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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: OSIRIS-REx - TAGSAM sample on mylar flap jsc2023e058642
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Oct 4, 2023

OSIRIS-REx - TAGSAM sample on mylar flap jsc2023e058642

A view of the TAGSAM (Touch and Go Sample Acquisition Mechanism) from above, showing the Mylar flap with a pile of...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2204
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Mar 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, shuttle Atlantis’...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2206
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Mar 5, 2010

KSC-2010-2206

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a technician secures...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2207
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Mar 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians secure...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2205
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Mar 5, 2010

KSC-2010-2205

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians close...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2107
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Apr 17, 2013

KSC-2013-2107

VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – A technician removes protective Mylar wrapping from NASA's IRIS spacecraft in a clean room...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2109
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Apr 17, 2013

KSC-2013-2109

VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – A technician finishes removing protective Mylar wrapping from NASA's IRIS spacecraft in a...

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NASA image: EXHIBIT - SPACESUITS
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Feb 8, 1982

EXHIBIT - SPACESUITS

S82-26645 (March 1982) --- Spacesuit inner gloves consist of pressure bladders covered by Beta Cloth. EVA outer...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2106
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Apr 17, 2013

KSC-2013-2106

VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – A technician removes protective Mylar wrapping from NASA's IRIS spacecraft in a clean room...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2108
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Apr 17, 2013

KSC-2013-2108

VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Technicians remove protective Mylar wrapping from NASA's IRIS spacecraft in a clean room at...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2105
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Apr 17, 2013

KSC-2013-2105

VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – A technician removes protective Mylar wrapping from NASA's IRIS spacecraft in a clean room...

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NASA image: Echo 30" Sub Satellite
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Jul 3, 1957

Echo 30" Sub Satellite

James Hansen describes the work on Project Echo s air density experiment known as the Sub-Satellite. Before launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6100
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Jul 30, 2011

KSC-2011-6100

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Lockheed Martin technicians push NASA's mylar-covered twin Gravity Recovery and Interior...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4148
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Jul 19, 2010

KSC-2010-4148

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4150
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Jul 19, 2010

KSC-2010-4150

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6097
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Jul 30, 2011

KSC-2011-6097

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The protective canister housing NASA's twin Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory lunar...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6101
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Jul 30, 2011

KSC-2011-6101

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The mylar covering is removed from NASA's twin Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6099
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Jul 30, 2011

KSC-2011-6099

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Lockheed Martin technicians push NASA's mylar-covered twin Gravity Recovery and Interior...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6098
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Jul 30, 2011

KSC-2011-6098

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The protective canister housing NASA's twin Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory lunar...

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NASA image: SKYLAB (SL)-I - MANUFACTURING (SUN SHADE) - GE, HOUSTON, TX
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May 18, 1973

SKYLAB (SL)-I - MANUFACTURING (SUN SHADE) - GE, HOUSTON, TX

S73-26047 (18 May 1973) --- A sail-like sunshade for possible use as a sunscreen for the Skylab orbital workshop...

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NASA image: LighSail Students Testing - ELaNa XI
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Sep 23, 2014

LighSail Students Testing - ELaNa XI

Students Alex Diaz and Riki Munakata of California Polytechnic State University testing the LightSail CubeSat....

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NASA image: SKYLAB (SL)-I - MANUFACTURING (SUN SHADE) - GE, HOUSTON, TX
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May 18, 1973

SKYLAB (SL)-I - MANUFACTURING (SUN SHADE) - GE, HOUSTON, TX

S73-26046 (18 May 1973) --- Workmen in the GE Building across the street from the Johnson Space Center fold a...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return and Reveal B-roll
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Oct 11, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return and Reveal B-roll

00.00 OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Ready for Reveal Video B-roll 05:11:43 Members of the OSIRIS-REx Lockheed Martin...

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NASA image: Spacecraft Makers: Sewing Blankets for NASA’s Europa Clipper
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Dec 6, 2023

Spacecraft Makers: Sewing Blankets for NASA’s Europa Clipper

See how a team at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory sews and installs thermal blankets to protect the agency’s Europa...

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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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