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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: KSC-01pp1061
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Jun 2, 2001

KSC-01pp1061

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- An L-1011 aircraft called the Stargazer gets ready to land at the Skid Strip, Cape...

KSC
NASA image: NASA's B-52B launch aircraft cruises to a test range over the Pacific Ocean carrying the third X-43A vehicle attached to a Pegasus rocket on November 16, 2004
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Nov 16, 2004

NASA's B-52B launch aircraft cruises to a test range over the Pacific Ocean carrying the third X-43A vehicle attached to a Pegasus rocket on November 16, 2004

The third X-43A hypersonic research aircraft, attached to a modified Pegasus booster rocket, was taken to launch...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Helps Build Colorado Economy
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Dec 13, 2010

NASA Helps Build Colorado Economy

NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver delivers remarks at the Colorado State Capitol in Denver on Monday, Dec. 13,...

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NASA image: ksc-01pp-1076
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Jun 5, 2001

ksc-01pp-1076

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The High Energy Solar Spectroscopic Imager (HESSI) spacecraft, which will be launched...

KSC
NASA image: McArthur sets up the SLAMMD hardware in the U.S. Lab during Expedition 12
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Dec 16, 2005

McArthur sets up the SLAMMD hardware in the U.S. Lab during Expedition 12

ISS012-E-12629 (16 Dec. 2005) --- Astronaut William S. (Bill) McArthur Jr., Expedition 12 commander and NASA space...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0090
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Feb 4, 2002

KSC-02pd0090

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., Mark McManus makes a final inspection of...

KSC
NASA image: Pit Crew for Mars: NASA's Mars 2020 Rover Gets Some Wheels (time lapse)
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Jul 12, 2019

Pit Crew for Mars: NASA's Mars 2020 Rover Gets Some Wheels (time lapse)

A team of engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, install the legs and wheels —...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Administrator Bridenstine Speaks at 35th Space Symposium
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Apr 9, 2019

NASA Administrator Bridenstine Speaks at 35th Space Symposium

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine delivered a keynote address April 9 during the 35th Space Symposium in Colorado...

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NASA image: JSC Thermal Chambers H &K
Video
Jun 3, 2021

JSC Thermal Chambers H &K

Two thermal chambers are available different sizes to match the needs of various tests. Both chambers have...

JSC
NASA image:    Crew Training - Apollo 8 (Centrifuge) - MSC
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Nov 6, 1968

Crew Training - Apollo 8 (Centrifuge) - MSC

S68-53283 (1 Nov. 1968) --- The Apollo 8 prime crew is seen inside the gondola during centrifuge training in MSC's...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-02PD-0092
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Feb 1, 2002

KSC-02PD-0092

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Orbital Sciences Corp. L-1011 aircraft waits at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station,...

KSC
NASA image: NASA's B-52B launch aircraft takes off carrying the second X-43A hypersonic research vehicle attached to a modified Pegasus rocket, on March 27, 2004
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Mar 27, 2004

NASA's B-52B launch aircraft takes off carrying the second X-43A hypersonic research vehicle attached to a modified Pegasus rocket, on March 27, 2004

The second X-43A hypersonic research aircraft and its modified Pegasus booster rocket left the runway, carried aloft...

AFRC
NASA image: Fifth Meeting of the National Space Council
Video
Mar 26, 2019

Fifth Meeting of the National Space Council

On behalf of the President, Vice President Mike Pence directed NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine to accelerate the...

HQ
NASA image: MagniX Time-lapse
Video
Jul 11, 2025

MagniX Time-lapse

At a simulated 27,500 feet inside an altitude chamber at NASA’s Electric Aircraft Testbed (NEAT) facility, engineers...

GRC
NASA image: Artemis II Launch
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Launch

The launch abort system jettisons 3 minutes and 18 seconds following liftoff of the Artemis II test flight on...

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NASA image: Artemis II Launch
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Launch

Protective aerodynamic panels separate from the launch abort system following the liftoff of the Artemis II test...

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NASA image: Artemis II Launch
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Launch

The launch abort system jettisons 3 minutes and 18 seconds following liftoff of the Artemis II test flight on...

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NASA image: Artemis II Launch
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Launch

The launch abort system jettisons 3 minutes and 18 seconds following liftoff of the Artemis II test flight on...

KSC
NASA image: High-Energy X-rays Detected From Jupiter's Auroras
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Feb 10, 2022

High-Energy X-rays Detected From Jupiter's Auroras

The areas where high-energy X-rays were detected by NASA's NuSTAR (Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array) from the...

JPL
NASA image: Metro Electric Vehicle Evaluation at the Lewis Research Center
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May 23, 1976

Metro Electric Vehicle Evaluation at the Lewis Research Center

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lewis Research Center tested 16 commercially-manufactured...

GRC
NASA image: Change-of-Pace Electric Vehicle at the Lewis Research Center
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Apr 23, 1977

Change-of-Pace Electric Vehicle at the Lewis Research Center

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lewis Research Center tested 16 commercially-manufactured...

GRC
NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Jan 1, 1999

Advanced Concept

This artist’s concept depicts a Magnetic Launch Assist vehicle clearing the track and shifting to rocket engines for...

MSFC
NASA image: NACA Researcher Examines the Cyclotron
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Feb 23, 1951

NACA Researcher Examines the Cyclotron

Researcher James Blue examines the new cyclotron at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis...

GRC
NASA image: Completed SunRISE SmallSats Pictured Together
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Nov 30, 2023

Completed SunRISE SmallSats Pictured Together

Shown here at Utah State University's Space Dynamics Laboratory in Logan, Utah, in November, 2023, the six...

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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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