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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 third stage of the Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL rocket is bei
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Apr 3, 2007

The third stage of the Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL rocket is bei

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians prepare to mate the AIM spacecraft (at left) to the SoftRide...

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NASA image: The third stage of the Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL rocket is bei
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Apr 3, 2007

The third stage of the Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL rocket is bei

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the third stage of the Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL rocket is being mated...

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NASA image: The third stage of the Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL rocket is bei
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Apr 3, 2007

The third stage of the Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL rocket is bei

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL rocket is ready for mating to the AIM...

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NASA image: The third stage of the Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL rocket is bei
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Apr 3, 2007

The third stage of the Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL rocket is bei

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a technician mates the AIM spacecraft, at left, to the Orbital Sciences...

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NASA image: RocketScience101_v2
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May 15, 2023

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Rocket Science 101

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NASA image: AJ26 rocket engine testing news briefing
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Feb 24, 2010

AJ26 rocket engine testing news briefing

Operators at NASA's John C. Stennis Space Center are completing modifications to the E-1 Test Stand to begin testing...

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NASA image: AJ26 rocket engine testing news briefing
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Feb 24, 2010

AJ26 rocket engine testing news briefing

Operators at NASA's John C. Stennis Space Center are completing modifications to the E-1 Test Stand to begin testing...

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NASA image: NASA’s Super Guppy Delivers SLS Rocket Test Hardware to Marshall
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Aug 10, 2022

NASA’s Super Guppy Delivers SLS Rocket Test Hardware to Marshall

NASA’s Super Guppy aircraft arrived at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala., with the Orion stage...

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NASA image: The mated Pegasus XL rocket - AIM spacecraft leaves Building 165
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Apr 16, 2007

The mated Pegasus XL rocket - AIM spacecraft leaves Building 165

The mated Pegasus XL rocket - AIM spacecraft leaves Building 1655 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. The...

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NASA image: The mated Pegasus XL rocket - AIM spacecraft leaves Building 165
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Apr 16, 2007

The mated Pegasus XL rocket - AIM spacecraft leaves Building 165

The mated Pegasus XL rocket - AIM spacecraft is secured onto a transporter at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: August 2024 Blue Supermoon Rises over the “Rocket City”
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Aug 19, 2024

August 2024 Blue Supermoon Rises over the “Rocket City”

A supermoon rises over Huntsville, Alabama, home to NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, Aug. 19. Visible through...

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NASA image: August 2024 Blue Supermoon Rises over the “Rocket City”
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Aug 19, 2024

August 2024 Blue Supermoon Rises over the “Rocket City”

A supermoon rises over Huntsville, Alabama, home to NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, Aug. 19. Visible through...

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NASA image: August 2024 Blue Supermoon Rises over the “Rocket City”
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Aug 19, 2024

August 2024 Blue Supermoon Rises over the “Rocket City”

A supermoon rises over Huntsville, Alabama, home to NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, Aug. 19. Visible through...

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NASA image: AJ26 engine test
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Nov 17, 2011

AJ26 engine test

A team of engineers at Stennis Space Center conducted a test firing of an Aerojet AJ26 flight engine Nov. 17,...

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NASA image: The mated Pegasus XL rocket - AIM spacecraft leaves Building 165
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Apr 16, 2007

The mated Pegasus XL rocket - AIM spacecraft leaves Building 165

The mated Pegasus XL rocket - AIM spacecraft is moved onto a transporter in Building 1655 at Vandenberg Air Force...

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NASA image: White House Science Fair
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May 27, 2014

White House Science Fair

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden poses with an all-girl engineering team that participated in the White House...

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NASA image: Antares Rocket Test Launch
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Apr 21, 2013

Antares Rocket Test Launch

The Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket is seen as it launches from Pad-0A of the Mid-Atlantic Regional...

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NASA image: Antares Rocket Test Launch
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Apr 21, 2013

Antares Rocket Test Launch

The Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket is seen as it launches from Pad-0A of the Mid-Atlantic Regional...

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NASA image: Antares Rocket Test Launch
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Apr 21, 2013

Antares Rocket Test Launch

The Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket is seen as it launches from Pad-0A of the Mid-Atlantic Regional...

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NASA image: Antares Rocket Test Launch
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Apr 21, 2013

Antares Rocket Test Launch

The Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket is seen as it launches from Pad-0A of the Mid-Atlantic Regional...

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NASA image: Antares Rocket Test Launch
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Apr 21, 2013

Antares Rocket Test Launch

The Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket is seen as it launches from Pad-0A of the Mid-Atlantic Regional...

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NASA image: Antares Rocket Test Launch
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Apr 21, 2013

Antares Rocket Test Launch

The Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket is seen as it launches from Pad-0A of the Mid-Atlantic Regional...

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NASA image: Antares Rocket Test Launch
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Apr 21, 2013

Antares Rocket Test Launch

The Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket is seen as it launches from Pad-0A of the Mid-Atlantic Regional...

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NASA image: Antares Rocket Test Launch
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Apr 21, 2013

Antares Rocket Test Launch

The Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket is seen as it launches from Pad-0A of the Mid-Atlantic Regional...

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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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