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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-05pd-1546
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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Patrick Air Force Base in Cocoa Beach, Fla., workers prepare the WB-57F aircraft...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00216
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Jul 18, 2005

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MS. STILSON: James from Miami wants to know, what are the alternate landing fields if the STS-114 cannot make to it...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1542
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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Patrick Air Force Base in Cocoa Beach Beach, Fla., workers prepare the WB-57F...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1555
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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Patrick Air Force Base in Cocoa Beach, Fla., a WB-57F aircraft is being prepared for...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1547
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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA pilot Rick Hull suits up before a test flight of the WB-57F aircraft that will...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1560
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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Over Patrick Air Force Base in Cocoa Beach, Fla., the WB-57F aircraft is airborne for a...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1544
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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Patrick Air Force Base in Cocoa Beach, Fla., workers prepare the WB-57F aircraft...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1559
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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Patrick Air Force Base in Cocoa Beach, Fla., the WB-57F aircraft takes off on a test...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1552
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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA pilot Rick Hull climbs into the cockpit before a test flight of the WB-57F...

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NASA image: Mars Sample Return Orbiting Sample Container Concept Model
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Feb 25, 2020

Mars Sample Return Orbiting Sample Container Concept Model

This image shows a concept model of NASA's orbiting sample container, which will hold tubes of Martian rock and soil...

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NASA image: Mars Sample Return Media Reel
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Apr 21, 2020

Mars Sample Return Media Reel

Compilation of b-roll for media. Collecting samples from Mars and bringing them back to Earth will be a historic...

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NASA image: NASA astronauts enter the Cygnus space freighter
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Aug 6, 2024

NASA astronauts enter the Cygnus space freighter

iss071e462164 (Aug. 6, 2024) --- NASA astronauts (from left) Jeanette Epps and Matthew Dominick, both Expedition 71...

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NASA image: NASA moves SLS Hardware for Artemis III at Marshall Space Flight Center
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Mar 18, 2025

NASA moves SLS Hardware for Artemis III at Marshall Space Flight Center

These images and videos show technicians at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, March 17,...

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NASA image: NASA moves SLS Hardware for Artemis III at Marshall Space Flight Center
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Mar 18, 2025

NASA moves SLS Hardware for Artemis III at Marshall Space Flight Center

These images and videos show technicians at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, March 17,...

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NASA image: NASA moves SLS Hardware for Artemis III at Marshall Space Flight Center
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Mar 18, 2025

NASA moves SLS Hardware for Artemis III at Marshall Space Flight Center

These images and videos show technicians at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, March 17,...

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NASA image: NASA moves SLS Hardware for Artemis III at Marshall Space Flight Center
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Mar 18, 2025

NASA moves SLS Hardware for Artemis III at Marshall Space Flight Center

These images and videos show technicians at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, March 17,...

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NASA image: NASA moves SLS Hardware for Artemis III at Marshall Space Flight Center
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Mar 18, 2025

NASA moves SLS Hardware for Artemis III at Marshall Space Flight Center

These images and videos show technicians at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, March 17,...

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NASA image: NASA moves SLS Hardware for Artemis III at Marshall Space Flight Center
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Mar 18, 2025

NASA moves SLS Hardware for Artemis III at Marshall Space Flight Center

These images and videos show technicians at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, March 17,...

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NASA image: Perseverance's Location at the Base of Jezero Crater's Rim
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Aug 27, 2024

Perseverance's Location at the Base of Jezero Crater's Rim

This view of the western edge of Mars' Jezero Crater shows the steep crater rim, which stands roughly 1,000 feet...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1702
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Nov 19, 1997

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STS-87 Mission Specialist Kalpana Chawla, Ph.D., is assisted with her ascent and re-entry flight suit in the white...

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NASA image: DSC_3191
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Sep 15, 2011

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The Orion ground test vehicle is prepared for the Launch Abort Vehicle Configuration Test at Lockheed Martin's...

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NASA image: DSC_3139
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Sep 15, 2011

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The Orion ground test vehicle is prepared for the Launch Abort Vehicle Configuration Test at Lockheed Martin's...

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NASA image: STS-63 crewmembers during egress training
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Sep 20, 1994

STS-63 crewmembers during egress training

S94-41838 (Nov 1994) --- Wearing training versions of the orange partial pressure suit used for shuttle ascent and...

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NASA image: Coverage of STS-104 Launch Coverage of Flight Controllers in MCC.
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Jul 12, 2001

Coverage of STS-104 Launch Coverage of Flight Controllers in MCC.

JSC2001-E-21333 (12 July 2001) --- From a familiar setting in the shuttle flight control room (WFCR) at Houston's...

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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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