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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: Cutaway drawing of the North American X-15
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Jan 20, 1962

Cutaway drawing of the North American X-15

Cutaway drawing of the North American X-15.

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NASA image: Three view art of the North American X-15
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Apr 10, 1961

Three view art of the North American X-15

Three view art of the North American X-15.

AFRC
NASA image: X-15A-2 post flight photo showing heat damage from Mach 6.7 flight on 3 Oct 67. Flt. 2-53-97; pilot-Pete Knight
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Nov 4, 1967

X-15A-2 post flight photo showing heat damage from Mach 6.7 flight on 3 Oct 67. Flt. 2-53-97; pilot-Pete Knight

X-15A-2 post flight photo showing heat damage from Mach 6.7 flight on 3 Oct 67. Flt. 2-53-97; pilot-Pete Knight.

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NASA image: X-15 #2 landing accident at Mud Lake, Nevada on November 9, 1962 after flight 2-31-52
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Nov 9, 1962

X-15 #2 landing accident at Mud Lake, Nevada on November 9, 1962 after flight 2-31-52

NASA research pilot Jack McKay was injured in a crash landing of the X-15 #2 on November 9, 1962. Following the...

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NASA image: Cutaway drawing of the North American X-15
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Jan 20, 1962

Cutaway drawing of the North American X-15

Cutaway drawing of the North American X-15.

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Achieves Milestone with Completion of RS-25 Certification Test Series
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Jun 22, 2023

NASA Achieves Milestone with Completion of RS-25 Certification Test Series

NASA achieved a key milestone June 22, completing an initial certification test series designed to pave the way for...

SSC
NASA image: Mercury: impact studies
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Sep 7, 1958

Mercury: impact studies

Photographed on: 08 05 1958. -- Impact test conducted by Langley's Hydrodynamics Division. The Division conducted a...

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NASA image: Mercury: impact studies
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Aug 5, 1958

Mercury: impact studies

Photographed on: 08 05 1958. -- Impact test conducted by Langley's Hydrodynamics Division. The Division conducted a...

LRC
NASA image: PRCC Aviation Students
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Jan 26, 2007

PRCC Aviation Students

Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne's Jeff Hansell, right, explains functions of a space shuttle main engine to Pearl River...

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NASA image: NASA's Psyche: Picking up Launch Prep for 2023
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Jan 24, 2023

NASA's Psyche: Picking up Launch Prep for 2023

NASA's Psyche spacecraft is shown in a clean room on Dec. 8, 2022, at Astrotech Space Operations Facility near the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1227
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Jan 23, 2014

KSC-2014-1227

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Engine ignition beneath a United Launch Alliance Atlas V is backfor a palm tree at Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1246
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Jan 23, 2014

KSC-2014-1246

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2563
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Jun 4, 2013

KSC-2013-2563

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – During a visit to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA Associate Administrator Robert...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1256
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Jan 23, 2014

KSC-2014-1256

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In this time lapse photograph, a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1229
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Jan 23, 2014

KSC-2014-1229

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- An exhaust plume forms at Space Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1235
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Jan 23, 2014

KSC-2014-1235

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket streaks into the night from Space Launch Complex 41...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1265
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Jan 23, 2014

KSC-2014-1265

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Hangar AE Launch Vehicle Data Center at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1316
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Jan 23, 2014

KSC-2014-1316

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Atlas V Spaceflight Operations Center NASA and...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1245
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Jan 23, 2014

KSC-2014-1245

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1209
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Jan 23, 2014

KSC-2014-1209

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- An exhaust plume forms at Space Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: TDRS-L Liftoff
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Jan 23, 2014

TDRS-L Liftoff

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying NASA's Tracking and Data Relay Satellite,...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1212
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Jan 23, 2014

KSC-2014-1212

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lights up the night sky over Space Launch Complex 41...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1233
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Jan 23, 2014

KSC-2014-1233

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket soars into the night past the lightning protection...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1323
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Jan 23, 2014

KSC-2014-1323

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Atlas V Spaceflight Operations Center NASA 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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