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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: Advanced Concept
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Feb 15, 2008

Advanced Concept

THIS IS A TEST OF THE 1ST STAGE RE-ENTRY VEHICLE. HEAT TESTING OF A 3% MODEL TO SUPPORT THE ARES/ CLV FIRST STAGE...

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NASA image: jsc2024e005969
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Jan 18, 2024

jsc2024e005969

jsc2024e005969 (1/18/2024) --- Artist rendering of the Kentucky Re-Entry Universal Payload System (KRUPS) capsule...

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NASA image: ARC-1985-AC85-0605-1
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Aug 23, 1985

ARC-1985-AC85-0605-1

Artwork AOTV Aeroassisted orbital transfer vehicle re-entry

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NASA image: ARC-1985-AC85-0605-2
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Aug 23, 1985

ARC-1985-AC85-0605-2

Artwork Artist conception of a hypersonic futuristic space vehicle re-entry

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NASA image: M2-F2 on ramp
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Feb 24, 1966

M2-F2 on ramp

The M2-F2 Lifting Body is seen here on the ramp at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center. The success of Dryden's...

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NASA image: ARC-1976-AC76-1713
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Dec 2, 1976

ARC-1976-AC76-1713

Artist: Rick Guidice NASA artwork of Space Shuttle Orbiter during re-entry showing Reusable Surface Insulation...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0266-024
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Nov 24, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0266-024

2.8% Scale Ares I acoustic model re-entry model in Ames 11ft. Supersonic Wind Tunnel test-11-0192

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NASA image: CHART - LINE DRAWING - GEMINI PARASAIL DEPLOYMENT
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Sep 1, 1963

CHART - LINE DRAWING - GEMINI PARASAIL DEPLOYMENT

S63-12019 (1963) --- Artist concept for Gemini parasail deployment showing re-entry, drogue chute deployment, and...

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NASA image: LOD-KSC-61C-413
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Mar 8, 1961

LOD-KSC-61C-413

Pad 6. Launch of US Army Redstone (2040) for accuracy and vehicle re-entry observation, at 9: 30 P.M. EST....

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NASA image: HTV-4 undocking
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Sep 4, 2013

HTV-4 undocking

One of the Expedition 36 crew members aboard the International Space Station took this picture of the Japanese HTV-4...

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NASA image: J-SSOD-6 Deployment
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Jan 16, 2017

J-SSOD-6 Deployment

iss050e031340 (1/16/2017) --- Photo documentation of the Japanese-Small Satellite Orbital Deployer-6 (J-SSOD-6)...

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NASA image: HTV-4 undocking
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Sep 4, 2013

HTV-4 undocking

One of the Expedition 36 crew members aboard the International Space Station took this picture of the Japanese HTV-4...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jan 1, 1986

Space Shuttle Projects

Columbia, which opened the era of the Space Transportation System with four orbital flight tests, is featured in...

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NASA image: ATV-3 undock from ISS
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Sep 28, 2012

ATV-3 undock from ISS

ISS033-E-008016 (28 Sept. 2012) --- European Space Agency's "Edoardo Amaldi" Automated Transfer Vehicle-3 (ATV-3)...

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NASA image: ATV-3 undock from ISS
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Sep 28, 2012

ATV-3 undock from ISS

ISS033-E-007920 (28 Sept. 2012) --- European Space Agency's "Edoardo Amaldi" Automated Transfer Vehicle-3 (ATV-3)...

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NASA image: ATV-3 undock from ISS
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Sep 28, 2012

ATV-3 undock from ISS

ISS033-E-007940 (28 Sept. 2012) --- European Space Agency's "Edoardo Amaldi" Automated Transfer Vehicle-3 (ATV-3)...

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NASA image: ATV-3 undock from ISS
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Sep 28, 2012

ATV-3 undock from ISS

ISS033-E-007915 (28 Sept. 2012) --- European Space Agency's "Edoardo Amaldi" Automated Transfer Vehicle-3 (ATV-3)...

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NASA image: ATV-3 undock from ISS
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Sep 28, 2012

ATV-3 undock from ISS

ISS033-E-007980 (28 Sept. 2012) --- European Space Agency's "Edoardo Amaldi" Automated Transfer Vehicle-3 (ATV-3)...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00147
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Apr 28, 2004

KSC-04-S-00147

Shuttle Discovery comes one step closer to Return to Flight. Space Shuttle Discovery has passed a major milestone in...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Re-Entry and Splashdown Part 1
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Jan 15, 2026

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Re-Entry and Splashdown Part 1

NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, as well as JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Kimiya...

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NASA image: STS-104 CDR Lindsey on forward flight deck prior to re-entry
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Jul 25, 2001

STS-104 CDR Lindsey on forward flight deck prior to re-entry

STS104-345-021 (25 July 2001) --- Attired in his shuttle launch and entry suit, astronaut Steven W. Lindsey, STS-104...

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NASA image: HTV-4 Re-entry camera 1 card 1.
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Sep 7, 2013

HTV-4 Re-entry camera 1 card 1.

ISS036-E-041384 (7 Sept. 2013) --- A stationary camera onboard the International Space Station took this picture of...

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NASA image: Pilot Bloomfield at the pilot's workstation during re-entry preparations
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Dec 11, 2000

Pilot Bloomfield at the pilot's workstation during re-entry preparations

STS097-310-034 (11 December 2000) --- Suited in the launch and entry suit (LES), astronaut Michael J. Bloomfield,...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Re-Entry and Splashdown Part 2
Video
Jan 15, 2026

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Re-Entry and Splashdown Part 2

NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, as well as JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Kimiya...

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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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