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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: iss065e369726
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Sep 9, 2021

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iss065e369726 (Sept. 9, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Commander Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman's CRS-13 Mission: What's on Board
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Feb 9, 2020

Northrop Grumman's CRS-13 Mission: What's on Board

Investigations studying fire safety, bone loss and phage therapy will be launching, along with additional scientific...

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NASA image: Orion Environmental Test Article at Armstrong Test Facility
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Sep 11, 2024

Orion Environmental Test Article at Armstrong Test Facility

Vibro-acoustic testing on the Orion spacecraft that flew around the Moon on Artemis I, now known as the...

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NASA image: jsc2023e013681
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Mar 9, 2023

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jsc2023e013681 (3/9/2023) --- The Solid Fuel Ignition and Extinction (SoFIE) Growth and Extinction Limits (GEL)...

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NASA image: Kononenko, Padalka and Acaba in Columbus
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May 17, 2012

Kononenko, Padalka and Acaba in Columbus

ISS031-E-081658 (17 May 2012) --- Russian cosmonaut Gennady Padalka (background) and NASA astronaut Joe Acaba, both...

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NASA image: Orion Launch Abort System Handover
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Nov 15, 2019

Orion Launch Abort System Handover

Inside the Launch Abort System Facility (LASF) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Launch Abort System...

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NASA image: Orion Launch Abort System Handover
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Nov 15, 2019

Orion Launch Abort System Handover

In this view from above inside the Launch Abort System Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: Saffire-VI inside Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus spacecraft - with text
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Jan 9, 2024

Saffire-VI inside Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus spacecraft - with text

NASA ignited the final set of space fire experiments for Saffire-VI inside Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus cargo...

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Jan 9, 2024

Saffire-VI inside Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus spacecraft - with text

NASA ignited the final set of space fire experiments for Saffire-VI inside Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus cargo...

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NASA image: Orion Launch Abort System Handover
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Nov 15, 2019

Orion Launch Abort System Handover

Inside the Launch Abort System Facility (LASF) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Launch Abort System...

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NASA image: jsc2023e046631
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Jul 25, 2023

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jsc2023e046631 (7/25/2023) --- Plexiglass is shown burning in Spacecraft Fire Experiment-IV (Saffire-IV). The flame...

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NASA image: "What's on Board" Science Briefing for Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6
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Mar 21, 2016

"What's on Board" Science Briefing for Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6

Gary Ruff, NASA project manager and co-investigator for the Spacecraft Fire Safety Demonstration Project, or...

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NASA image: Orion Splashdown Recovery
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion Splashdown Recovery

NASA's Orion spacecraft floats in the Pacific Ocean after splashdown from its first flight test in Earth orbit. The...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle orbiter Columbia on the ground at Edwards Air Force Base
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Apr 14, 1981

Space Shuttle orbiter Columbia on the ground at Edwards Air Force Base

S81-30749 (14 April 1981) --- This high angle view shows the scene at Edwards Air Force Base in southern California...

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NASA image: Gemini-Titan (GT)-7 - Water Egress Pilots - Spacecraft (S/C) - Gulf
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Oct 15, 1965

Gemini-Titan (GT)-7 - Water Egress Pilots - Spacecraft (S/C) - Gulf

S65-55562 (15 Oct. 1965) --- Astronaut James A. Lovell Jr., prime crew pilot for the Gemini-7 spaceflight, sits on...

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NASA image: Orion Splashdown Recovery
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion Splashdown Recovery

NASA's Orion spacecraft floats in the Pacific Ocean after splashdown from its first flight test in Earth orbit. An...

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NASA image: Orion Splashdown Recovery
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion Splashdown Recovery

NASA's Orion spacecraft floats in the Pacific Ocean after splashdown from its first flight test in Earth orbit. An...

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NASA image: Orion Splashdown Recovery
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion Splashdown Recovery

NASA's Orion spacecraft floats in the Pacific Ocean after splashdown from its first flight test in Earth orbit. An...

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NASA image: Orion Launch from UCS-3
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion Launch from UCS-3

A Delta IV Heavy rocket soars after liftoff from Space Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: Astronaut Don Pettit inserts research hardware into the Combustion Integrated Rack
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Mar 18, 2025

Astronaut Don Pettit inserts research hardware into the Combustion Integrated Rack

iss072e747154 (March 18, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Don Pettit inserts research...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4723
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Dec 5, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A Delta IV Heavy rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: DSC_3191
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Sep 15, 2011

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The Orion ground test vehicle is prepared for the Launch Abort Vehicle Configuration Test at Lockheed Martin's...

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NASA image: DSC_3139
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Sep 15, 2011

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The Orion ground test vehicle is prepared for the Launch Abort Vehicle Configuration Test at Lockheed Martin's...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4727
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Dec 5, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A Delta IV Heavy rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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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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