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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 Program Development
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Jan 1, 1969

Early Program Development

As part of the Space Task Group's recommendations for more commonality and integration in America's space program,...

MSFC
NASA image: Early Program Development
Image
Jan 1, 1970

Early Program Development

In this artist's concept from 1970, propulsion concepts such as the Nuclear Shuttle and Space Tug are shown in...

MSFC
NASA image: Early Program Development
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Jan 1, 1970

Early Program Development

As part of the Space Task Group's recommendations for more commonality and integration in America's space program,...

MSFC
NASA image: Maxime A. Faget Portrait
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Feb 18, 1953

Maxime A. Faget Portrait

L59-1497-6 Maxime A. Faget was born in British Honduras in 1921, the son of an honored physician of the U.S. Public...

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NASA image: Astronaut Roger Chaffee at Lunar Lander Research Facility
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Nov 17, 1965

Astronaut Roger Chaffee at Lunar Lander Research Facility

Group photo with crew and Astronaut Roger Chaffee at Lunar Lander Research Facility. Chaffee was one of the third...

LRC
NASA image: Early Program Development
Image
Jan 1, 1969

Early Program Development

As a result of the recommendations from President Nixon's Space Task Group, Marshall Space Flight Center engineers...

MSFC
NASA image: Little Joe on Launch Pad
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Jan 13, 1960

Little Joe on Launch Pad

The Little Joe launch vehicle being readied for a test launch from Wallops in January 1960... Page 77. Photograph...

LRC
NASA image: Expedition 21/STS-129 Crew Portrait in the US Lab
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Nov 24, 2009

Expedition 21/STS-129 Crew Portrait in the US Lab

ISS021-E-032724 (24 Nov. 2009) --- One of the last occasions for these twelve internationally-represented astronauts...

JSC
NASA image: Christopher C. Kraft, Jr., Father of Mission Control, Dies at 95
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Jul 22, 2019

Christopher C. Kraft, Jr., Father of Mission Control, Dies at 95

Christopher C. Kraft, Jr., died July 22, 2019. Kraft -- whose full name was Christopher Columbus Kraft -- created...

HQ
NASA image: Launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour on mission STS-61
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Dec 2, 1993

Launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour on mission STS-61

STS061-S-088 (2 Dec 1993) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour lifts off from Launch Pad 39B with a crew of six NASA...

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NASA image: Launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour on mission STS-61
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Dec 2, 1993

Launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour on mission STS-61

STS061-S-089 (2 Dec 1993) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour lifts off from Launch Pad 39B with a crew of six NASA...

JSC
NASA image: Astronaut Roger Chaffee at Lunar Lander Research Facility
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Nov 17, 1965

Astronaut Roger Chaffee at Lunar Lander Research Facility

Lunar Landing Simulator: Astronaut Roger B. Chaffee (left) receives instruction from Maxwell W. Goode, a scientist...

LRC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-0358
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Mar 2, 2005

KSC-05pd-0358

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Program managers, directors and engineers man the consoles in the Launch...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05-S-00042
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Feb 18, 2005

KSC-05-S-00042

The seven astronauts slated to fly on Return to Flight mission STS-114 were put to the test at NASA's Kennedy Space...

KSC
NASA image: Mercury Capsule Retrorocket Test in the Altitude Wind Tunnel
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Sep 23, 1960

Mercury Capsule Retrorocket Test in the Altitude Wind Tunnel

A mechanic at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lewis Research Center prepares the inverted...

GRC
NASA image: Expedition 70 International Space Station Spacewalk Preview News Conference - Oct. 6, 2023
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Oct 6, 2023

Expedition 70 International Space Station Spacewalk Preview News Conference - Oct. 6, 2023

Ahead of an upcoming series of spacewalks scheduled for October 12 and October 20, Dana Weigel, deputy program...

JSC
NASA image: Project Mercury Escape Tower Rockets Tests
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Apr 23, 1960

Project Mercury Escape Tower Rockets Tests

A Mercury capsule is mounted inside the Altitude Wind Tunnel for a test of its escape tower rockets at the National...

GRC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1177
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Aug 18, 2000

KSC-00pp1177

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At the 217-foot level of the Rotating Service Structure on Launch Pad 39B, the STS-106...

KSC
NASA image: KSC00pp1177
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Aug 18, 2000

KSC00pp1177

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At the 217-foot level of the Rotating Service Structure on Launch Pad 39B, the STS-106...

KSC
NASA image: FIRST LEGO League Kickoff
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Sep 15, 2007

FIRST LEGO League Kickoff

Randall Hicks (right), Jacobs Technology's Education Services manager at NASA John C. Stennis Space Center, answers...

SSC
NASA image: Pilot Joseph Algranti entering a McDonnell F2H-2B Banshee
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Feb 23, 1958

Pilot Joseph Algranti entering a McDonnell F2H-2B Banshee

Pilot Joe Algranti climbs into the cockpit of a McDonnell F2H-2B Banshee on the tarmac at the National Advisory...

GRC
NASA image: Multi-Axis Space Inertia Test Facility inside the Altitude Wind Tunnel
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Apr 23, 1960

Multi-Axis Space Inertia Test Facility inside the Altitude Wind Tunnel

The Multi-Axis Space Test Inertial Facility (MASTIF) in the Altitude Wind Tunnel at the National Aeronautics and...

GRC
NASA image: Women Scientists
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Jan 5, 1959

Women Scientists

Women Scientists: Lucille Coltrane, Jean Clark Keating, Katherine Cullie Speegle, Doris "Dot" Lee, Ruth Whitman, and...

LRC
NASA image: Women Scientists
Image
Jan 5, 1959

Women Scientists

Women Scientists: Lucille Coltrane, Jean Clark Keating, Katherine Cullie Speegle, Doris 'Dot' Lee, Ruth Whitman, and...

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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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