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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: Skylab
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Dec 1, 1969

Skylab

The Apollo Telescope Mount (ATM), designed and developed by the Marshall Space Flight Center, served as the primary...

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NASA image: Space Science
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Aug 31, 1998

Space Science

NASA's Space Optics Manufacturing Center has been working to expand our view of the universe via sophisticated new...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0798
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May 8, 2006

KSC-06pd0798

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers monitor the Lightweight Multi-Purpose...

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NASA image: Astrobotic's CubeRover
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Jun 30, 2022

Astrobotic's CubeRover

A mass-offloaded version of Astrobotic’s CubeRover – a lightweight, modular planetary rover – is used to simulate...

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NASA image: Astrobotic's CubeRover
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Jun 30, 2022

Astrobotic's CubeRover

Senior Software Engineer Taylor Whitaker stages Astrobotic’s mass-offloaded CubeRover – a lightweight, modular...

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NASA image: Astrobotic's CubeRover
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Jun 30, 2022

Astrobotic's CubeRover

Robotics Software Engineer II Chris Rampolla runs benchtop verifications on Astrobotic’s CubeRover – a lightweight,...

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NASA image: Astrobotic's CubeRover
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Jun 30, 2022

Astrobotic's CubeRover

Senior Software Engineer Taylor Whitaker (right) and Software Engineering intern Ashten Akemoto create a mobility...

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NASA image: Astrobotic's CubeRover
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Jun 30, 2022

Astrobotic's CubeRover

Astrobotic’s CubeRover – a lightweight, modular planetary rover – is photographed in its benchtop testing...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd0796
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May 8, 2006

KSC-06pd0796

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, a crane moves the Lightweight Multi-Purpose...

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NASA image: NASA Engineer Examines the Design of a Regeneratively-Cooled Rocket Engine
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Dec 23, 1958

NASA Engineer Examines the Design of a Regeneratively-Cooled Rocket Engine

An engineer at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lewis Research Center examines a drawing...

GRC
NASA image: KSC-pa-et-3
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Feb 6, 1998

KSC-pa-et-3

The Space Shuttle's first super lightweight external tank is on its way to Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-pa-et-2
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Feb 6, 1998

KSC-pa-et-2

The Space Shuttle's first super lightweight external tank is on its way to Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc279
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Feb 6, 1998

KSC-98pc279

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle's first super lightweight external tank is on its way to Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc273
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Feb 6, 1998

KSC-98pc273

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle's first super lightweight external tank is on its way to Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-pa-et-5
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Feb 6, 1998

KSC-pa-et-5

The Space Shuttle's first super lightweight external tank is on its way to Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-pa-et-1
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Feb 6, 1998

KSC-pa-et-1

The Space Shuttle's first super lightweight external tank is on its way to Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-98pc275
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Feb 6, 1998

KSC-98pc275

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle's first super lightweight external tank is on its way into Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc283
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Feb 12, 1998

KSC-98pc283

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle's first super lightweight external tank is lifted in KSC's Vehicle...

KSC
NASA image: Skylab
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Dec 1, 1971

Skylab

The Apollo Telescope Mount (ATM) was designed and developed by the Marshall Space Flight Center and served as the...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-pa-et-4
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Feb 6, 1998

KSC-pa-et-4

The Space Shuttle's first super lightweight external tank is on its way to Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-98pc266
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Feb 3, 1998

KSC-98pc266

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Bren Wade, chief mate of the "Liberty Star," looks up at the Space Shuttle's first...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc278
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Feb 6, 1998

KSC-98pc278

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle's first super lightweight external tank is on its way to Kennedy...

KSC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Aug 1, 1971

Saturn Apollo Program

This photograph was taken during the Apollo 15 mission on the lunar surface. Astronaut David R. Scott waits in the...

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NASA image: Solar Collector Mirror for Brayton Power System
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Sep 23, 1966

Solar Collector Mirror for Brayton Power System

NASA’s Lewis Research Center conducted extensive research programs in the 1960s and 1970s to develop systems that...

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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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