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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: Pathfinder
Image
Jan 1, 1995

Pathfinder

This is the McDornell Douglas CD-XA Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) concept. The Delta Clipper-Experimental (DC-X) was...

MSFC
NASA image: Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)
Image
Jan 23, 1995

Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)

Pictured here is a DC-XA Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) prototype concept with an RLV logo. The Delta...

MSFC
NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
Image
Apr 15, 2004

International Space Station (ISS)

Pictured is an artist's concept of the International Space Station (ISS) with solar panels fully deployed. In...

MSFC
NASA image: Pathfinder aircraft flight #1
Image
Nov 19, 1996

Pathfinder aircraft flight #1

The Pathfinder solar-powered research aircraft settles in for landing on the bed of Rogers Dry Lake at the Dryden...

AFRC
NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
Image
Jan 1, 1998

International Space Station (ISS)

This artist's concept depicts the completely assembled International Space Station (ISS) passing over the Straits of...

MSFC
NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
Image
Jan 1, 1997

International Space Station (ISS)

This photograph, taken by the Boeing Company,shows Boeing technicians preparing to install one of six hatches or...

MSFC
NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
Image
Jun 1, 1997

International Space Station (ISS)

This Boeing photograph shows the Node 1, Unity module, Flight Article (at right) and the U.S. Laboratory module,...

MSFC
NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
Image
Jan 1, 1997

International Space Station (ISS)

This photograph, taken by the Boeing Company, shows Boeing technicians preparing to install one of six hatches or...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2012-2691
Image
May 2, 2012

KSC-2012-2691

DELAMAR DRY LAKE BED, Nev. – The Boeing Company's CST-100 crew capsule floats to a smooth landing beneath three main...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-2690
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May 2, 2012

KSC-2012-2690

DELAMAR DRY LAKE BED, Nev. – The Boeing Company's CST-100 crew capsule floats to a smooth landing beneath three main...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-2689
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May 2, 2012

KSC-2012-2689

DELAMAR DRY LAKE BED, Nev. – An Erickson Sky Crane helicopter releases The Boeing Company's CST-100 crew capsule...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-4021
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Jul 27, 2012

KSC-2012-4021

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA's Morpheus lander, a vertical test bed vehicle, is unloaded at the Kennedy Space Center...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-4013
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Jul 27, 2012

KSC-2012-4013

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA's Morpheus lander, a vertical test bed vehicle, is unloaded at the Kennedy Space Center...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-4014
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Jul 27, 2012

KSC-2012-4014

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA's Morpheus lander, a vertical test bed vehicle, is unloaded at the Kennedy Space Center...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-4012
Image
Jul 27, 2012

KSC-2012-4012

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA's Morpheus lander, a vertical test bed vehicle, is unloaded at the Kennedy Space Center...

KSC
NASA image: Test Rover at JPL During Preparation for Mars Rover Low-Angle Selfie
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Aug 19, 2015

Test Rover at JPL During Preparation for Mars Rover Low-Angle Selfie

This view of a test rover at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California, results from advance testing of...

JPL
NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
Image
Nov 1, 1997

International Space Station (ISS)

In this photograph, the U.S. Laboratory Module (also called Destiny) for the International Space Station (ISS) is...

MSFC
NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
Image
Jan 1, 1997

International Space Station (ISS)

In this photograph, the U.S. Laboratory Module (also called Destiny) for the International Space Station (ISS) is...

MSFC
NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
Image
Nov 26, 1997

International Space Station (ISS)

This photograph shows the U.S. Laboratory Module (also called Destiny) for the International Space Station (ISS),...

MSFC
NASA image: Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)
Image
Jun 26, 1995

Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)

The X-34 Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) concept is pictured here. NASA plarned to utilize the X-34 small reusable...

MSFC
NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
Image
Nov 1, 1998

International Space Station (ISS)

This photograph shows the U.S. Laboratory Module (also called Destiny) for the International Space Station (ISS), in...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2012-4160
Image
Aug 1, 2012

KSC-2012-4160

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At the north end of the Shuttle Landing Facility, or SLF, at the Kennedy Space Center in...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-4161
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Aug 1, 2012

KSC-2012-4161

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At the north end of the Shuttle Landing Facility, or SLF, at the Kennedy Space Center in...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-4162
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Aug 1, 2012

KSC-2012-4162

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At the north end of the Shuttle Landing Facility, or SLF, at the Kennedy Space Center in...

KSC
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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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