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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: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 16, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar mission, launched from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida via the...

MSFC
NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 9 Activities
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Nov 7, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 9 Activities

NASA Landing and Recovery Director Melissa Jones briefs the media on the success of Underway Recovery Test-7 on Nov....

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2848
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Jun 7, 2013

KSC-2013-2848

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside the Launch Abort System Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2846
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Jun 7, 2013

KSC-2013-2846

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside the Launch Abort System Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0718
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Jun 1, 2000

KSC-00pp0718

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A crawler-transporter with mobile launcher platform on top moves along a portion of...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 6, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 11 mission launched from the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida via the Marshall Space Flight Center...

MSFC
NASA image: How to View the Solar Eclipse with a Pinhole Projector
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Jun 21, 2017

How to View the Solar Eclipse with a Pinhole Projector

You don't necessarily need fancy equipment to watch one of the sky's most awesome shows: a solar eclipse. With just...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 16, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar mission, launched from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida via the...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA's Advanced Air Mobility Playbook: Healthcare
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Feb 23, 2022

NASA's Advanced Air Mobility Playbook: Healthcare

NASA’s vision for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is to map out a safe, accessible, and affordable new air...

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NASA image: NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Arrives Safely at Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems in California
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Mar 13, 2019

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Arrives Safely at Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems in California

After completing its cryogenic testing in NASA Johnson Space Center’s Chamber A, the optical and science segment of...

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NASA image: The world's largest parafoil slowly deflates after carrying the X-38, V-131R, to a safe landing
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Nov 2, 2000

The world's largest parafoil slowly deflates after carrying the X-38, V-131R, to a safe landing

Looking like a giant air mattress, the world's largest parafoil slowly deflates seconds after it carried the latest...

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NASA image: ER-2 aircraft experts ensure safe instrument installation for PACE-PAX mission
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Aug 21, 2024

ER-2 aircraft experts ensure safe instrument installation for PACE-PAX mission

Sam Habbal (quality inspector), Darick Alvarez (aircraft mechanic), and Juan Alvarez (crew chief) work on the...

AFRC
NASA image: A Map of Perseverance's Depot Samples
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Dec 15, 2022

A Map of Perseverance's Depot Samples

This map shows where NASA's Perseverance Mars rover will be dropping 10 samples that a future mission could pick up....

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NASA image: 2022-H1_V_Lift&CruiseDropTest-5
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Nov 9, 2022

2022-H1_V_Lift&CruiseDropTest-5

NASA researchers recently completed a full-scale crash test of an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL)...

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NASA image: Artemis II Heat Shield Installation
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Jun 23, 2023

Artemis II Heat Shield Installation

Teams install the heat shield on the Artemis II Orion spacecraft inside the high bay of the Neil Armstrong...

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NASA image: NASA's Advanced Air Mobility Playbook: Vertiports
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Apr 25, 2022

NASA's Advanced Air Mobility Playbook: Vertiports

NASA’s vision for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is to map out a safe, accessible, and affordable new air...

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NASA image: Artemis II Heat Shield Installation
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Jun 23, 2023

Artemis II Heat Shield Installation

Teams install the heat shield on the Artemis II Orion spacecraft inside the high bay of the Neil Armstrong...

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NASA image: Helicopter Removes Historic Rooftop Pedestal
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Oct 4, 2024

Helicopter Removes Historic Rooftop Pedestal

A pedestal carried by a helicopter is positioned for a gentle placement on the ground. The helicopter removed the...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study
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Jul 20, 2023

NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study

The Alta-X aircraft flies by the former space shuttle hangar at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards,...

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NASA image: CDRA
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Jul 31, 2009

CDRA

ISS020-E-026729 (31 July 2009) --- NASA astronaut Michael Barratt and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Robert Thirsk...

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NASA image: Safety and Health Days - Carly Paige, Simple Swaps
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Mar 5, 2020

Safety and Health Days - Carly Paige, Simple Swaps

Carly Paige, an integrative nutrition health coach and chef, speaks to Kennedy Space Center employees inside the...

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NASA image: NAVAIR F/A-18E Prepared for Return from NASA Armstrong
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Jul 6, 2022

NAVAIR F/A-18E Prepared for Return from NASA Armstrong

This right-side view shows an F/A-18E from the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) in Patuxent River, Maryland. The...

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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 takes off on free flight test No. 15 at the north end of the Shuttle...

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NASA image: Boeing/ULA Egress Demonstration
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Jun 19, 2018

Boeing/ULA Egress Demonstration

Boeing and United Launch Alliance (ULA) conducted an emergency egress system demonstration with Commercial Crew...

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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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