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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: Space Shuttle Project
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Apr 1, 1979

Space Shuttle Project

A Space Shuttle engine is shown being test fired at the Sternis, MS facility. MSFC was the managing facility for the...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Apr 15, 2004

Saturn Apollo Program

The business end of a Second Stage (S-II) slowly emerges from the shipping container as workers prepare to transport...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-66PC-0337
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Nov 16, 1966

KSC-66PC-0337

CAPE KENNEDY, Fla. -- At the Cape Kennedy Air Force Station skid strip, Dr. Kurt H. Debus, director of the Kennedy...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-92PC-0190
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Jan 2, 1992

KSC-92PC-0190

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Official portrait of Robert L. Crippen, KSC Center Director Photo credit: NASA

KSC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Jan 1, 1960

Saturn Apollo Program

The powerful J-2 engine is prominent in this photograph of a Saturn V Third Stage (S-IVB) resting on a transporter...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
Image
Jan 1, 1988

Space Shuttle Project

Marshall Space Flight Center workers install Structural Test Article Number Three (STA-3) into a Center test...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Apr 26, 1965

Saturn Apollo Program

Two technicians watch carefully as cables prepare to lift a J-2 engine into a test stand. The J-2 powered the second...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2011-1495
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Feb 18, 2011

KSC-2011-1495

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- "The National 9/11 Flag" is raised in the Rocket Garden at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-1238
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Jan 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Stephen Feldman, president of the Astronauts Memorial Foundation, speaks to a crowd gathered...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-1242
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Jan 28, 2011

KSC-2011-1242

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A crowd gathers in front of the Space Mirror Memorial at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00109
Video
Oct 1, 2009

KSC-09-S-00109

Learn more about NASA's Kennedy Space Center: America's gateway to space yesterday, today and tomorrow.

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-1227
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Jan 28, 2011

KSC-2011-1227

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA Associate Administrator for Space Operations William Gerstenmaier speaks to a crowd...

KSC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Mar 1, 1965

Saturn Apollo Program

The hydrogen-powered second stage is being lowered into place during the final phase of fabrication of the Saturn V...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Mar 3, 1964

Saturn Apollo Program

Two technicians apply insulation to the outer surface of the S-II second stage booster for the Saturn V moon rocket....

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Jan 1, 1960

Saturn Apollo Program

This small group of unidentified officials is dwarfed by the gigantic size of the Saturn V first stage (S-1C) at the...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Nov 7, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

A technician checks the systems of the Saturn V instrument unit in a test facility in Huntsville. This instrument...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2014-4367
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Nov 3, 2014

KSC-2014-4367

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Kennedy TV senior systems engineer Ronald Gonser,...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-1229
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Jan 28, 2011

KSC-2011-1229

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A crowd gathers in front of the Space Mirror Memorial at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-1231
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Jan 28, 2011

KSC-2011-1231

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Former astronaut and NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks to a crowd...

KSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
Image
Nov 18, 1977

Space Shuttle Project

This photograph shows Solid Rocket Booster segments undergoing stacking operations in Marshall Space Flight Center's...

MSFC
NASA image: "Hidden Figures" Panel Discussion
Image
Dec 12, 2016

"Hidden Figures" Panel Discussion

In the Press Site auditorium at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Bill Barry, NASA's chief historian, speaks to...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-108-75P-0057
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Feb 10, 1975

KSC-108-75P-0057

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Soviet and American crews for the July Apollo Soyuz Test Project [standing, center]...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC-0492
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Mar 17, 1997

KSC-97PC-0492

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Official portrait of Roy D. Bridges, Jr., Director of Kennedy Space Center. Photo credit: NASA

KSC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Jan 1, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

This photo shows the Saturn V first stage being lowered to the ground following a successful test to determine the...

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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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