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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: 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: NASA Armstrong Tests Efficient Wing Model
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Aug 20, 2024

NASA Armstrong Tests Efficient Wing Model

Researchers test a 10-foot Mock Truss-Braced Wing at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California....

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NASA image: Expedition 30 Soyuz Rollout
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Dec 19, 2011

Expedition 30 Soyuz Rollout

The Soyuz TMA-03M spacecraft is lifted on to the launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Monday, Dec....

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NASA image: iss070e075241
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Jan 19, 2024

iss070e075241

iss070e075241 (Jan. 19, 2024) --- Expedition 70 Flight Engineer and JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)...

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NASA image: MAF Portraits
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Jun 28, 2019

MAF Portraits

From left to right, Mac Cook, Jeffrey Thompson, Chris Mart, Critical Lift and Move Team, Boeing, Portrait, Friday,...

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NASA image: Expedition 29 Soyuz Rollout
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Nov 11, 2011

Expedition 29 Soyuz Rollout

The Soyuz TMA-22 spacecraft is lifted on to the launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Friday, Nov....

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NASA image: iss01-s-006
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Oct 31, 2000

iss01-s-006

ISS01-S-006 (31 October 2000) --- A Soyuz spacecraft lifts off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome at 10:53 a.m. Kazakhstan...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0290
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Mar 1, 2000

KSC-00pp0290

In OPF bay 2, an overhead crane lifts the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) payload out of Endeavour's payload...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0438
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Mar 8, 2001

KSC-01PP-0438

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Clouds of smoke and steam billow out from Launch Pad 39B as Space Shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: M2-F1 cockpit
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Mar 21, 1963

M2-F1 cockpit

This photo shows the cockpit configuration of the M2-F1 wingless lifting body. With a top speed of about 120 knots,...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Builds Model Wing
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Sep 27, 2023

NASA Armstrong Builds Model Wing

A jury strut adaptor is created for a 10-foot model of the Transonic Truss-Braced Wing at NASA’s Armstrong Flight...

AFRC
NASA image: Orion at SLC-37 Service Structure
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Nov 12, 2014

Orion at SLC-37 Service Structure

The Orion spacecraft and its transporter stand at the base of the service structure at Space Launch Complex 37 on...

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NASA image: KSC-93pc1541
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Dec 2, 1993

KSC-93pc1541

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Space Shuttle Endeavour lifts off from Launch Pad 39B on mission STS-61 with a crew...

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NASA image: 74PC-374
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May 30, 1974

74PC-374

An Air Force Titan III-C lifted off from Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station at 9:00 A.M. EDT today to...

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NASA image: IMAP Isolated Launch Views
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Sep 24, 2025

IMAP Isolated Launch Views

NASA's IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe) mission, the Carruthers Geocorona Observatory, and NOAA's...

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NASA image: View of HST during its release from the Shuttle Atlantis
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May 19, 2009

View of HST during its release from the Shuttle Atlantis

S125-E-011767 (19 May 2009) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis? remote manipulator system arm lifts the Hubble Space...

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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

Large groups of spectators waited all day with their cameras in order to see the space shuttle Enterprise arrival on...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1644
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Nov 3, 2000

KSC-00pp1644

After landing at the Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF), the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), with its unique cargo...

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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: Artemis II Orion FAST Cell Imagery
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Apr 27, 2024

Artemis II Orion FAST Cell Imagery

A team wearing bunny suits inside the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on...

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NASA image: 200802070002HQ.jpg
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Feb 7, 2008

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The launch of the Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-122) as seen through the louvered windows of the Launch Control Center...

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NASA image: Creative Photography - Sunrise
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Jul 25, 2020

Creative Photography - Sunrise

An early sunrise view of a waterway surrounding Launch Complex 39 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on July...

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NASA image: Core Stage Forward Skirt Umbilical (CSFSU) Prep for Install onto
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Jun 29, 2017

Core Stage Forward Skirt Umbilical (CSFSU) Prep for Install onto

Just north of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians prepare a crane...

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NASA image: KSC-62PC-0078
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Oct 3, 1962

KSC-62PC-0078

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- An Atlas launch vehicle lifts off with the Mercury spacecraft Sigma 7 atop with astronaut...

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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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