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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: Artemis III Engine Section inside SSPF High Bay
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Oct 30, 2024

Artemis III Engine Section inside SSPF High Bay

Technicians with NASA and Boeing complete attaching the engine section to the boat-tail for the agency’s Artemis III...

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NASA image: Daedalia Planum Windstreak
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Jul 7, 2020

Daedalia Planum Windstreak

Today's VIS image shows a windstreak on lava plains southwest of Arsia Mons. The extensive lava flow field is called...

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NASA image: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong
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May 18, 2022

NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong

Here is another view of the vertical tail loads testing on a Navy F/A-18E that concluded in May, wrapping up the...

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NASA image: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong
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May 23, 2022

NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong

This view from above shows the vertical tail loads testing on a Navy F/A-18E that concluded in May, wrapping up the...

AFRC
NASA image: Artemis III Engine Section inside SSPF High Bay
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Oct 30, 2024

Artemis III Engine Section inside SSPF High Bay

Technicians with NASA and Boeing complete attaching the engine section to the boat-tail for the agency’s Artemis III...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1297
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Jun 14, 2005

KSC-05pd-1297

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Lights inside the Vehicle Assembly Building cast an orange glow on Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Artemis III Engine Section inside SSPF High Bay
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Oct 30, 2024

Artemis III Engine Section inside SSPF High Bay

Technicians with NASA and Boeing complete attaching the engine section to the boat-tail for the agency’s Artemis III...

KSC
NASA image: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong
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May 23, 2022

NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong

This view from above shows the vertical tail loads testing on a Navy F/A-18E that concluded in May, wrapping up the...

AFRC
NASA image: Artemis IV Engine Section Lift
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Oct 21, 2024

Artemis IV Engine Section Lift

Technicians lift the engine section for NASA’s Artemis IV SLS (Space Launch System) rocket ahead of further...

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NASA image: Artemis IV Engine Section Lift
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Oct 21, 2024

Artemis IV Engine Section Lift

Technicians lift the engine section for NASA’s Artemis IV SLS (Space Launch System) rocket ahead of further...

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NASA image: KSC01PD1742
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Nov 28, 2001

KSC01PD1742

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour is revealed after rollback of the Rotating Service Structure...

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NASA image: KSC-01PD-1763
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Dec 3, 2001

KSC-01PD-1763

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- After rollback of the Rotating Service Structure on Launch Pad 39B, Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC01PD1743
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Nov 28, 2001

KSC01PD1743

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- After rollback of the Rotating Service Structure on Launch Pad 39B, Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2235
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Apr 15, 2012

KSC-2012-2235

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the tail cone on...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0443
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Mar 8, 2001

KSC-01PP-0443

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery shines on Launch Pad 39B after rollback of the Rotating...

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NASA image: KSC-01PD-1744
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Nov 28, 2001

KSC-01PD-1744

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour stands ready for launch after rollback of the Rotating Service...

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NASA image: KSC01PD1744
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Nov 28, 2001

KSC01PD1744

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour stands ready for launch after rollback of the Rotating Service...

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NASA image: KSC-01PD-1743
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Nov 28, 2001

KSC-01PD-1743

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- After rollback of the Rotating Service Structure on Launch Pad 39B, Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC01PD1763
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Dec 3, 2001

KSC01PD1763

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- After rollback of the Rotating Service Structure on Launch Pad 39B, Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC01PD1761
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Dec 3, 2001

KSC01PD1761

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Rotating Service Structure on Launch Pad 39B rolls away from Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-01PD-1742
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Nov 28, 2001

KSC-01PD-1742

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour is revealed after rollback of the Rotating Service Structure...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0443
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Mar 8, 2001

KSC01pp0443

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery shines on Launch Pad 39B after rollback of the Rotating...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken during the STS-41G mission
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Jun 25, 2009

Earth Observation taken during the STS-41G mission

41G-121-138 (5-13 Oct 1984) --- A view of the Earth's horizon featuring France and England. The Strait of Dover and...

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NASA image: NASA 862 Enters Air Force Paint Barn
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May 9, 2023

NASA 862 Enters Air Force Paint Barn

U.S. Air Force Corrosion Control Facility’s Shelby Youngo paints tail art on to NASA 862, which is an F/A-18D based...

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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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