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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: Perseus B Heads for Landing on Edwards AFB Runway
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Apr 30, 1998

Perseus B Heads for Landing on Edwards AFB Runway

The Perseus B remotely piloted aircraft approaches the runway at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. at the conclusion of...

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NASA image: Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)
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Jan 23, 1995

Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)

Pictured here is a DC-XA Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) prototype concept with an RLV logo. The Delta...

MSFC
NASA image: ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - Shields-1
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Apr 11, 2018

ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - Shields-1

The NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) Shields-1 CubeSat will demonstrate a research payload with materials...

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NASA image: ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - Shields-1
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Apr 11, 2018

ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - Shields-1

The NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) Shields-1 CubeSat will demonstrate a research payload with materials...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2988
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Jun 23, 2014

KSC-2014-2988

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, University of Colorado Boulder graduate students...

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NASA image: ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - Shields-1
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Apr 11, 2018

ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - Shields-1

The NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) Shields-1 CubeSat will demonstrate a research payload with materials...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2989
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Jun 23, 2014

KSC-2014-2989

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, University of Colorado Boulder graduate students...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2867
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Jun 21, 2013

KSC-2013-2867

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, students from University of Colorado are working...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1965

Saturn Apollo Program

S-IB-200D, a dynamic test version of the Saturn IB launch vehicle's first stage (S-IB), makes its way to the...

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NASA image: JETT (Joint Extravehicular Activity and Human Surface Mobility Program Test Team) Feature
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Jan 4, 2023

JETT (Joint Extravehicular Activity and Human Surface Mobility Program Test Team) Feature

jsc2022m000288_JETT_FeaturePackage The Joint Extravehicular Activity and Human Surface Mobility Program Test Team...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0506
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Apr 14, 2000

KSC-00pp0506

Center Director Roy Bridges (center) is congratulated for the successful breaking of the ceremonial...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0503
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Apr 14, 2000

KSC-00pp0503

Center Director Roy Bridges (left) dons protective apron, gloves and face shield before the...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0505
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Apr 14, 2000

KSC-00pp0505

A shower of frozen plastic signifies the successful breaking of the ceremonial "ribbon" at the opening of...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0504
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Apr 14, 2000

KSC-00pp0504

Center Director Roy Bridges (left), wearing protective apron, gloves and face shield, watches as liquid nitrogen is...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1960

Saturn Apollo Program

Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) workers hoist a dynamic test version of the S-IVB stage, the Saturn IB launch...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1965

Saturn Apollo Program

Workers at the Marshall Space Flight Center's (MSFC) Dynamic Test Stand install S-IB-200D, a dynamic test version of...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1965

Saturn Apollo Program

Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) workers lower S-IB-200D, a dynamic test version of the Saturn IB launch...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

Workers at McDornel-Douglas install the Saturn IB S-IVB (second) stage for the Apollo-Soyuz mission into the...

MSFC
NASA image: JETT Resource Reel Clip (Joint Extravehicular Activity and Human Surface Mobility Program Test Team )
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Jan 5, 2023

JETT Resource Reel Clip (Joint Extravehicular Activity and Human Surface Mobility Program Test Team )

jsc2022m000287_JETT_Resource Reel Clip The Joint Extravehicular Activity and Human Surface Mobility Program Test...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Aug 2, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

Developed by the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) as an interim vehicle in MSFC’s “building block” approach to...

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Nov 1, 1967

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Workmen at the Kennedy Space Center hoist the Saturn Lunar Module (LM) Adapter into position during assembly of the...

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NASA image: Jen Gustetic visits Swamp Works
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Oct 28, 2016

Jen Gustetic visits Swamp Works

Jenn Gustetic, NASA's Small Business Innovation Research Program executive, talks with Rob Mueller, senior...

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NASA image: NASA Deputy Administrator Tours Sierra Nevada Space Systems' Dre
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Feb 5, 2011

NASA Deputy Administrator Tours Sierra Nevada Space Systems' Dre

Director of Advanced Programs, Sierra Nevada Corporation, Jim Voss talks during a press conference with Sierra...

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NASA image: NASA Astronauts Randy Bresnik and Jessica Watkins Tour Swamp Wor
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Aug 27, 2025

NASA Astronauts Randy Bresnik and Jessica Watkins Tour Swamp Wor

NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins visits the Granular Mechanics and Regolith Operations Laboratory inside Swamp Works...

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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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