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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: Galveston as Seen From NASA F/A-18 Following Research Flight
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Nov 5, 2018

Galveston as Seen From NASA F/A-18 Following Research Flight

Part of the mission criteria that led to the decision to fly off the coast of Galveston for QSF18 was the...

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NASA image: Galveston as Seen From NASA F/A-18 Following Research Flight
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Nov 5, 2018

Galveston as Seen From NASA F/A-18 Following Research Flight

Part of the mission criteria that led to the decision to fly off the coast of Galveston for QSF18 was the...

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NASA image: Galveston as Seen From NASA F/A-18 Following Research Flight
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Nov 5, 2018

Galveston as Seen From NASA F/A-18 Following Research Flight

Part of the mission criteria that led to the decision to fly off the coast of Galveston for QSF18 was the...

AFRC
NASA image: 1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV)
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Jan 9, 2013

1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV)

1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV): Tethered and free flying test in 20 foot Vertical Spin Tunnel

LRC
NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0266-020
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Jan 14, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0266-020

2.8% Ares I Acoustic Reentry Wind Tunnel Model in Ames 9X7ft Supersonic Wind Tunnel test-97-0193; model flying...

ARC
NASA image: ED08-0252-26
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Sep 30, 2008

ED08-0252-26

Gulfstream project pilot Tom Horne readies to fly an External Vision System project flight from the backseat of...

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NASA image: Galveston as Seen From NASA F/A-18 Following Research Flight
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Nov 5, 2018

Galveston as Seen From NASA F/A-18 Following Research Flight

Part of the mission criteria that led to the decision to fly off the coast of Galveston for QSF18 was the...

AFRC
NASA image: 1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV)
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May 20, 2013

1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV)

1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV): Tethered and free flying test in 20 foot Vertical Spin Tunnel

LRC
NASA image: Galveston as Seen From NASA F/A-18 Following Research Flight
Image
Nov 5, 2018

Galveston as Seen From NASA F/A-18 Following Research Flight

Part of the mission criteria that led to the decision to fly off the coast of Galveston for QSF18 was the...

AFRC
NASA image: Views of the ISS taken from Atlantis during STS-106
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Sep 18, 2000

Views of the ISS taken from Atlantis during STS-106

STS106-712-028 (8-20 September 2000) --- The International Space Station as photographed against Earth's horizon...

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NASA image: iss068e051522
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Feb 12, 2023

iss068e051522

iss068e051522 (Feb. 12, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Nicole Mann's image is refracted...

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NASA image: HRH Prince Frederik of Denmark visit and tour of NASA Ames Research Center.
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Aug 27, 2014

HRH Prince Frederik of Denmark visit and tour of NASA Ames Research Center.

HRH Prince Frederik of Denmark visit and tour of NASA Ames Research Center. shown here at the Vertical Motion...

ARC
NASA image: KSC-07pd1016
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May 4, 2007

KSC-07pd1016

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a bench review in the Space Station Processing Facility, astronauts dressed in...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-07-S-00057
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Jul 31, 2007

KSC-07-S-00057

Next on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: Endeavour is ready to fly and standing at the pad after...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1017
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May 4, 2007

KSC-07pd1017

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a bench review in the Space Station Processing Facility, astronauts, in the...

KSC
NASA image: SEG 530 Vertical Tail - Rudder Installed
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May 12, 2021

SEG 530 Vertical Tail - Rudder Installed

A technician is shown working on the X-59 vertical tail prior to installation. The aircraft, under construction at...

HQ
NASA image: KSC-07pd1014
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May 4, 2007

KSC-07pd1014

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a bench review in the Space Station Processing Facility, astronauts dressed in...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2010-4122
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Jul 15, 2010

KSC-2010-4122

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, External Tank-138 has been lifted into the upper...

KSC
NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 8, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-052112 (8 July 2014) --- One of the Expedition 40 crew members recorded this image from aboard the...

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NASA image: SEG 450 Mid Bay - PDS Fit Check
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May 3, 2021

SEG 450 Mid Bay - PDS Fit Check

A technician is shown working on the underside of the X-59. The aircraft, under construction at Lockheed Martin...

HQ
NASA image: KSC-07pd1018
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May 4, 2007

KSC-07pd1018

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a bench review in the Space Station Processing Facility, astronauts Tim Kopra...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0361
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Feb 18, 2008

KSC-08pd0361

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over NASA's Kennedy Space Center in commemoration...

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NASA image: ISS from the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavor during Flyaround
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Nov 8, 2021

ISS from the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavor during Flyaround

iss066e080097 (Nov. 8, 2021) --- The International Space Station is pictured from the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Sep 12, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

A smooth countdown culminated in a picture-perfect launch as the Space Shuttle Endeavour (STS-47) climbed skyward...

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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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