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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: E-10598
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Nov 5, 1963

E-10598

In this photo of the M2-F1 lifting body and the Paresev 1B on the ramp, the viewer sees two vehicles representing...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-2012-4034
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Jul 24, 2012

KSC-2012-4034

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Rocket University participants inspect a capsule that is being prepared for a high-altitude...

KSC
NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training
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Aug 29, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training

A training model of the sample return capsule is seen during field rehearsals in preparation for the retrieval of...

HQ
NASA image: jsc2024e005967
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Jan 12, 2024

jsc2024e005967

jsc2024e005967 (1/12/2024) --- The five Kentucky Re-Entry Universal Payload System (KRUPS) capsules of the KREPE-2...

JSC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1973

Saturn Apollo Program

This illustration depicts a configuration of the Soyuz spacecraft for the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (ASTP). The ASTP...

MSFC
NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return
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Sep 24, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return

On Scene Commander of Recovery Jasmine Nakayama attaches the sample return capsule from NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission to...

HQ
NASA image: Expedition 7 Preflight training at Star City
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Mar 1, 2003

Expedition 7 Preflight training at Star City

JSC2003-E-28142 (March 2003) --- Cosmonaut Yuri I. Malenchenko (left), Expedition Seven commander; and astronaut...

JSC
NASA image: Expedition 9 Landing
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Oct 24, 2004

Expedition 9 Landing

Expedition 9 Flight Engineer Michael Fincke is checked out in the medical tent prior to removal of his sokol suit....

HQ
NASA image: KSC-2012-4247
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Aug 3, 2012

KSC-2012-4247

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Lockheed Martin's Jules Schneider, right, shows details of the preparation hardware used for...

KSC
NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return
Image
Sep 24, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return

On Scene Commander of Recovery Jasmine Nakayama attaches the sample return capsule from NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission to...

HQ
NASA image: KSC-2012-4036
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Jul 24, 2012

KSC-2012-4036

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Ron Sterick, a participant in the Rocket University program, inspects a capsule and parachute...

KSC
NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return
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Sep 24, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return

Recovery team members prepare the sample return capsule from NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission for transport to the...

HQ
NASA image: Preparing for final drop test in Yuma
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May 10, 2022

Preparing for final drop test in Yuma

The Orion team prepares the parachute test vehicle for the final drop test which will qualify Orion's parachutes for...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-6444
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Dec 5, 2012

KSC-2012-6444

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians prepare to fit a special fixture around an Orion capsule inside the high bay of...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-6438
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Dec 5, 2012

KSC-2012-6438

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians prepare to fit a special fixture around an Orion capsule inside the high bay of...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-6442
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Dec 5, 2012

KSC-2012-6442

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians prepare to fit a special fixture around an Orion capsule inside the high bay of...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-6440
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Dec 5, 2012

KSC-2012-6440

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians prepare to fit a special fixture around an Orion capsule inside the high bay of...

KSC
NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0213-051
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Nov 29, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0213-051

Ames and Moffett Field (MFA) historical sites and memorials Navy Memorial anchor display on Shennandoah plaza -...

ARC
NASA image: SpaceX CRS-23 Splashdown
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Sep 30, 2021

SpaceX CRS-23 Splashdown

SpaceX’s Cargo Dragon spacecraft is lifted aboard a recovery vessel after splashing down in the Atlantic Ocean off...

KSC
NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return
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Sep 24, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return

The sample return capsule from NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission is seen en route to the cleanroom, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023,...

HQ
NASA image: KSC-2012-4035
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Jul 24, 2012

KSC-2012-4035

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Paul Paulick, left, and Ron Sterick, both participants in the Rocket University program,...

KSC
NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return
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Sep 24, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return

From left to right, Lockheed Martin Mission Operations Assurance Lead Graham Miller, Lockheed Martin Recovery...

HQ
NASA image: KSC-2012-6439
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Dec 5, 2012

KSC-2012-6439

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians prepare to fit a special fixture around an Orion capsule inside the high bay of...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-6443
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Dec 5, 2012

KSC-2012-6443

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians prepare to fit a special fixture around an Orion capsule inside the high bay of...

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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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