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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: SEG 410 Main Wing
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Jul 20, 2020

SEG 410 Main Wing

Event: SEG 410 Main Wing A Lockheed Martin technician works on the installation of wiring on the trailing edge...

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NASA image: Main parachutes deploy
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Dec 5, 2014

Main parachutes deploy

The main parachutes deploy on Orion's first flight test, Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1), on December 5, 2014.

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4643
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Sep 10, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Launch Complex-39 Turn Basin area, across from the Vehicle Assembly Building at...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4638
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Sep 10, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Launch Complex-39 Turn Basin area, across from the Vehicle Assembly Building at...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4642
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Sep 10, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --In the Launch Complex-39 Turn Basin area, across from the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4641
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Sep 10, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Launch Complex-39 Turn Basin area, across from the Vehicle Assembly Building at...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4639
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Sep 10, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Launch Complex-39 Turn Basin area, across from the Vehicle Assembly Building at...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4640
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Sep 10, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Launch Complex-39 Turn Basin area, across from the Vehicle Assembly Building at...

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NASA image: Perseus and Jupiter's Main Dust Ring
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Dec 17, 2021

Perseus and Jupiter's Main Dust Ring

This annotated, high-resolution image of Jupiter's main dust ring was collected by the Stellar Reference Unit (SRU)...

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NASA image: iss062m261041718_Expedition_62_Inflight_Interview_with_the_State_of_Maine_200413
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Apr 13, 2020

iss062m261041718_Expedition_62_Inflight_Interview_with_the_State_of_Maine_200413

MAINE ASTRONAUTS ON SPACE STATION CREW ANSWER QUESTIONS FROM MAINE STUDENTS Aboard the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: Perseverance Cores 'Main River'
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Apr 10, 2025

Perseverance Cores 'Main River'

The robotic arm on NASA's Perseverance Mars rover used its percussive drill to core and collect the "Main River"...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Aug 1, 1977

Space Shuttle Project

A workman reams holes to the proper size and aligment in the Space Shuttle Main Engine's main injector body, through...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Jan 1, 1981

Space Shuttle Project

A Space Shuttle Main Engine undergoes test-firing at the National Space Technology Laboratories (now the Sternis...

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NASA image: Public views evening engine test of a Space Shuttle Main Engine
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Apr 21, 2001

Public views evening engine test of a Space Shuttle Main Engine

Over the past year, more than 20,000 people came to Stennis Space Center to witness the 'shake, rattle and roar' of...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Aug 7, 1990

Space Shuttle Project

A Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME) - hot and cold cycles turbine blade test firing.

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Oct 22, 1991

Space Shuttle Project

A modified Space Shuttle Main Engine is static fired at Marshall's Technology Test Bed.

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Apr 6, 1989

Space Shuttle Project

A modified Space Shuttle Main Engine is static fired at Marshall's Technology Test Bed.

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4637
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Sep 10, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a work crew has removed a large section of a...

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NASA image: View of three main engines in preparation for STS-51
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Sep 3, 1993

View of three main engines in preparation for STS-51

S93-43619 (18 Aug 1993) --- At Launch Pad 39B, work is under way to remove and replace the three main engines on the...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jul 6, 2006

International Space Station (ISS)

The nozzles for Discovery's three main engines are visible in this close-up image photographed by one of the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Dec 2, 1988

Space Shuttle Project

Space Shuttle Atlantis takes flight on its STS-27 mission, December 2, 1988, utilizing 375,000 pounds of thrust...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4702
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Jun 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Engine No. 1, one of three space shuttle main engines, was removed from shuttle Endeavour...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4703
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Jun 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Engine No. 1, one of three space shuttle main engines, was removed from shuttle Endeavour...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4701
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Jun 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Engine No. 1, one of three space shuttle main engines, was removed from shuttle Endeavour...

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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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