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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: ITCS - Measurement Valve Parameters in the Node 3
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Jan 11, 2013

ITCS - Measurement Valve Parameters in the Node 3

View during Internal Thermal Control System (ITCS) - Measuring valve parameters in the Node 3. Photo was taken...

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NASA image: Stennis tests shuttle valves
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Feb 12, 2009

Stennis tests shuttle valves

Flames burst from the E-1 Test Stand as Stennis Space Center engineers perform one of dozens of shuttle flow valve...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1873
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Feb 25, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians have removed space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1875
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Feb 25, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a technician holds one of space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1876
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Feb 25, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a technician holds one of space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1874
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Feb 25, 2009

KSC-2009-1874

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a technician bags one of space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1951
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Mar 3, 2009

KSC-2009-1951

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians install three...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1950
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Mar 3, 2009

KSC-2009-1950

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians prepare to install...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1806
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Feb 20, 2009

KSC-2009-1806

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the flight readiness review news conference for space shuttle Discovery's STS-119 mission,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1948
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Mar 3, 2009

KSC-2009-1948

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – One of the three thoroughly inspected gaseous hydrogen flow control valves is shown after its...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1949
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Mar 3, 2009

KSC-2009-1949

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – One of the three thoroughly inspected gaseous hydrogen flow control valves is shown after its...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4568
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Jun 20, 2011

KSC-2011-4568

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- During a tanking test on June 15 at Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4572
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Jun 20, 2011

KSC-2011-4572

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- During a tanking test on June 15 at Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1800
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Feb 20, 2009

KSC-2009-1800

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Mike Curie (far left), with NASA Public Affairs, moderates the flight readiness review news...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1801
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Feb 20, 2009

KSC-2009-1801

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the flight readiness review news conference for space shuttle Discovery's STS-119 mission,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1802
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Feb 20, 2009

KSC-2009-1802

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the flight readiness review news conference for space shuttle Discovery's STS-119 mission,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1804
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Feb 20, 2009

KSC-2009-1804

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Associate Administrator for Space Operations Bill Gerstenmaier, Space Shuttle Program Manager...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1805
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Feb 20, 2009

KSC-2009-1805

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the flight readiness review news conference for space shuttle Discovery's STS-119 mission,...

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NASA image: WOOV (Water On/Off Valve) 3
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Oct 14, 2011

WOOV (Water On/Off Valve) 3

ISS029-E-027341 (14 Oct. 2011) --- In the International Space Station’s Columbus laboratory, Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: WOOV (Water On/Off Valve) 3
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Oct 14, 2011

WOOV (Water On/Off Valve) 3

ISS029-E-027343 (14 Oct. 2011) --- In the International Space Station’s Columbus laboratory, Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: CDRA Valve RR
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Oct 28, 2013

CDRA Valve RR

ISS037-E-021985 (28 Oct. 2013) --- In the International Space Station?s Tranquility node, NASA astronaut Michael...

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NASA image: MFCVs (Manual Flow Control Valves) in the Lab
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Jul 7, 2009

MFCVs (Manual Flow Control Valves) in the Lab

ISS020-E-017710 (7 July 2009) --- NASA astronaut Michael Barratt, Expedition 20 flight engineer, works at a rotated...

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NASA image: UPA Fill Drain Valve Modification kit installation
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Jan 25, 2016

UPA Fill Drain Valve Modification kit installation

ISS046e023885 (01/25/2016) --- NASA astronaut Tim Kopra performs regular maintenance on the Urine Processing...

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NASA image: MFCVs (Manual Flow Control Valves) in the Lab
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Jul 7, 2009

MFCVs (Manual Flow Control Valves) in the Lab

ISS020-E-017705 (7 July 2009) --- NASA astronaut Michael Barratt, Expedition 20 flight engineer, works at a rotated...

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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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