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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-02pd0448
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Apr 8, 2002

KSC-02pd0448

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis hurtles into the clear blue sky as it lifts off on mission...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid
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Jun 6, 2012

Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid

Workers attach a sling to the space shuttle Enterprise in order to lift it off of a barge and onto the Intrepid Sea,...

HQ
NASA image: KSC-90PC-0667
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Apr 10, 1990

KSC-90PC-0667

The orbiter Discovery is unveiled as rollback of the Rotating Service Structure begins during final prelaunch...

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NASA image: HST removed from payload bay by RMS arm
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Mar 9, 2002

HST removed from payload bay by RMS arm

STS109-E-5873 (9 March 2002) --- The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) was captured with a digital still camera aimed...

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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May 5, 1961

Mercury Project

Astronaut Alan B. Shepard, Jr. during suiting for the first manned suborbital flight, MR-3 mission. The Freedom 7...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-03pd0687
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Mar 14, 2003

KSC-03pd0687

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Atlantis is towed away from the Vehicle Assembly Building. The orbiter was demated from...

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NASA image: KSC01padig220
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May 30, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building, the orbiter Atlantis is...

KSC
NASA image: Orion and Transporter at Pad
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Nov 12, 2014

Orion and Transporter at Pad

Engineers and technicians at Space Launch Complex 37 move Orion into place in the service structure so the...

JSC
NASA image: Orion EM-1 Fully Unwrapped and Moved to Birdcage
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Feb 2, 2016

Orion EM-1 Fully Unwrapped and Moved to Birdcage

The Artemis I Orion pressure vessel sits fully unwrapped, lifted and moved to the birdcage inside the Operations and...

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NASA image: Bob Crippen Interview on STS-1: Soundbites
Video
Mar 25, 2021

Bob Crippen Interview on STS-1: Soundbites

The Space Shuttle Columbia began a new era of manned spaceflight when it lifted off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Transporter Moves Orion Into Place
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Nov 12, 2014

Transporter Moves Orion Into Place

Engineers and technicians at Space Launch Complex 37 move Orion into place in the service structure so the...

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NASA image: Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)
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Nov 18, 2024

Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)

L3Harris FVR90 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) lifts off from the Monterey Bay Academy Airport near Watsonville,...

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0020-013
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Jan 14, 2010

ARC-2010-ACD10-0020-013

Lawrence Livermore National Labs (LLNL), Navistar and the Department of Energy conduct tests in the NASA Ames...

ARC
NASA image: KSC-03pd0681
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Mar 14, 2003

KSC-03pd0681

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Atlantis is lowered toward the floor of the transfer aisle in the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Tests Model Wing
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Dec 12, 2022

NASA Armstrong Tests Model Wing

Aaron Rumsey and Beto Hinojos carefully add weight to a 6-foot model of the Transonic Truss-Braced Wing at NASA’s...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-2013-2253
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May 6, 2013

KSC-2013-2253

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A crane lifts the nosecone part of a solid rocket booster replica into place at the Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4840
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Sep 5, 2012

KSC-2012-4840

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A steel beam is lifted to the highest point of a new exhibit facility under construction at...

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NASA image: INTERIM CRYOGENIC PROPULSION STAGE TEST ARTICLE UNLOADED PRIOR T
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Jun 20, 2016

INTERIM CRYOGENIC PROPULSION STAGE TEST ARTICLE UNLOADED PRIOR T

TWO CRANES LIFT THE APPROXIMATELY 8,000-POUND INTERIM CRYOGENIC PROPULSION STAGE TEST ARTICLE OUT OF ITS CRATE AT...

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman CRS-18 PreLaunch Briefing
Video
Nov 5, 2022

Northrop Grumman CRS-18 PreLaunch Briefing

Northrop Grumman's 18th cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station is scheduled to lift off no...

GSFC
NASA image: INTERIM CRYOGENIC PROPULSION STAGE TEST ARTICLE UNLOADED PRIOR T
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Jun 20, 2016

INTERIM CRYOGENIC PROPULSION STAGE TEST ARTICLE UNLOADED PRIOR T

TWO CRANES LIFT THE APPROXIMATELY 8,000-POUND INTERIM CRYOGENIC PROPULSION STAGE TEST ARTICLE OUT OF ITS CRATE AT...

MSFC
NASA image: Early Rockets
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Jan 1, 1958

Early Rockets

In January 1958, a modified Redstone rocket lifted the first American satellite into orbit just 3 months after the...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-06-S-00171
Video
Jul 4, 2006

KSC-06-S-00171

On the Nation's birthday, Space Shuttle Discovery pierced the clear blue Florida sky, carrying its crew of seven on...

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NASA image: The modified 747 carrier aircraft carrying the Space Shuttle Endeavour soars aloft from Edwards AFB on the first leg of its ferry flight back to Florida
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Dec 10, 2008

The modified 747 carrier aircraft carrying the Space Shuttle Endeavour soars aloft from Edwards AFB on the first leg of its ferry flight back to Florida

The Space Shuttle Endeavour atop its modified Boeing 747 carrier aircraft lifts off from Edwards Air Force Base on...

AFRC
NASA image: ARC-1974-AC74-4562-15
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Nov 22, 1974

ARC-1974-AC74-4562-15

X-14B NASA-704: A Bell single-place, open cockpit, twin-engine, jet-lift VTOL aircraft over Highway 101 in approach...

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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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