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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: iss066e135744
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Feb 3, 2022

iss066e135744

iss066e135744 (2/3/2022) --- A view of the deployed GT-1 CubeSat. The Georgia Institute of Technology-1 (GT-1) is a...

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NASA image: Researcher Examines Pellets for Micrometeorite Impact Studies
Image
Nov 23, 1959

Researcher Examines Pellets for Micrometeorite Impact Studies

A researcher at the NASA Lewis Research Center manipulates cartridge pellets and a strain gauge target as part of a...

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NASA image: iss066e135308
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Feb 3, 2022

iss066e135308

iss066e135308 (2/3/2022) --- A view of the deployed GT-1 CubeSat. The Georgia Institute of Technology-1 (GT-1) is a...

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NASA image: iss066e135704
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Feb 3, 2022

iss066e135704

iss066e135704 (2/3/2022) --- A view of the deployed GT-1 CubeSat. The Georgia Institute of Technology-1 (GT-1) is a...

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NASA image: SPHINX Satellite Testing in the Electric Propulsion Laboratory
Image
Dec 23, 1973

SPHINX Satellite Testing in the Electric Propulsion Laboratory

Researchers examine the Space Plasma-High Voltage Interaction Experiment (SPHINX) satellite in the Electric...

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NASA image: High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)
Image
Jan 1, 1980

High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)

This supernova in the constellation Cassiopeia was observed by Tycho Brahe in 1572. In this x-ray image from the...

MSFC
NASA image: High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)
Image
Jan 1, 1979

High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)

This is an x-ray image of the Crab Nebula taken with the High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)-2/Einstein...

MSFC
NASA image: High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)
Image
Jan 1, 1982

High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)

This artist's concept depicts the High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)-2 in orbit. The HEAO-2, the first imaging...

MSFC
NASA image: High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)
Image
Jan 1, 1980

High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)

This x-ray photograph of the Supernova remnant Cassiopeia A, taken with the High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)...

MSFC
NASA image: STS-65 Columbia, OV-102, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39A
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Jul 8, 1994

STS-65 Columbia, OV-102, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39A

Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, begins its roll maneuver after clearing the fixed service structure (FSS) tower...

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NASA image: STS-65 Columbia, OV-102, clears launch tower after liftoff from KSC LC 39A
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Jul 8, 1994

STS-65 Columbia, OV-102, clears launch tower after liftoff from KSC LC 39A

Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, heads skyward after clearing the fixed service structure (FSS) tower at Kennedy...

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NASA image: High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)
Image
Jan 1, 1978

High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)

Both of the High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO) 2/Einstein Observatory imaging devices were used to observe the...

MSFC
NASA image: iss063m261961709_Expedition_63_In-flight_with_EAA_Young_Eagles_NASA_ARMD_200714
Video
Jul 14, 2020

iss063m261961709_Expedition_63_In-flight_with_EAA_Young_Eagles_NASA_ARMD_200714

SPACE STATION CREW MEMBERS DISCUSS LIFE IN SPACE WITH AVIATION DEVOTEES Aboard the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4574
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Aug 23, 2012

KSC-2012-4574

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Lynda Weatherman, President of the Economic...

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NASA image: STS-65 Columbia, OV-102, rises above KSC LC Pad 39A during liftoff
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Jul 8, 1994

STS-65 Columbia, OV-102, rises above KSC LC Pad 39A during liftoff

Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, rises above Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Launch Complex (LC) Pad 39A after liftoff...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4577
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Aug 23, 2012

KSC-2012-4577

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, XCOR Director of Flight Test Operations Rick...

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NASA image: Communication Technology Satellite Portable Terminal
Image
Mar 23, 1977

Communication Technology Satellite Portable Terminal

This vehicle served as a mobile terminal for the Communications Technology Satellite. The Communications Technology...

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NASA image: Research Technology
Image
Jan 1, 2000

Research Technology

Marshall Space Flight Center’s (MSFC’s) Advanced Space Transportation Program has developed the Magnetic Launch...

MSFC
NASA image: Research Technology
Image
Mar 1, 2001

Research Technology

Engineers at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) have been testing Magnetic Launch Assist Systems, formerly...

MSFC
NASA image: Research Technology
Image
Oct 1, 1999

Research Technology

In this photograph, a futuristic spacecraft model sits atop a carrier on the Magnetic Launch Assist System, formerly...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-98pc1191
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Sep 30, 1998

KSC-98pc1191

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Deep Space 1 is lifted from its work platform, giving a closer view of the...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1192
Image
Sep 30, 1998

KSC-98pc1192

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Deep Space 1 is lifted from its work platform, giving a closeup view of the...

KSC
NASA image: Deep Space 1 Ion Engine
Image
Dec 21, 2002

Deep Space 1 Ion Engine

Kennedy Space Center, Florida. - Deep Space 1 is lifted from its work platform, giving a closeup view of the...

NASA image: High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)
Image
Jan 1, 1979

High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)

This image is an x-ray view of Eta Carinae Nebula showing bright stars taken with the High Energy Astronomy...

MSFC
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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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