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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-02pd1249
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Aug 27, 2002

KSC-02pd1249

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - "Astronauts" were safely and successfully recovered from a "downed" Space Shuttle in a...

KSC
NASA image: ALOFT instrument upload
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Jun 6, 2023

ALOFT instrument upload

NASA Armstrong’s ER-2 aircraft is uploaded with instruments for its ALOFT mission. The ER-2 will fly at high...

AFRC
NASA image: Safety and Health Days - Bob Cabana, Lunch and Learn
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Mar 4, 2020

Safety and Health Days - Bob Cabana, Lunch and Learn

Kennedy Space Center Associate Director, Technical, Kelvin Manning addresses Kennedy employees during a lunch and...

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NASA image: "Safety Starts With You" Panel Discussion
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Jan 25, 2022

"Safety Starts With You" Panel Discussion

Director of Spaceport Integration and Services Nancy Bray participates in the Safety Starts With You Leadership...

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NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Apr 15, 2004

Advanced Concept

It is predicted that by the year 2040, there will be no distinction between a commercial airliner and a commercial...

MSFC
NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 5 Activities - Afternoon/
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Nov 3, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 5 Activities - Afternoon/

NASA and the U.S. Navy prepare for night operations on Nov. 3, 2018, during Underway Recovery Test-7 (URT-7) in the...

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NASA image: Astrobee ROAM Operations Session 2
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Feb 2, 2022

Astrobee ROAM Operations Session 2

iss066e134729 (Feb. 2, 2022) --- A view of an Astrobee ROAM Operations Session 2 in the JEM during Expedition 66....

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NASA image: Industry Forum on Lunar Exploration Plans
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Feb 14, 2019

Industry Forum on Lunar Exploration Plans

NASA Associate Administrator for the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate William Gerstenmaier...

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NASA image: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong
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Nov 18, 2021

NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong

NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center Flight Loads Laboratory in Edwards, California, is working on one of its...

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NASA image: Preparing for final drop test in Yuma
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May 10, 2022

Preparing for final drop test in Yuma

The Orion team prepares the parachute test vehicle for the final drop test which will qualify Orion's parachutes for...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 3
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Jul 27, 2023

Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 3

Navy divers from Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Expeditionary Support Unit 1 work to secure the Orion Crew Module...

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NASA image: Artemis II Launch Abort System Jettison
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Launch Abort System Jettison

Two views of the jettison of the launch abort system from the Orion spacecraft during the Artemis II launch. The...

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NASA image: iss065e012566
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May 2, 2021

iss065e012566

iss065e012566 (May 2, 2021) --- The SpaceX Crew Dragon Resilience is pictured from the International Space Station...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Landing
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Aug 2, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Landing

The SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour spacecraft is seen as it lands with NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas...

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NASA image: Boeing/ULA Egress Demonstration
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Jun 19, 2018

Boeing/ULA Egress Demonstration

Commercial Crew astronauts participate in a Boeing/United Launch Alliance (ULA) emergency egress system...

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NASA image: Time lapse of CIR rack rotate and R&R
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Jul 21, 2014

Time lapse of CIR rack rotate and R&R

ISS040-E-072156 (21 July 2014) --- In the International Space Station’s Destiny laboratory, NASA astronaut Reid...

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NASA image: JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui shows off production bags containing bioengineered yeasts
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Oct 2, 2025

JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui shows off production bags containing bioengineered yeasts

iss073e0818445 (Oct. 2, 2025) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1187Crop
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Jun 20, 2001

KSC-01pp1187Crop

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An aerial view of Launch Complex 39 shows the south and west sides of the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1239
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Aug 27, 2002

KSC-02pd1239

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - "Astronauts" were safely and successfully recovered from a "downed" Space Shuttle in a...

KSC
NASA image: Soyuz TMA-14M (40S) approaching the ISS
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Sep 25, 2014

Soyuz TMA-14M (40S) approaching the ISS

ISS041-E-035039 (25 Sept. 2014) --- The Soyuz TMA-14M spacecraft approaches the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4819
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Dec 15, 2014

KSC-2014-4819

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA’s Project Morpheus prototype lander is enveloped in a cloud of dust as it takes off on...

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NASA image: Delta IV Heavy arrives at KSC
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Mar 6, 2014

Delta IV Heavy arrives at KSC

The United Launch Alliance barge Delta Mariner nears the dock in Port Canaveral in Florida on March 6, 2014. The...

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NASA image: Spaceport Super Safety and Health Day
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Oct 15, 2003

Spaceport Super Safety and Health Day

Brig. Gen. J. Gregory Pavlovich (left), 45th Space Wing, and Center Director Jim Kennedy (right) present one of...

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NASA image: Safety and Health Days - Celebration at KARS Park II
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Mar 5, 2020

Safety and Health Days - Celebration at KARS Park II

Managers at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida serve food to Kennedy employees during a Safety and Health Days...

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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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