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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: 2018-2019 NASA GRC University Student Design Challenge
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Oct 31, 2018

2018-2019 NASA GRC University Student Design Challenge

NASA Glenn Research Center and the University Student Design Challenge’s video entitled, 2018-2019 NASA GRC...

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NASA image: Exploration Design Challenge 2014
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Apr 25, 2014

Exploration Design Challenge 2014

Team Lore listens in the audience as NASA Administrator Charles Bolden speaks at the event to announce the winner of...

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NASA image: NASA Engineering Design Challenge: Parachuting Onto Mars-Grades 3-5
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Aug 31, 2019

NASA Engineering Design Challenge: Parachuting Onto Mars-Grades 3-5

U.S. Department of Education and NASA’s video entitled, NASA Engineering Design Challenge: Parachuting Onto Mars,...

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NASA image: NASA Engineering Design Challenge: Parachuting Onto Mars-Grades 6-8
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Aug 31, 2019

NASA Engineering Design Challenge: Parachuting Onto Mars-Grades 6-8

U.S. Department of Education and NASA’s video entitled, NASA Engineering Design Challenge: Parachuting Onto Mars,...

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NASA image: NASA Engineering Design Challenge: Packing Up for the Moon
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Jul 9, 2019

NASA Engineering Design Challenge: Packing Up for the Moon

U.S. Department of Education and NASA’s Design Challenge Educational video entitled, Packing Up for the Moon.

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NASA image: NASA Engineering Design Challenge: Let It Glide - Grades 6-8
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Aug 1, 2019

NASA Engineering Design Challenge: Let It Glide - Grades 6-8

U.S. Department of Education and NASA’s video entitled, NASA Engineering Design Challenge: Let It Glide, Grades 6-8.

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NASA image: Engineering Design Challenge Spacecraft Safety Middle School Video - GRC Version
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Oct 21, 2020

Engineering Design Challenge Spacecraft Safety Middle School Video - GRC Version

U.S. Department of Education and NASA’s Design Challenge Educational video entitled, Spacecraft Safety, Middle School.

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NASA image: Engineering Design Project
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May 16, 2016

Engineering Design Project

Toledo, Bowser and Scott High School Students, Mars and Moon Wheel, Engineering Design Project, Hardware Test on the...

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NASA image: Exploration Design Challenge 2014
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Apr 25, 2014

Exploration Design Challenge 2014

Astronaut Rex Walheim spoke at the USA Science and Engineering Festival on April 25, 2014. The event was held to...

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NASA image: Exploration Design Challenge 2014
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Apr 25, 2014

Exploration Design Challenge 2014

Mark Geyer, Orion Program Manager, spoke at the USA Science and Engineering Festival on April 25, 2014. The event...

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NASA image: NASA Engineering Design Challenge: Safe Travels Grades 3-5
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Aug 16, 2019

NASA Engineering Design Challenge: Safe Travels Grades 3-5

U.S. Department of Education and NASA’s video entitled, NASA Engineering Design Challenge: Safe Travels, Grades 3-5.

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NASA image: STEMonstrations: Engineering Design Process
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Jul 7, 2022

STEMonstrations: Engineering Design Process

NASA astronauts Tom Marshburn and Matthias Maurer discuss how engineers use the nine steps of the engineering design...

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NASA image: Exploration Design Challenge 2014
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Apr 25, 2014

Exploration Design Challenge 2014

Lockheed Martin CEO Marillyn Hewson spoke at the Orion exhibit at the USA Science and Engineering Festival on April...

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NASA image: Exploration Design Challenge 2014
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Apr 25, 2014

Exploration Design Challenge 2014

NASA Administrator, Charles Bolden and Lockheed Martin CEO, Marillyn Hewson announce the winner of the Exploration...

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NASA image: Exploration Design Challenge 2014
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Apr 25, 2014

Exploration Design Challenge 2014

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden spoke at the Orion exhibit at the USA Science and Engineering Festival on April...

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NASA image: Exploration Design Challenge 2014
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Apr 25, 2014

Exploration Design Challenge 2014

Lockheed Martin CEO Marillyn Hewson spoke at the Orion exhibit at the USA Science and Engineering Festival on April...

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NASA image: Exploration Design Challenge 2014
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Apr 25, 2014

Exploration Design Challenge 2014

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden spoke at the Orion exhibit at the USA Science and Engineering Festival on April...

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NASA image: Exploration Design Challenge 2014
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Apr 25, 2014

Exploration Design Challenge 2014

Team Titan Shielding Systems poses with NASA Administrator Charles Bolden and Lockheed Martin CEO, Marillyn Hewson....

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NASA image: Goddard Virtual Tour - Phase 2: Design
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May 1, 2011

Goddard Virtual Tour - Phase 2: Design

Goddard Chief Scientist Jim Garvin takes us on a tour of the life of a spacecraft, from the idea to the collection...

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NASA image: Exploration Design Challenge 2014
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Apr 25, 2014

Exploration Design Challenge 2014

After announcing that Team ARES won the Exploration Design Challenge, NASA Administrator, Charles Bolden and CEO,...

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NASA image: Cambered Propeller Design for VTOL/STOL Airplane.
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Sep 25, 1958

Cambered Propeller Design for VTOL/STOL Airplane.

Investigation of cambered propeller design for VTOL/STOL airplane. 3/4 front view of Curtis VTOL propeller.

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NASA image: Cambered Propeller Design for VTOL/STOL Airplane.
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Feb 21, 1958

Cambered Propeller Design for VTOL/STOL Airplane.

Investigation of cambered propeller design for VTOL/STOL airplane. 3/4 front view of complete configuration, 0 deg.

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NASA image: Exploration Design Challenge 2014
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Apr 25, 2014

Exploration Design Challenge 2014

Team Lore poses with NASA Administrator Charles Bolden and Lockheed Martin CEO, Marillyn Hewson. Team Lore was one...

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NASA image: Engineering Labs - Design Viz Labs
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Oct 14, 2020

Engineering Labs - Design Viz Labs

An engineer sets up equipment from the Design Visualization Lab inside High Bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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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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