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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: KSC-2012-1257
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Feb 3, 2012

KSC-2012-1257

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In processing facility 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1258
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Feb 3, 2012

KSC-2012-1258

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In processing facility 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a...

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NASA image: AIM being prepared for integrated testing and flight simulation
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Mar 24, 2007

AIM being prepared for integrated testing and flight simulation

In Building 1555 on North Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians carry the separation system, at left,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1260
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Feb 3, 2012

KSC-2012-1260

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In processing facility 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California,...

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NASA image: AIM being prepared for integrated testing and flight simulation
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Mar 24, 2007

AIM being prepared for integrated testing and flight simulation

In Building 1555 on North Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians work on the separation system to be...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-1262
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Feb 3, 2012

KSC-2012-1262

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In processing facility 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California,...

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NASA image: AIM being prepared for integrated testing and flight simulation
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Mar 24, 2007

AIM being prepared for integrated testing and flight simulation

In Building 1555 on North Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians work on the separation system to be...

KSC
NASA image: Service module panels separate
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Dec 5, 2014

Service module panels separate

The service module panels separate during Orion's first flight test, Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1), on December...

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NASA image: Service module panels separate
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Dec 5, 2014

Service module panels separate

The service module panels separate during Orion's first flight test, Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1), on December...

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NASA image: Service module panels separate
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Dec 5, 2014

Service module panels separate

Orion's service module panels separate on its first flight test, Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1), on December 5, 2014.

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NASA image: Launch abort system separates
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Dec 5, 2014

Launch abort system separates

Orion's launch abort system separates on its first flight test, Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1), on December 5, 2014.

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NASA image: Separation Anxiety Over for Deep Impact
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Jul 4, 2005

Separation Anxiety Over for Deep Impact

This image of NASA Deep Impact impactor probe was taken by the mission mother ship, or flyby spacecraft, after the...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00030-Converted
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Apr 25, 2007

KSC-07-S-00030-Converted

The solid rocket boosters have successfully separated from the spacecraft. The AIM spacecraft will fly three...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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May 13, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

STS-49, the first flight of the Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour, lifted off from launch pad 39B on May 7, 1992 at...

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NASA image: LH2 Liquid Separator Tank Delivery
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Nov 17, 2016

LH2 Liquid Separator Tank Delivery

A new liquid hydrogen separator tank arrives at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The tank will be lifted and...

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NASA image: LH2 Liquid Separator Tank Delivery
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Nov 17, 2016

LH2 Liquid Separator Tank Delivery

A new liquid hydrogen separator tank arrives at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. A crane will be used to lift...

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NASA image: LH2 Liquid Separator Tank Delivery
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Nov 17, 2016

LH2 Liquid Separator Tank Delivery

A new liquid hydrogen separator tank arrives at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The tank will be lifted and...

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NASA image: LH2 Liquid Separator Tank Delivery
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Nov 17, 2016

LH2 Liquid Separator Tank Delivery

A new liquid hydrogen separator tank arrives at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The tank will be lifted and...

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NASA image: LH2 Liquid Separator Tank Delivery
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Nov 17, 2016

LH2 Liquid Separator Tank Delivery

A new liquid hydrogen separator tank arrives at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. A crane will be used to lift...

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NASA image: View of ET during separation
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May 11, 2009

View of ET during separation

S125-E-014058 (11 May 2009) --- One of a series of photos taken by the umbilical well camera aboard the Space...

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NASA image: STS-119 Separation
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Mar 25, 2009

STS-119 Separation

ISS018-E-043350 (25 March 2009) --- Backdropped by a colorful Earth, Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-119) is featured...

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NASA image: STS-119 Separation
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Mar 25, 2009

STS-119 Separation

ISS018-E-043309 (25 March 2009) --- Backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth, Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-119)...

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NASA image: STS-119 Separation
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Mar 25, 2009

STS-119 Separation

ISS018-E-043346 (25 March 2009) --- Backdropped by a colorful Earth, Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-119) is featured...

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NASA image: STS-119 Separation
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Mar 25, 2009

STS-119 Separation

ISS018-E-043308 (25 March 2009) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth?s horizon, Space Shuttle...

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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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