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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: Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 1 Activities
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Oct 30, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 1 Activities

Apollo-era recovery engineer Milt Heflin observes the new ways in which the Orion crew capsule will be recovered...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1973

Skylab

This 1973 chart details Skylab's Ultraviolet (UV) Spectrograph, an Apollo Telescope Mount instrument. Its telescope,...

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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...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1973

Skylab

This chart details Skylab's Dual X-Ray Telescopes, one of eight Apollo Telescope Mount facilities. It was designed...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Sep 1, 1970

Skylab

This 1970 photograph shows Skylab's Dual X-Ray Telescopes, an Apollo Telescope Mount facility. It was designed to...

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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...

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NASA image: Disney characters greet prime ASTP crewmen to Florida's Disney World
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Feb 8, 1975

Disney characters greet prime ASTP crewmen to Florida's Disney World

S75-24114 (8-10 Feb. 1975) --- Two Walt Disney comic cartoon characters, Donald Duck and Pluto, were on hand to...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1970

Skylab

This 1970 photograph shows the Skylab's Ultraviolet (UV) Spectrograph, an Apollo Telescope Mount instrument. Its...

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NASA image: KSC-74p-25
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Feb 19, 1974

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The command_service module for the Skylab Rescue Vehicle was removed from its Saturn...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 5 Activities - Morning
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Nov 3, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 5 Activities - Morning

Apollo-era recovery engineer Milt Heflin takes time out from Underway Recovery Test-7 (URT-7) to pose in front of a...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman visits Michoud Assembly Facility
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May 7, 2026

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman visits Michoud Assembly Facility

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman visited NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility May 7, 2026, to see how the MAF team is...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman visits Michoud Assembly Facility
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May 7, 2026

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman visits Michoud Assembly Facility

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman visited NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility May 7, 2026, to see how the MAF team is...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman visits Michoud Assembly Facility
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May 7, 2026

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman visits Michoud Assembly Facility

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman visited NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility May 7, 2026, to see how the MAF team is...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman visits Michoud Assembly Facility
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May 7, 2026

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman visits Michoud Assembly Facility

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman visited NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility May 7, 2026, to see how the MAF team is...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman visits Michoud Assembly Facility
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May 7, 2026

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman visits Michoud Assembly Facility

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman visited NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility May 7, 2026, to see how the MAF team is...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0231
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Feb 23, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building's high bay, the Rotation Handling Fixture...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0228
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Feb 23, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building's high bay, a crane lifts the Rotation...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1864
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Feb 17, 2012

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Skylab and Mir Space Stations: In 1964, design and feasibility studies were initiated for missions that could use...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00337
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Oct 22, 2004

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Safely bringing two spacecraft together as they speed through the vast weightlessness of space isn't easy. It's a...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0230
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Feb 23, 1999

KSC-99pp0230

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Viewed from inside the altitude chamber in the Operations and Checkout Building's high...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0229
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Feb 23, 1999

KSC-99pp0229

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building's high bay, the Rotation Handling Fixture...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1347
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Jan 26, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Representatives from NASA, Lockheed Martin, Space Florida and the state of Florida...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT ACTIVITIES - APOLLO-SOYUZ TEST PROJECT (ASTP) - PROTOCOL - KSC
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Feb 8, 1975

ASTRONAUT ACTIVITIES - APOLLO-SOYUZ TEST PROJECT (ASTP) - PROTOCOL - KSC

S75-24030 (8-10 Feb. 1975) --- The five prime crew members of the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (ASTP) mission pose for...

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NASA image: SOCIAL - APOLLO-SOYUZ TEST PROJECT (ASTP) - DISNEY WORLD - FL
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Feb 10, 1975

SOCIAL - APOLLO-SOYUZ TEST PROJECT (ASTP) - DISNEY WORLD - FL

S75-24052 (8-10 Feb. 1975) --- A space-suited Mickey Mouse character welcomes the prime crewmen of the Apollo-Soyuz...

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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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