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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: Hubble Friday - Heavy Metal Stars
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Friday - Heavy Metal Stars

Hubble rocks out with heavy metal stars! This 10.5-billion-year-old globular cluster, NGC 6496, is home to...

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NASA image: A heavy-metal home
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May 30, 2016

A heavy-metal home

This 10.5-billion-year-old globular cluster, NGC 6496, is home to heavy-metal stars of a celestial kind! The stars...

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NASA image: Metal Spring near Phoenix Footpad
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Jun 9, 2008

Metal Spring near Phoenix Footpad

Metal Spring near Phoenix Footpad

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps configures the Metal 3D printer
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Aug 21, 2024

NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps configures the Metal 3D printer

iss071e522127 (Aug. 21, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 71 Flight Engineer Jeanette Epps configures the...

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NASA image: Preparing to Journey to a Metal World on This Week @NASA – October 6, 2023
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Oct 6, 2023

Preparing to Journey to a Metal World on This Week @NASA – October 6, 2023

Preparing to journey to a metal world, a milestone for a simulated Mars mission, and celebrating an anniversary for...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jul 29, 2000

Microgravity

An entranced youngster watches a demonstration of the enhanced resilience of undercooled metal alloys as compared to...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jul 29, 2000

Microgravity

Angie Jackman, a NASA project manager in microgravity research, demonstrates the enhanced resilience of undercooled...

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NASA image: Laser Printing of Gradient Metals
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Jul 28, 2014

Laser Printing of Gradient Metals

Scientists at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory make a rocket nozzle using a new 3-D printing technique that allows for...

JPL
NASA image: ExHAM-Antenna Metal Mesh
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Jul 8, 2020

ExHAM-Antenna Metal Mesh

jsc2020e040944 (7/8/2020) --- Copper zirconium antenna metal mesh. The Exposure Experiment of Copper-Zirconium...

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NASA image: ExHAM-Antenna Metal Mesh
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Sep 10, 2020

ExHAM-Antenna Metal Mesh

jsc2020e040943 (9/10/2020) --- An example of a copper zirconium antenna metal mesh on a deployable reflector. The...

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NASA image: ExHAM-Antenna Metal Mesh
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Jul 10, 2020

ExHAM-Antenna Metal Mesh

jsc2020e040945 (7/10/2020) --- Copper zirconium antenna metal mesh. The Exposure Experiment of Copper-Zirconium...

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NASA image: ExHAM-Antenna Metal Mesh
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Apr 18, 2015

ExHAM-Antenna Metal Mesh

jsc2020e040942 (4/18/2015) --- Copper zirconium alloy wire. The Exposure Experiment of Copper-Zirconium Antenna...

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NASA image: ExHAM-Antenna Metal Mesh
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Sep 3, 2018

ExHAM-Antenna Metal Mesh

jsc2020e040941 (9/3/2018) --- Copper zirconium alloy wire being produced. The Exposure Experiment of...

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NASA image: ExHAM-Antenna Metal Mesh
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Sep 3, 2018

ExHAM-Antenna Metal Mesh

jsc2020e040940 (9/3/2018) --- Copper zirconium alloy wire being produced. The Exposure Experiment of...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 14, 2000

Microgravity

Pat Doty (right) of NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) demonstrates the greater bounce to the ounce of metal...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 14, 2000

Microgravity

Pat Doty (right) of NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) demonstrates the greater bounce to the ounce of metal...

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NASA image: Surprisingly STEM: Memory Metal Engineer
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Jul 30, 2024

Surprisingly STEM: Memory Metal Engineer

An elephant supposedly never forgets, but apparently some metals can have a pretty good memory too! Shape memory...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 14, 2000

Microgravity

Pat Doty (right) of NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) demonstrates the greater bounce to the ounce of metal...

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NASA image: iss071e523326
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Aug 21, 2024

iss071e523326

iss071e523326 (Aug. 21, 2024) --- NASA astronauts (from left) Suni Williams, Pilot for Boeing's Crew Flight Test,...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Feb 27, 1992

Around Marshall

Marshall researcher studies hydrogen diffusion and corrosion effects on metals.

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NASA image: Benefit from NASA
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Jan 1, 1998

Benefit from NASA

Don Sirois, an Auburn University research associate, and Bruce Strom, a mechanical engineering Co-Op Student, are...

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NASA image: NASA’s Psyche Mission to a Metal-Rich Asteroid (Teaser Trailer)
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Sep 29, 2023

NASA’s Psyche Mission to a Metal-Rich Asteroid (Teaser Trailer)

There are millions of asteroids in our solar system, so why is NASA going to the asteroid Psyche? Scientists...

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NASA image: Bulk Metallic Glass Gears (BMGG) Testing at Swamp Works
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Jun 17, 2021

Bulk Metallic Glass Gears (BMGG) Testing at Swamp Works

Drew Smith, a robotics engineer and lab manager with the Exploration Research and Technology programs at NASA's...

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NASA image: Bulk Metallic Glass Gears (BMGG) Testing at Swamp Works
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Jun 17, 2021

Bulk Metallic Glass Gears (BMGG) Testing at Swamp Works

Drew Smith, a robotics engineer and lab manager with the Exploration Research and Technology programs at NASA's...

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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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