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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.

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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: Morpheus Campaign 2A Tether Test
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Mar 27, 2014

Morpheus Campaign 2A Tether Test

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander is lifted by crane and its engine is ignited during...

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NASA image: Morpheus Campaign 2A Tether Test
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Mar 27, 2014

Morpheus Campaign 2A Tether Test

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander is lifted by crane and its engine is ignited during...

KSC
NASA image: Morpheus Alhat Integrated and Laser Test
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Mar 21, 2014

Morpheus Alhat Integrated and Laser Test

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Engineers and technicians prepare the Project Morpheus prototype lander for an automated...

KSC
NASA image: Vertical/Short Takeoff and Landing Model in the 10- by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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May 23, 1979

Vertical/Short Takeoff and Landing Model in the 10- by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

A technician checks a 0.25-scale engine model of a Vought Corporation V-530 engine in the test section of the 10- by...

GRC
NASA image: Morpheus Alhat Integrated and Laser Test
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Mar 21, 2014

Morpheus Alhat Integrated and Laser Test

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Engineers and technicians wearing safety goggles, prepare the Project Morpheus prototype...

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NASA image: Morpheus Launch Pad Move
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Mar 14, 2014

Morpheus Launch Pad Move

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Construction workers assist as a crane lowers a portion of the launch pad for the Project...

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NASA image: A youthful cluster
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Aug 24, 2015

A youthful cluster

Shown here in a new image taken with the Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS) on board the NASA/ESA Hubble Space...

GSFC
NASA image: Morpheus Campaign 2A Tether Test
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Mar 27, 2014

Morpheus Campaign 2A Tether Test

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander is lifted by crane for a tethered test near a new...

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NASA image: NASA-led Firefly Mission to Study Lightning B-Roll
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Sep 15, 2010

NASA-led Firefly Mission to Study Lightning B-Roll

Somewhere on Earth, there's always a lightning flash. The globe experiences lightning some 50 times a second, yet...

GSFC
NASA image: Morpheus Alhat Integrated and Laser Test
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Mar 21, 2014

Morpheus Alhat Integrated and Laser Test

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A crane lowers the Project Morpheus prototype lander onto a launch pad at a new launch site...

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NASA image: Morpheus Launch Pad Move
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Mar 14, 2014

Morpheus Launch Pad Move

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Construction workers assist as a crane is used to lift a large portion of the launch pad for...

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NASA image: Morpheus Alhat Integrated and Laser Test
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Mar 21, 2014

Morpheus Alhat Integrated and Laser Test

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Engineers and technicians prepare the Project Morpheus prototype lander for an automated...

KSC
NASA image: Morpheus Campaign 2A Tether Test
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Mar 27, 2014

Morpheus Campaign 2A Tether Test

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander is lifted by crane and its engine is ignited during...

KSC
NASA image: Morpheus Launch Pad Move
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Mar 14, 2014

Morpheus Launch Pad Move

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A flatbed truck carries the launch pad for the Project Morpheus prototype lander to a new...

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NASA image: Morpheus Launch Pad Move
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Mar 14, 2014

Morpheus Launch Pad Move

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A crane is used to lower the launch pad for the Project Morpheus prototype lander onto a new...

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NASA image: Io Plume Monitoring (frames 1-36)
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Nov 4, 1997

Io Plume Monitoring (frames 1-36)

A sequence of full disk Io images was taken prior to Galileo's second encounter with Ganymede. The purpose of these...

JPL
NASA image: SWOT Captures Planet-Rumbling Greenland Tsunami
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Oct 31, 2024

SWOT Captures Planet-Rumbling Greenland Tsunami

A visualization based on data from the international SWOT satellite mission shows the unique contours of a tsunami...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-98pc739
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Jun 12, 1998

KSC-98pc739

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Startled by the almost silent appearance of the orbiter Discovery as it lands...

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NASA image: Rhea: Full Moon
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Dec 6, 2005

Rhea: Full Moon

This giant mosaic reveals Saturn's icy moon Rhea in her full, crater-scarred glory. This view consists of 21...

JPL
NASA image: Morpheus Campaign 2A Tether Test
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Mar 27, 2014

Morpheus Campaign 2A Tether Test

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander is lifted by crane during a tethered test near a new...

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NASA image: EC65-0649
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Apr 26, 1965

EC65-0649

LLRV flight #1-16-61F with Bell 47 Helicopter providing chase support. The use of chase planes was a critical part...

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NASA image: Morpheus Launch Pad Move
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Mar 14, 2014

Morpheus Launch Pad Move

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A flatbed truck carries the launch pad for the Project Morpheus prototype lander to a new...

KSC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Nov 15, 2000

Microgravity

Watching molecules of the iron-storing protein apoferritin come together to form a nucleus reveals some interesting...

MSFC
NASA image: Morpheus Campaign 2A Tether Test
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Mar 27, 2014

Morpheus Campaign 2A Tether Test

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander is lifted by crane and its engine is ignited during...

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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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