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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: Shuttle crew escape systems (CES) rocket test at Hurricane Mesa, Utah
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Nov 12, 1987

Shuttle crew escape systems (CES) rocket test at Hurricane Mesa, Utah

Shuttle crew escape systems (CES) tractor rocket tests conducted at Hurricane Mesa, Utah. This preliminary ground...

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NASA image: ARC-1980-AC80-0107-13
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Feb 6, 1980

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Space Shuttle Orbiter Enterprise is lowered to the floor of the transfer aisle in the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: ARC-1980-AC80-0107-12
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Feb 6, 1980

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The Space Shuttle Orbiter Enterprise is lowered to the floor of the transfer aisle in the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: KSC-81PC-0333
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Apr 10, 1981

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Viewed from the top of the Vehicle Assembly Building, crowds wait in vain for the...

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NASA image: KSC-08-S-00030
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May 6, 2008

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I'm Jeff Skaja, NASA test director, and this is the Space Shuttle Minute. The preparation for space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2049
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Sep 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building, a technician monitors Space Shuttle Atlantis as it is...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2043
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Sep 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building, Space Shuttle Atlantis is lifted from its External...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2047
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Sep 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building, Space Shuttle Atlantis is lowered into the transfer...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2045
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Sep 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building, Space Shuttle Atlantis is lifted above its External...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2044
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Sep 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building, technicians spot for Space Shuttle Atlantis as it is...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2042
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Sep 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building, a fisheye lens captures Space Shuttle Atlantis as it...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2046
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Sep 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building, a fisheye lens captures Space Shuttle Atlantis as it...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2048
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Sep 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building, Space Shuttle Atlantis is lowered into the transfer...

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NASA image: KSC-80pc-0606
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Nov 25, 1980

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Assembly of the first Space Shuttle vehicle, scheduled to make its first orbital test...

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NASA image: KSC-80pc-0608
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Nov 25, 1980

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Assembly of the first Space Shuttle vehicle, scheduled to make its first orbital test...

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NASA image: KSC-80pc-605
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Nov 20, 1980

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Assembly of the first Space Shuttle vehicle, scheduled to make its first orbital test...

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NASA image: KSC-80pc-600
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Nov 25, 1980

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Assembly of the first Space Shuttle vehicle, scheduled to make its first orbital test...

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NASA image: Orion's Service Module Engine
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Jun 16, 2016

Orion's Service Module Engine

An Orbital Maneuvering System engine is vibration tested at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston on June 16, 2016,...

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NASA image: Orion's Service Module Engine
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Jun 16, 2016

Orion's Service Module Engine

An Orbital Maneuvering System engine is vibration tested at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston on June 16, 2016,...

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NASA image: Orion's Service Module Engine
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Jun 16, 2016

Orion's Service Module Engine

An Orbital Maneuvering System engine is vibration tested at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston on June 16, 2016,...

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NASA image: Orion's Service Module Engine
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Jun 16, 2016

Orion's Service Module Engine

An Orbital Maneuvering System engine is vibration tested at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston on June 16, 2016,...

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NASA image: Orion's Service Module Engine
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Jun 16, 2016

Orion's Service Module Engine

An Orbital Maneuvering System engine is vibration tested at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston on June 16, 2016,...

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NASA image: Orion's Service Module Engine
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Jun 16, 2016

Orion's Service Module Engine

An Orbital Maneuvering System engine is vibration tested at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston on June 16, 2016,...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00155
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Jun 15, 2006

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You're watching NASA Direct. Next on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: With the launch of Discovery less than...

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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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