico Quake

The Advanced Rapid Imaging and Analysis (ARIA) team at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, and...

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NASA image: Astronaut Don Pettit displays samples for a genetic experiment aboard the International Space Station
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Oct 2, 2024

Astronaut Don Pettit displays samples for a genetic experiment aboard the International Space Station

iss072e010035 (Oct. 12, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Don Pettit displays Genes In...

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NASA image: MVP Cell - 09
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Jan 29, 2026

MVP Cell - 09

An image of a cardiac tissue chip positioned inside the MVP’s cell culture chamber as part of MVP Cell-09. This...

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NASA image: MVP Cell - 09
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Jan 29, 2026

MVP Cell - 09

An image of the cardiac tissue chip with an array of cardiac tissues as part of MVP Cell-09. This investigation aims...

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NASA image: MVP Cell - 09
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Jan 29, 2026

MVP Cell - 09

An image shows the culture medium bags during preflight testing as part of the MVP Cell-09. This investigation aims...

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NASA image: New Satellite Damage Maps Assist Italy Earthquake Disaster Response
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Sep 1, 2016

New Satellite Damage Maps Assist Italy Earthquake Disaster Response

Italy earthquake. The quake has caused significant damage in the historic town of Amatrice. To assist in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3127
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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This photo taken from Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida shows one of...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3126
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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This photo shows one of two lightning strikes that occurred on May 11 around 11 p.m. within a...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3125
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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This photo shows one of two lightning strikes that occurred on May 11 around 11 p.m. within a...

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NASA image: F-15 HiDEC taxi on ramp at sunrise
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Sep 23, 1991

F-15 HiDEC taxi on ramp at sunrise

NASA's highly modified F-15A (Serial #71-0287) used for digital electronic flight and engine control systems...

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NASA image: Before-and-After LIDAR Images from 2014 King Fire in El Dorado National Forest
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Apr 9, 2015

Before-and-After LIDAR Images from 2014 King Fire in El Dorado National Forest

New maps of two recent California megafires that combine unique data sets from the U.S. Forest Service and NASA's...

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NASA image: Effects of Deadly California Debris Flows Seen in Before/After Images from NASA's UAVSAR
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Feb 12, 2018

Effects of Deadly California Debris Flows Seen in Before/After Images from NASA's UAVSAR

Extreme winter rains in January 2018 following the Thomas Fire in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties caused severe...

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NASA image: NASA-Produced Maps Help Gauge Italy Earthquake Damage
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Oct 5, 2016

NASA-Produced Maps Help Gauge Italy Earthquake Damage

A NASA-funded program provided valuable information for responders and groups supporting the recovery efforts for...

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NASA image: Satellite Radar Detects Damage from Sept. 19, 2017 Raboso, Mexico, Quake
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Sep 20, 2017

Satellite Radar Detects Damage from Sept. 19, 2017 Raboso, Mexico, Quake

The Advanced Rapid Imaging and Analysis (ARIA) team at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, and...

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Jun 22, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Bird detection radar is set up near Launch Pad 39B before the July 1 launch of Space...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1335
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Jun 23, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Radar technicians adjust two bird detection radars near Launch Pad 39B before the July...

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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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