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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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May 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA Administrator Charles Bolden expresses his pleasure with the successful SpaceX...

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Apr 13, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - - Workers at Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., remove the cover from the...

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May 2, 2012

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DELAMAR DRY LAKE BED, Nev. – An Erickson Sky Crane helicopter releases The Boeing Company's CST-100 crew capsule...

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NASA image: HIMAT Inlet Model in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Feb 23, 1979

HIMAT Inlet Model in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

A Highly Maneuverable Aircraft Technology (HiMAT) inlet model installed in the test section of the 8- by 6-Foot...

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Jan 7, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility 1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space...

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May 25, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - United Space Alliance technician J.C. Harrison steers while NASA’s Scott Thurston...

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NASA image: NASA Women's History Month - April Torres
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Mar 18, 2019

NASA Women's History Month - April Torres

April Torres is an electronics technician and telemetry specialist at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in...

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Apr 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A cargo bag designed to keep its contents cool, packed with NanoRacks-CubeLabs Module-9...

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BALL AEROSPACE, Boulder, Colo. – In a Ball Aerospace and Technologies Corp. cleanroom in Boulder, Colo., technicians...

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May 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Participating in a post-launch news conference in the Press Site auditorium at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: Starliner Astronaut Water Rescue Training
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Apr 27, 2019

Starliner Astronaut Water Rescue Training

Rescue team members are using a Boeing CST-100 Starliner training capsule to rehearse a full mission profile...

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NASA image: Starliner Astronaut Water Rescue Training
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Apr 27, 2019

Starliner Astronaut Water Rescue Training

NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore rehearse the steps they would take to exit Boeing’s CST-100...

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Apr 13, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The MESSENGER (Mercury Surface, Space Environment, Geochemistry and Ranging) spacecraft...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Team members stationed at consoles in the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Researchers Demonstrate Liquid Transfer Equipment for Apollo 14 Test
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Dec 23, 1970

Researchers Demonstrate Liquid Transfer Equipment for Apollo 14 Test

Two researchers at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lewis Research Center demonstrate the...

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Jan 31, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Crawler-transporter 2, or CT-2, slowly enters the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy...

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May 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Participating in a post-launch news conference in the Press Site auditorium at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: Thad Cochran Test Stand Flush Time Warp
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Feb 11, 2026

Thad Cochran Test Stand Flush Time Warp

Water flowing out. Data flowing in. A water system activation at the Thad Cochran Test Stand (B-2) on Jan. 30 at...

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NASA image: Hubble Tool Time Episode 4 - Servicing Mission 3A
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May 7, 2019

Hubble Tool Time Episode 4 - Servicing Mission 3A

Retired NASA astronaut John Grunsfeld hosts this six-part mini-series about the tools used on the Hubble Space...

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NASA image: Hubble Tool Time Episode 5 - Servicing Mission 3B
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May 14, 2019

Hubble Tool Time Episode 5 - Servicing Mission 3B

Retired NASA astronaut John Grunsfeld hosts this six-part mini-series about the tools used on the Hubble Space...

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NASA image: Hubble Tool Time Episode 6 - Servicing Mission 4
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May 21, 2019

Hubble Tool Time Episode 6 - Servicing Mission 4

Retired NASA astronaut John Grunsfeld hosts this six-part mini-series about the tools used on the Hubble Space...

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NASA image: Hubble Tool Time Episode 3 - Servicing Mission 2
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Apr 30, 2019

Hubble Tool Time Episode 3 - Servicing Mission 2

Retired NASA astronaut John Grunsfeld hosts this six-part mini-series about the tools used on the Hubble Space...

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NASA image: NASA Tests Ensure Astronaut, Ground Crew Safety Before Orion Lau
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May 10, 2022

NASA Tests Ensure Astronaut, Ground Crew Safety Before Orion Lau

NASA is performing a series of tests to evaluate how astronauts and ground crew involved in final preparations...

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May 28, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Engineers in the Morpheus Control Room monitor conditions in preparation for the first free...

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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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