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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: Electric Propulsion Laboratory Vacuum Chamber
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Jun 23, 1964

Electric Propulsion Laboratory Vacuum Chamber

Engineer Paul Reader and his colleagues take environmental measurements during testing of a 20-inch diameter ion...

GRC
NASA image: CRS-17 Payload STP-H6 move to SpaceX
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Mar 19, 2019

CRS-17 Payload STP-H6 move to SpaceX

The Space Test Program-Houston 6 (STP-H6) payload is inside the Space Station Processing Facility high bay at NASA’s...

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NASA image: ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats (RSat)
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Apr 13, 2018

ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats (RSat)

RSat is a 3U CubeSat with two seven degree of freedom robotic arms designed to latch onto a host satellite and...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2287
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Aug 4, 2008

KSC-08pd2287

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the Hubble Fine...

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NASA image: 1400877
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Aug 18, 2014

1400877

THE INTERIOR OF THE MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER’S NEWLY OPENED BUILDING 4220, PRIMARILY HOME TO THE SPACE LAUNCH...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-04-S-00075
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Mar 31, 2004

KSC-04-S-00075

Blazing a trail over the Pacific Ocean at 5,000 miles per hour, NASA's X-43A made history on March 27 with its...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1035
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Jul 26, 2000

KSC00pp1035

On July 26, 2000 the P-1 truss arrived at Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility aboard its "Super...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Feb 1, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

The Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) is responsible for designing and building the life support systems that will...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2012-5568
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Sep 19, 2012

KSC-2012-5568

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As part of NASA's Ground Systems Development and Operations Program at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1586
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Oct 18, 2000

KSC00pp1586

Employees take a look at this NASCAR auto being displayed during Super Safety and Health Day at KSC. Safety Day is a...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1044
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Jul 27, 2000

KSC-00pp1044

Cranes place the P-1 truss, a component of the International Space Station, on a transport vehicle that will move it...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1042
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Jul 26, 2000

KSC-00pp1042

The P-1 truss, a component of the International Space Station, is moved from the Shuttle Landing Facility toward the...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0512
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Mar 6, 2001

KSC01pp0512

This view of Atlantis at the mate/demate device at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility shows the tail cone that orbiters...

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NASA image: X-57 Mod II Vehicle Delivered to NASA Armstrong
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Oct 2, 2019

X-57 Mod II Vehicle Delivered to NASA Armstrong

NASA's X-57 Maxwell, the agency's first all-electric X-plane and first crewed X-planed in two decades, is delivered...

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NASA image: X-57 Mod II Vehicle Delivered to NASA Armstrong
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Oct 2, 2019

X-57 Mod II Vehicle Delivered to NASA Armstrong

NASA's X-57 Maxwell, the agency's first all-electric X-plane and first crewed X-planed in two decades, is delivered...

AFRC
NASA image: EC93-41094-4
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May 18, 1993

EC93-41094-4

A NASA F/A-18, specially modified to test the newest and most advanced system technologies, on its first research...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC01pp0513
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Mar 6, 2001

KSC01pp0513

At the mate/demate device at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility, Atlantis is lowered onto its wheels in preparation for...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Nov 10, 2000

Microgravity

Space Vacuum Epitaxy Center works with industry and government laboratories to develop advanced thin film materials...

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NASA image: Robotic Mining Competition - Awards Ceremony
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May 18, 2018

Robotic Mining Competition - Awards Ceremony

NASA's 9th Annual Robotic Mining Competition concludes with an awards ceremony May 18, 2018, at the Apollo/Saturn V...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1579
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Oct 18, 2000

KSC00pp1579

In the Training Auditorium at KSC, Center Director Roy Bridges addresses attendees at a presentation for Super...

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NASA image: X-57 Mod II Vehicle Delivered to NASA Armstrong
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Oct 2, 2019

X-57 Mod II Vehicle Delivered to NASA Armstrong

NASA’s X-57 Maxwell, the agency’s first all-electric X-plane and first crewed X-planed in two decades, is delivered...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC00pp1039
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Jul 26, 2000

KSC00pp1039

On July 26, 2000 the P-1 truss arrived at Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility aboard its "Super...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5567
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Sep 19, 2012

KSC-2012-5567

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As part of NASA's Ground Systems Development and Operations Program at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1041
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Jul 26, 2000

KSC00pp1041

The P-1 truss, a component of the International Space Station, is moved from the Shuttle Landing Facility toward the...

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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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