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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: Propulsion Systems Lab
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Apr 14, 2015

Propulsion Systems Lab

NASA Glenn’s Propulsion Systems Lab (PSL) is conducting research to characterize ice crystal clouds that can create...

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NASA image: PROPULSION FLOW DYNAMICS
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Feb 26, 2020

PROPULSION FLOW DYNAMICS

PROPULSION FLOW DYNAMICS

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Feb 26, 2020

PROPULSION FLOW DYNAMICS

PROPULSION FLOW DYNAMICS

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Feb 26, 2020

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NASA image: Gateway's Power and Propulsion Element Tops Off
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Jul 1, 2024

Gateway's Power and Propulsion Element Tops Off

Technicians carefully install a piece of equipment to house Gateway’s xenon fuel tanks, part of its advanced...

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NASA image: Gateway's Power and Propulsion Element (jsc2025e087964)
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Sep 29, 2025

Gateway's Power and Propulsion Element (jsc2025e087964)

The primary structure of Gateway’s Power and Propulsion Element (PPE) undergoing assembly, integration, and testing...

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NASA image: Vice President Pence Tours Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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Apr 28, 2018

Vice President Pence Tours Jet Propulsion Laboratory

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence tours NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Saturday, April 28, 2018 in Pasadena,...

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NASA image: Vice President Pence Tours Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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Apr 28, 2018

Vice President Pence Tours Jet Propulsion Laboratory

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, left, meets with JPL Director Michael Watkins during a tour of NASA's Jet Propulsion...

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NASA image: NEXT-C Dart Propulsion
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Nov 23, 2021

NEXT-C Dart Propulsion

NEXT-C Dart Propulsion explainer package (played in DART Live Launch broadcast)

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NASA image: PROPULSION AND STRUCTURAL TEST FACILITY
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Sep 6, 2016

PROPULSION AND STRUCTURAL TEST FACILITY

PROPULSION AND STRUCTURAL TEST FACILITY (BUILDING 4572) AT THE GEORGE C. MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER IN HUNTSVILLE,...

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Sep 6, 2016

PROPULSION AND STRUCTURAL TEST FACILITY

PROPULSION AND STRUCTURAL TEST FACILITY (BUILDING 4572) AT THE GEORGE C. MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER IN HUNTSVILLE,...

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Sep 6, 2016

PROPULSION AND STRUCTURAL TEST FACILITY

PROPULSION AND STRUCTURAL TEST FACILITY (BUILDING 4572) AT THE GEORGE C. MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER IN HUNTSVILLE,...

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Sep 6, 2016

PROPULSION AND STRUCTURAL TEST FACILITY

PROPULSION AND STRUCTURAL TEST FACILITY (BUILDING 4572) AT THE GEORGE C. MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER IN HUNTSVILLE,...

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Sep 6, 2016

PROPULSION AND STRUCTURAL TEST FACILITY

PROPULSION AND STRUCTURAL TEST FACILITY (BUILDING 4572) AT THE GEORGE C. MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER IN HUNTSVILLE,...

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NASA image: Vice President Pence Tours Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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Apr 28, 2018

Vice President Pence Tours Jet Propulsion Laboratory

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence turns and talks with Executive Director of the National Space Council Scott Pace...

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NASA image: Vice President Pence Tours Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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Apr 28, 2018

Vice President Pence Tours Jet Propulsion Laboratory

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence is given instructions on how to drive a rover nicknamed "Scarecrow" by JPL Director...

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NASA image: Vice President Pence Tours Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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Apr 28, 2018

Vice President Pence Tours Jet Propulsion Laboratory

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, right, is presented a plaque by JPL Director Michael Watkins during a tour of NASA's...

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NASA image: Vice President Pence Tours Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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Apr 28, 2018

Vice President Pence Tours Jet Propulsion Laboratory

JPL Director Michael Watkins, standing, explains the history of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the use of the...

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NASA image: Propulsion Lead Checks the Tanks
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Nov 13, 2020

Propulsion Lead Checks the Tanks

Propulsion Lead Rebekah Lam participates in Perseverance's second trajectory correction maneuver at NASA's Jet...

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NASA image: Vice President Pence Tours Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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Apr 28, 2018

Vice President Pence Tours Jet Propulsion Laboratory

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, 2nd from left, his wife Karen, and daughter Charlotte are given a tour of NASA's Jet...

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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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