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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: International Space Station (ISS)
Image
Oct 16, 2002

International Space Station (ISS)

This image of the International Space Station (ISS) was photographed by one of the crewmembers of the STS-112...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-0625
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Apr 6, 2005

KSC-05pd-0625

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians photograph the exterior of Space Shuttle Discovery on its journey to Launch...

KSC
NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
Image
Oct 12, 2002

International Space Station (ISS)

Launched October 7, 2002 aboard the Space Shuttle Orbiter Atlantis, the STS-112 mission lasted 11 days and performed...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Jul 20, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The first manned lunar landing mission, Apollo 11, launched from the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida via the...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2011-5802
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Jul 21, 2011

KSC-2011-5802

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The STS-135 crew members pause for a photograph in front of space shuttle Atlantis after an...

KSC
NASA image: Draftsmen at Work during Construction of the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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Sep 23, 1942

Draftsmen at Work during Construction of the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory was designed by a group...

GRC
NASA image: Space Science
Image
May 1, 2001

Space Science

This photograph shows Wes Brown, Marshall Space Flight Center's (MSFC's) lead diamond tuner, an expert in the...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2011-7930
Image
Nov 23, 2011

KSC-2011-7930

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida, media representatives photograph Kennedy Space...

KSC
NASA image: Spacelab
Image
Jun 1, 1992

Spacelab

The first United States Microgravity Laboratory (USML-1) was one of NASA's science and technology programs that...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-1769
Image
Jul 26, 2005

KSC-05pd-1769

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Launch Control Center at NASA Kennedy Space Center, NASA Administrator Mike...

KSC
NASA image: Altitude Test Cell in the Four Burner Area
Image
Oct 23, 1947

Altitude Test Cell in the Four Burner Area

One of the two altitude simulating-test chambers in Engine Research Building at the National Advisory Committee for...

GRC
NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
Image
Mar 10, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

STS-102 mission astronauts James S. Voss and James D. Weatherbee share a congratulatory handshake as the Space...

MSFC
NASA image: NACA Engineers Calibrate the 2- by 2-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Nov 23, 1949

NACA Engineers Calibrate the 2- by 2-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

Engineers calibrate one of three small supersonic wind tunnels that were collectively referred to as the “Stack...

GRC
NASA image: Engineer Measures Ice Formation on an Instrument Antenna Model
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May 23, 1945

Engineer Measures Ice Formation on an Instrument Antenna Model

A National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) researcher measures the ice thickness on a landing antenna...

GRC
NASA image: Global Hawk, NASA's New Remote-Controlled Plane
Image
Oct 23, 2009

Global Hawk, NASA's New Remote-Controlled Plane

NASA image acquired October 23, 2009. At NASA’s Dryden Research Center in California, a group of engineers,...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-05-S-00079
Video
Apr 12, 2005

KSC-05-S-00079

Now on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: The world watches as NASA's Space Shuttle Discovery rolls out to the...

KSC
NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
Image
Apr 17, 2002

International Space Station (ISS)

This close-up view of the International Space Station (ISS), newly equipped with its new 27,000-pound S0 (S-zero)...

MSFC
NASA image: Interior of the Plum Brook Reactor Facility
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Feb 23, 1961

Interior of the Plum Brook Reactor Facility

A view inside the 55-foot high containment vessel of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Plum...

GRC
NASA image: NAAMES Photo Essay
Image
Dec 8, 2017

NAAMES Photo Essay

Scientists and engineers regularly tweaked and tested specialized equipment attached to the C130. Here two of the...

GSFC
NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
Image
Apr 17, 2002

International Space Station (ISS)

This close-up view of the International Space Station (ISS), newly equipped with its new 27,000-pound S0 (S-zero)...

MSFC
NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
Image
Apr 17, 2002

International Space Station (ISS)

This close-up view of the International Space Station (ISS), newly equipped with its new 27,000 pound S0 (S-zero)...

MSFC
NASA image: James Ross Island captured by NASA photographer James Ross, from NASA's DC-8 aircraft during an AirSAR 2004 mission over the Antarctic Peninsula
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Mar 16, 2004

James Ross Island captured by NASA photographer James Ross, from NASA's DC-8 aircraft during an AirSAR 2004 mission over the Antarctic Peninsula

James Ross Island captured by NASA photographer James Ross(no relation), from NASA's DC-8 aircraft during an AirSAR...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
Image
Apr 17, 2002

International Space Station (ISS)

This close-up view of the International Space Station (ISS), newly equipped with its new 27,000-pound S0 (S-zero)...

MSFC
NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
Image
May 28, 2002

International Space Station (ISS)

Developed by Boeing, at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) Space Station Manufacturing building, the Window...

MSFC
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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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