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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-2012-5123
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Sep 14, 2012

KSC-2012-5123

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Endeavour is towed to the Mate-Demate Device, or MDD, at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Booster Fabrication Facility SLS Updates
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Oct 16, 2019

Booster Fabrication Facility SLS Updates

A nose cone for one of the Space Launch System’s (SLS) two solid rocket boosters is inside the Booster Fabrication...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5083
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Sep 14, 2012

KSC-2012-5083

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers escort space shuttle Endeavour as it is towed to the Mate-Demate Device, or MDD, at...

KSC
NASA image: EC02-0294-2
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Dec 19, 2002

EC02-0294-2

NASA Dryden's Automated Aerial Refueling (AAR) project evaluated the capability of an F/A-18A aircraft as an...

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NASA image: Technicians attach the tail cone to the Space Shuttle Atlantis in preparation for its return to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida
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Jun 28, 2007

Technicians attach the tail cone to the Space Shuttle Atlantis in preparation for its return to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida

Technicians attach the tail cone, which helps reduce aerodynamic drag and turbulence during its ferry flight, to the...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Completes Orion Parachute Tests for Missions with Astronaut
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Sep 12, 2018

NASA Completes Orion Parachute Tests for Missions with Astronaut

NASA has completes the final test to qualify Orion’s parachute system for flights with astronauts, checking off an...

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NASA image: NASA Completes Orion Parachute Tests for Missions with Astronaut
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Sep 12, 2018

NASA Completes Orion Parachute Tests for Missions with Astronaut

NASA has completes the final test to qualify Orion’s parachute system for flights with astronauts, checking off an...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Tests Efficient Wing Model
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Aug 22, 2024

NASA Armstrong Tests Efficient Wing Model

Researchers test a 10-foot Mock Truss-Braced Wing at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California....

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NASA image: NASA Completes Orion Parachute Tests for Missions with Astronaut
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Sep 12, 2018

NASA Completes Orion Parachute Tests for Missions with Astronaut

NASA has completes the final test to qualify Orion’s parachute system for flights with astronauts, checking off an...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5056
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Sep 14, 2012

KSC-2012-5056

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour is moved out of the Vehicle Assembly Building on its way to the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5117
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Sep 14, 2012

KSC-2012-5117

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Workers escort space shuttle Endeavour as it is towed to the Mate-Demate Device, or MDD, at...

KSC
NASA image: NASA Armstrong Tests Efficient Wing Model
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Aug 22, 2024

NASA Armstrong Tests Efficient Wing Model

Researchers test a 10-foot Mock Truss-Braced Wing at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California....

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NASA image: STS-77 crewmembers on the aft flight deck
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Jun 7, 1996

STS-77 crewmembers on the aft flight deck

STS077-312-015 (19-29 May 1996) --- Astronaut Curtis L. Brown, Jr., pilot, mans the controls for the Remote...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5085
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Sep 14, 2012

KSC-2012-5085

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers escort space shuttle Endeavour as it is towed to the Mate-Demate Device, or MDD, at...

KSC
NASA image: Booster Fabrication Facility SLS Updates
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Oct 16, 2019

Booster Fabrication Facility SLS Updates

A nose cone for one of the Space Launch System’s (SLS) two solid rocket boosters is inside the Booster Fabrication...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Jan 1, 1940

Early Rockets

The Hermes A-1 rocket was designed by the U. S. Army after capturing the V-2 rocket from the German army at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5099
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Sep 14, 2012

KSC-2012-5099

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour is towed into the Mate-Demate Device, or MDD, at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5108
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Sep 14, 2012

KSC-2012-5108

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers watch as space shuttle Endeavour is towed into the Mate-Demate Device, or MDD, at...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5054
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Sep 14, 2012

KSC-2012-5054

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour is readied for its move out of the Vehicle Assembly Building to the...

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NASA image: NASA Completes Orion Parachute Tests for Missions with Astronaut
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Sep 12, 2018

NASA Completes Orion Parachute Tests for Missions with Astronaut

NASA has completes the final test to qualify Orion’s parachute system for flights with astronauts, checking off an...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5061
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Sep 14, 2012

KSC-2012-5061

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour is moved out of the Vehicle Assembly Building on its way to the...

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NASA image: Women Adequately Filling Posts In NACA Laboratory
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May 15, 1943

Women Adequately Filling Posts In NACA Laboratory

Women Adequately Filling Posts In NACA Laboratory: In the picture are F.F. Fullmer, aeronautical engineer, supervise...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5097
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Sep 14, 2012

KSC-2012-5097

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers watch the arrival of space shuttle Endeavour at the Shuttle Landing Facility after...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5116
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Sep 14, 2012

KSC-2012-5116

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Endeavour is towed to the Mate-Demate Device, or MDD, at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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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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