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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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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Components for two of the F-1 engines that powered the first stage of the Saturn V rockets...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1836
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Feb 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Freedom Star, one of NASA's solid rocket booster retrieval ships, and its crew are preparing...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1831
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Mar 21, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Components for two of the F-1 engines that powered the first stage of the Saturn V rockets...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1857
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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- An expanse of ocean is seen on the horizon as Liberty Star, one of NASA's solid rocket...

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NASA image: Orion is Taken From Ship & Put in Shipping Container
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Dec 10, 2014

Orion is Taken From Ship & Put in Shipping Container

The Orion crew module has been secured in the crew module transportation fixture at the Mole Pier at Naval Base San...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1868
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Feb 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The sun dawns over the Atlantic Ocean and Liberty Star, one of NASA's solid rocket booster...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1840
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Mar 21, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Components for two of the F-1 engines that powered the first stage of the Saturn V rockets...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4779
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Dec 5, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- After splashdown, NASA's Orion spacecraft has been recovered and is positioned on rubber "speed...

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NASA image: Orion Crew Module Arrival at Mole Pier
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Dec 9, 2014

Orion Crew Module Arrival at Mole Pier

The Orion crew module is being moved into a covered structure at the Mole Pier at Naval Base San Diego in California...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1814
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Feb 25, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Crew members from Freedom Star, one of NASA's solid rocket booster retrieval ships, prepare...

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NASA image: Orion Crew Module Arrival at Mole Pier
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Dec 9, 2014

Orion Crew Module Arrival at Mole Pier

The Orion crew module is being moved into a covered structure at the Mole Pier at Naval Base San Diego in California...

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NASA image: Orion Crew Module Arrival at Mole Pier
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Dec 9, 2014

Orion Crew Module Arrival at Mole Pier

The Orion crew module has been transported to the Mole Pier at Naval Base San Diego in California where it will be...

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Dec 11, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Drivers in a flatbed truck begin the overland trek back to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4774
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Dec 5, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- U.S. Navy personnel aboard a rigid hull inflatable boat help recover NASA's Orion spacecraft...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Preparations for Sea
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Oct 29, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Preparations for Sea

A stabilization collar and front porch are in the well deck of a U.S. Navy ship on Oct. 29, 2018. They will be used...

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Mar 21, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Components for two of the F-1 engines that powered the first stage of the Saturn V rockets...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 5 Activities - Morning
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Nov 3, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 5 Activities - Morning

Open Water Recovery Lead Tim Goddard attaches lights to the top of the test version of the Orion capsule used during...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1839
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Mar 21, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Components for two of the F-1 engines that powered the first stage of the Saturn V rockets...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1838
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Mar 21, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Components for two of the F-1 engines that powered the first stage of the Saturn V rockets...

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NASA image: Orion in the Well Deck After Splashdown and Recovery
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion in the Well Deck After Splashdown and Recovery

After splashdown, NASA's Orion spacecraft has been recovered and is positioned on rubber "speed bumps" inside the...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 6 Activities
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Nov 4, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 6 Activities

NASA Landing and Recovery Director Melissa Jones, left, reviews procedures with a recovery team member inside the...

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Mar 21, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Components for two of the F-1 engines that powered the first stage of the Saturn V rockets...

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Jun 13, 2000

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Children on a tour at the KSC Visitor Complex get an early look at the Discovery Channel's Liberty Bell 7 Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1837
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Mar 21, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Components for two of the F-1 engines that powered the first stage of the Saturn V rockets...

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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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