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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: STS-65 Columbia, OV-102, rises above KSC LC Pad 39A during liftoff
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Jul 8, 1994

STS-65 Columbia, OV-102, rises above KSC LC Pad 39A during liftoff

Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, rises above Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Launch Complex (LC) Pad 39A after liftoff...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1698
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Nov 19, 1997

KSC-97PC1698

Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39B at 2:46:00...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97pc567
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Apr 4, 1997

KSC-97pc567

STS-83 Payload Commander Janice Voss smiles as she is assisted into her launch/entry suit in the Operations and...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1701
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Nov 19, 1997

KSC-97PC1701

Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39B at 2:46:00...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1695
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Nov 19, 1997

KSC-97PC1695

Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39B at 2:46:00...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-3537
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Aug 15, 2014

KSC-2014-3537

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Kennedy Space Center Director and former astronaut Bob Cabana, talks to Florida middle school...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1694
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Nov 19, 1997

KSC-97PC1694

Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39B at 2:46:00...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-4577
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Aug 23, 2012

KSC-2012-4577

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, XCOR Director of Flight Test Operations Rick...

KSC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Sep 15, 1993

Around Marshall

Virtual Reality (VR) can provide cost effective methods to design and evaluate components and systems for...

MSFC
NASA image: SPHERES
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Aug 27, 2013

SPHERES

ISS036-E-037288 (27 Aug. 2013) --- In the International Space Station?s Kibo laboratory, NASA astronaut Karen...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0363
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Oct 1, 2007

KSC-08pd0363

JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, HOUSTON -- STS123-S-001-- STS-123 continues assembly of the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: STS123-S-001
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Sep 30, 2007

STS123-S-001

STS123-S-001 (Oct. 2007) --- STS-123 continues assembly of the International Space Station (ISS). The primary...

JSC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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May 6, 1980

Around Marshall

Once the United States' space program had progressed from Earth's orbit into outerspace, the prospect of building...

MSFC
NASA image: John B. McKay after X-15 flight #3-27-44
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Mar 13, 1964

John B. McKay after X-15 flight #3-27-44

John B. McKay was one of the first pilots assigned to the X-15 flight research program at NASA's Flight Research...

AFRC
NASA image: Space Radar Image of Mammoth Mountain, California
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May 1, 1999

Space Radar Image of Mammoth Mountain, California

This false-color composite radar image of the Mammoth Mountain area in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, California, was...

JPL
NASA image: F-8 SCW on ramp with test pilot Tom McMurtry
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Dec 20, 1972

F-8 SCW on ramp with test pilot Tom McMurtry

A Vought F-8A Crusader was selected by NASA as the testbed aircraft (designated TF-8A) to install an experimental...

AFRC
NASA image: Perseverance's Mastcam-Z Video of Second Flight
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Apr 22, 2021

Perseverance's Mastcam-Z Video of Second Flight

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter hovers and rotates over Jezero Crater during its second experimental flight test on...

JPL
NASA image: NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility Autonomous Flight Software Put to the Test on Sikorsky Experimental Helicopters
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Oct 24, 2023

NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility Autonomous Flight Software Put to the Test on Sikorsky Experimental Helicopters

NASA human factors researcher Kevin J. Monk, left, and NASA pilot Scott Howe verify the connectivity and accuracy of...

AFRC
NASA image: Bridenstine practices flight in X-57 Simulator for NASA's Experimental All-Electric Aircraft
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Aug 28, 2018

Bridenstine practices flight in X-57 Simulator for NASA's Experimental All-Electric Aircraft

NASA Administrator Bridenstine tests the X-57 "Maxwell" simulator at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center. The...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility Autonomous Flight Software Put to the Test on Sikorsky Experimental Helicopters
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Oct 26, 2023

NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility Autonomous Flight Software Put to the Test on Sikorsky Experimental Helicopters

NASA research pilot David Zahn, left, wearing a temporal sensor and pupil tracking glasses works with NASA human...

AFRC
NASA image: Recientemente: Un hito para nuestro avión supersónico experimental -17/04/23
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Apr 14, 2023

Recientemente: Un hito para nuestro avión supersónico experimental -17/04/23

Recientemente en la NASA, la versión en español de las cápsulas This Week at NASA, te informa semanalmente de lo que...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility Autonomous Flight Software Put to the Test on Sikorsky Experimental Helicopters
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Oct 26, 2023

NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility Autonomous Flight Software Put to the Test on Sikorsky Experimental Helicopters

NASA pilots along with Sikorsky safety pilots flying Sikorsky’s Black Hawk Optionally Piloted Vehicle, left, and...

AFRC
NASA image: Bridenstine practices flight in X-57 Simulator for NASA's Experimental All-Electric Aircraft
Image
Aug 28, 2018

Bridenstine practices flight in X-57 Simulator for NASA's Experimental All-Electric Aircraft

NASA Administrator Bridenstine tests the X-57 "Maxwell" simulator at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center. The...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Administrator Isaacman Visits Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Jan 25, 2026

NASA Administrator Isaacman Visits Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman speaks with employees and contractors in front of a painting of former astronaut...

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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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