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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-2012-2779
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May 12, 2012

KSC-2012-2779

NEW YORK – A technician attaches a fixture beneath space shuttle Enterprise's nose as the shuttle was lowered onto a...

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NASA image: PERSEO Facility
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Mar 2, 2021

PERSEO Facility

jsc2021e009421 (3/2/2021) --- A preflight view of the PERSEO garment prototype inspection and configuration for...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2784
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May 12, 2012

KSC-2012-2784

NEW YORK – Technicians review plans for lifting the space shuttle Enterprise from the top of NASA's shuttle carrier...

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NASA image: View taken during EVA 29 of Strela Crane Relocation
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Aug 3, 2011

View taken during EVA 29 of Strela Crane Relocation

ISS028-E-020931 (3 Aug. 2011) --- Russian cosmonauts Sergei Volkov and Alexander Samokutyaev (out of frame), both...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2775
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May 12, 2012

KSC-2012-2775

NEW YORK – Technicians detach space shuttle Enterprise from the top of NASA's shuttle carrier aircraft. The work...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4824
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Dec 15, 2014

KSC-2014-4824

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA’s Project Morpheus prototype lander takes off on free flight test No. 15 at the north...

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NASA image: PRO Imagery Submittal - Radiation Harden GaN
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Sep 5, 2024

PRO Imagery Submittal - Radiation Harden GaN

jsc2025e015689 (3/6/2025) --- The inside of the prototype is shown during testing for the the High Performance...

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NASA image: Artemis Recovery CMTA
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Mar 18, 2022

Artemis Recovery CMTA

Two seats for the Artemis Orion crew module test article (CMTA) are in view in the high bay inside the Launch...

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

JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment Observation

iss063e003541 (4/28/2020) --- The Quetzal-1 CubeSat is seen as it deploys from the JEM Small Satellite Orbital...

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NASA image: Pressurized Orlan Suit Translation Training
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Jul 29, 2011

Pressurized Orlan Suit Translation Training

ISS028-E-019440 (29 July 2011) --- Russian cosmonaut Sergei Volkov, Expedition 28 flight engineer, works with...

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NASA image: View taken during EVA 29 of Strela Crane Relocation
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Aug 3, 2011

View taken during EVA 29 of Strela Crane Relocation

ISS028-E-020930 (3 Aug. 2011) --- Russian cosmonauts Sergei Volkov and Alexander Samokutyaev (out of frame), both...

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NASA image: Morpheus Preparations for the Next Try of Campaign 5, Free Fligh
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Dec 15, 2014

Morpheus Preparations for the Next Try of Campaign 5, Free Fligh

NASA’s Project Morpheus prototype lander is moved into position at the north end of the Shuttle Landing Facility at...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Aug 1, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

Under the direction of Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) was designed to allow...

MSFC
NASA image: View taken during EVA 29 of Strela Crane Relocation
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Aug 3, 2011

View taken during EVA 29 of Strela Crane Relocation

ISS028-E-020919 (3 Aug. 2011) --- Russian cosmonauts Sergei Volkov and Alexander Samokutyaev (out of frame), both...

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NASA image: X-33
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Oct 1, 1977

X-33

This is an artist's concept of an X-33 Advanced Technology Demonstrator, a subscale protoptye launch vehicle being...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2012-2786
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May 12, 2012

KSC-2012-2786

NEW YORK – NASA's shuttle carrier aircraft is moved into place so the space shuttle Enterprise can be removed. The...

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NASA image: View of Expedition 28 FE Volkov during EVA 29
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Aug 3, 2011

View of Expedition 28 FE Volkov during EVA 29

ISS028-E-020718 (3 Aug. 2011) --- Russian cosmonauts Sergei Volkov and Alexander Samokutyaev (out of frame), both...

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NASA image: Advanced Plant Habitat
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Nov 17, 2016

Advanced Plant Habitat

A test unit, or prototype, of NASA's Advanced Plant Habitat (APH) was delivered to the Space Station Processing...

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NASA image: Sam Maximizes Mars Airplane Internship
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Feb 27, 2020

Sam Maximizes Mars Airplane Internship

Nathan Sam and Robert “Red” Jensen lay material into a Prandtl-M aircraft mold at NASA’s Armstrong Flight...

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NASA image: View taken during EVA 29 of Strela Crane Relocation
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Aug 3, 2011

View taken during EVA 29 of Strela Crane Relocation

ISS028-E-020929 (3 Aug. 2011) --- Russian cosmonauts Sergei Volkov and Alexander Samokutyaev (out of frame), both...

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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 is enveloped in a cloud of dust as it takes off on free flight test No. 15...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0695
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May 29, 2000

KSC-00pp0695

Visiting scientist Cheryl Frazier monitors a prototype composting machine in Hangar L at the Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: EC99-45161-9
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Sep 8, 1999

EC99-45161-9

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: 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 overhead during free flight test No. 15 at the north end of 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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