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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: Pourquoi Pas?
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Jan 21, 2015

Pourquoi Pas?

The cliff-like feature crossing this image from NASA MESSENGER spacecraft from top to bottom is one of Mercury famed...

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NASA image: PA-30 Twin Comanche - NASA 808 in flight
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Oct 8, 1971

PA-30 Twin Comanche - NASA 808 in flight

Dryden Flight Research Center's Piper PA-30 Twin Commanche, which helped validate the RPRV concept, descends to a...

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NASA image: PA-30 Twin Comanche - NASA 808 in hangar
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May 5, 1980

PA-30 Twin Comanche - NASA 808 in hangar

Technicians check instrumentation and systems on NASA 808, a PA-30 aircraft, prior to a research flight. The...

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NASA image: KSC-pa-sts-89
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Jan 22, 1998

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The Space Shuttle Endeavour cuts a bright swath through the dark sky as it blazes a trail toward the Russian Space...

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NASA image: KSC-pa-et-3
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Feb 6, 1998

KSC-pa-et-3

The Space Shuttle's first super lightweight external tank is on its way to Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-pa-et-2
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Feb 6, 1998

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The Space Shuttle's first super lightweight external tank is on its way to Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-pa-wolf-09
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Feb 1, 1998

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NASA astronaut and Mir 24 crew member David Wolf, M.D., enjoys a moment with the media at the Skid Strip at Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-pa-et-5
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Feb 6, 1998

KSC-pa-et-5

The Space Shuttle's first super lightweight external tank is on its way to Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-pa-et-1
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Feb 6, 1998

KSC-pa-et-1

The Space Shuttle's first super lightweight external tank is on its way to Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-pa-et-4
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Feb 6, 1998

KSC-pa-et-4

The Space Shuttle's first super lightweight external tank is on its way to Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-pa-wolf-17
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Feb 1, 1998

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NASA astronaut and Mir 24 crew member David Wolf, M.D., enjoys a moment with the media at the Skid Strip at Cape...

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NASA image: Under the watchful eyes of technicians, a crane positions the Orion PA-1 Abort Flight Test module for mass properties testing in NASA Dryden's Flight Loads Lab.
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Oct 14, 2008

Under the watchful eyes of technicians, a crane positions the Orion PA-1 Abort Flight Test module for mass properties testing in NASA Dryden's Flight Loads Lab.

Under the watchful eyes of technicians, a crane positions the Orion PA-1 Abort Flight Test module for mass...

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NASA image: Engineers and technicians pore over data during moment-of-inertia testing on the Orion PA-1 Abort Flight Test module in the NASA DFRC Flight Loads Laboratory.
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Oct 15, 2008

Engineers and technicians pore over data during moment-of-inertia testing on the Orion PA-1 Abort Flight Test module in the NASA DFRC Flight Loads Laboratory.

Engineers and technicians pore over data during moment-of-inertia testing on the Orion PA-1 Abort Flight Test module...

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NASA image: Reporter Julie Flannery of KERO-TV, Bakersfield, interviews NASA Dryden's Orion AFT project manager Gary Martin in front of the Orion PA-1 crew module.
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Oct 29, 2008

Reporter Julie Flannery of KERO-TV, Bakersfield, interviews NASA Dryden's Orion AFT project manager Gary Martin in front of the Orion PA-1 crew module.

Reporter Julie Flannery of KERO-TV, Bakersfield, interviews NASA Dryden's Orion Abort Flight Test project manager...

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NASA image: 1001376
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Aug 4, 2010

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MARVIN BARNES, NASA MSFC ER52 SOLID PROPULSION, SEPARATION AND MANEUVERING SYSTEMS BRANCH, INSPECTS POST-FLIGHT...

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NASA image: iss065m261451509_Expedition_65_Inflight_Education_Event_with_Chester_and_Berks_County_PA_210525
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May 25, 2021

iss065m261451509_Expedition_65_Inflight_Education_Event_with_Chester_and_Berks_County_PA_210525

SPACE STATION CREW MEMBERS DISCUSS LIFE IN SPACE WITH PENNSYLVANIA STUDENTS Aboard the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1800
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Feb 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Mike Curie (far left), with NASA Public Affairs, moderates the flight readiness review news...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1801
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Feb 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the flight readiness review news conference for space shuttle Discovery's STS-119 mission,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1802
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Feb 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the flight readiness review news conference for space shuttle Discovery's STS-119 mission,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1804
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Feb 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Associate Administrator for Space Operations Bill Gerstenmaier, Space Shuttle Program Manager...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0758
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Jan 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Lisa A. Malone was named director of NASA-KSC External Relations and Business...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1805
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Feb 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the flight readiness review news conference for space shuttle Discovery's STS-119 mission,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1806
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Feb 20, 2009

KSC-2009-1806

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the flight readiness review news conference for space shuttle Discovery's STS-119 mission,...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1176
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Jul 25, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Official portrait of Mike Rein, Division Chief, Media Services, External Relations and...

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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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