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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: Around Marshall
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Jan 1, 1940

Around Marshall

During World War II, Arsenal workers from Huntsville, Alabama, and surrounding areas responded to the call for...

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NASA image: Origin of Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)
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Feb 20, 1945

Origin of Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)

During World War II, Arsenal workers from Huntsville, Alabama. and surrounding areas responded to the call for...

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NASA image: Astronaut Jack Fischer with Honor Flight Veterans
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Nov 4, 2017

Astronaut Jack Fischer with Honor Flight Veterans

NASA astronaut Jack Fischer talks with veterans at the World War II Memorial who traveled to Washington, DC with the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Jack Fischer with Honor Flight Veterans
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Nov 4, 2017

Astronaut Jack Fischer with Honor Flight Veterans

NASA astronaut Jack Fischer talks with veterans at the World War II Memorial who traveled to Washington, DC with the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Jack Fischer with Honor Flight Veterans
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Nov 4, 2017

Astronaut Jack Fischer with Honor Flight Veterans

NASA astronaut Jack Fischer talks with veterans at the World War II Memorial who traveled to Washington, DC with the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Jack Fischer with Honor Flight Veterans
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Nov 4, 2017

Astronaut Jack Fischer with Honor Flight Veterans

NASA astronaut Jack Fischer poses for a group photo at the World War II Memorial with veterans who traveled to...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Jan 1, 1940

Early Rockets

In this undated file photo, probably from World War II, a V-2 rocket emerges from its camouflaged shelter. The team...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Mar 1, 1987

Around Marshall

The Peenemunde Rocket Team reunited on the steps of Marshall Space Flight Center's (MSFC) Headquarter Building 4200...

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NASA image: Origin of Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)
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Jan 1, 1940

Origin of Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)

In the years following World War II, the Army directed that the Huntsville, Alabama Arsenal be advertised for sale....

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NASA image: PORTRAIT - GRIGGS, S. DAVID., ASTRONAUT-CANDIDATE
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Sep 20, 1978

PORTRAIT - GRIGGS, S. DAVID., ASTRONAUT-CANDIDATE

S78-35306 (31 Jan. 1978) --- Astronaut S. David Griggs. (NOTE: He died on June 17, 1989, near Earle, Arkansas, in...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Apr 15, 2004

Early Rockets

In addition to Dr. Robert Goddard's pioneering work, American experimentation in rocketry prior to World War II...

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NASA image: Origin of Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)
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Apr 15, 2004

Origin of Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)

The Marshall Space Flight Center, a NASA field installation, was established at Huntsville, Alabama, in 1960. The...

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NASA image: Origin of Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)
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Apr 15, 2004

Origin of Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)

The Marshall Space Flight Center, a NASA field installation, was established at Huntsville, Alabama, in 1960. The...

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NASA image: McDonald XP-85 Airplane in 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.
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Apr 8, 1948

McDonald XP-85 Airplane in 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.

Front View of McDonald XP-85 Plan Model. Parasite Airplane designed to be carried in the B-36 bombay (never built)...

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NASA image: The Tow Channel
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Oct 27, 2016

The Tow Channel

This archival image was released as part of a gallery comparing JPL's past and present, commemorating the 80th...

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NASA image: NACA Wartime Safety Poster
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Apr 23, 1945

NACA Wartime Safety Poster

One of many safety posters produced by NACA artists during World War II. The Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Jan 1, 1944

Early Rockets

German technicians stack the various stages of the V-2 rocket in this undated photograph. The team of German...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Jan 1, 1947

Early Rockets

A V-2 rocket is hoisted into a static test facility at White Sands, New Mexico. The German engineers and scientists...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Jan 1, 1946

Early Rockets

A V-2 rocket takes flight at White Sands, New Mexico, in 1946. The German engineers and scientists who developed the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3311
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Jun 13, 2012

KSC-2012-3311

KWAJALEIN ATOLL, Marshall Islands - Orbital Science Corp.'s L-1011 aircraft "Stargazer" stands near the runway on...

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Apr 15, 2004

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This is a portrait of General George C. Marshall in Army uniform. The Marshall Space Flight Center, a NASA field...

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NASA image: LONG BOW MODEL DURING ICING TEST
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Jun 15, 1993

LONG BOW MODEL DURING ICING TEST

An AH-64 (Apache) Longbow fire control full size radar photographed during icing tests in the Icing Research wind...

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NASA image: Trailblazers: The Story of a Tuskegee Airman
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Feb 5, 2020

Trailblazers: The Story of a Tuskegee Airman

Monica Manning, Assistant Administrator for Procurement at NASA, introduces Retired U.S. Air Force Honorary...

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NASA image: Trailblazers: The Story of a Tuskegee Airman
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Feb 5, 2020

Trailblazers: The Story of a Tuskegee Airman

NASA astronaut Alvin Drew speaks with retired U.S. Air Force Honorary Brigadier General Charles McGee during a Black...

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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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