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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: NE TARDIS Banner Event
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Dec 8, 2017

NE TARDIS Banner Event

NASA Kennedy Space Center's Engineering Director Pat Simpkins, at left, talks with Michael E. Johnson, a project...

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NASA image: WSTF - Promoted Combustion Testing
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Jun 14, 2021

WSTF - Promoted Combustion Testing

The Promoted Combustion Testing capability at White Sands Test Facility is used to evaluate propagation and...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Jan 1, 1947

Early Rockets

A V-2 rocket is hoisted into a static test facility at White Sands, New Mexico. The German engineers and scientists...

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NASA image: NE TARDIS Banner Event
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Dec 8, 2017

NE TARDIS Banner Event

NASA Kennedy Space Center's Engineering Directorate held a banner signing event in the Prototype Development...

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NASA image: NE TARDIS Banner Event
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Dec 8, 2017

NE TARDIS Banner Event

NASA Kennedy Space Center's Engineering Director Pat Simpkins signs the banner marking the successful delivery of a...

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NASA image: Scott Altman flying Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA).
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Mar 4, 2009

Scott Altman flying Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA).

JSC2009-E-054052 (4 March 2009) --- Astronaut Scott Altman, STS-125 commander, flies a Shuttle Training Aircraft...

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NASA image: 8-5-2019_Orion_PQM_WSTFshortFinal
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Aug 5, 2019

8-5-2019_Orion_PQM_WSTFshortFinal

Propulsion test that simulates an abort-to-orbit scenario in which the spacecraft’s service module must place Orion...

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NASA image: NE TARDIS Banner Event
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Dec 8, 2017

NE TARDIS Banner Event

Inside the Prototype Development Laboratory at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, engineers and technicians...

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NASA image: Boeing CST-100 Starliner Base Heat Shield Installation
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Mar 15, 2018

Boeing CST-100 Starliner Base Heat Shield Installation

On March 15, the base heat shield for Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner was freshly installed on the bottom of Spacecraft 1...

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NASA image: White Sands Test Facility (WSTF) Electrical Arc Ignition Test System Capabilities
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Jun 14, 2021

White Sands Test Facility (WSTF) Electrical Arc Ignition Test System Capabilities

The electrical arc ignition test system at White Sands was specifically designed for the EVA program to evaluate...

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NASA image: DATR Supports Space Communication, Research Flights
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Jun 21, 2019

DATR Supports Space Communication, Research Flights

Jesus Vazquez, Zach Springer and Sonja Belcher, from left, are at stations in the Mobile Operations Facility 5 at...

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NASA image: LANDING SITES - SHUTTLE (NORTHRUP STRIP) - WHITE SANDS TEST FACILITY (WSTF), NM
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Mar 23, 1982

LANDING SITES - SHUTTLE (NORTHRUP STRIP) - WHITE SANDS TEST FACILITY (WSTF), NM

Art Concept of the End-of-Mission Approach and Landing at WSTF, NM, from Rockwell. 1. ART CONCEPT - STS-3 LANDING 2....

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NASA image: Propulsion Qualification Module Installed at White Sands Test Fa
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Feb 21, 2017

Propulsion Qualification Module Installed at White Sands Test Fa

On Feb. 21, 2017 engineers successfully install ESA’s European Service Module Propulsion Qualification Module (PQM)...

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NASA image: Propulsion Qualification Module Installed at White Sands Test Fa
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May 10, 2022

Propulsion Qualification Module Installed at White Sands Test Fa

On Feb. 22, engineers successfully install ESA’s European Service Module Propulsion Qualification Module (PQM) at...

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NASA image: Propulsion Qualification Module Installed at White Sands Test Fa
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May 10, 2022

Propulsion Qualification Module Installed at White Sands Test Fa

On Feb. 22, engineers successfully install ESA’s European Service Module Propulsion Qualification Module (PQM) at...

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NASA image: Propulsion Qualification Module Installed at White Sands Test Fa
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Feb 21, 2017

Propulsion Qualification Module Installed at White Sands Test Fa

On Feb. 21, 2017 engineers successfully install ESA’s European Service Module Propulsion Qualification Module (PQM)...

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NASA image: Propulsion Qualification Module Installed at White Sands Test Fa
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Feb 21, 2017

Propulsion Qualification Module Installed at White Sands Test Fa

On Feb. 21, 2017 engineers successfully install ESA’s European Service Module Propulsion Qualification Module (PQM)...

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NASA image: Propulsion Qualification Module Installed at White Sands Test Fa
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May 10, 2022

Propulsion Qualification Module Installed at White Sands Test Fa

On Feb. 22, engineers successfully install ESA’s European Service Module Propulsion Qualification Module (PQM) at...

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NASA image: Propulsion Qualification Module Installed at White Sands Test Fa
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Feb 21, 2017

Propulsion Qualification Module Installed at White Sands Test Fa

On Feb. 21, 2017 engineers successfully install ESA’s European Service Module Propulsion Qualification Module (PQM)...

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NASA image: Propulsion Qualification Module Installed at White Sands Test Fa
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May 10, 2022

Propulsion Qualification Module Installed at White Sands Test Fa

On Feb. 22, engineers successfully install ESA’s European Service Module Propulsion Qualification Module (PQM) at...

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NASA image: Propulsion Qualification Module Installed at White Sands Test Fa
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Feb 21, 2017

Propulsion Qualification Module Installed at White Sands Test Fa

On Feb. 21, 2017 engineers successfully install ESA’s European Service Module Propulsion Qualification Module (PQM)...

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NASA image: Propulsion Qualification Module Installed at White Sands Test Fa
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Feb 21, 2017

Propulsion Qualification Module Installed at White Sands Test Fa

On Feb. 21, 2017 engineers successfully install ESA’s European Service Module Propulsion Qualification Module (PQM)...

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NASA image: Propulsion Qualification Module Installed at White Sands Test Fa
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Feb 22, 2017

Propulsion Qualification Module Installed at White Sands Test Fa

On Feb. 22, engineers successfully install ESA’s European Service Module Propulsion Qualification Module (PQM) at...

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NASA image: Propulsion Qualification Module Installed at White Sands Test Fa
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Feb 21, 2017

Propulsion Qualification Module Installed at White Sands Test Fa

On Feb. 21, 2017 engineers successfully install ESA’s European Service Module Propulsion Qualification Module (PQM)...

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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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