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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: Satellite Control Simulator Emphasizing Flywheel Magnet Control
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Jun 25, 1959

Satellite Control Simulator Emphasizing Flywheel Magnet Control

Satellite Control Simulator Emphasizing Flywheel Magnet Control

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NASA image: Satellite Control Simulator Emphasizing Flywheel Magnet Control
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May 14, 1959

Satellite Control Simulator Emphasizing Flywheel Magnet Control

Satellite Control Simulator Emphasizing Flywheel Magnet Control

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NASA image: Satellite control
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Mar 27, 1959

Satellite control

Control utilizing inertia wheel and bar magnet.

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NASA image: Satellite control
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Mar 27, 1959

Satellite control

Control utilizing inertia wheel and bar magnet.

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NASA image: Satellite control
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Mar 27, 1959

Satellite control

Control utilizing inertia wheel and bar magnet.

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NASA image: Satellite control
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Mar 27, 1959

Satellite control

Control utilizing inertia wheel and bar magnet.

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NASA image: Satellite control
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Mar 27, 1959

Satellite control

Control utilizing inertia wheel and bar magnet.

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NASA image: Satellite control
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Mar 27, 1959

Satellite control

Control utilizing inertia wheel and bar magnet.

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NASA image: Swarm Technology in Space with NASA's Starling Mission
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Jul 12, 2023

Swarm Technology in Space with NASA's Starling Mission

NASA is sending a team of four CubeSats into orbit around Earth to see if they’re able to cooperate on their own,...

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NASA image: Landsat - SRTM Shaded Relief Comparison, Los Angeles and Vicinity
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Nov 8, 2002

Landsat - SRTM Shaded Relief Comparison, Los Angeles and Vicinity

Digital elevation models DEMs, such as those produced by NASA Shuttle Radar Topography Mission SRTM, allow...

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NASA image: Commander Oleg Kononenko works inside the Japanese Kibo lab module
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Jan 13, 2019

Commander Oleg Kononenko works inside the Japanese Kibo lab module

iss058e003128 (Jan. 14, 2019) --- Commander Oleg Kononenko works inside the Japanese Kibo lab module monitoring a...

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NASA image: Aspen Fire, Arizona
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Jul 1, 2003

Aspen Fire, Arizona

On June 26, NASA's Terra satellite acquired this image of the Aspen fire burning out of control north of Tucson, AZ....

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NASA image: STS-116 Flight Controllers on console during mission - WFCR - Orbit 2
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Dec 20, 2006

STS-116 Flight Controllers on console during mission - WFCR - Orbit 2

JSC2006-E-54711 (21 Dec. 2006) --- Overall view of the Shuttle Flight Control Room in the Johnson Space Center's...

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NASA image: Views from mission control during the STS 51-D mission
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Apr 17, 1985

Views from mission control during the STS 51-D mission

Flight controllers in the JSC mission control center watch television transmissions of Discovery's rendezvous...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., the Pegasus launch vehicle is moved into its hangar. The Pegasus will carry the SciSat-1 spacecraft in a 400-mile-high polar orbit to investigate processes that control the distribution of ozone in the upper atmosphere. The scientific mission of SciSat-1 is to measure and understand the chemical processes that control the distribution of ozone in the Earth’s atmosphere, particularly at high altitudes. The data from the satellite will provide Canadian and international scientists with improved measurements relating to global ozone processes and help policymakers assess existing environmental policy and develop protective measures for improving the health of our atmosphere, preventing further ozone depletion. The mission is designed to last two years.
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Jun 27, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., the Pegasus launch vehicle is moved into its hangar. The Pegasus will carry the SciSat-1 spacecraft in a 400-mile-high polar orbit to investigate processes that control the distribution of ozone in the upper atmosphere. The scientific mission of SciSat-1 is to measure and understand the chemical processes that control the distribution of ozone in the Earth’s atmosphere, particularly at high altitudes. The data from the satellite will provide Canadian and international scientists with improved measurements relating to global ozone processes and help policymakers assess existing environmental policy and develop protective measures for improving the health of our atmosphere, preventing further ozone depletion. The mission is designed to last two years.

NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The SciSat-1 spacecraft is uncrated at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. SciSat-1 weighs approximately 330 pounds and will be placed in a 400-mile-high polar orbit to investigate processes that control the distribution of ozone in the upper atmosphere. The scientific mission of SciSat-1 is to measure and understand the chemical processes that control the distribution of ozone in the Earth’s atmosphere, particularly at high altitudes. The data from the satellite will provide Canadian and international scientists with improved measurements relating to global ozone processes and help policymakers assess existing environmental policy and develop protective measures for improving the health of our atmosphere, preventing further ozone depletion. The mission is designed to last two years.
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Jun 26, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The SciSat-1 spacecraft is uncrated at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. SciSat-1 weighs approximately 330 pounds and will be placed in a 400-mile-high polar orbit to investigate processes that control the distribution of ozone in the upper atmosphere. The scientific mission of SciSat-1 is to measure and understand the chemical processes that control the distribution of ozone in the Earth’s atmosphere, particularly at high altitudes. The data from the satellite will provide Canadian and international scientists with improved measurements relating to global ozone processes and help policymakers assess existing environmental policy and develop protective measures for improving the health of our atmosphere, preventing further ozone depletion. The mission is designed to last two years.

NASA image: SPHERES experiment session
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Mar 24, 2007

SPHERES experiment session

ISS014-E-17880 (24 March 2007) --- This medium close-up view shows three bowling-ball-sized free-flying satellites...

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NASA image: ISS Expedition 18 Synchronized Position Hold,Engage,Reorient,Experimental Satellites (SPHERES)
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Oct 26, 2008

ISS Expedition 18 Synchronized Position Hold,Engage,Reorient,Experimental Satellites (SPHERES)

ISS018-E-005214 (26 Oct. 2008) --- This close-up view shows three bowling-ball-sized free-flying satellites called...

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NASA image: Communication Technology Satellite Portable Terminal
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Mar 23, 1977

Communication Technology Satellite Portable Terminal

This vehicle served as a mobile terminal for the Communications Technology Satellite. The Communications Technology...

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NASA image: iss067e188778
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Jul 15, 2022

iss067e188778

iss067e188778 (July 16, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 67 Flight Engineer Bob Hines activates a CubeLab...

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NASA image: TangoLab Card Cube Removal
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Mar 31, 2022

TangoLab Card Cube Removal

iss067e000403 (3/31/2022) --- A view of a Cube containing Space Tango - Cubelab Satellite Demonstrator, part of...

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NASA image: TangoLab Card Cube Removal
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Mar 31, 2022

TangoLab Card Cube Removal

iss067e000411 (3/31/2022) --- A view of a Cube containing Space Tango - Cubelab Satellite Demonstrator, part of...

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NASA image: iss060e033147
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Aug 9, 2019

iss060e033147

iss060e033147 (Aug. 9, 2019) --- Expedition 60 Flight Engineer Andrew Morgan of NASA monitors a pair of tiny,...

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NASA image: INFLIGHT (MISSION CONTROL CENTER [MCC])- STS-11/41B - JSC
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Feb 6, 1984

INFLIGHT (MISSION CONTROL CENTER [MCC])- STS-11/41B - JSC

S84-26332 (3 Feb 1984) --- Robert E. Castle, integrated communications officer (INCO), plays an important role in...

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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.
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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., the Pegasus launch vehicle is moved into its...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The SciSat-1 spacecraft is uncrated at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. SciSat-1...

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