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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: AeroVironment engineers and technicians closely monitor flight data in the ground control station during the Pathfinder-Plus' turbulence measurement flights.
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Aug 31, 2005

AeroVironment engineers and technicians closely monitor flight data in the ground control station during the Pathfinder-Plus' turbulence measurement flights.

AeroVironment engineers and technicians closely monitor flight data in the ground control station during the...

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NASA image: Scaled Composites' Doug Shane examines the screen of his ground control station during tests in New Mexico. Shane used this configuration as the ground control station to remotely pilot the Proteus aircraft during a NASA sponsored series of tests.
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Mar 13, 2002

Scaled Composites' Doug Shane examines the screen of his ground control station during tests in New Mexico. Shane used this configuration as the ground control station to remotely pilot the Proteus aircraft during a NASA sponsored series of tests.

Scaled Composites' Doug Shane examines the screen of his ground control station during tests in New Mexico. Shane...

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NASA image: AeroVironment pilot Wyatt Sadler controls the Pathfinder-Plus flying wing from a small console, video and computer monitors in the ground station.
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Aug 31, 2005

AeroVironment pilot Wyatt Sadler controls the Pathfinder-Plus flying wing from a small console, video and computer monitors in the ground station.

AeroVironment pilot Wyatt Sadler controls the Pathfinder-Plus flying wing from a small console, video and computer...

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NASA image: ED07-0038-038
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Mar 5, 2007

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NASA's Ikhana unmanned science aircraft ground control station includes consoles for two pilots and positions for...

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NASA image: PH-02: Radish Ground Harvest
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Dec 14, 2020

PH-02: Radish Ground Harvest

A view of radishes growing in the Advanced Plant Habitat (APH) ground unit inside the Space Station Processing...

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NASA image: PH-02: Radish Ground Harvest
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Dec 14, 2020

PH-02: Radish Ground Harvest

A view of radishes growing in the Advanced Plant Habitat (APH) ground unit inside the Space Station Processing...

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NASA image: PH-02: Radish Ground Harvest
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Dec 14, 2020

PH-02: Radish Ground Harvest

A researcher prepares to harvest radishes grown in the Advanced Plant Habitat (APH) ground unit inside the Space...

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NASA image: PH-02: Radish Ground Harvest
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Dec 14, 2020

PH-02: Radish Ground Harvest

A view of radishes growing in the Advanced Plant Habitat (APH) ground unit inside the Space Station Processing...

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NASA image: PH-02: Radish Ground Harvest
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Dec 14, 2020

PH-02: Radish Ground Harvest

A view of radishes growing in the Advanced Plant Habitat (APH) ground unit inside the Space Station Processing...

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NASA image: PH-02: Radish Ground Harvest
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Dec 14, 2020

PH-02: Radish Ground Harvest

A research scientist collects measurements of radishes harvested from the Advanced Plant Habitat (APH) ground unit...

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NASA image: PH-02: Radish Ground Harvest
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Dec 14, 2020

PH-02: Radish Ground Harvest

Dave Reed, Florida operations director for Techshot, Inc., observes radishes growing in the Advanced Plant Habitat...

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NASA image: PH-02: Radish Ground Harvest
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Dec 14, 2020

PH-02: Radish Ground Harvest

A research scientist harvests radishes grown in the Advanced Plant Habitat (APH) ground unit inside the Space...

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NASA image: PH-02: Radish Ground Harvest
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Dec 14, 2020

PH-02: Radish Ground Harvest

A researcher takes measurements of a radish crop harvested from the Advanced Plant Habitat (APH) ground unit inside...

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NASA image: PH-02: Radish Ground Harvest
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Dec 14, 2020

PH-02: Radish Ground Harvest

A research scientist harvests radishes grown in the Advanced Plant Habitat (APH) ground unit inside the Space...

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NASA image: PH-02: Radish Ground Harvest
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Dec 14, 2020

PH-02: Radish Ground Harvest

Dave Reed, Florida operations director for Techshot, Inc., observes radishes growing in the Advanced Plant Habitat...

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NASA image: PH-02: Radish Ground Harvest
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Dec 14, 2020

PH-02: Radish Ground Harvest

In view is the Advanced Plant Habitat (APH) ground unit inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Cygnus Capture
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Mar 26, 2016

Cygnus Capture

Expedition 47 robotic arm operator Tim Kopra of NASA commanded the International Space Station’s Canadarm2 robotic...

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NASA image: ED05-0082-04
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Apr 20, 2005

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A pilot for General Atomics guides the Altair remotely operated aircraft from a ground control station using both...

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NASA image: Veg-03 Ground Harvest
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Dec 5, 2016

Veg-03 Ground Harvest

Inside the Veggie flight laboratory in the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Veg-03 Ground Harvest
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Dec 5, 2016

Veg-03 Ground Harvest

Inside the Veggie flight laboratory in the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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Feb 28, 2025

HWHAP Ep374 MCC Communications Corridor

Host (Joseph Zakrzewski): Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space...

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NASA image: McArthur performs FOOT setup operations during Expedition 12
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Jan 10, 2006

McArthur performs FOOT setup operations during Expedition 12

ISS012-E-14518 (10 Jan. 2006) --- Astronaut William S. (Bill) McArthur, Expedition 12 commander and NASA space...

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NASA image: Robonaut 2 Humanoid Robot measures the air velocity in the U.S. Laboratory
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Mar 14, 2012

Robonaut 2 Humanoid Robot measures the air velocity in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS030-E-142875 (14 March 2012) --- Controlled by teams on the ground, Robonaut 2 humanoid robot holds an instrument...

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NASA image: Robonaut 2 in the US Lab
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Apr 9, 2013

Robonaut 2 in the US Lab

ISS035-E-016453 (9 April 2013) --- R-2 is busy in U.S. lab Destiny aboard the Earth-orbiting International Space...

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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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