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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: Personal Radiation Shielding Garment
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Nov 7, 2017

Personal Radiation Shielding Garment

iss053e238888 (Nov. 7, 2017) --- Expedition 53 Flight Engineer Paolo Nespoli, from the European Space Agency, tests...

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NASA image: Personal Radiation Shielding Garment
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Nov 7, 2017

Personal Radiation Shielding Garment

iss053e238886 (Nov. 7, 2017) --- Expedition 53 Flight Engineer Paolo Nespoli, from the European Space Agency, tests...

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NASA image: Material Science
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Feb 9, 2003

Material Science

Materials with a smaller mean atomic mass, such as lithium (Li) hydride and polyethylene, make the best radiation...

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NASA image: Radiation Measurements During Trip From Earth to Mars
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May 30, 2013

Radiation Measurements During Trip From Earth to Mars

This graphic shows the level of natural radiation detected by the Radiation Assessment Detector shielded inside NASA...

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NASA image: Exploration Design Challenge 2014
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Apr 25, 2014

Exploration Design Challenge 2014

Team Titan Shielding Systems poses with NASA Administrator Charles Bolden and Lockheed Martin CEO, Marillyn Hewson....

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NASA image: Comparison of Some Radiation Exposures to Mars-Trip Level
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May 30, 2013

Comparison of Some Radiation Exposures to Mars-Trip Level

This graphic compares the radiation dose equivalent for several types of experiences, including a calculation for a...

JPL
NASA image: ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - Shields-1
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Apr 11, 2018

ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - Shields-1

The NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) Shields-1 CubeSat will demonstrate a research payload with materials...

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NASA image: ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - Shields-1
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Apr 11, 2018

ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - Shields-1

The NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) Shields-1 CubeSat will demonstrate a research payload with materials...

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NASA image: ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - Shields-1
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Apr 11, 2018

ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - Shields-1

The NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) Shields-1 CubeSat will demonstrate a research payload with materials...

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NASA image: Exploration Design Challenge 2014
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Apr 25, 2014

Exploration Design Challenge 2014

NASA’s Administrator, Charles Bolden speaks with the winning high school team in the Exploration Design Challenge...

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NASA image: Exploration Design Challenge 2014
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Apr 25, 2014

Exploration Design Challenge 2014

Sponsors of Team ARES pose for a group photo with the winning high school team in the Exploration Design Challenge....

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NASA image: iss053e238891
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Nov 7, 2017

iss053e238891

iss053e238891 (Nov. 7, 2017) --- Expedition 53 Flight Engineer Paolo Nespoli, from the European Space Agency, tests...

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NASA image: iss053e238877
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Nov 7, 2017

iss053e238877

iss053e238877 (Nov. 7, 2017) --- Expedition 53 Flight Engineer Paolo Nespoli, from the European Space Agency, fills...

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NASA image: Spacecraft Single Event Enviroments at High Shielding Mass (HiMassSEE)
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Aug 11, 2012

Spacecraft Single Event Enviroments at High Shielding Mass (HiMassSEE)

iss032e016954 (8/11/2012) --- A view of Spacecraft Single Event Enviroments at High Shielding Mass (HiMassSEE) kit 4...

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NASA image: Hi Shielding Mass Single Event Environment (HiMassSEE) Kit 1
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Aug 25, 2011

Hi Shielding Mass Single Event Environment (HiMassSEE) Kit 1

jsc2011e080236 (8/25/2011) --- A preflight view of Hi Shielding Mass Single Event Environment (HiMassSEE) Kit 1...

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NASA image: Hoshide with HiMassSee kits
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Aug 11, 2012

Hoshide with HiMassSee kits

iss032e016946 (8/11/2012) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Akihiko Hoshide poses with the...

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NASA image: Exploration Design Challenge 2014
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Apr 25, 2014

Exploration Design Challenge 2014

Sponsors of all of the semi-finalist teams in the Exploration Design Challenge pose for a group photo with the...

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NASA image: Hall Effect Rocket
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Apr 6, 2015

Hall Effect Rocket

Hall Effect Rocket with Magnetic Shielding Technology Development Unit 1 with Large Radiator working in conjunction...

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NASA image: GRC-2015-C-01182
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Apr 6, 2011

GRC-2015-C-01182

Hall Effect Rocket with Magnetic Shielding Technology Development Unit 1 with Large Radiator working in conjunction...

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NASA image: Nespoli works with ALTEA-SHIELD Hardware in the US Laboratory
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Apr 23, 2011

Nespoli works with ALTEA-SHIELD Hardware in the US Laboratory

ISS027-E-017243 (23 April 2011) --- European Space Agency astronaut Paolo Nespoli, Expedition 27 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Nespoli installs ALTEA-SHIELD Hardware in the US Laboratory
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Apr 23, 2011

Nespoli installs ALTEA-SHIELD Hardware in the US Laboratory

ISS027-E-017245 (23 April 2011) --- European Space Agency astronaut Paolo Nespoli, Expedition 27 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Nespoli installs ALTEA-SHIELD Hardware in the US Laboratory
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Apr 23, 2011

Nespoli installs ALTEA-SHIELD Hardware in the US Laboratory

ISS027-E-017249 (23 April 2011) --- European Space Agency astronaut Paolo Nespoli, Expedition 27 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Nespoli photographs ALTEA-SHIELD Hardware in the US Laboratory
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Apr 23, 2011

Nespoli photographs ALTEA-SHIELD Hardware in the US Laboratory

ISS027-E-017237 (23 April 2011) --- European Space Agency astronaut Paolo Nespoli, Expedition 27 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Nespoli photographs ALTEA-SHIELD Hardware in the US Laboratory
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Apr 23, 2011

Nespoli photographs ALTEA-SHIELD Hardware in the US Laboratory

ISS027-E-017236 (23 April 2011) --- European Space Agency astronaut Paolo Nespoli, Expedition 27 flight engineer,...

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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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