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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: Mercury Project
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Nov 5, 1959

Mercury Project

One-sixth scale model of Mercury space capsule model used in wind tunnel testing.

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NASA image: 2012-2527
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Apr 20, 2012

2012-2527

COTS-2 Cold Storage Nanorack Experiment Packaging for Dragon Capsule take from SSPF to Pad 40

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NASA image: ARC-1968-AR-1632B-452
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Jan 1, 1968

ARC-1968-AR-1632B-452

Cicra 1968 - 1969: Biosatellite model with monkey shown in the front of the capsule and the life spport package in...

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NASA image: 1959 Inspection
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Oct 16, 1959

1959 Inspection

John Glenn talking with NASA Langley's Center Directory J.E.Reid with capsule model during inspection.

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NASA image: 2012-2570
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Apr 20, 2012

2012-2570

COTS-2 Cold Storage Nanorack Experiment Packaging for Dragon Capsule take from SSPF to Pad 40

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NASA image: 61C-532
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Mar 24, 1961

61C-532

Liftoff of MR-BD carrying a dummy capsule. Pad 5 Photo by: Special & Hopkins

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NASA image: Mercury Project
Image
Jun 24, 1958

Mercury Project

Testing of Mercury Capsule Shape A by the Hydrodynamics Division of Langley. Joseph Shortal wrote (vol. 3, p. 19):...

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NASA image: jsc2012e054353
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May 25, 2012

jsc2012e054353

DATE: 5-25-12 LOCATION: Bldg. 30 - FCR-1 (30M/231) SUBJECT: SpaceX Dragon capsule rendezvous and capture...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0177-040
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Sep 20, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0177-040

CEV (Crew Escape Vehicle) capsule Balistic Range testing to examine static and dynamic stability characteristics (at...

ARC
NASA image: KSC-71PC-577
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Jul 14, 1971

KSC-71PC-577

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Apollo 15 crew climbs inside the Apollo capsule on launch day before lifting off on a...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0177-037
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Sep 20, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0177-037

CEV (Crew Escape Vehicle) capsule Balistic Range testing to examine static and dynamic stability characteristics (at...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0177-041
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Sep 20, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0177-041

CEV (Crew Escape Vehicle) capsule Balistic Range testing to examine static and dynamic stability characteristics (at...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0177-033
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Sep 20, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0177-033

CEV (Crew Escape Vehicle) capsule Balistic Range testing to examine static and dynamic stability characteristics (at...

ARC
NASA image: jsc2012e054285
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May 25, 2012

jsc2012e054285

DATE: 5-25-12 LOCATION: Bldg. 30 - FCR-1 (30M/231) SUBJECT: SpaceX Dragon capsule rendezvous and capture...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0177-038
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Sep 20, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0177-038

CEV (Crew Escape Vehicle) capsule Balistic Range testing to examine static and dynamic stability characteristics (at...

ARC
NASA image: GRC-2007-C-02467
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Dec 19, 2003

GRC-2007-C-02467

Orion Capsule and Launch Abort System (LAS) installed in the NASA Glenn 8x6 Supersonic Wind Tunnel (SWT) for...

GRC
NASA image: jsc2012e054344
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May 25, 2012

jsc2012e054344

DATE: 5-25-12 LOCATION: Bldg. 30 - FCR-1 (30M/231) SUBJECT: SpaceX Dragon capsule rendezvous and capture...

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NASA image: jsc2012e054325
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May 25, 2012

jsc2012e054325

DATE: 5-25-12 LOCATION: Bldg. 30 - FCR-1 (30M/231) SUBJECT: SpaceX Dragon capsule rendezvous and capture...

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NASA image: LITTLE JOE 5B - S/C #14
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Apr 23, 1961

LITTLE JOE 5B - S/C #14

S61-01663 (23 April 1961) --- View of the mating of Little Joe-5B launch vehicle with Mercury capsule #14. Photo...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0177-048
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Sep 20, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0177-048

CEV (Crew Escape Vehicle) capsule Balistic Range testing to examine static and dynamic stability characteristics (at...

ARC
NASA image: GRC-2008-C-03316
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Oct 8, 2004

GRC-2008-C-03316

Noise Accoustical Test Rig (NATR) Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV) 85-AA-Constellation, Orion Capsule and nozzle on...

GRC
NASA image: Michoud Team Celebrates Orion Splashdown
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Dec 11, 2022

Michoud Team Celebrates Orion Splashdown

Employees at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans gather to watch the completion of NASA’s Artemis I...

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NASA image: Michoud Team Celebrates Orion Splashdown
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Dec 11, 2022

Michoud Team Celebrates Orion Splashdown

Employees at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans gather to watch the completion of NASA’s Artemis I...

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NASA image: Michoud Team Celebrates Orion Splashdown
Image
Dec 11, 2022

Michoud Team Celebrates Orion Splashdown

Employees at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans gather to watch the completion of NASA’s Artemis I...

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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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