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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: NASA’s SpaceX \mission\ Splashdown
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Mar 25, 2025

NASA’s SpaceX \mission\ Splashdown

NASA astronaut and Artemis II pilot Victor Glover is seen in the hatch of the Crew Module Test Article (CMTA), a...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00076
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Mar 22, 2006

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Commentator George Diller confirms the successful deployment of all three ST5 satellites and concludes launch...

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NASA image: Artemis II ISVV-1A Pretest Briefing
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Sep 19, 2023

Artemis II ISVV-1A Pretest Briefing

Artemis II crew member NASA astronaut Christina Koch participates in a pre-task briefing on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023,...

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NASA image: ARC-1969-A76-1031-12
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Jun 30, 1976

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NASA SUPPORT GROUP (QSRA PROJECT TEAM). L-R: John Cochrane, Robert Price, Howard Tuner, Mike Shovlin, Dennis Riddle,...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00092
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Mar 12, 2006

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NASA Direct webcast question and answer session with Jim Slavin, ST5's project scientist. NASA's three ST5...

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NASA image: KSC01padig179
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Apr 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a staged mass casualty exercise in the Launch Complex 39 area, a security...

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NASA image: Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF
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Feb 14, 2018

Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF

Members of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Flight Operations team participate in a rehearsal of a helicopter...

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NASA image: Enable the Mission: Be the Ideal Team Player mentoring event
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Jul 10, 2019

Enable the Mission: Be the Ideal Team Player mentoring event

Ruth Jones, right, acting deputy director of NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility, chats with Diana Zorzon, left, a...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00097
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Mar 22, 2006

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The Pegasus rocket carrying ST5 launches from the L-1011 jet. NASA's three ST5 miniaturized satellites will test and...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 28, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

Teams prepare to release the Crew Module Test Article (CMTA) in the Pacific Ocean during Underway Recovery Test-12...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 28, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

The Crew Module Test Article (CMTA), a full scale mockup of the Orion spacecraft, is seen as it is deployed from USS...

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NASA image: STS-1 Columbia 40th Anniversary
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Apr 14, 2021

STS-1 Columbia 40th Anniversary

Space Shuttle Columbia launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on the program’s first mission 40 years...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3631
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Dec 14, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A, a technician explains how test equipment -- the blue monitor --...

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC74-1058-29
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Mar 13, 1974

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United Airlines DC-8 (N8099U) Two Segment Evaluation. In-Flight Thrust Reversing, Steep Approach Research. The...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 29, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

Members of NASA and Department of Defense recovery team pose for a group photograph on the flight deck of USS...

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NASA image: Lockheed ER-2 #709 high altitude research aircraft in flight
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Mar 2, 1998

Lockheed ER-2 #709 high altitude research aircraft in flight

ER-2 tail number 709, was one of two Airborne Science ER-2s used as science platforms by Dryden. The aircraft were...

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NASA image: Latest Mars Aircraft Prototype Flies
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Aug 16, 2019

Latest Mars Aircraft Prototype Flies

The first of three Prandtl-M prototype aircraft was air launched Aug. 16, 2019, from an Aerostat blimp at NASA’s...

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NASA image: ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration
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Aug 9, 2024

ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration

Teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida practice the Artemis mission emergency escape or egress procedures...

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NASA image: KMAG Welding
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Oct 26, 2018

KMAG Welding

Jacobs technicians from the Launch Equipment Shop perform welding on the KAMAG spacecraft transporter on Oct. 26,...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00053
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Mar 15, 2006

KSC-06-S-00053

Garrett Skrobot, Mission Integration Manager is interviewed. NASA's three ST5 miniaturized satellites will test and...

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NASA image: Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF
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Feb 14, 2018

Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF

An Aircraft Mishap Preparedness and Contingency Plan is underway at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: ULA Vulcan Rocket Unveiled at SLC-41
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Aug 26, 2021

ULA Vulcan Rocket Unveiled at SLC-41

A pathfinder test article of United Launch Alliance’s (ULA) Vulcan Centaur rocket is seen at Space Launch Complex 41...

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NASA image: Lockheed ER-2 #709 high altitude research aircraft during take off
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Feb 18, 1998

Lockheed ER-2 #709 high altitude research aircraft during take off

ER-2 tail number 709, was one of two Airborne Science ER-2s used as science platforms by Dryden. The aircraft were...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00057
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Mar 15, 2006

KSC-06-S-00057

The Pegasus launch is scrubbed for today. NASA's three ST5 miniaturized satellites will test and validate new...

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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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