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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: ECN-2064
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Jun 12, 1968

ECN-2064

The HL-10 Lifting Body is seen here parked on Rogers Dry Lake, the unique location where it landed after research...

AFRC
NASA image: JPL-20200429-TECHf-0002-Mars Helicopter Animation
Video
Apr 29, 2020

JPL-20200429-TECHf-0002-Mars Helicopter Animation

Animations for media and public use. NASA's Mars Helicopter Ingenuity will be the first aircraft to fly in a...

JPL
NASA image: Margaritifer Chaos
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Jul 12, 2022

Margaritifer Chaos

Today's VIS image shows part of Margaritifer Chaos. The term chaos is applied to regions where the surface is being...

JPL
NASA image: Big Year for NASA’s IceBridge in 2017
Video
Feb 13, 2018

Big Year for NASA’s IceBridge in 2017

From the South Pole to Greenland, from Alaska’s glaciers to Svalbard, NASA’s Operation IceBridge covered the icy...

GSFC
NASA image: SPHEREx Prepared for Vibration Testing
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Jan 23, 2025

SPHEREx Prepared for Vibration Testing

NASA's SPHEREx observatory is lifted and installed onto a vibration table in the Z-axis configuration at BAE Systems...

JPL
NASA image: M2-F1 Lands Hard on Rogers Dry Lake
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Dec 3, 1963

M2-F1 Lands Hard on Rogers Dry Lake

The M2-F1 following a hard landing on Rogers Dry Lake in 1963. It hit the lakebed so hard the rolling gear...

AFRC
NASA image: Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition
Image
Mar 11, 2025

Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

The cockpit of the modified C-141 Kuiper Airborne Observatory, (KAO) (NASA-714), is separated from the airframe on...

ARC
NASA image: KSC-09-S-00140
Video
Nov 16, 2009

KSC-09-S-00140

Reaching space, the external fuel tank separates from space shuttle Atlantis as the crew begins mission STS-129 to...

KSC
NASA image: Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition
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Mar 11, 2025

Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

The cockpit of the modified C-141 Kuiper Airborne Observatory, (KAO) (NASA-714), is separated from the airframe on...

ARC
NASA image: Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition
Image
Mar 11, 2025

Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

The cockpit of the modified C-141 Kuiper Airborne Observatory, (KAO) (NASA-714), is separated from the airframe on...

ARC
NASA image: Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition
Image
Mar 11, 2025

Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

The cockpit of the modified C-141 Kuiper Airborne Observatory, (KAO) (NASA-714), is separated from the airframe on...

ARC
Image
Dec 9, 1993

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) begins its separation from the space shuttle Endeavour following a week and a half...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-81PC-1045
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Nov 25, 1981

KSC-81PC-1045

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Orbiter Columbia is separated from the shuttle carrier aircraft in the mate/demate device at...

KSC
NASA image: Approach & Landing Test (ALT) - Shuttle - Public Affairs Office (PAO) News Release - Free-Flight (FF)-5 Photography
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Oct 26, 1977

Approach & Landing Test (ALT) - Shuttle - Public Affairs Office (PAO) News Release - Free-Flight (FF)-5 Photography

PAO news release material for the 5th and final FF of the ALT series. Precise moment of separation captured by...

JSC
NASA image: Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition
Image
Mar 11, 2025

Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

The cockpit of the modified C-141 Kuiper Airborne Observatory, (KAO) (NASA-714), is separated from the airframe on...

ARC
NASA image: Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition
Image
Mar 11, 2025

Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

The cockpit of the modified C-141 Kuiper Airborne Observatory, (KAO) (NASA-714), is separated from the airframe on...

ARC
NASA image: KSC-11-S-00011
Video
Feb 24, 2011

KSC-11-S-00011

Discovery is in orbit. With the separation of the solid rocket boosters and external fuel tank, the shuttle and crew...

KSC
NASA image: iss064e006268
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Nov 26, 2020

iss064e006268

iss064e006268 (Nov. 26, 2020) --- Pictured from the International Space Station, the Aswan Dam in Egypt separates...

JSC
NASA image: John H Glenn Jr.
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Oct 1, 1998

John H Glenn Jr.

Oct. 1998 -- STS-95 payload specialist John Glenn removes the Advanced Organic Separation (ADSEP) cartridges and...

KSC
NASA image: Cygnus release
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Oct 22, 2013

Cygnus release

The Orbital Sciences Cygnus commercial craft begins its relative separation from the International Space Station...

JSC
NASA image: STS-40 DTO 647 prototype filter documented under OV-102's middeck subfloor
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Jun 14, 1991

STS-40 DTO 647 prototype filter documented under OV-102's middeck subfloor

STS040-34-001 (5-14 June 1991) --- This 35mm scene shows a close-up of a prototype filter designed to remove...

JSC
NASA image: Cassidy looks through window into the PMA-2 during STS-127 Mission
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Jul 17, 2009

Cassidy looks through window into the PMA-2 during STS-127 Mission

S127-E-006705 (17 July 2009) --- Astronaut Christopher Cassidy, STS-127 mission specialist, peers through a window...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-08-S-00051
Video
Jun 20, 2008

KSC-08-S-00051

NASA Telemetry Manager Mark Levigne confirmed the separation of the OSTM_Jason-2 spacecraft. The satellite will be...

KSC
NASA image: Marshburn looks through window into the PMA-2 during STS-127 Mission
Image
Jul 17, 2009

Marshburn looks through window into the PMA-2 during STS-127 Mission

S127-E-006706 (17 July 2009) --- Astronaut Tom Marshburn, STS-127 mission specialist, peers through a window in the...

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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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