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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: KSC-04pd1821
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Sep 1, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the Demonstration of Autonomous Rendezvous...

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NASA image: SpaceX DM1 Hatch Closing March 7, 2019
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Mar 7, 2019

SpaceX DM1 Hatch Closing March 7, 2019

SPACE STATION CREW MEMBERS CLOSE THE HATCH TO SPACEX CREW DRAGON DURING ITS FIRST MISSION TO SPACE Aboard the...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demonstration Mission-1 Highlights
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Mar 8, 2019

SpaceX Demonstration Mission-1 Highlights

Demonstration Mission-1 (Demo-1) was an uncrewed flight test designed to demonstrate a new commercial capability...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1830
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Sep 3, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, workers maneuver the Demonstration of...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4807
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Dec 11, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Engineers and technicians prepare NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander for free flight...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX Crew-5 Flight Day 3 Highlights
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Mar 11, 2023

NASA's SpaceX Crew-5 Flight Day 3 Highlights

Aboard the International Space Station, NASA astronauts Josh Cassada and Nicole Mann, JAXA (Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: Preparations of Launch of Campaign 5, Free Flight 15 Morpheus
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Dec 10, 2014

Preparations of Launch of Campaign 5, Free Flight 15 Morpheus

NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander is being transported to the north end of the Shuttle Landing Facility for...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4799
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Dec 10, 2014

KSC-2014-4799

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander is being transported to the north end of the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1817
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Sep 1, 2004

KSC-04pd1817

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, workers prepare the Demonstration of...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 5, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

A FreeFly Systems Alta X drone is seen in flight under the control of Jonas Jonsson, pilot in command for STEReO,...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 5, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

A FreeFly Systems Alta X drone is seen in flight under the control of Jonas Jonsson, pilot in command for STEReO,...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4798
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Dec 10, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander is being transported from a hangar at the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00329
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Oct 6, 2004

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DART, short for Demonstration of Autonomous Rendezvous technology is NASA's newest flight demonstrator for unpiloted...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4801
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Dec 10, 2014

KSC-2014-4801

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander is being lowered by crane onto a launch pad at the...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 5, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

Zach Roberts, pilot computer operator for STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency Response Operations...

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NASA image: Morpheus Campaign 5, Free Flight #15
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Dec 11, 2014

Morpheus Campaign 5, Free Flight #15

NASA Project Morpheus prototype lander is being lifted by crane during preparations for free flight test number 15...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00086
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Apr 15, 2005

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NASA Spacecraft Mission Director Jim Snoddy, from NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala., is...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 5, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

A FreeFly Systems Alta X drone is seen in flight under the control of Jonas Jonsson, pilot in command for STEReO,...

HQ
NASA image: Morpheus Campaign 5, Free Flight #15
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Dec 11, 2014

Morpheus Campaign 5, Free Flight #15

Engineers and technicians prepare NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander for free flight test number 15 on a...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 4, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

Jonas Jonsson, pilot in command for STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency Response Operations...

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NASA image: Preparations of Launch of Campaign 5, Free Flight 15 Morpheus
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Dec 10, 2014

Preparations of Launch of Campaign 5, Free Flight 15 Morpheus

Engineers and technicians prepare NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander for free flight test number 15 on a...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
Image
May 4, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

Jonas Jonsson, pilot in command for STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency Response Operations...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4809
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Dec 11, 2014

KSC-2014-4809

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Engineers and technicians prepare NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander for free flight...

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NASA image: Morpheus Campaign 5, Free Flight #15
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Dec 11, 2014

Morpheus Campaign 5, Free Flight #15

Engineers and technicians prepare NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander for free flight test number 15 at 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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