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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: NASA Astronauts Meet with NASA’s Boeing CFT Landing Team
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Sep 6, 2024

NASA Astronauts Meet with NASA’s Boeing CFT Landing Team

NASA Astronauts Scott Tingle, left, and Mike Fincke, speak with Boeing and NASA landing teams before the landing of...

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NASA image: SIMULATION (LANDING) - SHUTTLE - CA
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Jun 14, 1982

SIMULATION (LANDING) - SHUTTLE - CA

S82-32204 (October 1982) --- NASA 947 and NASA 904, two aircraft stationed at Ellington Air Base for the Johnson...

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NASA image: Diverse Minerals in Coprates Chasma
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Aug 18, 2023

Diverse Minerals in Coprates Chasma

This image shows the southern wall of Coprates Chasma, in the equatorial canyon system of Valles Marineris. While...

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NASA image: Boeing Orbital Flight Test Launch
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Dec 20, 2019

Boeing Orbital Flight Test Launch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft launches from Space Launch...

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NASA image: DATR Supports Space Communication, Research Flights
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Jun 21, 2019

DATR Supports Space Communication, Research Flights

Jesus Vazquez, Zach Springer and Sonja Belcher, from left, are at stations in the Mobile Operations Facility 5 at...

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NASA image: Pathfinder
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May 21, 1966

Pathfinder

The Delta Clipper-Experimental Advanced (DC-XA) is a single-stage-to-orbit, vertical takeoff / vertical landing...

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NASA image: Boeing Orbital Flight Test Launch
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Dec 20, 2019

Boeing Orbital Flight Test Launch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft launches from Space Launch...

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NASA image: Mastcam Views "Strathdon"
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Aug 5, 2019

Mastcam Views "Strathdon"

This mosaic of images shows a boulder-sized rock called "Strathdon," which is made up of many complex layers. NASA's...

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NASA image: NASA Astronauts Meet with NASA’s Boeing CFT Landing Team
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Sep 6, 2024

NASA Astronauts Meet with NASA’s Boeing CFT Landing Team

Boeing Astronaut Liaison & Space Flight Awareness Program Manager Megan Donaldson points out NASA’s Boeing Crew...

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NASA image: Boeing Orbital Flight Test Launch
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Dec 20, 2019

Boeing Orbital Flight Test Launch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft launches from Space Launch...

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NASA image: LANDING - STS-3 - NORTHRUP STRIP, NM
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Mar 31, 1982

LANDING - STS-3 - NORTHRUP STRIP, NM

S82-28840 (30 March 1982) --- T-38 chase planes remain relatively close to the NASA reusable space shuttle Columbia...

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NASA image: Curiosity's 360 Panorama of "Rock Hall"
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Feb 8, 2019

Curiosity's 360 Panorama of "Rock Hall"

This panorama was taken on Dec. 19, 2018, (Sol 2265) by the Mast Camera (Mastcam) on NASA's Curiosity Mars rover....

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NASA image: Boeing Orbital Flight Test Launch
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Dec 20, 2019

Boeing Orbital Flight Test Launch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft launches from Space Launch...

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NASA image: Boeing Orbital Flight Test Launch
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Dec 20, 2019

Boeing Orbital Flight Test Launch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft launches from Space Launch...

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NASA image: Propulsion Qualification Module
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Feb 3, 2016

Propulsion Qualification Module

Airbus Defence and Space engineers deliver the European Service Module Propulsion Qualification Module to Sweden on...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Jul 1, 1950

Early Rockets

A Bumper Wac, a combination the V-2 rocket with a WAC Corporal upper stage, awaits launch on July 24, 1950. It was...

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NASA image: West Coast, United States and Mexico
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Apr 29, 1990

West Coast, United States and Mexico

This view shows the west coast of the United States and Mexico (32.5N, 118.0W) and gives an indication of the range...

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NASA image: Boeing Starliner Vehicle Docks to Orbiting Outpost
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May 20, 2022

Boeing Starliner Vehicle Docks to Orbiting Outpost

The unpiloted Boeing Starliner spacecraft docked to the International Space Station on May 20 following a launch...

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NASA image: iss071e613016
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Sep 7, 2024

iss071e613016

iss071e613016 (Sept. 6, 2024) --- Boeing's uncrewed Starliner spacecraft is pictured from the International Space...

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NASA image: Boeing Orbital Flight Test Launch
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Dec 20, 2019

Boeing Orbital Flight Test Launch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft launches from Space Launch...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Prepares Orion for Pad Abort-1 Safety Test
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Aug 13, 2009

NASA Armstrong Prepares Orion for Pad Abort-1 Safety Test

Teamwork was on full display at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, on Aug. 13, 2009, as...

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NASA image: Propulsion Qualification Module
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Feb 3, 2016

Propulsion Qualification Module

Airbus Defence and Space engineers deliver the European Service Module Propulsion Qualification Module to Sweden on...

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NASA image: Boeing CST-100 Starliner Processing
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Apr 26, 2018

Boeing CST-100 Starliner Processing

Boeing’s CST-100 Pad Abort Test Vehicle is almost ready to head to White Sands, New Mexico, to test the launch abort...

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NASA image: Boeing Orbital Flight Test Launch
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Dec 20, 2019

Boeing Orbital Flight Test Launch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft launches from Space Launch...

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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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