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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 Station
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Jan 1, 1991

Space Station

This artist's concept depicts the Space Station Freedom as it would look orbiting the Earth, illustrated by Marshall...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-81pc-0372
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Apr 12, 1981

KSC-81pc-0372

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Columbia flies. Just seconds past the scheduled launch time of 7 a.m. on April 12,...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-81pc-0371
Image
Apr 12, 1981

KSC-81pc-0371

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Columbia flies. Just seconds past the scheduled launch time of 7 a.m. on April 12,...

KSC
NASA image: Abstract Concept of TRAPPIST-1 System
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Feb 22, 2017

Abstract Concept of TRAPPIST-1 System

This artist's concept appeared on the Feb. 23, 2017 cover of the journal Nature announcing that the TRAPPIST-1 star,...

JPL
NASA image: Early Program Development
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Jan 1, 1971

Early Program Development

In this 1971 artist's concept, the Nuclear Shuttle is shown in various space-based applications. As envisioned by...

MSFC
NASA image: TRAPPIST-1 Statistics Table
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Feb 22, 2017

TRAPPIST-1 Statistics Table

This chart shows, on the top row, artist concepts of the seven planets of TRAPPIST-1 with their orbital periods,...

JPL
NASA image: Pathfinder
Image
Apr 15, 2004

Pathfinder

An artist's concept of a space based vehicle using the Propulsive Small Expendable Deployer System (ProSEDS) to...

MSFC
NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Feb 15, 2008

Advanced Concept

THIS CONCEPT IMAGE SHOWS THE ARES V CARGO LAUNCH VEHICLE. THE HEAVY LIFTING ARES V IS NASA'S PRIMARY VEHICLE FOR...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Sep 30, 1998

Microgravity

The Electrostatic Levitator (ESL) Facility established at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) supports NASA's...

MSFC
NASA image: Benefit from NASA
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Apr 15, 2004

Benefit from NASA

Technology derived by NASA for monitoring control gyros in the Skylab program is directly applicable to the problems...

MSFC
NASA image: Early Program Development
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Jan 1, 1963

Early Program Development

This artist's concept from 1963 shows a proposed NERVA (Nuclear Engine for Rocket Vehicle Application) incorporating...

MSFC
NASA image: Early Program Development
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Apr 15, 2004

Early Program Development

This artist's concept illustrates the NERVA (Nuclear Engine for Rocket Vehicle Application) engine's hot bleed cycle...

MSFC
NASA image: Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)
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Sep 7, 2000

Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)

The `once upon a time' science fiction concept of a space elevator has been envisioned and studied as a real mass...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA Dryden director Kevin L. Petersen discusses the center's major milestones during its 60th anniversary celebration in November, 2006.
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Nov 4, 2006

NASA Dryden director Kevin L. Petersen discusses the center's major milestones during its 60th anniversary celebration in November, 2006.

NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center marked its 60th anniversary as the aerospace agency's lead center for...

AFRC
NASA image: Helium-Shrouded Planets Artist Concept
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Jun 11, 2015

Helium-Shrouded Planets Artist Concept

Planets having atmospheres rich in helium may be common in our galaxy, according to a new theory based on data from...

JPL
NASA image: ksc-81pc-382
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Apr 12, 1981

ksc-81pc-382

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After six years of silence, the thunder of manned space flight is heard again as the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-81pc-0382
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Apr 12, 1981

KSC-81pc-0382

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After six years of silence, the thunder of manned space flight is heard again, as the...

KSC
NASA image: LAUNCH - STS-1 - KSC
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Apr 12, 1981

LAUNCH - STS-1 - KSC

S81-30499 (12 April 1981) --- Space shuttle Columbia flies. Just seconds past the scheduled launch time of 7 a.m. on...

JSC
NASA image: LAUNCH - STS-1 - KSC
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Apr 12, 1981

LAUNCH - STS-1 - KSC

S81-30498 (12 April 1981) --- After six years of silence, the thunder of manned spaceflight is heard again, as the...

JSC
NASA image: Explore NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (2018 Highlights)
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Dec 31, 2018

Explore NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (2018 Highlights)

NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base in California supported the agency in 2018 by...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-2014-2303
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Apr 25, 2014

KSC-2014-2303

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Construction workers have installed the framing and some of the inner walls inside Firing...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-2304
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Apr 25, 2014

KSC-2014-2304

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Construction workers have installed the framing and some of the inner walls inside Firing...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-1977
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Apr 3, 2014

KSC-2014-1977

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A portion of the crawlerway, the Vehicle Assembly Building and the Launch Control Center are...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-2308
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Apr 25, 2014

KSC-2014-2308

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Modifications to Firing Room 4 in the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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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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