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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: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jun 1, 1961

Saturn Apollo Program

This image depicts the Saturn I launch vehicle placed in the dynamic test stand at the Marshall Space Flight Center...

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NASA image: Preparing for Flight Engine Test
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Nov 4, 2015

Preparing for Flight Engine Test

The first RS-25 flight engine, engine No. 2059, is lifted onto the A-1 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center on Nov. 4,...

SSC
NASA image: AJ26 engine test
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Feb 7, 2011

AJ26 engine test

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden (l) and John C. Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann watch the...

SSC
NASA image: NASA, Boeing Complete Barrel Sections for future SLS Exploration
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May 25, 2023

NASA, Boeing Complete Barrel Sections for future SLS Exploration

These images and videos show technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans examining and lifting...

MAF
NASA image: NASA, Boeing Complete Barrel Sections for future SLS Exploration
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May 25, 2023

NASA, Boeing Complete Barrel Sections for future SLS Exploration

These images and videos show technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans examining and lifting...

MAF
NASA image: NASA, Boeing Complete Barrel Sections for future SLS Exploration
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May 25, 2023

NASA, Boeing Complete Barrel Sections for future SLS Exploration

These images and videos show technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans examining and lifting...

MAF
NASA image: NASA, Boeing Complete Barrel Sections for future SLS Exploration
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May 25, 2023

NASA, Boeing Complete Barrel Sections for future SLS Exploration

These images and videos show technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans examining and lifting...

MAF
NASA image: NASA, Boeing Complete Barrel Sections for future SLS Exploration
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May 25, 2023

NASA, Boeing Complete Barrel Sections for future SLS Exploration

These images and videos show technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans examining and lifting...

MAF
NASA image: NASA, Boeing Complete Barrel Sections for future SLS Exploration Upper Stage Structural Test Article
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May 25, 2023

NASA, Boeing Complete Barrel Sections for future SLS Exploration Upper Stage Structural Test Article

This video shows technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans examining and lifting midbody...

MAF
NASA image: NASA, Boeing Complete Barrel Sections for future SLS Exploration
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May 25, 2023

NASA, Boeing Complete Barrel Sections for future SLS Exploration

These images and videos show technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans examining and lifting...

MAF
NASA image: Pilot Nils Larsen Speaks to Astronauts on X-59 Research Using Jets
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Jun 26, 2019

Pilot Nils Larsen Speaks to Astronauts on X-59 Research Using Jets

NASA’s 2017 astronaut candidates toured aircraft hangar at Armstrong Flight Research Center, in Southern California....

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NASA image: Astronauts Look in F-15 Nozzle at Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Jun 26, 2019

Astronauts Look in F-15 Nozzle at Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA's 2017 astronaut candidates toured aircraft hangar at Armstrong Flight Research Center, in Southern California...

AFRC
NASA image: Pilot Nils Larsen Speaks to Astronauts on X-59 Research Using Jets
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Jun 26, 2019

Pilot Nils Larsen Speaks to Astronauts on X-59 Research Using Jets

NASA's 2017 astronaut candidates toured aircraft hangar at Armstrong Flight Research Center, in Southern California....

AFRC
NASA image: Astronauts Look in F-15 Nozzle at Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Jun 26, 2019

Astronauts Look in F-15 Nozzle at Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA's 2017 astronaut candidates toured aircraft hangar at Armstrong Flight Research Center, in Southern California...

AFRC
NASA image: Pilot Nils Larsen Speaks to Astronauts on X-59 Research Using Jets
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Jun 26, 2019

Pilot Nils Larsen Speaks to Astronauts on X-59 Research Using Jets

NASA's 2017 astronaut candidates toured aircraft hangar at Armstrong Flight Research Center, in Southern California....

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-2009-3671
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Jun 11, 2009

KSC-2009-3671

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Ares I-X forward assembly (comprising the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-3676
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Jun 11, 2009

KSC-2009-3676

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Ares I-X forward assembly comprising the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-3677
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Jun 11, 2009

KSC-2009-3677

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Ares I-X forward assembly comprising the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-3675
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Jun 11, 2009

KSC-2009-3675

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Ares I-X forward assembly comprising the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd3914
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Dec 4, 2008

KSC-08pd3914

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 4 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd3912
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Dec 4, 2008

KSC-08pd3912

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 4 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd3913
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Dec 4, 2008

KSC-08pd3913

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 4 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd3911
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Dec 4, 2008

KSC-08pd3911

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 4 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-1747
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Feb 20, 2009

KSC-2009-1747

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The last newly manufactured section of the Ares I-X test rocket, the frustum, is offloaded 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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