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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: Visitors learn about Return to Flight at StenniSphere
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Apr 19, 2005

Visitors learn about Return to Flight at StenniSphere

Visitors to StenniSphere, the visitor center at NASA's Stennis Space Center, learn about the crew of Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Return to flight SSME test at A2 test stand
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Jul 16, 2004

Return to flight SSME test at A2 test stand

The Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME) reached a historic milestone July 16, 2004, when a successful flight acceptance...

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NASA image: NASA’s ER-2 No.806 Returns to Flight
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Apr 7, 2022

NASA’s ER-2 No.806 Returns to Flight

NASA pilot Greg “Coach” Nelson preparing for ER-2 No. 806 return to flight on April 7, 2022.

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NASA image: Return to Flight activities at The Mall at Cortana
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Jun 28, 2005

Return to Flight activities at The Mall at Cortana

Christian Gonzales, 11 (right), watches as his little brother Walter, 2, adds his own brand of good wishes to a...

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NASA image: Return to Flight SSME loaded for shipping
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Oct 4, 2004

Return to Flight SSME loaded for shipping

On Oct. 5, 2004, SSC shipped the last of the three Space Shuttle Main Engines to NASA's Kennedy Space Center for...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery landed at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center at 5:11 a.m., following the very successful 14-day STS-114 return to flight mission
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Aug 9, 2005

Space Shuttle Discovery landed at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center at 5:11 a.m., following the very successful 14-day STS-114 return to flight mission

Space Shuttle Discovery landed safely at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base in Calif. at...

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NASA image: NASA’s ER-2 No.806 Returns to Flight
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Apr 7, 2022

NASA’s ER-2 No.806 Returns to Flight

NASA’s ER-2 No. 806 returns to flying high-altitude on April 7, 2022, after three years of heavy maintenance. NASA...

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NASA image: NASA's ER-2 No.806 Returns to Flight
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Apr 7, 2022

NASA's ER-2 No.806 Returns to Flight

NASA's ER-2 No. 806 returns to flying high-altitude on April 7, 2022, after three years of heavy maintenance. NASA...

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NASA image: NASA’s ER-2 No.806 Returns to Flight
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Apr 7, 2022

NASA’s ER-2 No.806 Returns to Flight

NASA’s ER-2 No. 806 returns to flying high-altitude on April 7, 2022, after three years of heavy maintenance. NASA...

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NASA image: NASA's ER-2 No.806 Returns to Flight
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Apr 7, 2022

NASA's ER-2 No.806 Returns to Flight

NASA pilot Greg "Coach" Nelson prepared for flight on the ER-2 by air crew life support at Armstrong Flight Research...

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NASA image: All six divots of thermal insulation foam have been ejected from the flight test fixture on NASA's F-15B testbed as it returns from a LIFT experiment flight.
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Feb 14, 2005

All six divots of thermal insulation foam have been ejected from the flight test fixture on NASA's F-15B testbed as it returns from a LIFT experiment flight.

All six divots of thermal insulation foam have been ejected from the flight test fixture on NASA's F-15B testbed as...

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NASA image: Endeavour Return to Flight Maintenance
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Oct 10, 2003

Endeavour Return to Flight Maintenance

In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Rick Cady, with United Space Alliance, removes a tile from Endeavour. Tile check...

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NASA image: Endeavour Return to Flight Maintenance
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Oct 10, 2003

Endeavour Return to Flight Maintenance

In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Tim Chastain (left) and John Peterson (right), with United Space Alliance,...

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NASA image: Endeavour Return to Flight Maintenance
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Oct 10, 2003

Endeavour Return to Flight Maintenance

In the Orbiter Processing Facility, David Sanborn and Rick Cady, with United Space Alliance, check tiles on the...

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NASA image: Endeavour Return to Flight Maintenance
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Oct 10, 2003

Endeavour Return to Flight Maintenance

In the Orbiter Processing Facility, David Sanborn and Rick Cady, with United Space Alliance, check tiles on the...

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NASA image: Endeavour Return to Flight Maintenance
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Oct 10, 2003

Endeavour Return to Flight Maintenance

In the Orbiter Processing Facility, (from left) Tim Chastain, Sang Huynh and John Peterson, with United Space...

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NASA image: Endeavour Return to Flight Maintenance
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Oct 10, 2003

Endeavour Return to Flight Maintenance

(Clockwise from left), in the Orbiter Processing Facility, Tim Chastain, John Peterson and Sang Huynh, with United...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery landed at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center at 5:11 a.m., following the very successful 14-day STS-114 return to flight mission
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Aug 9, 2005

Space Shuttle Discovery landed at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center at 5:11 a.m., following the very successful 14-day STS-114 return to flight mission

Space Shuttle Discovery landed safely at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base in Calif. at...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery landed at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center at 5:11 a.m., following the very successful 14-day STS-114 return to flight mission
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Aug 9, 2005

Space Shuttle Discovery landed at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center at 5:11 a.m., following the very successful 14-day STS-114 return to flight mission

Space Shuttle Discovery landed safely at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base in Calif. at...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery landed at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center at 5:11 a.m., following the very successful 14-day STS-114 return to flight mission
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Aug 9, 2005

Space Shuttle Discovery landed at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center at 5:11 a.m., following the very successful 14-day STS-114 return to flight mission

Space Shuttle Discovery landed safely at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base in Calif. at...

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NASA image: Atlantis Prepared for Return to Flight
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Sep 26, 2003

Atlantis Prepared for Return to Flight

The media gather around NASA Vehicle Manager Scott Thurston (white shirt, center) who talks about some of the work...

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NASA image: Flight Day 20: Orion Prepares for Return Flyby
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Dec 5, 2022

Flight Day 20: Orion Prepares for Return Flyby

(Dec. 5, 2022) On flight day 20, Orion prepares for its return powered flyby and closest approach to the Moon. This...

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NASA image: The X-38 prototype of the Crew Return Vehicle is suspended under its giant 7,500-square-foot parafoil during its eighth free flight on Thursday, December 13, 2001
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Dec 13, 2001

The X-38 prototype of the Crew Return Vehicle is suspended under its giant 7,500-square-foot parafoil during its eighth free flight on Thursday, December 13, 2001

The X-38 prototype of the Crew Return Vehicle for the International Space Station is suspended under its giant...

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NASA image: The X-38 prototype of the Crew Return Vehicle is suspended under its giant 7,500-square-foot parafoil during its eighth free flight on Thursday, December 13, 2001
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Dec 13, 2001

The X-38 prototype of the Crew Return Vehicle is suspended under its giant 7,500-square-foot parafoil during its eighth free flight on Thursday, December 13, 2001

The X-38 prototype of the Crew Return Vehicle for the International Space Station is suspended under its giant...

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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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