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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: Orion is Taken From Ship & Put in Shipping Container
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Dec 10, 2014

Orion is Taken From Ship & Put in Shipping Container

The Orion crew module is being lifted by crane from its crew module recovery cradle so it can be placed in its crew...

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NASA image: Orion is Taken From Ship & Put in Shipping Container
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Dec 10, 2014

Orion is Taken From Ship & Put in Shipping Container

The Orion crew module is being moved by crane from its crew module recovery cradle and will be placed in the crew...

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NASA image: Orion is Taken From Ship & Put in Shipping Container
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Dec 10, 2014

Orion is Taken From Ship & Put in Shipping Container

Just before sunset, the Orion crew module is being moved by crane from its crew module recovery cradle and will be...

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NASA image: Orion is Taken From Ship & Put in Shipping Container
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Dec 10, 2014

Orion is Taken From Ship & Put in Shipping Container

The Orion crew module has been secured in the crew module transportation fixture at the Mole Pier at Naval Base San...

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NASA image: Los Angeles - Long Beach Harbors, CA
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Mar 16, 2015

Los Angeles - Long Beach Harbors, CA

In southern California, the combined ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach account for 33% of the nation containerized...

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NASA image: GPM Ships Out to Japan for Launch Video File
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Nov 25, 2013

GPM Ships Out to Japan for Launch Video File

An international satellite that will set a new standard for global precipitation measurements from space began its...

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NASA image: STS-65 Earth observation of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil taken from OV-102
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Jul 23, 1994

STS-65 Earth observation of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil taken from OV-102

STS065-88-001 (8-23 July 1994) --- Rio de Janeiro, a port city in Brazil with a population of 11.6 million people,...

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NASA image: GPM Ships Out to Japan for Launch: Load and Takeoff
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Nov 25, 2013

GPM Ships Out to Japan for Launch: Load and Takeoff

This is footage of the GPM Core spacecraft leaving Goddard Space Flight Center and traveling to Andrews Air Force...

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NASA image: EC97-44354-2
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Dec 16, 1997

EC97-44354-2

An image of the F-16XL #1 during its functional flight check of the Digital Flight Control System (DFCS) on December...

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NASA image: EC97-44354-1
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Dec 16, 1997

EC97-44354-1

The F-16XL #1 (NASA 849) takes off for the first flight of the Digital Flight Control System (DFCS) on December 16,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1892
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Feb 28, 2011

KSC-2011-1892

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- One of the solid rocket boosters used during space shuttle Discovery's STS-133 launch is...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1899
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Feb 28, 2011

KSC-2011-1899

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Solid Rocket Booster Disassembly Facility at Hangar AF on Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1915
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Feb 28, 2011

KSC-2011-1915

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers at the hoisting slip at the Solid Rocket Booster Disassembly Facility at Hangar AF...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1889
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Feb 28, 2011

KSC-2011-1889

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- One of the solid rocket boosters used during space shuttle Discovery's STS-133 launch is...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1914
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Feb 28, 2011

KSC-2011-1914

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers install hoisting ropes around the left spent booster used during space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1893
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Feb 28, 2011

KSC-2011-1893

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- One of the solid rocket boosters used during space shuttle Discovery's STS-133 launch is...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1916
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Feb 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers at the hoisting slip at the Solid Rocket Booster Disassembly Facility at Hangar AF...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1917
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Feb 28, 2011

KSC-2011-1917

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers at the hoisting slip at the Solid Rocket Booster Disassembly Facility at Hangar AF...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1896
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Feb 28, 2011

KSC-2011-1896

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Solid Rocket Booster Disassembly Facility at Hangar AF on Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1898
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Feb 28, 2011

KSC-2011-1898

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Solid Rocket Booster Disassembly Facility at Hangar AF on Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1913
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Feb 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers in a small raft, guide the left spent booster used during space shuttle Discovery's...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1894
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Feb 28, 2011

KSC-2011-1894

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- One of the solid rocket boosters used during space shuttle Discovery's STS-133 launch is...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1920
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Feb 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers at the Solid Rocket Booster Disassembly Facility at Hangar AF on Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1919
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Feb 28, 2011

KSC-2011-1919

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Solid Rocket Booster Disassembly Facility at Hangar AF on Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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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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