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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-2014-4520
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Nov 19, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander undergoes final preparations for a tethered-flight...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4282
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Dec 6, 2013

KSC-2013-4282

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Project Morpheus prototype lander has been...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3952
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Jul 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This aerial view shows the north end of the Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility....

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4191
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Dec 3, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a convoy of vehicles accompanies the Project...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3655
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Jul 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Steady progress is made on the construction of the hazard field for the Project Morpheus...

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NASA image: Morpheus Trailered to the SLF
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Jan 21, 2014

Morpheus Trailered to the SLF

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Project Morpheus prototype lander is transported to a launch pad at the north end of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3494
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Aug 29, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers enlist a crane to load the movable launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4255
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Dec 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a convoy of vehicles accompanies the Project...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3942
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Jul 19, 2012

KSC-2012-3942

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Just north of the Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility runway, a rock and...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3498
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Aug 29, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers position the movable launch platform for...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3149
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Jul 30, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, buildup continues on the metal landing pad for the...

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NASA image: The Resilient Autonomy Project Flies the Alta 8
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Mar 19, 2021

The Resilient Autonomy Project Flies the Alta 8

The Alta 8 remotely piloted aircraft flies above Rosamond North Lakebed at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center...

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NASA image: NASA Chopper Ready for a Spin on Mars
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Jun 6, 2019

NASA Chopper Ready for a Spin on Mars

The laws of physics may say it's near impossible to fly on Mars, but actually flying a heavier-than-air vehicle on...

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NASA image: The Resilient Autonomy Project Flies the Alta 8
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Mar 19, 2021

The Resilient Autonomy Project Flies the Alta 8

The Alta 8 remotely piloted aircraft hovers above Rosamond North Lakebed in March 2021 at NASA's Armstrong Flight...

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NASA image: Morpheus Campaign 2A Tether Test
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Mar 27, 2014

Morpheus Campaign 2A Tether Test

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander is lifted by crane during a tethered test near a new...

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NASA image: Morpheus Campaign 2A Tether Test
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Mar 27, 2014

Morpheus Campaign 2A Tether Test

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander is lifted by crane during a tethered test near a new...

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NASA image: Morpheus Campaign 2A Tether Test
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Mar 27, 2014

Morpheus Campaign 2A Tether Test

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander is lifted by crane and its engine is ignited during...

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NASA image: Morpheus Campaign 2A Tether Test
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Mar 27, 2014

Morpheus Campaign 2A Tether Test

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander is lifted by crane and its engine is ignited during...

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NASA image: Morpheus Campaign 2A Tether Test
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Mar 27, 2014

Morpheus Campaign 2A Tether Test

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander is lifted by crane for a tethered test near a new...

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NASA image: Morpheus Campaign 2A Tether Test
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Mar 27, 2014

Morpheus Campaign 2A Tether Test

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander is lifted by crane and its engine is ignited during...

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NASA image: Morpheus Campaign 2A Tether Test
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Mar 27, 2014

Morpheus Campaign 2A Tether Test

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander is lifted by crane during a tethered test near a new...

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NASA image: Morpheus Campaign 2A Tether Test
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Mar 27, 2014

Morpheus Campaign 2A Tether Test

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander is lifted by crane and its engine is ignited during...

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NASA image: STS-77 crew insignia
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May 9, 1996

STS-77 crew insignia

STS077-S-001 (February 1996) --- The STS-77 crew patch, designed by the crew members, displays the space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2665
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May 22, 2014

KSC-2014-2665

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander performed a free-flight test from a launch pad at 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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