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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-2012-1440
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Feb 17, 2012

KSC-2012-1440

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mercury astronauts John Glenn, left, and Scott Carpenter sit in front of the plot board from...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1209
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Oct 2, 1998

KSC-98pc1209

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- KSC workers give a final check to Deep Space 1 before starting a spin test on the...

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NASA image: NASA’s Walter Olson poses in the New Energy Conversion Laboratory
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Jul 23, 1963

NASA’s Walter Olson poses in the New Energy Conversion Laboratory

Walter Olson, Chief of the Chemistry and Energy Conversion Division, examines equipment in the new Energy Conversion...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1454
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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- John Glenn and NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana sit in the flight deck of space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1466
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Feb 18, 2012

KSC-2012-1466

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mercury astronauts John Glenn, left and Scott Carpenter look around at the dismantled...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1452
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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- John Glenn and NASA astronaut Stephen Robinson stand in the middeck of space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1448
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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- John Glenn and his wife, Annie, and NASA astronaut Stephen Robinson stand beside the wheel...

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NASA image: NASA Engineer Examines the Design of a Regeneratively-Cooled Rocket Engine
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Dec 23, 1958

NASA Engineer Examines the Design of a Regeneratively-Cooled Rocket Engine

An engineer at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lewis Research Center examines a drawing...

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NASA image: Advanced Combustor in the Four Burner Area
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Mar 23, 1966

Advanced Combustor in the Four Burner Area

Engineer Frank Kutina and a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) mechanic examine the setup of an...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1504
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Feb 18, 2012

KSC-2012-1504

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- U.S. Rep. Bill Posey, left, prepares to ride in the Corvette parade following the "On...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1464
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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- John Glenn and his wife, Annie, and NASA astronaut Stephen Robinson tour the Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1116
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Sep 17, 1998

KSC-98pc1116

A booster is raised off a truck bed and prepared for lifting to the Boeing Delta 7326 rocket that will launch Deep...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Feb 3, 1975

Around Marshall

At its founding, the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) inherited the Army’s Jupiter and Redstone test stands, but...

MSFC
NASA image: Apollo Contour Rocket Nozzle in the Propulsion Systems Laboratory
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Jul 23, 1964

Apollo Contour Rocket Nozzle in the Propulsion Systems Laboratory

Bill Harrison and Bud Meilander check the setup of an Apollo Contour rocket nozzle in the Propulsion Systems...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1194
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Oct 1, 1998

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Workers at this clean room facility, Cape Canaveral Air Station, prepare to lift the protective can that covered...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1473
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Feb 18, 2012

KSC-2012-1473

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mercury astronauts, John Glenn, left, and Scott Carpenter, talk to Mercury Project workers...

KSC
NASA image: The Multi-Axis Space Test Inertia Facility in the Altitude Wind Tunnel
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Dec 23, 1959

The Multi-Axis Space Test Inertia Facility in the Altitude Wind Tunnel

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) pilot Joe Algranti tests the Multi-Axis Space Test Inertia...

GRC
NASA image: KSC-2012-1497
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Feb 18, 2012

KSC-2012-1497

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mercury astronaut John Glenn, left, and Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana shake hands...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1439
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Feb 17, 2012

KSC-2012-1439

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Lisa Malone, left, director of Public Affairs at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Feb 3, 1975

Around Marshall

At its founding, the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) inherited the Army’s Jupiter and Redstone test stands, but...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-98pc1181
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Sep 29, 1998

KSC-98pc1181

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, Tom Shain, project manager on Deep Space...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-1477
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Feb 18, 2012

KSC-2012-1477

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mercury astronauts, John Glenn, left, and Scott Carpenter, talk to Mercury Project workers...

KSC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 26 crewmember
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Jan 8, 2011

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 26 crewmember

ISS026-E-016368 (8 Jan. 2011) --- Brasilia, Brazil at night time is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Oct 14, 1975

Around Marshall

At its founding, the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) inherited the Army’s Jupiter and Redstone test stands, but...

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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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