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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-2009-2643
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Apr 13, 2009

KSC-2009-2643

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the mobile launcher platform that was turned over...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2641
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Apr 13, 2009

KSC-2009-2641

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the crawler-transporter is underneath the mobile...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2647
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Apr 13, 2009

KSC-2009-2647

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A worker is dwarfed by the giant crawler-transporter and mobile launcher platform moving...

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NASA image: Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)
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Aug 8, 2006

Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)

Chosen to power the upper stages of the new Ares I Crew Launch Vehicle (CLV) and the Ares V cargo segment, the J-2X...

MSFC
NASA image: 3rd and Future Generation Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV)
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Aug 8, 2006

3rd and Future Generation Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV)

Chosen to power the upper stages of the new Ares I Crew Launch Vehicle (CLV) and the Ares V cargo segment, the J-2X...

MSFC
NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Feb 15, 2008

Advanced Concept

THIS IMAGE SHOWS THE DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE A3 TEST STAND IN SUPPORT OF THE ARES/CLV UPPER STAGE ENGINE...

MSFC
NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Feb 15, 2008

Advanced Concept

Shown is the installation of O-rings in the aft nozzle section in support of the Ares/CLV First Stage at ATK in...

MSFC
NASA image: Launch Vehicles
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Sep 9, 2007

Launch Vehicles

Under the goals of the Vision for Space Exploration, Ares I is a chief component of the cost-effective space...

MSFC
NASA image: Burbank exercises using the ARED in the Node 3
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Dec 18, 2011

Burbank exercises using the ARED in the Node 3

ISS030-E-012688 (18 Dec. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Dan Burbank, Expedition 30 commander, exercises using the advanced...

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NASA image: Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED) Maintenance
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Jan 27, 2009

Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED) Maintenance

ISS018-E-025573 (27 Jan. 2009) --- Astronaut Michael Fincke, Expedition 18 commander, works with the advanced...

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NASA image: FE Fossum performs aRED In-Flight Maintenance
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Jul 28, 2011

FE Fossum performs aRED In-Flight Maintenance

ISS028-E-019392 (28 July 2011) --- NASA astronaut Mike Fossum, Expedition 28 flight engineer, performs in-flight...

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NASA image: Archambault uses Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED)
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Mar 20, 2009

Archambault uses Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED)

S119-E-006807 (20 March 2009) --- Astronaut Lee Archambault, commander of the STS-119 mission, conducts an Advanced...

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NASA image: FE Fossum performs aRED In-Flight Maintenance
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Jul 28, 2011

FE Fossum performs aRED In-Flight Maintenance

ISS028-E-019399 (28 July 2011) --- NASA astronaut Mike Fossum, Expedition 28 flight engineer, performs in-flight...

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NASA image: FE Walker exercises on the ARED in the Node 3
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Jul 11, 2010

FE Walker exercises on the ARED in the Node 3

ISS024-E-007747 (11 July 2010) --- NASA astronaut Shannon Walker, Expedition 24 flight engineer, exercises using the...

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NASA image: Burbank exercises using the ARED in the Node 3
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Dec 18, 2011

Burbank exercises using the ARED in the Node 3

ISS030-E-012664 (18 Dec. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Dan Burbank, Expedition 30 commander, exercises using the advanced...

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NASA image: Cylinder Flywheel Launch Restraint troubleshooting for ARED
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Jan 1, 2009

Cylinder Flywheel Launch Restraint troubleshooting for ARED

ISS018-E-017129 (1 Jan. 2009) --- Astronaut Michael Fincke, Expedition 18 commander, holds a cylinder flywheel...

JSC
NASA image: Burbank exercises using the ARED in the Node 3
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Dec 18, 2011

Burbank exercises using the ARED in the Node 3

ISS030-E-012663 (18 Dec. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Dan Burbank, Expedition 30 commander, exercises using the advanced...

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NASA image: Sunset over Ares Vallis
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Jul 22, 1997

Sunset over Ares Vallis

Every several days, Mars Pathfinder will image the sunrise and sunset on Mars. Future images will show a larger area...

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NASA image: Launch Vehicles
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Aug 9, 2007

Launch Vehicles

Under the goals of the Vision for Space Exploration, Ares I is a chief component of the cost-effective space...

MSFC
NASA image: Landforms in Ares Vallis
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Sep 30, 2022

Landforms in Ares Vallis

Ares Vallis is a large valley that was carved billions of years ago by water flowing across the surface of Mars....

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2009-2303
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Mar 25, 2009

KSC-2009-2303

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Near Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Shuttle Launch Director Mike...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2306
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Mar 25, 2009

KSC-2009-2306

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Near Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Director of the Constellation...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2305
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Mar 25, 2009

KSC-2009-2305

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Near Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Director of the Constellation...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2304
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Mar 25, 2009

KSC-2009-2304

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Near Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, employees and media gather...

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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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