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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: ARC-2004-ACD04-0159-067
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Jul 29, 2004

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3% Space Shuttle Model Testing for Return to flight in the Ames 9X7ft wind tunnel test T97-0131 (IA-700B) with...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0036-040
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Feb 2, 2006

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CEV model with pressure sensitive paint (PSP) test 11-0148 in the 11ft Ames wind tunnel. Dave Maurantonio with blue...

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NASA image: ARC-2004-ACD04-0159-108
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Jul 9, 2004

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3% Space Shuttle Model Testing for Return to flight in the Ames 9X7ft wind tunnel test T97-0131 (IA-700B) with...

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NASA image: ARC-2004-ACD04-0159-062
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Jul 29, 2004

ARC-2004-ACD04-0159-062

3% Space Shuttle Model Testing for Return to flight in the Ames 9X7ft wind tunnel test T97-0131 (IA-700B) with...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0036-024
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Feb 2, 2006

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CEV model with pressure sensitive paint (PSP) test 11-0148 in the 11ft Ames wind tunnel. Joe Olejniczak with blue LEDS.

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NASA image: ARC-2004-ACD04-0159-070
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Jul 29, 2004

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3% Space Shuttle Model Testing for Return to flight in the Ames 9X7ft wind tunnel test T97-0131 (IA-700B) with...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0036-004
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Feb 2, 2006

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CEV model with pressure sensitive paint (PSP) test 11-0148 in the 11ft Ames wind tunnel. Danny Ompoc preparing for...

ARC
NASA image: EM-1 Booster Prep, Right Aft Skirt Work-In-Progress
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Oct 30, 2016

EM-1 Booster Prep, Right Aft Skirt Work-In-Progress

The right hand aft skirt for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket has been refurbished and painted and is ready...

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NASA image: EM-1 Booster Prep, Right Aft Skirt Work-In-Progress
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Oct 30, 2016

EM-1 Booster Prep, Right Aft Skirt Work-In-Progress

The right hand aft skirt for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket has been refurbished and painted and is ready...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1247
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Oct 22, 1999

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KSC volunteers with Days of Caring '99 share tasks while getting ready to paint at Baxley Manor, an apartment...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1070
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Sep 14, 1998

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United Space Alliance Forward Shop workers stand near the orbiter Discovery in the Vehicle Assembly Building . The...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1068
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Sep 14, 1998

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In the Vehicle Assembly Building, the orbiter Discovery (viewed from below the Space Shuttle Main Engines, starboard...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1244
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Oct 22, 1999

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KSC volunteers for Days of Caring '99 unfold protective materials before getting ready to paint at Baxley Manor, an...

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NASA image: EM-1 Booster Prep, Right Aft Skirt Work-In-Progress
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Oct 30, 2016

EM-1 Booster Prep, Right Aft Skirt Work-In-Progress

The right hand aft skirt for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket has been refurbished and painted and is ready...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1245
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Oct 22, 1999

KSC-99pp1245

A volunteer for Days of Caring '99 prepares a light fixture before painting the walls in the hallway at Baxley...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1067
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Sep 14, 1998

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In the Vehicle Assembly Building, the orbiter Discovery (viewed from behind the Space Shuttle Main Engines) is...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1069
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Sep 14, 1998

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In the Vehicle Assembly Building, the orbiter Discovery is fully vertical, after being lifted into position for...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0924
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Apr 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The finishing touches are painted on the American flag that embellishes the southwest...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc988
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Aug 28, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The American flag is being repainted on the side of the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc987
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Aug 28, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The NASA logo, also known as the "meatball," is painted on the side of the Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc904
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Aug 11, 1998

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Painters are suspended on platforms from the top of the 525-foot-high Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at KSC during...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc915
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Aug 13, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Painters are suspended on platforms from the top of the 525-foot-high Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc989
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Aug 28, 1998

KSC-98pc989

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Painters are dwarfed by the six-foot stars in the blue field of the American flag they...

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NASA image: VAB Painting and Nature
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Jun 22, 2020

VAB Painting and Nature

A Common Gallinule wades in a waterway at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on June 22, 2020. The center shares...

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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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