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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: OMS Pods and Vertical Stabilizer on Space Shuttle Atlantis during STS-132
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May 25, 2010

OMS Pods and Vertical Stabilizer on Space Shuttle Atlantis during STS-132

S132-E-011670 (25 May 2010) --- Backdropped over parts of Michigan and the Canadian province of Ontario, space...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Spacecraft Rotate to Vertical, Lift and Mate to Work Stand
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May 28, 2024

Europa Clipper Spacecraft Rotate to Vertical, Lift and Mate to Work Stand

Technicians inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida prepare to...

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NASA image: Apollo 14 Mission image - Vertical view of the Descartes Landing Site.
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Feb 1, 1971

Apollo 14 Mission image - Vertical view of the Descartes Landing Site.

AS14-69-9523 (February 1971) --- This 500mm vertical frame taken from the Apollo 14 spacecraft is of the Apollo 16...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Spacecraft Rotate to Vertical, Lift and Mate to Work Stand
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May 28, 2024

Europa Clipper Spacecraft Rotate to Vertical, Lift and Mate to Work Stand

Technicians inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida prepare to...

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NASA image: Punching through the F Ring
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Aug 7, 2009

Punching through the F Ring

As Saturn approaches its August 2009 equinox, a shadow is cast by a narrow, vertically extended feature in the F ring.

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NASA image: TDRS-M Spacecraft Lift & Mate
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Aug 9, 2017

TDRS-M Spacecraft Lift & Mate

Encapsulated in its payload fairing, Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS-M) is mated to the United Launch...

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NASA image: TDRS-M Atlas V Second Stage Centaur Transport from DOC to VIF
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Jul 13, 2017

TDRS-M Atlas V Second Stage Centaur Transport from DOC to VIF

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V Centaur upper stage is prepared to leave the Delta Operations Center aboard a...

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NASA image: TDRS-M Atlas V Second Stage Centaur Transport from DOC to VIF
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Jul 13, 2017

TDRS-M Atlas V Second Stage Centaur Transport from DOC to VIF

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V Centaur upper stage leaves the Delta Operations Center aboard a transport trailer...

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NASA image: TDRS-M Spacecraft Lift & Mate
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Aug 9, 2017

TDRS-M Spacecraft Lift & Mate

Encapsulated in its payload fairing, Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS-M) has been mated to the United Launch...

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NASA image: TDRS-M Atlas V Second Stage Centaur Transport from DOC to VIF
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Jul 13, 2017

TDRS-M Atlas V Second Stage Centaur Transport from DOC to VIF

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V Centaur upper stage leaves the Delta Operations Center aboard a transport trailer...

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NASA image: TDRS-M Spacecraft Lift & Mate
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Aug 9, 2017

TDRS-M Spacecraft Lift & Mate

Encapsulated in its payload fairing, Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS-M) is mated to the United Launch...

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NASA image: TDRS-M Atlas V Second Stage Centaur Transport from DOC to VIF
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Jul 13, 2017

TDRS-M Atlas V Second Stage Centaur Transport from DOC to VIF

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V Centaur upper stage is on its wat to the Vertical Integration Facility at Space...

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Aug 9, 2017

TDRS-M Spacecraft Lift & Mate

A crane is used to lift the payload fairing containing NASA's Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS-M) at the...

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NASA image: TDRS-M Spacecraft Lift & Mate
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Aug 9, 2017

TDRS-M Spacecraft Lift & Mate

A crane is used to lift the payload fairing containing NASA's Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS-M) at the...

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NASA image: TDRS-M Spacecraft Lift & Mate
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Aug 9, 2017

TDRS-M Spacecraft Lift & Mate

A crane is used to lift the payload fairing containing NASA's Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS-M) at the...

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NASA image: TDRS-M Spacecraft Lift & Mate
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Aug 9, 2017

TDRS-M Spacecraft Lift & Mate

Encapsulated in its payload fairing, Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS-M) is mated to the United Launch...

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NASA image: TDRS-M Spacecraft Lift & Mate
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Aug 9, 2017

TDRS-M Spacecraft Lift & Mate

A crane is used to lift the payload fairing containing NASA's Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS-M) at the...

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NASA image: TDRS-M Atlas V Second Stage Centaur Transport from DOC to VIF
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Jul 13, 2017

TDRS-M Atlas V Second Stage Centaur Transport from DOC to VIF

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V Centaur upper stage is on its wat to the Vertical Integration Facility at Space...

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NASA image: TDRS-M Atlas V First Stage Booster Transport from ASOC to VIF
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Jul 12, 2017

TDRS-M Atlas V First Stage Booster Transport from ASOC to VIF

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V first stage arrives at the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex 41...

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NASA image: TDRS-M Atlas V Second Stage Centaur Transport from DOC to VIF
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Jul 13, 2017

TDRS-M Atlas V Second Stage Centaur Transport from DOC to VIF

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V Centaur upper stage is on its wat to the Vertical Integration Facility at Space...

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NASA image: Masten Xombie for Testing of JPL Spacecraft-Landing Algorithm
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Aug 12, 2013

Masten Xombie for Testing of JPL Spacecraft-Landing Algorithm

A Xombie technology demonstrator from Masten Space Systems, Mojave, Calif., ascends from its pad at Mojave Air and...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-3 Falcon 9 Vertical at LC 39A
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Oct 27, 2021

SpaceX Crew-3 Falcon 9 Vertical at LC 39A

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is vertical with the Crew Dragon atop for the Crew-3 mission at Launch Pad 39A at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Vertical view of Arab Republic of Egypt from ASTP mission
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Jul 19, 1975

Vertical view of Arab Republic of Egypt from ASTP mission

AST-09-555 (19 July 1975) --- A vertical view of a portion of the Arab Republic of Egypt, as photographed from the...

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NASA image: OA-7 Atlas V Booster Lift to Vertical on Stand (LVOS)
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Feb 22, 2017

OA-7 Atlas V Booster Lift to Vertical on Stand (LVOS)

The first stage of the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket arrives at the Vertical Integration Facility at...

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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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