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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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Aug 13, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The USS Anchorage has returned to Naval Base San Diego after completion of the Orion Underway...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3516
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Aug 13, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The USS Anchorage has returned to Naval Base San Diego after completion of the Orion Underway...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3994
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Sep 17, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle floats in the Pacific Ocean, a distance away from the USS...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3333
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Aug 13, 2013

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HAMPTON, Va. – At the Naval Station Norfolk near NASA’s Langley Research Center in Virginia, the Orion boilerplate...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3512
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Aug 13, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The USS Anchorage returns to Naval Base San Diego after completion of the Orion Underway...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3334
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Aug 13, 2013

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HAMPTON, Va. – At the Naval Station Norfolk near NASA’s Langley Research Center in Virginia, the Orion boilerplate...

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NASA image: Noise Suppression Addition to the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Aug 23, 1950

Noise Suppression Addition to the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

The 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3338
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Aug 13, 2013

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HAMPTON, Va. – At the Naval Station Norfolk near NASA’s Langley Research Center in Virginia, the Orion boilerplate...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3518
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Aug 13, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The USS Anchorage has returned to Naval Base San Diego after completion of the Orion Underway...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3335
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Aug 13, 2013

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HAMPTON, Va. – At the Naval Station Norfolk near NASA’s Langley Research Center in Virginia, the Orion boilerplate...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3514
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Aug 13, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The USS Anchorage returns to Naval Base San Diego after completion of the Orion Underway...

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NASA image: Compressor Stage in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Apr 23, 1949

Compressor Stage in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

A technician at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory examines...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 6, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 11 mission launched from the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida via the Marshall Space Flight Center...

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Aug 14, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The USS Anchorage has returned to Naval Base San Diego after completion of the Orion Underway...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 21, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 11 mission launched from the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida via the Marshall Space Flight Center...

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NASA image: Technicians Ray Smith and Raphael Rodriguez remove one of the Extravehicular Mobility Units from the Space Shuttle Discovery after its landing at NASA Dryden
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Aug 12, 2005

Technicians Ray Smith and Raphael Rodriguez remove one of the Extravehicular Mobility Units from the Space Shuttle Discovery after its landing at NASA Dryden

Flight Crew Systems Technicians Ray Smith and Raphael Rodriguez remove one of the Extravehicular Mobility Units, or...

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NASA image: Technicians inspect external tank attachment fittings on the Space Shuttle Discovery as part of its post-flight processing at NASA DFRC
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Aug 12, 2005

Technicians inspect external tank attachment fittings on the Space Shuttle Discovery as part of its post-flight processing at NASA DFRC

Robert 'Skip' Garrett; main propulsion advanced systems technician, and Chris Jacobs; main propulsion systems...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4453D
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Jul 29, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This is a version of space shuttle Discovery's orbiter tribute, or OV-103, which hangs in...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4453E
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Jul 29, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This is a printable version of space shuttle Discovery's orbiter tribute, or OV-103, which...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00074
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Mar 25, 2005

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At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Lili Villarreal spends her days packing Space Shuttle Discovery's...

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NASA image: Closing the landing gear doors is one of the final servicing steps before lifting the Space Shuttle Discovery and mating it to NASA's 747 can begin
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Aug 17, 2005

Closing the landing gear doors is one of the final servicing steps before lifting the Space Shuttle Discovery and mating it to NASA's 747 can begin

Closing the landing gear doors is one of the final servicing steps before lifting of the Space Shuttle Discovery and...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4453C
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Jul 29, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This orbiter tribute of space shuttle Discovery, or OV-103, hangs in Firing Room 4 of the...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00151
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May 27, 2005

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Next, on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: Space Shuttle Discovery leaves Launch Pad 39B. Plus, External...

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NASA image: NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Mission Overview
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Jun 5, 2024

NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Mission Overview

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will support NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test mission to 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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