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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-2014-4826
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Dec 15, 2014

KSC-2014-4826

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA’s Project Morpheus prototype lander soars 800 feet above the north end of the Shuttle...

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NASA image: Morpheus Frame Grabs from KSC TV of Campaign 5, Free Flight 15 L
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Dec 15, 2014

Morpheus Frame Grabs from KSC TV of Campaign 5, Free Flight 15 L

NASA’s Project Morpheus prototype lander rises above a cloud of dust as it takes off on free flight test No. 15 at...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2776
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May 12, 2012

KSC-2012-2776

NEW YORK – Cranes lift space shuttle Enterprise from the top of NASA's shuttle carrier aircraft. The work took place...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1073
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Jun 18, 1999

KSC-99pp1073

At the Launch Equipment Test Facility, Mike Solomon (left) and Will Reaves (right), both with Lockheed Martin...

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NASA image: Space Science
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Jun 1, 2003

Space Science

NASA’s Virtual Glovebox (VGX) was developed to allow astronauts on Earth to train for complex biology research tasks...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2012-2806
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May 12, 2012

KSC-2012-2806

NEW YORK – Technicians detach the metal sling from the side of space shuttle Enterprise after its removal from the...

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NASA image: Brevard Top Scholars
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May 5, 2017

Brevard Top Scholars

About 40 Brevard County high school seniors attended Brevard Top Scholars Day at Kennedy Space Center on May 5....

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NASA image: JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment Observation
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Apr 28, 2020

JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment Observation

iss063e003633 (4/28/2020) --- The Quetzal-1 CubeSat is seen as it deploys from the JEM Small Satellite Orbital...

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NASA image: X-33
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Apr 15, 2004

X-33

This is an artist's interpretation of a future launch complex for third generation propulsion reusable launch...

MSFC
NASA image: RME 1323 and DTO 671 during second EVA of STS-87
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Dec 3, 1997

RME 1323 and DTO 671 during second EVA of STS-87

STS087-752-034 (19 November - 5 December 1997) --- This out-the-window view shows the Autonomous Extravehicular...

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NASA image: View of FE Samokutyaev during Russian EVA 29
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Aug 3, 2011

View of FE Samokutyaev during Russian EVA 29

ISS028-E-020581 (3 Aug. 2011) --- Russian cosmonauts Alexander Samokutyaev and Sergei Volkov (out of frame), both...

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NASA image: View taken during EVA 29
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Aug 3, 2011

View taken during EVA 29

ISS028-E-020792 (3 Aug. 2011) --- Russian cosmonauts Sergei Volkov and Alexander Samokutyaev (out of frame), both...

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NASA image: jsc2023e054755
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Feb 11, 2022

jsc2023e054755

jsc2023e054755 (2/11/2021) --- A preflight view of David Moreeuw (Inneloab) testing the Food Processor assembly. The...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1069
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Jun 18, 1999

KSC-99pp1069

At the Launch Equipment Test Facility, Will Reaves (top of stand), with Lockheed Martin Technical Operations, looks...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3565
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Jun 24, 2013

KSC-2013-3565

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –Outredgeous red romaine lettuce plants grow inside the bellows of a prototype VEGGIE flight...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Nov 1, 1971

Skylab

The Apollo Telescope Mount (ATM), designed and developed by the Marshall Space Flight Center, was one of four major...

MSFC
NASA image: Morpheus Frame Grabs from KSC TV of Campaign 5, Free Flight 15 L
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Dec 15, 2014

Morpheus Frame Grabs from KSC TV of Campaign 5, Free Flight 15 L

NASA’s Project Morpheus prototype lander is enveloped in a cloud of dust as it takes off on free flight test No. 15...

KSC
NASA image: Recovery Testing at the Neutral Buoyancy Lab
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Dec 5, 2012

Recovery Testing at the Neutral Buoyancy Lab

NASA, Department of Defense personnel from Detachment 3 out of Patrick Air Force Base, and the Mobile Diving Salvage...

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NASA image: Recovery Testing at the Neutral Buoyancy Lab
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Dec 6, 2012

Recovery Testing at the Neutral Buoyancy Lab

NASA, Department of Defense personnel from Detachment 3 out of Patrick Air Force Base, and the Mobile Diving Salvage...

JSC
NASA image: Morpheus Frame Grabs from KSC TV of Campaign 5, Free Flight 15 L
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Dec 15, 2014

Morpheus Frame Grabs from KSC TV of Campaign 5, Free Flight 15 L

NASA’s Project Morpheus prototype lander soars 800 feet above the north end of the Shuttle Landing Facility at...

KSC
NASA image: Recovery Testing at the Neutral Buoyancy Lab
Image
Dec 5, 2012

Recovery Testing at the Neutral Buoyancy Lab

NASA, Department of Defense personnel from Detachment 3 out of Patrick Air Force Base, and the Mobile Diving Salvage...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-5006
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Sep 6, 2012

KSC-2012-5006

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a worker learns how new technologies enable future...

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NASA image: EC99-45140-12
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Aug 18, 1999

EC99-45140-12

The Helios Prototype is an enlarged version of the Centurion flying wing, which flew a series of test flights at...

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NASA image: RME 1323 and DTO 671 during second EVA of STS-87
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Dec 3, 1997

RME 1323 and DTO 671 during second EVA of STS-87

STS087-752-035 (19 November – 5 December 1997) --- This out-the-window view shows the Autonomous...

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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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