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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-2013-2413
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May 22, 2013

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Edwards, Calif. – ED-0155-12 - Steve Lindsey, Sierra Nevada Corporation, or SNC, director of flight operations and...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1043
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Jul 26, 2000

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The P-1 truss, a component of the International Space Station, arrives inside the RLV hangar, located near the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0203
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Feb 6, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This Super Guppy aircraft approaches landing at NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle...

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NASA image: Research pilot and former astronaut Gordon Fullerton is congratulated by retired astronaut Fred Haise upon Fullerton's induction into the Astronaut Hall of Fame
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Apr 30, 2005

Research pilot and former astronaut Gordon Fullerton is congratulated by retired astronaut Fred Haise upon Fullerton's induction into the Astronaut Hall of Fame

Former astronaut Gordon Fullerton (left), currently chief research pilot at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center at...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00275
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Aug 21, 2005

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SHUTTLE CONTROL: Coming in on its final approach now, landing gear on the 747 are down. Again, this is the final leg...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1950
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Apr 2, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander lands inside the autonomous landing and hazard...

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NASA image: Morpheus Alhat Integrated and Laser Test
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Mar 21, 2014

Morpheus Alhat Integrated and Laser Test

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Engineers and technicians prepare the Project Morpheus prototype lander for an automated...

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NASA image: Morpheus Launch Pad Move
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Mar 14, 2014

Morpheus Launch Pad Move

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Construction workers monitor the progress as a crane is used to lift a portion of the launch...

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NASA image: Morpheus Alhat Integrated and Laser Test
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Mar 21, 2014

Morpheus Alhat Integrated and Laser Test

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Engineers run an automated landing and hazard avoidance technology, or ALHAT, and laser test...

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NASA image: Morpheus Launch Pad Move
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Mar 14, 2014

Morpheus Launch Pad Move

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Construction workers assist as a crane lowers a portion of the launch pad for the Project...

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NASA image: Morpheus Alhat Integrated and Laser Test
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Mar 21, 2014

Morpheus Alhat Integrated and Laser Test

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Engineers run an automated landing and hazard avoidance technology, or ALHAT, and laser test...

KSC
NASA image: Morpheus Alhat Integrated and Laser Test
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Mar 21, 2014

Morpheus Alhat Integrated and Laser Test

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Engineers and technicians prepare the Project Morpheus prototype lander for an automated...

KSC
NASA image: Morpheus Alhat Integrated and Laser Test
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Mar 21, 2014

Morpheus Alhat Integrated and Laser Test

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Engineers and technicians wearing safety goggles, prepare the Project Morpheus prototype...

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NASA image: Morpheus Launch Pad Move
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Mar 14, 2014

Morpheus Launch Pad Move

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Construction workers assist as a crane lowers a portion of the launch pad for the Project...

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NASA image: Morpheus Alhat Integrated and Laser Test
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Mar 21, 2014

Morpheus Alhat Integrated and Laser Test

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A crane lowers the Project Morpheus prototype lander onto a launch pad at a new launch site...

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NASA image: Morpheus Launch Pad Move
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Mar 14, 2014

Morpheus Launch Pad Move

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Construction workers assist as a crane is used to lift a large portion of the launch pad for...

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NASA image: Morpheus Alhat Integrated and Laser Test
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Mar 21, 2014

Morpheus Alhat Integrated and Laser Test

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Engineers and technicians prepare the Project Morpheus prototype lander for an automated...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-2288
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Apr 24, 2014

KSC-2014-2288

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander descends toward the autonomous landing and hazard...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2341
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Apr 30, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Engineers and technicians check NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander after it touched...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2289
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Apr 24, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander descends toward the autonomous landing and hazard...

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NASA image: Morpheus 1C preps & post launch activities
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Mar 11, 2014

Morpheus 1C preps & post launch activities

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An engineer checks the Project Morpheus prototype lander after it landed in the automated...

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NASA image: Morpheus Launch Pad Move
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Mar 14, 2014

Morpheus Launch Pad Move

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Construction workers assist as a crane lowers a large portion of the launch pad for the...

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NASA image: Morpheus Launch Pad Move
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Mar 14, 2014

Morpheus Launch Pad Move

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Construction workers attach a crane to part of the launch pad for the Project Morpheus...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Nov 1, 1995

Space Shuttle Projects

This image of the Russian Mir Space Station was photographed by a crewmember of the STS-74 mission when the Orbiter...

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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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