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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: Early Rockets
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May 28, 1959

Early Rockets

On May 28, 1959, a Jupiter Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile provided by a U.S. Army team in Redstone Arsenal,...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2231
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May 1, 2013

KSC-2013-2231

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A crane lifts a nose cone to top out one of a pair of replica space shuttle solid rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2229
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May 1, 2013

KSC-2013-2229

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers prepare to lift a nose cone to top out one of a pair of replica space shuttle solid...

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NASA image: Booster Fabrication Facility SLS Updates
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Oct 16, 2019

Booster Fabrication Facility SLS Updates

A forward skirt and two nose cones for the Space Launch System’s (SLS) two solid boosters are in view inside the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2235
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May 1, 2013

KSC-2013-2235

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A crane places a nose cone to top out one of a pair of replica space shuttle solid rocket...

KSC
NASA image: Booster Fabrication Facility SLS Updates
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Oct 16, 2019

Booster Fabrication Facility SLS Updates

A nose cone for one of the Space Launch System’s (SLS) two solid rocket boosters is inside the Booster Fabrication...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2234
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May 1, 2013

KSC-2013-2234

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A crane places a nose cone to top out one of a pair of replica space shuttle solid rocket...

KSC
NASA image: Booster Fabrication Facility SLS Updates
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Oct 16, 2019

Booster Fabrication Facility SLS Updates

A nose cone for one of the Space Launch System’s (SLS) two solid rocket boosters is inside the Booster Fabrication...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-2230
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May 1, 2013

KSC-2013-2230

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A crane lifts a nose cone to top out one of a pair of replica space shuttle solid rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2228
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May 1, 2013

KSC-2013-2228

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers prepare to lift a nose cone to top out one of a pair of replica space shuttle solid...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2233
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May 1, 2013

KSC-2013-2233

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A crane lifts a nose cone to top out one of a pair of replica space shuttle solid rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2232
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May 1, 2013

KSC-2013-2232

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A crane lifts a nose cone to top out one of a pair of replica space shuttle solid rocket...

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NASA image: Maneuvering Perseverance
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Jul 9, 2020

Maneuvering Perseverance

The payload fairing, or nose cone, containing NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance rover is maneuvered into place atop the...

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NASA image: iss065e086842
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Jun 5, 2021

iss065e086842

iss065e086842 (June 5, 2021) --- The SpaceX Cargo Dragon resupply ship is pictured approaching the International...

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NASA image: iss065e086721
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Jun 5, 2021

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iss065e086721 (June 5, 2021) --- The SpaceX Cargo Dragon resupply ship is pictured approaching the International...

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NASA image: iss065e086893
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Jun 5, 2021

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iss065e086893 (June 5, 2021) --- The SpaceX Cargo Dragon resupply ship is pictured approaching the International...

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NASA image: iss065e087366
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Jun 5, 2021

iss065e087366

iss065e087366 (June 5, 2021) --- The SpaceX Cargo Dragon resupply ship is pictured approaching the International...

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NASA image: iss065e086723
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Jun 5, 2021

iss065e086723

iss065e086723 (June 5, 2021) --- The SpaceX Cargo Dragon resupply ship is pictured approaching the International...

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NASA image: iss065e086862
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Jun 5, 2021

iss065e086862

iss065e086862 (June 5, 2021) --- The SpaceX Cargo Dragon resupply ship is pictured approaching the International...

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NASA image: iss065e086819
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Jun 5, 2021

iss065e086819

iss065e086819 (June 5, 2021) --- The SpaceX Cargo Dragon resupply ship is pictured approaching the International...

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NASA image: iss065e086833
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Jun 5, 2021

iss065e086833

iss065e086833 (June 5, 2021) --- The SpaceX Cargo Dragon resupply ship is pictured approaching the International...

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NASA image: NASA ER-2 Flies Geological Mapping Mission
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Aug 21, 2025

NASA ER-2 Flies Geological Mapping Mission

Crew members reattach the nose cone of NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center’s ER-2 aircraft at Edwards,...

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NASA image: Wrapping NuSTAR in Its Rocket Nose Cone
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Mar 2, 2012

Wrapping NuSTAR in Its Rocket Nose Cone

An Orbital Sciences technician completes final checks of NASA Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array, or NuSTAR,...

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NASA image: iss065e434115
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Sep 30, 2021

iss065e434115

iss065e434115 (Sept. 30, 2021) --- The SpaceX Cargo Dragon, with its nose cone open, is pictured from an external...

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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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