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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: Psyche Spacecraft Transition from Vertical to Horizontal Test Configuration
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May 9, 2022

Psyche Spacecraft Transition from Vertical to Horizontal Test Configuration

A team working on NASA’s Psyche spacecraft transitioned it from a vertical to horizontal test configuration during...

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NASA image: CCP Boeing/ULA OFT OVI Stack
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Nov 8, 2019

CCP Boeing/ULA OFT OVI Stack

A Centaur upper stage is moved into position above the United Launch Alliance Atlas V first stage inside the Space...

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NASA image: Core Stage Four Liquid Hydrogen Tank Aft Dome Lifts into Vertical Assembly Center 
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Oct 27, 2025

Core Stage Four Liquid Hydrogen Tank Aft Dome Lifts into Vertical Assembly Center 

Move crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift the aft dome for the liquid hydrogen tank for the...

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NASA image: Core Stage Four Liquid Hydrogen Tank Aft Dome Lifts into Vertical Assembly Center 
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Oct 27, 2025

Core Stage Four Liquid Hydrogen Tank Aft Dome Lifts into Vertical Assembly Center 

Move crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift the aft dome for the liquid hydrogen tank for the...

MAF
NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -    Jeff Thon, an SRB mechanic with United Space Alliance, tests a technique for vertical solid rocket booster propellant grain inspection.  The inspection of segments is required as part of safety analysis.
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Sep 11, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Jeff Thon, an SRB mechanic with United Space Alliance, tests a technique for vertical solid rocket booster propellant grain inspection. The inspection of segments is required as part of safety analysis.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Jeff Thon, an SRB mechanic with United Space Alliance, tests a technique for vertical...

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NASA image: View of the Payload Bay, Vertical Stabilizer, and RMS/OBSS taken during STS-118
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Aug 9, 2007

View of the Payload Bay, Vertical Stabilizer, and RMS/OBSS taken during STS-118

S118-E-05512 (9 Aug. 2007) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth's horizon, the SPACEHAB pressurized...

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NASA image: GOES-R Atlas V Transport from ASOC to VIF; Lift to Vertical on S
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Oct 24, 2016

GOES-R Atlas V Transport from ASOC to VIF; Lift to Vertical on S

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V first stage leaves the Atlas Space Operations Center aboard a transport trailer...

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NASA image: GOES-R Atlas V Transport from ASOC to VIF; Lift to Vertical on S
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Oct 24, 2016

GOES-R Atlas V Transport from ASOC to VIF; Lift to Vertical on S

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

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NASA image: Vertical Stabilizer and OMS pods from the aft FD window during STS-123 mission
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Mar 11, 2008

Vertical Stabilizer and OMS pods from the aft FD window during STS-123 mission

S123-E-005073 (11 Mar. 2008) --- This view out the aft windows on Endeavour's flight deck was one of a series of...

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NASA image: View of the Payload Bay,Vertical Stabilizer,and RMS/OBSS taken during STS-118
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Aug 9, 2007

View of the Payload Bay,Vertical Stabilizer,and RMS/OBSS taken during STS-118

S118-E-05513 (9 Aug. 2007) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth's horizon, the SPACEHAB pressurized...

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NASA image: GOES-R Atlas V Transport from ASOC to VIF; Lift to Vertical on S
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Oct 24, 2016

GOES-R Atlas V Transport from ASOC to VIF; Lift to Vertical on S

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V first stage leaves the Atlas Space Operations Center aboard a transport trailer...

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NASA image: Near vertical view of Lubbock area in west Texas as seen from Apollo 9
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Mar 11, 1969

Near vertical view of Lubbock area in west Texas as seen from Apollo 9

AS09-23-3561 (3-13 March 1969) --- Near vertical view of the Lubbock area in west Texas as photographed from the...

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NASA image: GOES-R Atlas V Transport from ASOC to VIF; Lift to Vertical on S
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Oct 24, 2016

GOES-R Atlas V Transport from ASOC to VIF; Lift to Vertical on S

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V first stage is on its way from the Atlas Space Operations Center to the Vertical...

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NASA image: GOES-R Atlas V Transport from ASOC to VIF; Lift to Vertical on S
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Oct 24, 2016

GOES-R Atlas V Transport from ASOC to VIF; Lift to Vertical on S

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

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NASA image: GOES-R Atlas V Transport from ASOC to VIF; Lift to Vertical on S
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Oct 24, 2016

GOES-R Atlas V Transport from ASOC to VIF; Lift to Vertical on S

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V first stage leaves the Atlas Space Operations Center aboard a transport trailer...

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NASA image: This celestial image reveals Comet C/2025 R3 (PANSTARRS) and its faint vertical tail
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Apr 17, 2026

This celestial image reveals Comet C/2025 R3 (PANSTARRS) and its faint vertical tail

iss074e0480485 (April 17, 2026) --- This celestial image, taken moments before an orbital sunrise, reveals more than...

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NASA image: Boeing Starliner (OFT-2) Roll, Lift, & Mate
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May 4, 2022

Boeing Starliner (OFT-2) Roll, Lift, & Mate

Boeing's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft rolls to ULA's Vehicle Integration Facility at Cape Canaveral Space Force...

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NASA image: Martian 'Perseverance Valley' in Perspective (Vertical Exaggeration)
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Feb 15, 2018

Martian 'Perseverance Valley' in Perspective (Vertical Exaggeration)

The channel descending a Martian slope in this perspective view is "Perseverance Valley," which is the study area of...

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NASA image: NASA Air Taxi Passenger Comfort Studies
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Oct 23, 2024

NASA Air Taxi Passenger Comfort Studies

NASA employee Naomi Torres sits inside the air taxi passenger ride quality simulator at NASA’s Armstrong Flight...

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NASA image: NASA Air Taxi Passenger Comfort Studies
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Oct 23, 2024

NASA Air Taxi Passenger Comfort Studies

Curt Hanson, senior flight controls researcher for the Revolutionary Vertical Lift Technology project based at...

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NASA image: STS-135 Atlantis Landing
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Jul 21, 2011

STS-135 Atlantis Landing

The vertical tail of the space shuttle Atlantis is seen at the Kennedy Space Center Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF)...

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NASA image: Game Changing Development Technologies for Simulated Lunar Gravity Flight Testing
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Oct 8, 2024

Game Changing Development Technologies for Simulated Lunar Gravity Flight Testing

The technologies featured in this animation are Electrostatic Dust Lofting (EDL), Electrodynamic Regolith Conveyor...

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NASA image: Core Stage 3 & 4 Production at MAF
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Jul 12, 2025

Core Stage 3 & 4 Production at MAF

Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift liquid oxygen (LOX) tank for Core Stage 3 and the...

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NASA image: ARC-1997-AC97-0383-4
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Nov 12, 1997

ARC-1997-AC97-0383-4

NASA Ames Vertical Motion Simulator (VMS)VMS (Vertical Motion Simulator) F-Cab interior. Overhead view of cockpit.

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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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