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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: NASA Conducts Space Launch System Rocket Full-Scale Booster Test
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Sep 2, 2020

NASA Conducts Space Launch System Rocket Full-Scale Booster Test

NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket completed a full-duration, full-scale solid rocket booster test Sept. 2 at...

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NASA image: NASA Conducts Space Launch System Rocket Full-Scale Booster Test
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Sep 2, 2020

NASA Conducts Space Launch System Rocket Full-Scale Booster Test

NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket completed a full-duration, full-scale solid rocket booster test Sept. 2 at...

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NASA image: Sounding Rocket Launches Successfully from Alaska
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Dec 8, 2017

Sounding Rocket Launches Successfully from Alaska

A NASA Oriole IV sounding rocket with the Aural Spatial Structures Probe leaves the launch pad on Jan. 28, 2015,...

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NASA image: NASA joins last of five sections for Space Launch System Rocket stage
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Sep 17, 2019

NASA joins last of five sections for Space Launch System Rocket stage

NASA finished assembling and joining the main structural components for the largest rocket stage the agency has...

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NASA image: NASA joins last of five sections for Space Launch System Rocket stage
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Sep 9, 2019

NASA joins last of five sections for Space Launch System Rocket stage

NASA finished assembling and joining the main structural components for the largest rocket stage the agency has...

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NASA image: NASA joins last of five sections for Space Launch System Rocket stage
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Sep 17, 2019

NASA joins last of five sections for Space Launch System Rocket stage

NASA finished assembling and joining the main structural components for the largest rocket stage the agency has...

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NASA image: NASA joins last of five sections for Space Launch System Rocket stage
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Sep 17, 2019

NASA joins last of five sections for Space Launch System Rocket stage

NASA finished assembling and joining the main structural components for the largest rocket stage the agency has...

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NASA image: TROPICS Rocket Launch
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May 8, 2023

TROPICS Rocket Launch

A Rocket Lab Electron rocket is poised for launch atop Pad B, Launch Complex 1, in Māhia, New Zealand. Launch time...

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NASA image: TROPICS Rocket Launch
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May 26, 2023

TROPICS Rocket Launch

A Rocket Lab Electron rocket stands on Pad B, Launch Complex 1, in Māhia, New Zealand, just ahead of liftoff at 3:46...

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NASA image: TROPICS Rocket Launch
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May 26, 2023

TROPICS Rocket Launch

A Rocket Lab Electron rocket soars upward after liftoff from Pad B, Launch Complex 1, in Māhia, New Zealand, at...

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NASA image: TROPICS Rocket Launch
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May 26, 2023

TROPICS Rocket Launch

A Rocket Lab Electron rocket lifts off from Pad B, Launch Complex 1, in Māhia, New Zealand, at 11:46 p.m. EDT on...

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NASA image: TROPICS Rocket Launch
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May 26, 2023

TROPICS Rocket Launch

A Rocket Lab Electron rocket lifts off from Pad B, Launch Complex 1, in Māhia, New Zealand, at 11:46 p.m. EDT on...

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NASA image: TROPICS Rocket Launch
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May 26, 2023

TROPICS Rocket Launch

A Rocket Lab Electron rocket stands on Pad B, Launch Complex 1, in Māhia, New Zealand, just ahead of liftoff at 3:46...

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NASA image: TROPICS Rocket Launch
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May 26, 2023

TROPICS Rocket Launch

A Rocket Lab Electron rocket stands on Pad B, Launch Complex 1, in Māhia, New Zealand, just ahead of liftoff at 3:46...

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NASA image: TROPICS Rocket Launch
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May 26, 2023

TROPICS Rocket Launch

A Rocket Lab Electron rocket stands on Pad B, Launch Complex 1, in Māhia, New Zealand, just ahead of liftoff at 3:46...

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NASA image: TROPICS Rocket Launch
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May 26, 2023

TROPICS Rocket Launch

The first stage of a Rocket Lab Electron rocket ignites at liftoff from Pad B, Launch Complex 1, in Māhia, New...

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NASA image: NASA Launches Five Rockets in Five Minutes
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Launches Five Rockets in Five Minutes

NASA image captured March 27, 2012 NASA successfully launched five suborbital sounding rockets this morning from its...

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NASA image: NASA Launches Five Rockets in Five Minutes
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Launches Five Rockets in Five Minutes

NASA image captured March 27, 2012 NASA successfully launched five suborbital sounding rockets this morning from its...

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NASA image: NASA Launches Five Rockets in Five Minutes
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Launches Five Rockets in Five Minutes

NASA image captured March 27, 2012 NASA successfully launched five suborbital sounding rockets this morning from its...

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NASA image: NASA Launches Five Rockets in Five Minutes
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Launches Five Rockets in Five Minutes

NASA image captured March 27, 2012 NASA successfully launched five suborbital sounding rockets this morning from its...

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NASA image: NASA Launches Five Rockets in Five Minutes
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Launches Five Rockets in Five Minutes

NASA image captured March 27, 2012 NASA successfully launched five suborbital sounding rockets this morning from its...

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NASA image: NASA Launches Five Rockets in Five Minutes
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Launches Five Rockets in Five Minutes

NASA image captured March 27, 2012 NASA successfully launched five suborbital sounding rockets this morning from its...

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NASA image: NASA Launches Five Rockets in Five Minutes
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Launches Five Rockets in Five Minutes

NASA image captured March 27, 2012 NASA successfully launched five suborbital sounding rockets this morning from its...

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NASA image: Sounding Rocket Launches Successfully from Alaska
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Dec 8, 2017

Sounding Rocket Launches Successfully from Alaska

Caption: Time lapse photo of the NASA Oriole IV sounding rocket with Aural Spatial Structures Probe as an aurora...

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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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