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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: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jul 1, 1987

Space Shuttle Projects

A forward segment is being lowered into the Transient Pressure Test Article (TPTA) test stand at thw Marshall Space...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jul 1, 1987

Space Shuttle Projects

A forward segment is being lowered into the Transient Pressure Test Article (TPTA) test stand at the Marshall Space...

MSFC
NASA image: Delta II JPSS-1 Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Hoist and Mate
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Jul 19, 2016

Delta II JPSS-1 Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Hoist and Mate

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a solid rocket motor is lifted at Space Launch Complex 2 to be attached...

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NASA image: Delta II JPSS-1 Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Hoist and Mate
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Jul 19, 2016

Delta II JPSS-1 Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Hoist and Mate

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a solid rocket motor is lifted at Space Launch Complex 2 to be attached...

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NASA image: Delta II JPSS-1 Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Hoist and Mate
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Jul 19, 2016

Delta II JPSS-1 Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Hoist and Mate

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a solid rocket motor is lifted at Space Launch Complex 2 to be attached...

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NASA image: Delta II JPSS-1 Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Hoist and Mate
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Jul 19, 2016

Delta II JPSS-1 Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Hoist and Mate

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians inspect a solid rocket motor at Space Launch Complex 2 as it...

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NASA image: Delta II JPSS-1 Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Hoist and Mate
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Jul 19, 2016

Delta II JPSS-1 Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Hoist and Mate

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a solid rocket motor is lifted at Space Launch Complex 2 to be attached...

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NASA image: Delta II JPSS-1 Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Hoist and Mate
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Jul 19, 2016

Delta II JPSS-1 Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Hoist and Mate

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians inspect a solid rocket motor at Space Launch Complex 2 as it...

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NASA image: Delta II JPSS-1 Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Hoist and Mate
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Jul 19, 2016

Delta II JPSS-1 Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Hoist and Mate

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a solid rocket motor is attached to a United Launch Alliance Delta II...

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NASA image: Benefit from NASA
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Jan 1, 1999

Benefit from NASA

The same rocket fuel that helps power the Space Shuttle as it thunders into orbit will now be taking on a new role,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5455
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Oct 15, 2009

KSC-2009-5455

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Receipt Inspection Shop on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, ATK Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5452
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Oct 15, 2009

KSC-2009-5452

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Receipt Inspection Shop on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, an ATK Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5454
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Oct 15, 2009

KSC-2009-5454

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Receipt Inspection Shop on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, ATK Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5456
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Oct 15, 2009

KSC-2009-5456

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Receipt Inspection Shop on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, an ATK Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5453
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Oct 15, 2009

KSC-2009-5453

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Receipt Inspection Shop on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, an ATK Space...

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NASA image: Booster Demonstration Motor-1 Static Test at Northrop Grumman
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Jun 26, 2025

Booster Demonstration Motor-1 Static Test at Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman conducted the first test firing of its Booster Obsolescence and Life Extension (BOLE) five-segment...

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NASA image: Booster Demonstration Motor-1 Static Test at Northrop Grumman
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Jun 26, 2025

Booster Demonstration Motor-1 Static Test at Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman conducted the first test firing of its Booster Obsolescence and Life Extension (BOLE) five-segment...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jun 3, 1989

Space Shuttle Projects

The Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) engineers test fired a 26-foot long, 100,000-pound-thrust solid rocket motor...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Mar 24, 1998

Space Shuttle Project

The roman candle effect as seen in this picture represents the testing of a solid rocket booster (SRB) for...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 SRM Lift and Mate
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Jun 14, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 SRM Lift and Mate

The solid rocket motor for mating to the United Launch Alliance Delta II launch vehicle is lifted up at the Vertical...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 SRM Lift and Mate
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Jun 14, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 SRM Lift and Mate

United Launch Alliance (ULA) technicians assist as the solid rocket motor is lifted up and moved toward the Delta II...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 SRM Lift and Mate
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Jun 14, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 SRM Lift and Mate

The solid rocket motor for mating to the United Launch Alliance Delta II launch vehicle is lifted up at the Vertical...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 SRM Lift and Mate
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Jun 14, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 SRM Lift and Mate

The solid rocket motor for mating to the United Launch Alliance Delta II launch vehicle arrives at the Vertical...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 SRM Lift and Mate
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Jun 14, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 SRM Lift and Mate

United Launch Alliance (ULA) technicians assist as the solid rocket motor is moved toward the Delta II launch...

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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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