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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: The Knight in the Panther Skin
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Jul 16, 2012

The Knight in the Panther Skin

The Knight in the Panther Skin

JPL
NASA image: Lizard-Skin Surface Texture
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Dec 11, 2007

Lizard-Skin Surface Texture

Lizard-Skin Surface Texture

JPL
NASA image: Elephant Skin Enceladus
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Sep 13, 2010

Elephant Skin Enceladus

Two sources of light reveal the dramatic surface of Saturn moon Enceladus in this NASA Cassini image in which...

JPL
NASA image: Scaly-skinned Mars
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Dec 20, 2002

Scaly-skinned Mars

The style of erosion along the highlands-lowlands boundary of southern Elysium Planitia has produced a strange...

JPL
NASA image: Echo: skin stress test
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May 14, 1960

Echo: skin stress test

Photographed in 1960. -- Skin Stress Test of the 12-foot satellite built as a prototype of the full-scale Echo...

LARC
NASA image: EC97-43950-2
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Feb 25, 1997

EC97-43950-2

Bob Cummings, a technician at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California, checks out a new "Smart...

AFRC
NASA image: LRC-2022-H1_P_X-59-6
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Jul 13, 2020

LRC-2022-H1_P_X-59-6

Lockheed Martin technicians work to align and check the fastener holes on the X-59’s fuselage skin. The aircraft,...

LRC
NASA image: SEG 210 Forebody
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Aug 11, 2020

SEG 210 Forebody

Event: SEG 210 Forebody A Lockheed Martin technician prepares to install the left fuselage skins onto the X-59. Once...

LRC
NASA image: SEG 210 Forebody
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Aug 11, 2020

SEG 210 Forebody

Event: SEG 210 Forebody A Lockheed Martin technician prepares to install the left fuselage skins onto the X-59. Once...

LRC
NASA image: Deformed Skin Adhesion Test Documentation Photos at the Icing Research Tunnel (IRT)
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Feb 23, 2023

Deformed Skin Adhesion Test Documentation Photos at the Icing Research Tunnel (IRT)

Technicians spray steam to help scrape off ice at the Icing Research Tunnel. The technicians need all the help they...

GRC
NASA image: Ulysses Fossae in Tharsis
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Nov 22, 2002

Ulysses Fossae in Tharsis

Extensional forces in the volcanic province of Tharsis, shown in this image from NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft, have...

JPL
NASA image: iss066e156074
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Mar 1, 2022

iss066e156074

iss066e156074 (March 1, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expediiton 66 Flight Engineer Tom Marshburn wraps up research...

JSC
NASA image: SEG 410 Main Wing, COBRA Drillng Machine, Drilling Lower Wing Sk
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Jan 7, 2020

SEG 410 Main Wing, COBRA Drillng Machine, Drilling Lower Wing Sk

Lockheed Martin Photography By Garry Tice 1011 Lockheed Way, Palmdale, Ca. 93599 Event: SEG 410 Main Wing, COBRA...

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NASA image: SEG 410 Main Wing, COBRA Drillng Machine, Drilling Lower Wing Sk
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Jan 7, 2020

SEG 410 Main Wing, COBRA Drillng Machine, Drilling Lower Wing Sk

Lockheed Martin Photography By Garry Tice 1011 Lockheed Way, Palmdale, Ca. 93599 Event: SEG 410 Main Wing, COBRA...

HQ
NASA image: SEG 410 Main Wing, COBRA Drillng Machine, Drilling Lower Wing Sk
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Jan 7, 2020

SEG 410 Main Wing, COBRA Drillng Machine, Drilling Lower Wing Sk

Lockheed Martin Photography By Garry Tice 1011 Lockheed Way, Palmdale, Ca. 93599 Event: SEG 410 Main Wing, COBRA...

HQ
NASA image: SEG 410 Main Wing, COBRA Drillng Machine, Drilling Lower Wing Sk
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Jan 7, 2020

SEG 410 Main Wing, COBRA Drillng Machine, Drilling Lower Wing Sk

Lockheed Martin Photography By Garry Tice 1011 Lockheed Way, Palmdale, Ca. 93599 Event: SEG 410 Main Wing, COBRA...

HQ
NASA image: SEG 410 Main Wing, COBRA Drillng Machine, Drilling Lower Wing Sk
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Dec 23, 2019

SEG 410 Main Wing, COBRA Drillng Machine, Drilling Lower Wing Sk

Lockheed Martin Photography By Garry Tice 1011 Lockheed Way, Palmdale, Ca. 93599 Event: SEG 410 Main Wing, COBRA...

HQ
NASA image: SEG 410 Main Wing, COBRA Drillng Machine, Drilling Lower Wing Sk
Image
Jan 7, 2020

SEG 410 Main Wing, COBRA Drillng Machine, Drilling Lower Wing Sk

Lockheed Martin Photography By Garry Tice 1011 Lockheed Way, Palmdale, Ca. 93599 Event: SEG 410 Main Wing, COBRA...

HQ
NASA image: SEG 410 Main Wing, COBRA Drillng Machine, Drilling Lower Wing Sk
Image
Jan 7, 2020

SEG 410 Main Wing, COBRA Drillng Machine, Drilling Lower Wing Sk

Lockheed Martin Photography By Garry Tice 1011 Lockheed Way, Palmdale, Ca. 93599 Event: SEG 410 Main Wing, COBRA...

HQ
NASA image: SEG 410 Main Wing, COBRA Drillng Machine, Drilling Lower Wing Sk
Image
Jan 7, 2020

SEG 410 Main Wing, COBRA Drillng Machine, Drilling Lower Wing Sk

Lockheed Martin Photography By Garry Tice 1011 Lockheed Way, Palmdale, Ca. 93599 Event: SEG 410 Main Wing, COBRA...

HQ
NASA image: SEG 410 Main Wing, COBRA Drillng Machine, Drilling Lower Wing Sk
Image
Jan 7, 2020

SEG 410 Main Wing, COBRA Drillng Machine, Drilling Lower Wing Sk

Lockheed Martin Photography By Garry Tice 1011 Lockheed Way, Palmdale, Ca. 93599 Event: SEG 410 Main Wing, COBRA...

HQ
NASA image: SEG 410 Main Wing, COBRA Drillng Machine, Drilling Lower Wing Sk
Image
Dec 23, 2019

SEG 410 Main Wing, COBRA Drillng Machine, Drilling Lower Wing Sk

Lockheed Martin Photography By Garry Tice 1011 Lockheed Way, Palmdale, Ca. 93599 Event: SEG 410 Main Wing, COBRA...

HQ
NASA image: GRC-2008-C-00490
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Mar 5, 2004

GRC-2008-C-00490

IS-2: Roll skin on Davi

GRC
NASA image: NASA AIRS Movies Show Evolution of U.S. 2011 Heat Wave
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Jul 26, 2011

NASA AIRS Movies Show Evolution of U.S. 2011 Heat Wave

NASA Aqua spacecraft has illustrated surface air and skin temperature for the period from July 16-24, showing...

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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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