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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: ARC-2004-ACD04-0159-048
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Jun 25, 2004

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

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Feb 1, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Following the loss of Columbia and crew on their return to Earth, Bill Readdy,...

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

Flight Day 20: To the Moon

art001m1203391600 (Dec. 5, 2022) On flight day 20, Orion approached the Moon ahead of the return powered flyby burn...

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NASA image: ARC-2004-ACD04-0159-012
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Jun 25, 2004

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

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NASA image: Artemis II Flight Day 7 Highlights
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Apr 7, 2026

Artemis II Flight Day 7 Highlights

Artemis II Flight Day 7 Highlights: Includes Artemis II Crew Ship-To-Ship Call with the International Space Station...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00001
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Jan 6, 2005

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The gigantic External Tank that will help launch Space Shuttle Discovery on its Return to Flight mission has arrived...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0830
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Apr 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Rudder Speed Brake actuator No. 4 is ready for installation on Space Shuttle orbiter...

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NASA image: Early Program Development
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Jan 1, 1970

Early Program Development

This 1970 artist's concept shows a Nuclear Shuttle in flight. As envisioned by Marshall Space Flight Center Program...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0722
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Apr 18, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, workers are inspecting...

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NASA image: The X-38 Second Prototype Flares to a Landing over the Lakebed at the End of Its Fifth Flight at Edwards Air Force Base
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Mar 30, 2000

The X-38 Second Prototype Flares to a Landing over the Lakebed at the End of Its Fifth Flight at Edwards Air Force Base

The X-38, a research vehicle built to help develop technology for an emergency Crew Return Vehicle from the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2361
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Nov 1, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA’s Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3, United Space Alliance senior shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0833
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Apr 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A United Space Alliance technician monitors Rudder Speed Brake actuator No. 4 as it is...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2360
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Nov 1, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA’s Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3, United Space Alliance senior shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0836
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Apr 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - United Space Alliance technicians verify the alignment of Rudder Speed Brake actuator...

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NASA image: Episode 01 - The Orbital Test Flight of Boeing’s Starliner
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Jan 16, 2020

Episode 01 - The Orbital Test Flight of Boeing’s Starliner

On December 20th 2019 Boeing conducted the first test flight ever of their new spacecraft Starliner. Together, NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0832
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Apr 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - United Space Alliance technicians start the lift of Rudder Speed Brake actuator No. 4...

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NASA image: X-38 on Lakebed after Landing on Second Free Flight
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Feb 6, 1999

X-38 on Lakebed after Landing on Second Free Flight

NASA's X-38, a prototype of a Crew Return Vehicle (CRV) resting on the lakebed near the Dryden Flight Research...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0721
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Apr 18, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, workers are inspecting...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0835
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Apr 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A NASA quality inspector checks the placement of Rudder Speed Brake actuator No. 4 as...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0831
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Apr 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - United Space Alliance technicians check out Rudder Speed Brake actuator No. 4 before...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0834
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Apr 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A United Space Alliance technician monitors the placement of Rudder Speed Brake...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0504
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Mar 6, 2001

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The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft with orbiter Columbia on top is viewed from underneath as it soars through the sky over...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Landing
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Aug 2, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Landing

Well wishers gather on the roof of Naval Air Station Pensacola Sherman Field to catch a glimpse of NASA astronauts...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0503
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Mar 6, 2001

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The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft with orbiter Columbia on top soars through the sky over the Space Coast of Florida as...

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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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