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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-2014-3368
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Aug 6, 2014

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. – NASA astronaut Nicole Stott talks with a reporter in the well deck of the USS Anchorage during...

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NASA image: URT-3 At Sea Recovery Operation with Bolden
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Sep 15, 2014

URT-3 At Sea Recovery Operation with Bolden

Underway Recovery Test team members help secure the Orion boilerplate test vehicle in the well deck of the USS...

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NASA image: Tropical Cyclone Gelane
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Dec 8, 2017

Tropical Cyclone Gelane

Image acquired February 19, 2010: Tropical Cyclone Gelane had sustained winds of 125 knots (230 kilometers per hour)...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3912
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Sep 14, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – During the third day of Orion Underway Recovery Test 4A, the Orion boilerplate test vehicle has...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Nov 2, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

The USS San Diego is docked at Naval Base San Diego in California after returning from Underway Recovery Test 5 in...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4098
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Sep 18, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – A weather balloon is prepared for release on the deck of the USS Anchorage during mission...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0530
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May 16, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On a beautiful Florida morning, a crawler transporter moves Space Shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Nov 2, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

The USS San Diego is docked at Naval Base San Diego in California after returning from Underway Recovery Test 5 in...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4189
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Sep 15, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – During Orion Underway Recovery Test 4A aboard the USNS Salvor, a safeguard-class rescue and...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3888
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Sep 14, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle floats in the Pacific Ocean during Underway Recovery Test 4A....

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3990
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Sep 17, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle is tethered and guided back into the water-filled well deck...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4092
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Sep 17, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The tethered Orion boilerplate test vehicle is secured in the well deck of the USS Anchorage...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3318
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Jul 31, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle is secured on its cradle in the well deck of the U.S. Navy's...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3373
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Aug 6, 2014

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Mike Bolger, Ground Systems Development and Operations Program manager, at right, and Mike...

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NASA image: Starliner Astronaut Water Rescue Training
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Apr 27, 2019

Starliner Astronaut Water Rescue Training

Rescue team members are using a Boeing CST-100 Starliner training capsule to rehearse a full mission profile...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3303
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Jul 29, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – At the U.S. Naval Base San Diego in California, the Orion boilerplate test vehicle and support...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0752
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Jun 13, 2000

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Media gather at the KSC Visitor Complex for the kickoff of the Discovery Channel's Liberty Bell 7 Space Capsule...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3992
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Sep 17, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – During the third day of Orion Underway Recovery Test 3 on the USS Anchorage in the Pacific...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3930
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Sep 11, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The USS Anchorage is docked at Naval Base San Diego during loading operations in its well deck...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1348
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May 12, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A representative of the 301st Rescue Squadron and a volunteer (in the stretcher) from the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1776
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Mar 9, 2012

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – NASA's Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array, or NuSTAR, enclosed in the Pegasus...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3432
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Aug 4, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – NASA, Lockheed Martin and U.S. Navy personnel monitor the Orion boilerplate test vehicle as the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4091
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Sep 17, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – A Zodiac boat containing U.S. Navy divers is positioned at the entrance to the well deck of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3402
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Aug 1, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Inside the well deck of the U.S. Navy's USS Anchorage, the Orion boilerplate test vehicle is...

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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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