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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: NASA Drop Test Supports Safer Air Taxi Designs
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Jun 24, 2025

NASA Drop Test Supports Safer Air Taxi Designs

Researchers at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, dropped a full-scale aircraft body, modeled...

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NASA image: Eric Boe and Bob Behnken Dragon Tour
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Mar 8, 2017

Eric Boe and Bob Behnken Dragon Tour

Astronaut Bob Behnken emerges from the hatch of a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft in manufacturing at SpaceX's...

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NASA image: CCP Astronauts Butch Tour
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Oct 25, 2018

CCP Astronauts Butch Tour

NASA astronaut Barry "Butch" Wilmore, center, tours Boeing's Commercial Crew and Cargo Processing Facility (C3PF) on...

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NASA image: 2017 MARSHALL ASSOCIATION LUNCHEON WITH GUEST SPEAKER THOMAS ZUR
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Mar 21, 2017

2017 MARSHALL ASSOCIATION LUNCHEON WITH GUEST SPEAKER THOMAS ZUR

THOMAS ZURBUCHEN, NASA ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE SCIENCE MISSION DIRECTORATE, ADDRESSES THE MARCH 21 LUNCHEON...

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NASA image: jsc2023e010181
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Feb 28, 2023

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jsc2023e010181 (2/28/2023) --- The High school students United with NASA to Create Hardware (HUNCH) Ball Clamp...

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NASA image: Kathy Lueders, HEO AA, Artemis Hardware in RPSF
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Jun 25, 2020

Kathy Lueders, HEO AA, Artemis Hardware in RPSF

Kathy Lueders, center, NASA’s associate administrator for Human Exploration and Operations, along with members of...

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NASA image: MSFC_120619_SLS_Resource_Reel_0124
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Dec 6, 2019

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Together with four RS-25 engines, NASA’s Space Launch System rocket’s massive 212-foot-tall core stage — the largest...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Highlights Space Launch System Rocket Booster Test
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Sep 1, 2020

NASA Administrator Highlights Space Launch System Rocket Booster Test

NASA Administrator, Jim Bridenstine, explains why the upcoming Space Launch System (SLS) rocket Flight Support...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2678
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Dec 21, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The newly shod Crawler Transporter is ready for a road test. The Crawler Transporter...

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NASA image: Kennedy Countdown for Friday, Oct. 8, 2021
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Oct 8, 2021

Kennedy Countdown for Friday, Oct. 8, 2021

NASA is making final preparations for launch of the Lucy spacecraft on its epic 12-year mission to study the solar...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 Heat Shield Offload, Transport, and Lift
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Aug 26, 2016

Orion EM-1 Heat Shield Offload, Transport, and Lift

Inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a...

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NASA image: ULA Atlas V Booster for CFT is transported to CCSFS
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Jun 11, 2021

ULA Atlas V Booster for CFT is transported to CCSFS

A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V booster for Boeing's CST-100 Starliner Crew Flight Test (CFT) is loaded onto...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 Heat Shield Offload, Transport, and Lift
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Aug 26, 2016

Orion EM-1 Heat Shield Offload, Transport, and Lift

The Orion heat shield for Exploration Mission 1 (EM-1) is secured inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2681
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Dec 21, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The newly shod Crawler Transporter is ready for its road test. The Crawler Transporter...

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NASA image: Orion Heat Shield Move
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Oct 23, 2017

Orion Heat Shield Move

Technicians move the Orion heat shield for Exploration Mission-1 toward the thermal chamber in the Neil Armstrong...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2686
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Dec 21, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Crawler Transporter sits behind the Vehicle Assembly Building after its road test...

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NASA image: Orion Heat Shield Move
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Oct 23, 2017

Orion Heat Shield Move

A technician checks the Orion heat shield for Artemis I before it is moved into the thermal chamber in the Neil...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 Heat Shield Offload, Transport, and Lift
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Aug 26, 2016

Orion EM-1 Heat Shield Offload, Transport, and Lift

Technicians with Jacobs on the Test and Operations Support Contract move a transporter close to NASA’s Super Guppy...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1586
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Mar 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Tim Wright, a United Space Alliance engineering manager at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Orion Heat Shield Move
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Oct 23, 2017

Orion Heat Shield Move

Lockheed Martin engineers and technicians prepare the Orion heat shield for Artemis I for its move to the thermal...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 Heat Shield Offload, Transport, and Lift
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Aug 26, 2016

Orion EM-1 Heat Shield Offload, Transport, and Lift

Inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2679
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Dec 21, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The newly shod Crawler Transporter is checked out before beginning a road test. The...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 Heat Shield Offload, Transport, and Lift
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Aug 26, 2016

Orion EM-1 Heat Shield Offload, Transport, and Lift

Inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a...

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NASA image: Orion Heat Shield Move
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Oct 23, 2017

Orion Heat Shield Move

Technicians move the Orion heat shield for Artemis I toward the thermal chamber in the Neil Armstrong Operations and...

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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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