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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: On Solid Ground
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May 26, 2008

On Solid Ground

On Solid Ground

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NASA image: Mars 2020 - Atlas Mate of Solid Rocket Boosters to First Stage
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Jun 4, 2020

Mars 2020 - Atlas Mate of Solid Rocket Boosters to First Stage

Mars 2020 Atlas mate of solid rocket boosters (SRBs) to first stage.

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Jan 1, 1976

Space Shuttle Projects

This image illustrates the solid rocket motor (SRM)/solid rocket booster (SRB) configuration. The Shuttle's two...

MSFC
NASA image: GOES-R Atlas V Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Lift and Mate
Image
Oct 27, 2016

GOES-R Atlas V Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Lift and Mate

A United Launch Alliance (ULA) technician inspects the solid rocket motor for the ULA Atlas V rocket on its...

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NASA image: Colloidal Solids
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Oct 3, 2024

Colloidal Solids

jsc2024e065172 (10/3/2024) --- A temperature map is seen within a microgel suspension illuminated by the Colloidal...

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NASA image: Solid Surface Combustion Experiment
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Sep 12, 1994

Solid Surface Combustion Experiment

STS064-10-011 (12 Sept. 1994) --- The Solid Surface Combustion Experiment (SSCE), designed to supply information on...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Jan 1, 1975

Space Shuttle Projects

As early as September 1972, the Marshall Space Flight Center arnounced plans for a series of 20 water-entry...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
May 27, 1987

Space Shuttle Projects

This photograph is a long shot view of a full scale solid rocket motor (SRM) for the solid rocket booster (SRB)...

MSFC
NASA image: GOES-R Atlas V Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Lift and Mate
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Oct 27, 2016

GOES-R Atlas V Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Lift and Mate

Inside the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida,...

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NASA image: GOES-R Atlas V Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Lift and Mate
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Oct 27, 2016

GOES-R Atlas V Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Lift and Mate

The solid rocket motor has been lifted to the vertical position on its transporter for mating to the United Launch...

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NASA image: GOES-R Atlas V Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Lift and Mate
Image
Oct 27, 2016

GOES-R Atlas V Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Lift and Mate

Inside the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida,...

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NASA image: GOES-R Atlas V Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Lift and Mate
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Oct 27, 2016

GOES-R Atlas V Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Lift and Mate

The solid rocket motor has been lifted to the vertical position and moved into the Vertical Integration Facility at...

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NASA image: GOES-R Atlas V Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Lift and Mate
Image
Oct 27, 2016

GOES-R Atlas V Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Lift and Mate

The solid rocket motor is lifted on its transporter for mating to the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket in the...

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NASA image: GOES-R Atlas V Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Lift and Mate
Image
Oct 27, 2016

GOES-R Atlas V Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Lift and Mate

Technicians with United Launch Alliance (ULA) monitor the progress as the solid rocket motor is mated to the ULA...

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NASA image: GOES-R Atlas V Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Lift and Mate
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Oct 27, 2016

GOES-R Atlas V Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Lift and Mate

Preparations are underway to lift the solid rocket motor up from its transporter for mating to the United Launch...

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NASA image: GOES-R Atlas V Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Lift and Mate
Image
Oct 27, 2016

GOES-R Atlas V Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Lift and Mate

Preparations are underway to lift the solid rocket motor up from its transporter for mating to the United Launch...

KSC
NASA image: GOES-R Atlas V Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Lift and Mate
Image
Oct 27, 2016

GOES-R Atlas V Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Lift and Mate

The solid rocket motor is lifted on its transporter for mating to the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket in the...

KSC
NASA image: GOES-R Atlas V Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Lift and Mate
Image
Oct 27, 2016

GOES-R Atlas V Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Lift and Mate

Technicians with United Launch Alliance (ULA) assist as the solid rocket motor is mated to the ULA Atlas V rocket in...

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NASA image: GOES-R Atlas V Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Lift and Mate
Image
Oct 27, 2016

GOES-R Atlas V Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Lift and Mate

The solid rocket motor has been lifted to the vertical position for mating to the United Launch Alliance Atlas V...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Jul 13, 1979

Space Shuttle Projects

This is a photograph of the solid rocket booster's (SRB's) Qualification Motor-1 (QM-1) being prepared for a static...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Jan 1, 1977

Space Shuttle Projects

This illustration is a cutaway of the solid rocket booster (SRB) sections with callouts. The Shuttle's two SRB's are...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Apr 1, 1982

Space Shuttle Projects

The towing ship, Liberty, towed a recovered solid rocket booster (SRB) for the STS-3 mission to Port Canaveral,...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Jun 3, 1989

Space Shuttle Projects

The Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) engineers test fired a 26-foot long, 100,000-pound-thrust solid rocket motor...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Dec 1, 1977

Space Shuttle Projects

The solid rocket booster (SRB) structural test article is being installed in the Solid Rocket Booster Test Facility...

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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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