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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.

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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: Moons with Separate Paths
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Nov 3, 2005

Moons with Separate Paths

Moons with Separate Paths

JPL
NASA image: Spacecraft -- Capsule Separation Animation
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Dec 22, 2005

Spacecraft -- Capsule Separation Animation

This animation shows the return capsule separating from the Stardust spacecraft.

JPL
NASA image: LDCM Spacecraft Separation
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May 23, 2013

LDCM Spacecraft Separation

The Landsat Data Continuity Mission launched on February 11, 2013, from Vandenberg Air Force Base aboard an Atlas...

GSFC
NASA image: X-RAY MIRROR REPLICATION AND SHELL SEPARATION PROCESS
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Dec 12, 2018

X-RAY MIRROR REPLICATION AND SHELL SEPARATION PROCESS

X-RAY MIRROR REPLICATION AND SHELL SEPARATION PROCESS: CHET SPEEGLE, JOHN HOOD, KEITH BOWEN, CARL WIDRIG, RATANA...

MSFC
NASA image: X-RAY MIRROR REPLICATION AND SHELL SEPARATION PROCESS
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Oct 30, 2018

X-RAY MIRROR REPLICATION AND SHELL SEPARATION PROCESS

X-RAY MIRROR REPLICATION AND SHELL SEPARATION PROCESS: CHET SPEEGLE, JOHN HOOD, KEITH BOWEN, CARL WIDRIG, RATANA...

MSFC
NASA image: X-RAY MIRROR REPLICATION AND SHELL SEPARATION PROCESS
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Oct 30, 2018

X-RAY MIRROR REPLICATION AND SHELL SEPARATION PROCESS

X-RAY MIRROR REPLICATION AND SHELL SEPARATION PROCESS: CHET SPEEGLE, JOHN HOOD, KEITH BOWEN, CARL WIDRIG, RATANA...

MSFC
NASA image: X-RAY MIRROR REPLICATION AND SHELL SEPARATION PROCESS
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Oct 30, 2018

X-RAY MIRROR REPLICATION AND SHELL SEPARATION PROCESS

X-RAY MIRROR REPLICATION AND SHELL SEPARATION PROCESS: CHET SPEEGLE, JOHN HOOD, KEITH BOWEN, CARL WIDRIG, RATANA...

MSFC
NASA image: X-RAY MIRROR REPLICATION AND SHELL SEPARATION PROCESS
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Oct 30, 2018

X-RAY MIRROR REPLICATION AND SHELL SEPARATION PROCESS

X-RAY MIRROR REPLICATION AND SHELL SEPARATION PROCESS: CHET SPEEGLE, JOHN HOOD, KEITH BOWEN, CARL WIDRIG, RATANA...

MSFC
NASA image: X-RAY MIRROR REPLICATION AND SHELL SEPARATION PROCESS
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Oct 30, 2018

X-RAY MIRROR REPLICATION AND SHELL SEPARATION PROCESS

X-RAY MIRROR REPLICATION AND SHELL SEPARATION PROCESS: CHET SPEEGLE, JOHN HOOD, KEITH BOWEN, CARL WIDRIG, RATANA...

MSFC
NASA image: X-RAY MIRROR REPLICATION AND SHELL SEPARATION PROCESS
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Oct 30, 2018

X-RAY MIRROR REPLICATION AND SHELL SEPARATION PROCESS

X-RAY MIRROR REPLICATION AND SHELL SEPARATION PROCESS: CHET SPEEGLE, JOHN HOOD, KEITH BOWEN, CARL WIDRIG, RATANA...

MSFC
NASA image: X-RAY MIRROR REPLICATION AND SHELL SEPARATION PROCESS
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Oct 30, 2018

X-RAY MIRROR REPLICATION AND SHELL SEPARATION PROCESS

X-RAY MIRROR REPLICATION AND SHELL SEPARATION PROCESS: CHET SPEEGLE, JOHN HOOD, KEITH BOWEN, CARL WIDRIG, RATANA...

MSFC
NASA image: X-RAY MIRROR REPLICATION AND SHELL SEPARATION PROCESS
Image
Dec 12, 2018

X-RAY MIRROR REPLICATION AND SHELL SEPARATION PROCESS

X-RAY MIRROR REPLICATION AND SHELL SEPARATION PROCESS: CHET SPEEGLE, JOHN HOOD, KEITH BOWEN, CARL WIDRIG, RATANA...

MSFC
NASA image: X-RAY MIRROR REPLICATION AND SHELL SEPARATION PROCESS
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Oct 31, 2018

X-RAY MIRROR REPLICATION AND SHELL SEPARATION PROCESS

X-RAY MIRROR REPLICATION AND SHELL SEPARATION PROCESS: CHET SPEEGLE, JOHN HOOD, KEITH BOWEN, CARL WIDRIG, RATANA...

MSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Mar 28, 2007

Around Marshall

This photograph depicts a hot fire test of the Shuttle Booster Separation Motor (BSM) at the Marshall Space Flight...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-05-S-00243
Video
Aug 12, 2005

KSC-05-S-00243

MISSION CONTROL: We have Spacecraft separation. (Clapping) Centaur has arrested its roll rate. GEORGE DILLER: And we...

KSC
NASA image: Second Stage Separation
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Aug 6, 2014

Second Stage Separation

NASA Optical PAyload for Lasercomm Science OPALS is seen in the SpaceX Dragon trunk following second stage...

JPL
NASA image: Fundamental Physics
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Jan 22, 2003

Fundamental Physics

Still photographs taken over 16 hours on Nov. 13, 2001, on the International Space Station have been condensed into...

MSFC
NASA image: Illustration of InSight Cruise Stage Separation
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Oct 23, 2018

Illustration of InSight Cruise Stage Separation

This illustration shows NASA's InSight lander separating from its cruise stage as it prepares to enter Mars'...

JPL
NASA image: Service Module Fairring Separation
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Dec 5, 2014

Service Module Fairring Separation

An onboard camera captures separation of the three 13 by 14-foot Orion service module fairings following lift off...

JSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Mar 1, 1989

Space Shuttle Projects

This STS-29 mission onboard photo depicts the External Tank (ET) falling toward the ocean after separation from the...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2012-1259
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Feb 3, 2012

KSC-2012-1259

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In processing facility 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California,...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-1261
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Feb 3, 2012

KSC-2012-1261

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In processing facility 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California,...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-1263
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Feb 3, 2012

KSC-2012-1263

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In processing facility 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, NASA's...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-1264
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Feb 3, 2012

KSC-2012-1264

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In processing facility 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California,...

KSC
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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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