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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: GRC-2003-C-01040
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May 1, 2004

GRC-2003-C-01040

BALLISTIC IMPACT OF MONOLYTHIC AND COMPOSITE PLATES

GRC
NASA image: GRC-1999-C-00514
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Nov 10, 1999

GRC-1999-C-00514

BALLISTIC IMPACT SPECIMENS IACONE 1 718

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NASA image: GRC-2001-C-00773
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May 1, 2004

GRC-2001-C-00773

BALLISTIC IMPACT SPECIMENS / LATTICE BLOCK SANDWICH PLATES

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NASA image: GRC-1999-C-00516
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Nov 10, 1999

GRC-1999-C-00516

BALLISTIC IMPACT SPECIMENS IACONE 1 718

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NASA image: GRC-1999-C-00513
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Nov 10, 1999

GRC-1999-C-00513

BALLISTIC IMPACT SPECIMENS IACONE 1 718

GRC
NASA image: GRC-2000-C-01432
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Nov 11, 1999

GRC-2000-C-01432

BEFORE AND AFTER SHOTS OF BALLISTIC IMPACT TEST OF WOVEN COMPOSITES LG255 WITH DUANE REVLOCK

GRC
NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Jun 1, 1958

Wernher von Braun

Professor Hermann Oberth and Dr. von Braun are briefed on satellite orbits by Dr. Charles A. Lundquist at Army...

MSFC
NASA image: Early Rockets
Image
Jan 16, 1957

Early Rockets

Installation of a Jupiter Missile in ABMA (Army Ballistic Missile Agency) West Test Stand, Jan. 16, 1957. Jupiter...

MSFC
NASA image: Early Rockets
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Jan 16, 1957

Early Rockets

Installation of a Jupiter missile in ABMA (Army Ballistic Missile Agency) West Test Stand, Jan. 16, 1957. Jupiter...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2009-5235
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Sep 25, 2009

KSC-2009-5235

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Smoke billows around the United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket as it launches into space...

KSC
NASA image: Early Rockets
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Aug 30, 1953

Early Rockets

U.S. Army Redstone Rocket: The Redstone ballistic missile was a high-accuracy, liquid-propelled, surface-to-surface...

MSFC
NASA image: Early Rockets
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Apr 15, 2004

Early Rockets

Engine for the Jupiter rocket. The Jupiter vehicle was a direct derivative of the Redstone. The Army Ballistic...

MSFC
NASA image: Early Rockets
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Jan 31, 1958

Early Rockets

Jupiter-C Missile No. 27 assembly at the Army Ballistic Missile Agency (ABMA), Redstone Arsenal, in Huntsville,...

MSFC
NASA image: Early Rockets
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Mar 3, 1959

Early Rockets

Juno II (AM-14) on the launch pad just prior to launch, March 3, 1959. The payload of AM-14 was Pioneer IV,...

MSFC
NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Mar 3, 1959

Wernher von Braun

Dr. von Braun, Director of the Development Operations Divisons, and Dr. Debus, Director of the Missile Firing...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2009-5054
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Aug 22, 2009

KSC-2009-5054

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., the Space Tracking and...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5232
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Sep 25, 2009

KSC-2009-5232

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket with Space Tracking and Surveillance System -...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5048
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Aug 20, 2009

KSC-2009-5048

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., the SV1-SV2 spacecraft is...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5055
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Aug 22, 2009

KSC-2009-5055

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., workers place the first...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5227
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Sep 25, 2009

KSC-2009-5227

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket with Space Tracking and Surveillance System -...

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NASA image: Launch Vehicles
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Jan 1, 1961

Launch Vehicles

This is a comparison illustration of the Redstone, Jupiter-C, and Mercury Redstone launch vehicles. The Redstone...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5210
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Sep 23, 2009

KSC-2009-5210

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the Space Tracking and...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5056
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Aug 22, 2009

KSC-2009-5056

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., workers place the second...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-5228
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Sep 25, 2009

KSC-2009-5228

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket with Space Tracking and Surveillance System -...

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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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