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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: Electric Polygons
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Jul 14, 2006

Electric Polygons

Electric Polygons

JPL
NASA image: The Electric Wind of Venus
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Jun 20, 2016

The Electric Wind of Venus

Venus has an "electric wind" strong enough to remove the components of water from its upper atmosphere. This action...

GSFC
NASA image: MSFC ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION
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Feb 13, 2017

MSFC ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION

TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST DAVID NORRIS DEMONSTRATES MARSHALL'S FIRST ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION, WHICH IS...

MSFC
NASA image: Electric Sail 6U Cubesat testbed
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Aug 3, 2017

Electric Sail 6U Cubesat testbed

Electric Sail 6U CubeSat Testbed Article with Tether Mockup

MSFC
NASA image: Piloted, Electric Propulsion-Powered Experimental Aircraft Underway
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Nov 11, 2015

Piloted, Electric Propulsion-Powered Experimental Aircraft Underway

Engineers gather aerodynamic data on the integrated experimental testbed without the electric motor propellers.

AFRC
NASA image: David Norris with Ford Focus electric cars
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Sep 29, 2017

David Norris with Ford Focus electric cars

David Norris, Marshall transportation specialist, stands alongside two new, fully electric cars capable of traveling...

MSFC
NASA image: New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
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Sep 14, 2022

New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

A newly installed electric vehicle (EV) charging station is in view near the Central Campus Headquarters Building at...

KSC
NASA image: New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
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Sep 14, 2022

New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Several newly installed electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are in view near the Neil Armstrong Operations and...

KSC
NASA image: New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
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Sep 14, 2022

New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Spencer Davis, a NASA Traffic Management specialist in the Spaceport Integration Directorate at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

KSC
NASA image: New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
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Sep 14, 2022

New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Several newly installed electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are in view near the Neil Armstrong Operations and...

KSC
NASA image: New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
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Sep 14, 2022

New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Spencer Davis, a NASA Traffic Management specialist in the Spaceport Integration Directorate at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

KSC
NASA image: Electric Sail 6U CubeSat Testbed Article
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Aug 3, 2017

Electric Sail 6U CubeSat Testbed Article

First Generation Agile Engineering Prototype of Electric Sail 6U CubeSat Testbed Article

MSFC
NASA image: Development of Lightweight, Electrically Conductive, Multi-fu...
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Aug 19, 2019

Development of Lightweight, Electrically Conductive, Multi-fu...

Development of Lightweight, Electrically Conductive, Multi-functional Textiles and Composites

GRC
NASA image: Development of Lightweight, Electrically Conductive, Multi-fu...
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Aug 19, 2019

Development of Lightweight, Electrically Conductive, Multi-fu...

Development of Lightweight, Electrically Conductive, Multi-functional Textiles and Composites

GRC
NASA image: Advanced Electric Propulsion Systems Contract, Technology Dem...
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May 2, 2019

Advanced Electric Propulsion Systems Contract, Technology Dem...

Advanced Electric Propulsion Systems Contract, Technology Demonstration Unit, TDU-3 Checkout Test Hardware Installed...

GRC
NASA image: Advanced Electric Propulsion Systems Contract, Technology Dem...
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May 2, 2019

Advanced Electric Propulsion Systems Contract, Technology Dem...

Advanced Electric Propulsion Systems Contract, Technology Demonstration Unit, TDU-3 Checkout Test Hardware Installed...

GRC
NASA image: Advanced Electric Propulsion Systems Contract, Technology Dem...
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May 2, 2019

Advanced Electric Propulsion Systems Contract, Technology Dem...

Advanced Electric Propulsion Systems Contract, Technology Demonstration Unit, TDU-3 Checkout Test Hardware Installed...

GRC
NASA image: Advanced Electric Propulsion Systems Contract, Technology Dem...
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May 2, 2019

Advanced Electric Propulsion Systems Contract, Technology Dem...

Advanced Electric Propulsion Systems Contract, Technology Demonstration Unit, TDU-3 Checkout Test Hardware Installed...

GRC
NASA image: Advanced Electric Propulsion Systems Contract, Technology Dem...
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May 2, 2019

Advanced Electric Propulsion Systems Contract, Technology Dem...

Advanced Electric Propulsion Systems Contract, Technology Demonstration Unit, TDU-3 Checkout Test Hardware Installed...

GRC
NASA image: Piloted, Electric Propulsion-Powered Experimental Aircraft Underway
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Apr 28, 2015

Piloted, Electric Propulsion-Powered Experimental Aircraft Underway

Engineers work on a wing with electric motors that is part of an integrated experimental testbed. From left are Sean...

AFRC
NASA image: Quiet Electric Engine V1 (QUEEN V1) Experiment
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Jun 18, 2024

Quiet Electric Engine V1 (QUEEN V1) Experiment

The Quiet Electric Engine V1 (QUEEN V1) experiment that was performed in the NASA GRC Acoustical Testing Laboratory...

GRC
NASA image: Quiet Electric Engine V1 (QUEEN V1) Experiment
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Jun 18, 2024

Quiet Electric Engine V1 (QUEEN V1) Experiment

The Quiet Electric Engine V1 (QUEEN V1) experiment that was performed in the NASA GRC Acoustical Testing Laboratory...

GRC
NASA image: Quiet Electric Engine V1 (QUEEN V1) Experiment
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Jun 18, 2024

Quiet Electric Engine V1 (QUEEN V1) Experiment

The Quiet Electric Engine V1 (QUEEN V1) experiment that was performed in the NASA GRC Acoustical Testing Laboratory...

GRC
NASA image: Electric Motor Test Stand Will Help With Future X-planes
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Apr 6, 2016

Electric Motor Test Stand Will Help With Future X-planes

The equipment required for an electric propulsion test is ready for research.

AFRC
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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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