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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: Paresev 1-C with inflatable wing testbed aboard a truck in preparation for flight tests
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Apr 7, 1963

Paresev 1-C with inflatable wing testbed aboard a truck in preparation for flight tests

Aboard a truck and ready for a test flight is the Paresev 1-C on the ramp at the NASA Flight Research Center,...

AFRC
NASA image: Early Rockets
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Jan 31, 1958

Early Rockets

Explorer 1 atop a Jupiter-C in gantry. Jupiter-C carrying the first American satellite, Explorer 1, was successfully...

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NASA image: Technicians prepare the inflatable wing on Paresev 1-C
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Apr 5, 1963

Technicians prepare the inflatable wing on Paresev 1-C

This photo shows the Paresev (Paraglider Research Vehicle) space frame receiving a new wing. Frank Fedor and a...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Jan 1, 1958

Early Rockets

Explorer 1 satellite. This photo was taken during the installation of Explorer-1, the first United States'...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Jan 31, 1958

Early Rockets

Activities in a blockhouse during the launch of Jupiter-C/Explorer 1 on January 31, 1958

MSFC
NASA image: Early Rockets
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Oct 17, 1967

Early Rockets

Photographed are models of early rocketry: The Atlas Mercury, Redstone Mercury; and Saturn C-1.

MSFC
NASA image: Orion EFT-1 Crew Module at the O&C
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Dec 31, 2011

Orion EFT-1 Crew Module at the O&C

The Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) Orion service module in the Operations and Checkout (O&C) Building at...

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NASA image: Orion EFT-1 Crew Module at the O&C
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Dec 31, 2011

Orion EFT-1 Crew Module at the O&C

The Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) Orion service module in the Operations and Checkout (O&C) Building at...

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NASA image: Orion EFT-1 Service Module at the O&C
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Dec 31, 2011

Orion EFT-1 Service Module at the O&C

The Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) Orion service module in the Operations and Checkout (O&C) Building at...

JSC
NASA image: Orion EFT-1 Crew Module at the O&C
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Dec 31, 2011

Orion EFT-1 Crew Module at the O&C

The Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) Orion crew module in the Operations and Checkout (O&C) Building at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Orion EFT-1 Crew Module at the O&C
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Dec 31, 2011

Orion EFT-1 Crew Module at the O&C

The Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) Orion service module in the Operations and Checkout (O&C) Building at...

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NASA image: Orion EFT-1 Crew Module at the O&C
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Dec 31, 2011

Orion EFT-1 Crew Module at the O&C

The Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) Orion service module in the Operations and Checkout (O&C) Building at...

JSC
NASA image: Orion EFT-1 Service Module at the O&C
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Dec 31, 2011

Orion EFT-1 Service Module at the O&C

The Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) Orion service module in the Operations and Checkout (O&C) Building at...

JSC
NASA image: Orion EFT-1 Service Module at the O&C
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Dec 31, 2011

Orion EFT-1 Service Module at the O&C

The Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) Orion service module in the Operations and Checkout (O&C) Building at...

JSC
NASA image: Orion EFT-1 Crew Module at the O&C
Image
Dec 31, 2011

Orion EFT-1 Crew Module at the O&C

The Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) Orion service module in the Operations and Checkout (O&C) Building at...

JSC
NASA image: Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander
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Feb 7, 2024

Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander

IM-1, the first NASA Commercial Launch Program Services launch for Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander, will...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Jan 31, 1958

Early Rockets

Launch of Jupiter-C/Explorer 1 at Cape Canaveral, Florida on January 31, 1958. After the Russian Sputnik 1 was...

MSFC
NASA image: Early Rockets
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Jan 31, 1958

Early Rockets

Launch of Jupiter-C/Explorer 1 at Cape Canaveral, Florida on January 31, 1958. After the Russian Sputnik 1 was...

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NASA image: GRC-2023-C-05543 (1)
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Jul 6, 2023

GRC-2023-C-05543 (1)

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1961

Saturn Apollo Program

Progress in the Saturn program, depicted below, was described by Dr. Wernher von Braun, Marshall Space Flight Center...

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NASA image: Explorer 1 60th Anniversary
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Jan 31, 2018

Explorer 1 60th Anniversary

Dr. John Meisenheimer, launch weather officer for Explorer 1, speaks to guests at an event celebrating the 60th...

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NASA image: Explorer 1 60th Anniversary
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Jan 31, 2018

Explorer 1 60th Anniversary

Dr. John Meisenheimer, launch weather officer for Explorer 1, speaks to guests at an event celebrating the 60th...

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NASA image: Platform C Installation
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Oct 19, 2016

Platform C Installation

A heavy-lift crane lifts the first half of the C-level work platforms, C south, for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS)...

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NASA image: Platform C Installation
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Oct 19, 2016

Platform C Installation

A heavy-lift crane lifts the first half of the C-level work platforms, C south, for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS)...

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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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