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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-2014-2279
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Apr 24, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians check the systems on NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander in preparation for...

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NASA image: Python Turboprop Prepared for a Test in the Altitude Wind Tunnel
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Aug 23, 1949

Python Turboprop Prepared for a Test in the Altitude Wind Tunnel

A 3670-horsepower Armstrong-Siddeley Python turboprop being prepared for tests in the Altitude Wind Tunnel at the...

GRC
NASA image: KSC-2014-1947
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Apr 2, 2014

KSC-2014-1947

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander soars high during a free flight test at the north...

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NASA image: Morpheus 1C preps & post launch activities
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Mar 11, 2014

Morpheus 1C preps & post launch activities

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The Project Morpheus prototype lander lifts off in the automated landing and hazard avoidance...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1607
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Mar 5, 2014

KSC-2014-1607

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Project Morpheus prototype lander soars high and moves forward after launching on its...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1613
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Mar 5, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Project Morpheus prototype lander soars high after launching on its sixth free flight...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3149
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May 30, 2012

KSC-2012-3149

LOUISVILLE, Colo. – An Erickson Air-Crane helicopter lifts Sierra Nevada Corporation Space Systems’ Dream Chaser...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00096
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Apr 19, 2005

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You're watching NASA Direct. Now on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: Passing the test_ Space Shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: Scanning Webb’s Surrogate Eye
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Dec 8, 2017

Scanning Webb’s Surrogate Eye

Engineer Erin Wilson adds aluminum tape to electrical cables to protect them from the cold during environmental...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Apr 1, 1984

Space Shuttle Projects

The Long Duration Exposure Facility (LDEF) was designed by the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) to test the...

MSFC
NASA image: Rolls Royce Avon RA-14 Engine in the Altitude Wind Tunnel
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Mar 23, 1956

Rolls Royce Avon RA-14 Engine in the Altitude Wind Tunnel

A Rolls Royce Avon RA-14 engine was tested in the Altitude Wind Tunnel at the National Advisory Committee for...

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NASA image: Space Technology Demo at NASA Wallops
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Dec 8, 2017

Space Technology Demo at NASA Wallops

A vapor cloud is seen after launch of a Black Brant IX suborbital sounding rocket, launched at 7:07 p.m., Wednesday...

GSFC
NASA image: CADRE Test Rovers in the Mars Yard
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Mar 7, 2024

CADRE Test Rovers in the Mars Yard

Two full-scale development model rovers that are part of NASA's CADRE (Cooperative Autonomous Distributed Robotic...

JPL
NASA image: NISAR Passes Thermal Vacuum Test in Indian Spacecraft Facility
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Nov 14, 2023

NISAR Passes Thermal Vacuum Test in Indian Spacecraft Facility

The NISAR satellite, partially covered in gold-hued thermal blanketing, enters the thermal vacuum chamber at the...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Testing the Webb Telescope's MIRI Thermal Shield
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Testing the Webb Telescope's MIRI Thermal Shield

NASA engineer Acey Herrera recently checked out copper test wires inside the thermal shield of the Mid-Infrared...

GSFC
NASA image: Aircraft Fleet on the Tarmac at the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory
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Apr 23, 1946

Aircraft Fleet on the Tarmac at the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory

This fleet of military aircraft was used in the 1940s for research at the National Advisory Committee for...

GRC
NASA image: Boeing Crew Flight Test Training Resource Reel (4K)
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Mar 22, 2024

Boeing Crew Flight Test Training Resource Reel (4K)

NASA astronauts Sunita “Suni” Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore are the crewmembers of NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00166
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Jul 1, 2005

KSC-05-S-00166

More than two years after the Columbia accident, NASA plans to return the Space Shuttle to flight this month. With...

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NASA image: Boeing Crew Flight Test Training Resource Reel (1080)
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Mar 22, 2024

Boeing Crew Flight Test Training Resource Reel (1080)

NASA astronauts Sunita “Suni” Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore are the crewmembers of NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0458
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Mar 18, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the Space Shuttle Discovery’s Return to Flight STS-114 crew are conducting a...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0462
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Mar 18, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the Space Shuttle Discovery’s Return to Flight STS-114 crew are conducting a...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0458A
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Mar 18, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the Space Shuttle Discovery’s Return to Flight STS-114 crew are conducting a...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX DM-2 Mission Highlights
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Aug 3, 2020

NASA's SpaceX DM-2 Mission Highlights

The SpaceX Demo-2 test flight for NASA's Commercial Crew Program was the first to deliver astronauts to the...

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NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Sep 9, 2002

Advanced Concept

Engineers at Marshall Space Flight Center's (MSFC) Interstellar Propulsion Research department are proposing...

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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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