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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-05pd2518
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Nov 28, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3, workers inspect and...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 29, 2013

Earth Observation

ISS036-E-025908 (29 July 2013) --- One of the Expedition 36 crew members aboard the Earth-orbiting International...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0095
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Jan 7, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach talks to STS-114 Mission Commander Eileen Collins...

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NASA image: Orbiter "Enterprise" - Soars Above the NASA 747 Carrier - Dryden Flight Research Center (DFRC), CA
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Aug 12, 1977

Orbiter "Enterprise" - Soars Above the NASA 747 Carrier - Dryden Flight Research Center (DFRC), CA

S77-27512 (12 Aug 1977) --- The Shuttle Orbiter 101 "Enterprise" soars above the NASA 747 carrier aircraft only...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0097
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Jan 7, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Sen. Bill Nelson and STS-114 Mission Commander Eileen Collins watch the newly...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0563
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Apr 2, 2005

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

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NASA image: Commander Mattingly prepares meal on middeck
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Jul 4, 1982

Commander Mattingly prepares meal on middeck

STS004-28-312 (27 June-4 July 1982) --- Astronaut Thomas K. Mattingly II, STS-4 crew commander, prepares a meal in...

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NASA image: Mars Rover Concept Vehicle
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Jun 5, 2017

Mars Rover Concept Vehicle

The scientifically-themed Mars rover concept vehicle operates on an electric motor, powered by solar panels and a...

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NASA image: Boeing CST-100 Starliner Pad Abort Test
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Nov 4, 2019

Boeing CST-100 Starliner Pad Abort Test

Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner’s airbags inflate in preparation for landing in the New Mexico desert in the company’s...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2422
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Nov 30, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), the right aft center segment of a Solid Rocket...

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NASA image: Mars Rover Concept Vehicle
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Jun 5, 2017

Mars Rover Concept Vehicle

The scientifically-themed Mars rover concept vehicle operates on an electric motor, powered by solar panels and a...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2379
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Nov 22, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, media are shown where the aft skirt and lower...

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NASA image: Endeavour PLB
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Feb 20, 2010

Endeavour PLB

S130-E-011236 (20 Feb. 2010) --- This view of the port side of space shuttle Endeavour's cargo bay was recorded with...

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NASA image: SLS Booster Aft Exit Cone Arrival
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Nov 4, 2019

SLS Booster Aft Exit Cone Arrival

Workers assist with removal of the shipping container cover from the first Northrop Grumman aft exit cone to arrive...

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NASA image: Mars Rover Concept Vehicle
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Jun 5, 2017

Mars Rover Concept Vehicle

The scientifically-themed Mars rover concept vehicle operates on an electric motor, powered by solar panels and a...

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NASA image: Artemis II Launch
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Launch

In this black and white infrared image, two solid rocket boosters from NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket...

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NASA image: Artemis II Launch
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Launch

In this black and white infrared image, two solid rocket boosters from NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket...

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NASA image: Artemis II Launch
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Launch

Two solid rocket boosters from NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket separate from the core stage and Orion...

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NASA image: Inside the JPL Space Simulator with Europa Clipper
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Mar 27, 2024

Inside the JPL Space Simulator with Europa Clipper

The conditions that NASA spacecraft endure are indeed extreme: the intense shaking of a rocket launch, the jolt of...

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NASA image: Powered Descent for Perseverance (Illustration)
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Dec 16, 2020

Powered Descent for Perseverance (Illustration)

NASA's Perseverance rover fires up its descent stage engines as it nears the Martian surface in this illustration....

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NASA image: Approach & Landing Test (ALT) - Shuttle Free-Flight (FF)-2 - New Release
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Sep 13, 1977

Approach & Landing Test (ALT) - Shuttle Free-Flight (FF)-2 - New Release

S77-28141 (13 Sept 1977) --- The shuttle Orbiter 101 "Enterprise" makes a slight turn and bank maneuver during the...

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NASA image: SPHEREx Prepared for Vibration Testing
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Jan 23, 2025

SPHEREx Prepared for Vibration Testing

NASA's SPHEREx observatory is lifted and installed onto a vibration table in the Z-axis configuration at BAE Systems...

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NASA image: Artemis II Stacking Nose Cone LH mate
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Feb 18, 2025

Artemis II Stacking Nose Cone LH mate

Engineers with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems integrate the aerodynamic nose cone onto the left-hand forward...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2093
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Apr 22, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, screening equipment is operating to separate...

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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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