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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: Expedition 12 Landing
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Apr 8, 2006

Expedition 12 Landing

Expedition 12 Commander and International Space Station Science Officer, Bill McArthur waits onboard a helicopter...

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Dec 11, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Integrated Equipment Assembly (IEA), one of two major components of the Starboard...

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NASA image: KSC-81pc-0405
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Apr 12, 1981

KSC-81pc-0405

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Space Shuttle Columbia rises off Pad 39A a few seconds past 7 a.m. on April 12,...

KSC
NASA image: 2017 A Day of Remembrance
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Jan 26, 2017

2017 A Day of Remembrance

Following the Kennedy Space Center's NASA Day of Remembrance ceremony, Family members of fallen astronauts placed a...

KSC
NASA image: European Service Module
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May 10, 2022

European Service Module

Orion's European Service Module is loaded on the Antonov airplane in Bremen, Germany on Nov. 5, 2018 for transport...

JSC
NASA image: ARC-1959-A-24953
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Mar 19, 1959

ARC-1959-A-24953

Lockheed JF-104A (AF56-745A Tail No. 60745) Starfighter airplane piloted by Fred Drinkwater conducted flight testing...

ARC
NASA image: European Service Module
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May 10, 2022

European Service Module

Orion's European Service Module is loaded on the Antonov airplane in Bremen, Germany on Nov. 5, 2018 for transport...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-02pd1944
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Dec 17, 2002

KSC-02pd1944

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Long Spacer (LS), the second and final piece of the Starboard 6 (S6) Integrated...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-81pc-0352
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Apr 12, 1981

KSC-81pc-0352

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle Columbia rises off Pad 39A a few seconds past 7 a.m. on April 12,...

KSC
NASA image: European Service Module
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Nov 5, 2018

European Service Module

Orion's European Service Module is loaded on the Antonov airplane in Bremen, Germany on Nov. 5, 2018 for transport...

JSC
NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt
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Dec 15, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt

A pathfinder aircraft gains altitude after takeoff from the Skid Strip at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

KSC
NASA image: European Service Module
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May 10, 2022

European Service Module

Orion's European Service Module is loaded on the Antonov airplane in Bremen, Germany on Nov. 5, 2018 for transport...

JSC
NASA image: European Service Module
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May 10, 2022

European Service Module

Orion's European Service Module is loaded on the Antonov airplane in Bremen, Germany on Nov. 5, 2018 for transport...

JSC
NASA image: European Service Module
Image
May 10, 2022

European Service Module

Orion's European Service Module is loaded on the Antonov airplane in Bremen, Germany on Nov. 5, 2018 for transport...

JSC
NASA image: European Service Module
Image
May 10, 2022

European Service Module

Orion's European Service Module is loaded on the Antonov airplane in Bremen, Germany on Nov. 5, 2018 for transport...

JSC
NASA image: European Service Module
Image
May 10, 2022

European Service Module

Orion's European Service Module is loaded on the Antonov airplane in Bremen, Germany on Nov. 5, 2018 for transport...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-02pd1940
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Dec 17, 2002

KSC-02pd1940

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - - NASA's Super Guppy cargo airplane arrives at KSC carrying the Long Spacer (LS), the...

KSC
NASA image: European Service Module
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May 10, 2022

European Service Module

Orion's European Service Module is loaded on the Antonov airplane in Bremen, Germany on Nov. 5, 2018 for transport...

JSC
NASA image: Dale Reed with model in front of M2-F1
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Mar 6, 1967

Dale Reed with model in front of M2-F1

Dale Reed with a model of the M2-F1 in front of the actual lifting body. Reed used the model to show the potential...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 Crew Module Structural Test Article Prepped for Trans
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Apr 24, 2017

Orion EM-1 Crew Module Structural Test Article Prepped for Trans

Inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

KSC
NASA image: European Service Module
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May 10, 2022

European Service Module

Orion's European Service Module is loaded on the Antonov airplane in Bremen, Germany on Nov. 5, 2018 for transport...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-02pd1906
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Dec 11, 2002

KSC-02pd1906

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Integrated Equipment Assembly (IEA), one of two major components of the Starboard...

KSC
NASA image: European Service Module
Image
May 10, 2022

European Service Module

Orion's European Service Module is loaded on the Antonov airplane in Bremen, Germany on Nov. 5, 2018 for transport...

JSC
NASA image: European Service Module
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Nov 5, 2018

European Service Module

Orion's European Service Module is loaded on the Antonov airplane in Bremen, Germany on Nov. 5, 2018 for transport...

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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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