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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: Mars Helicopter Route Options out of Séítah
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Apr 5, 2022

Mars Helicopter Route Options out of Séítah

This annotated overhead image from the HiRISE camera aboard NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) depicts three...

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NASA image: Teams Review Options for the Next Artemis I Launch Attempt on This Week @NASA – September 9, 2022
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Sep 9, 2022

Teams Review Options for the Next Artemis I Launch Attempt on This Week @NASA – September 9, 2022

Teams review options for the next Artemis I launch attempt, the National Space Council meets in Houston, and Webb...

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NASA image: Space Station Freedom option A with two Soyuz ACRV capsules docked at ports
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Jun 15, 1993

Space Station Freedom option A with two Soyuz ACRV capsules docked at ports

Space Station Freedom option A showing two Soyuz Assured Crew Return Vehicle (ACRV) capsules docked at berthing ports.

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NASA image: “INNOVATION IS NOT OPTIONAL,” SAYS DOUGLAS TERRIER, NASA CHI
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Dec 3, 2019

“INNOVATION IS NOT OPTIONAL,” SAYS DOUGLAS TERRIER, NASA CHI

“INNOVATION IS NOT OPTIONAL,” SAYS DOUGLAS TERRIER, NASA CHIEF TECHNOLOGIST, DURING A TALK ABOUT INNOVATION AT THE...

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NASA image: Masten Prepares Rocket to Test Lunar Precision Landing Technology
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Sep 10, 2020

Masten Prepares Rocket to Test Lunar Precision Landing Technology

Masten Space Systems employees prepare its rocket to flight test NASA -licensed Psionic navigation doppler lidar...

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NASA image: Masten Launches Rocket to Test Lunar Precision Landing Technology
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Sep 10, 2020

Masten Launches Rocket to Test Lunar Precision Landing Technology

Masten Space Systems vertical takeoff vertical landing rocket launched September 10, 2020 to flight test...

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NASA image: GRC-1998-C-01765
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Sep 10, 1994

GRC-1998-C-01765

PULSED PLASMA THRUSTER CAPACITOR OPTIONS

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NASA image: SLF Run & Walk
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Mar 13, 2018

SLF Run & Walk

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana approaches the finish line at the KSC Walk Run on the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: SLF Run/Walk for Safety and Health Month
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Mar 13, 2018

SLF Run/Walk for Safety and Health Month

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks to center employees and guests before the KSC Walk Run on the...

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NASA image: Energy Action Day
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Oct 25, 2017

Energy Action Day

NASA Kennedy Space Center employees attend the Energy Action Day event held in the center's Space Station Processing...

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NASA image: jsc2021e019955
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Aug 10, 2015

jsc2021e019955

jsc2021e019955 (8/10/2015) --- A preflight photo of a Mini Coldbag. The Mini Coldbag is a temperature control...

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NASA image: SLF Run/Walk for Safety and Health Month
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Mar 13, 2018

SLF Run/Walk for Safety and Health Month

Kennedy Space Center employees and guests cross the finish line during the KSC Walk Run on the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: SLF Run & Walk
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Mar 13, 2018

SLF Run & Walk

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, center, is joined by a large group of center employees and guests as they...

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NASA image: Honoring Our Fallen Heroes on This Week @NASA – January 27, 2023
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Jan 27, 2023

Honoring Our Fallen Heroes on This Week @NASA – January 27, 2023

Honoring our fallen heroes, working on a nuclear option for space travel, and the next crewed mission to the space...

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NASA image: jsc2021e019953
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Feb 15, 2006

jsc2021e019953

jsc2021e019953 (2/15/2006) --- A preflight photo of a Double Coldbag with the lid open. The Double Coldbag is a...

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NASA image: Latest Mars Aircraft Prototype Flies
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Mar 13, 2020

Latest Mars Aircraft Prototype Flies

A Prandtl-M prototype is air launched from the Carbon Cub aircraft March 13, 2020, at NASA’s Armstrong Flight...

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NASA image: SLF Run/Walk for Safety and Health Month
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Mar 13, 2018

SLF Run/Walk for Safety and Health Month

A line of Kennedy Space Center employees and guests stretches down the Shuttle Landing Facility Runway during the...

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NASA image: jsc2021e019956
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Aug 10, 2015

jsc2021e019956

jsc2021e019956 (8/10/2015) --- A preflight photo of a Mini Coldbag with the lid open. The Mini Coldbag is a...

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NASA image: jsc2021e019951
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Jun 10, 2015

jsc2021e019951

jsc2021e019951 (6/10/2015) --- A preflight photo of a Double Coldbag. The Double Coldbag is a passive resource that...

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NASA image: SLF Run/Walk for Safety and Health Month
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Mar 13, 2018

SLF Run/Walk for Safety and Health Month

Kennedy Space Center employees hold up signs showing their commitment to safety after crossing the finish line at...

KSC
NASA image: SLF Run/Walk for Safety and Health Month
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Mar 13, 2018

SLF Run/Walk for Safety and Health Month

Kennedy Space Center employees and guests cross the finish line during the KSC Walk Run on the Shuttle Landing...

KSC
NASA image: jsc2021e019952
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Jun 10, 2015

jsc2021e019952

jsc2021e019952 (6/10/2015) --- A preflight photo of a Double Coldbag. The Double Coldbag is a passive resource that...

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NASA image: Sam Maximizes Mars Airplane Internship
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Mar 2, 2020

Sam Maximizes Mars Airplane Internship

Nathan Sam shows the Prandtl-M aircraft he helped fabricate at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in...

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NASA image: SLF Run/Walk for Safety and Health Month
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Mar 13, 2018

SLF Run/Walk for Safety and Health Month

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana approaches the finish line at the KSC Walk Run on the Shuttle Landing...

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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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