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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: Demo_2_MSFC
Video
May 27, 2020

Demo_2_MSFC

Teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center help monitor launch conditions for the Demo-2 mission from the...

MSFC
NASA image: STS-121 Crew Return, Ellington
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Jul 18, 2006

STS-121 Crew Return, Ellington

JSC2006-E-28436 (18 July 2006) --- Flight director Annette Hasbrook speaks from a lectern in Ellington Field's...

JSC
NASA image: ARC-2004-ACD04-0159-040
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Jun 25, 2004

ARC-2004-ACD04-0159-040

3% Space Shuttle Model preparation in Ames Machine Shop for Return to flight test to be run in the Ames 9X7ft wind...

ARC
NASA image: Video - Apollo 11 Historical Footage
Video
Jul 16, 1969

Video - Apollo 11 Historical Footage

Apollo 11 historical footage (B roll) from pre-launch through flight, moon landing, return to earth, visit to the...

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NASA image: iss071e013805
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Apr 22, 2024

iss071e013805

iss071e013805 (April 22, 2024) --- Expedition 71 Flight Engineer and NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick checks...

JSC
NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0005-114
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Jan 15, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0005-114

SOFIA (Stratospheric Ovservatory for Infrared Astronomy) taking off from Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA to...

ARC
NASA image: Dream Chaser Departs NASA Armstrong
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Apr 5, 2018

Dream Chaser Departs NASA Armstrong

Dream Chaser departs in front of HL-10 at NASA Armstrong where it underwent testing and preparation for successful...

AFRC
NASA image: ARC-2004-ACD04-0159-006
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Jun 25, 2004

ARC-2004-ACD04-0159-006

3% Space Shuttle Model preparation in Ames Machine Shop for Return to flight test to be run in the Ames 9X7ft wind...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2004-ACD04-0159-113
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Jul 19, 2004

ARC-2004-ACD04-0159-113

3% Space Shuttle Model Testing for Return to flight in the Ames 9X7ft wind tunnel test T97-0131 (IA-700B) showing...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0005-110
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Jan 15, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0005-110

SOFIA (Stratospheric Ovservatory for Infrared Astronomy) taking off from Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA to...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2004-ACD04-0159-018
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Jun 25, 2004

ARC-2004-ACD04-0159-018

3% Space Shuttle Model preparation in Ames Machine Shop for Return to flight test to be run in the Ames 9X7ft wind...

ARC
NASA image: CREW TRAINING (MOTION BASE SIMULATOR [MBS]) -  STS-26R - JSC
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Feb 11, 1987

CREW TRAINING (MOTION BASE SIMULATOR [MBS]) - STS-26R - JSC

S87-26822 (11 Feb. 1987) --- The Return to Flight crew, STS-26 pose for a photo prior to a training session in a...

JSC
NASA image: Flight Day 10: Orion Approaches the Moon
Video
Dec 5, 2022

Flight Day 10: Orion Approaches the Moon

art001m1203391618 (Dec. 5, 2022) On flight day 20, Orion approached the Moon ahead of the return powered flyby burn...

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NASA image: Flight Day 20: To the Moon
Video
Dec 5, 2022

Flight Day 20: To the Moon

art001m1203391755 (Dec. 5, 2022) On flight day 20, Orion approached the Moon ahead of the return powered flyby burn...

JSC
NASA image: ARC-2004-ACD04-0159-027
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Jun 25, 2004

ARC-2004-ACD04-0159-027

3% Space Shuttle Model preparation in Ames Machine Shop for Return to flight test to be run in the Ames 9X7ft wind...

ARC
NASA image: NASA astronaut Anne McClain works inside the SpaxeX Dragon
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May 16, 2025

NASA astronaut Anne McClain works inside the SpaxeX Dragon

iss073e0032688 (May 16, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Anne McClain works inside the...

JSC
NASA image: ARC-2004-ACD04-0159-031
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Jun 25, 2004

ARC-2004-ACD04-0159-031

3% Space Shuttle Model preparation in Ames Machine Shop for Return to flight test to be run in the Ames 9X7ft wind...

ARC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-0802
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Dec 5, 2003

KSC-05pd-0802

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Official portrait of Soichi Noguchi, with the Japan...

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NASA image: ARC-2004-ACD04-0159-045
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Jun 25, 2004

ARC-2004-ACD04-0159-045

3% Space Shuttle Model preparation in Ames Machine Shop for Return to flight test to be run in the Ames 9X7ft wind...

ARC
NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Jan 1, 1950

Wernher von Braun

Dr. von Braun stands beside a model of the upper stage (Earth-returnable stage) of the three-stage launch vehicle...

MSFC
NASA image: ARC-2004-ACD04-0159-039
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Jun 25, 2004

ARC-2004-ACD04-0159-039

3% Space Shuttle Model preparation in Ames Machine Shop for Return to flight test to be run in the Ames 9X7ft wind...

ARC
NASA image: Safe Return to Earth from the Space Station on This Week @NASA – April 17, 2021
Video
Apr 17, 2021

Safe Return to Earth from the Space Station on This Week @NASA – April 17, 2021

A safe return to Earth from the space station, greeting the astronauts of the next Commercial Crew flight, and an...

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NASA image: KSC-20120209-PH-UK_pressSite_FigureA-11
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Apr 6, 2005

KSC-20120209-PH-UK_pressSite_FigureA-11

View of Space Shuttle Discovery, framed by Flag Pole and Clock, on its way to LC39B for the second Return to Flight,...

KSC
NASA image: ARC-2004-ACD04-0159-004
Image
Jun 25, 2004

ARC-2004-ACD04-0159-004

3% Space Shuttle Model preparation in Ames Machine Shop for Return to flight test to be run in the Ames 9X7ft wind...

ARC
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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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