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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: NASA, Northrop Grumman Test Fire SLS BOLE Booster
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Jun 26, 2025

NASA, Northrop Grumman Test Fire SLS BOLE Booster

This video shows teams from NASA and Northrop Grumman fire a ground-based version of a booster for the agency’s SLS...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection
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Jan 8, 2025

NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection

A technology demonstration flying aboard the next delivery for NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services)...

MSFC
NASA image: Media Briefing about NASA’s Airspace Technology Demonstration 2 project
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Sep 28, 2021

Media Briefing about NASA’s Airspace Technology Demonstration 2 project

As part of an effort aimed at making aviation more sustainable, NASA has transferred findings from an air traffic...

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NASA image: Ancient Planet in a Globular Cluster Core
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Dec 8, 2017

Ancient Planet in a Globular Cluster Core

Release Date: July 10, 2003 A rich starry sky fills the view from an ancient gas-giant planet in the core of the...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-2012-5962
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Oct 24, 2012

KSC-2012-5962

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As part of NASA's Ground Systems Development and Operations Program at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: MSFC Director Todd May and Deputy Director Jody Singer address M
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Sep 26, 2017

MSFC Director Todd May and Deputy Director Jody Singer address M

At a Sept. 26 all-hands meeting, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Director Todd May highlights some of the key...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1186
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Oct 7, 1999

KSC-99pp1186

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Escort vehicles prepare to leave the Shuttle Landing Facility with the S1 truss (at...

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NASA image: Mod-0A Wind Turbine in Block Island, Rhode Island
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Jun 23, 1979

Mod-0A Wind Turbine in Block Island, Rhode Island

A Mod-0A 200-kilowatt wind turbine designed by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lewis Research...

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NASA image: NASA Achieves Milestone with Completion of RS-25 Certification Test Series
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Jun 22, 2023

NASA Achieves Milestone with Completion of RS-25 Certification Test Series

NASA achieved a key milestone June 22, completing an initial certification test series designed to pave the way for...

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NASA image: NACA Technician Cleans a Ramjet in 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Apr 23, 1950

NACA Technician Cleans a Ramjet in 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

A technician at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory cleans the...

GRC
NASA image: KSC-2012-5896
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Oct 19, 2012

KSC-2012-5896

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As part of NASA's Ground Systems Development and Operations Program at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Jupiter Main Ring/Ring Halo
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Mar 26, 1998

Jupiter Main Ring/Ring Halo

A mosaic of four images taken through the clear filter (610 nanometers) of the solid state imaging (CCD) system...

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NASA image: Psyche's Hall Thruster
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Sep 20, 2021

Psyche's Hall Thruster

The photo on the left captures an operating electric Hall thruster identical to those that will propel NASA's Psyche...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2010-5737
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Nov 24, 2010

KSC-2010-5737

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The finishing touches of the Propellants North Administrative and Maintenance Facility begin...

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NASA image: Bell P–63A King Cobra at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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Jan 23, 1944

Bell P–63A King Cobra at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

The Army Air Forces lent the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5780
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Oct 10, 2012

KSC-2012-5780

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As part of NASA's Ground Systems Development and Operations Program at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5783
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Oct 10, 2012

KSC-2012-5783

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As part of NASA's Ground Systems Development and Operations Program at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5934
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Oct 22, 2012

KSC-2012-5934

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As part of NASA's Ground Systems Development and Operations Program at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5620
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Sep 27, 2012

KSC-2012-5620

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As part of NASA's Ground Systems Development and Operations Program at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5626
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Sep 27, 2012

KSC-2012-5626

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As part of NASA's Ground Systems Development and Operations Program at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5787
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Oct 12, 2012

KSC-2012-5787

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As part of NASA's Ground Systems Development and Operations Program at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Artemis Success and Preparation - Short Version (5 Minutes)
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Jan 28, 2025

Artemis Success and Preparation - Short Version (5 Minutes)

At 1:47 a.m. EST (6:47 UTC) on Nov. 16, 2022, NASA’s Orion spacecraft launched atop the Space Launch System (SLS)...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5625
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Sep 27, 2012

KSC-2012-5625

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As part of NASA's Ground Systems Development and Operations Program at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Success and Preparation
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Apr 23, 2024

Success and Preparation

At 1:47 a.m. EST (6:47 UTC) on Nov. 16, 2022, NASA’s Orion spacecraft launched atop the Space Launch System (SLS)...

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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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