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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: Crew Module / Service Module mating operation
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Jun 9, 2014

Crew Module / Service Module mating operation

The Orion Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) crew module is moved and mated with the service module at the Operations...

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NASA image: NASA Flight Operations Crew Monitors Supersonic Flight
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Nov 5, 2018

NASA Flight Operations Crew Monitors Supersonic Flight

NASA mission controllers, engineers, pilots and communications specialists in the mission control room monitor the...

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NASA image: NASA Flight Operations Crew Monitors Supersonic Flight
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Nov 5, 2018

NASA Flight Operations Crew Monitors Supersonic Flight

NASA mission controllers, engineers, pilots and communications specialists in the mission control room monitor the...

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NASA image: NASA Flight Operations Crew Monitors Supersonic Flight
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Nov 5, 2018

NASA Flight Operations Crew Monitors Supersonic Flight

NASA mission controllers, engineers, pilots and communications specialists in the mission control room monitor the...

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NASA image: NASA Flight Operations Crew Monitors Supersonic Flight
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Nov 2, 2018

NASA Flight Operations Crew Monitors Supersonic Flight

NASA mission controllers, engineers, pilots and communications specialists in the mission control room monitor the...

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NASA image: Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign Upgrades Mobile Operations Facility with Decals and Modifications
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Jul 20, 2022

Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign Upgrades Mobile Operations Facility with Decals and Modifications

The upgraded NASA Mobile Operations Facility, a mission control and data collection center on wheels, is shown...

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NASA image: Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign Upgrades Mobile Operations Facility with Decals and Modifications
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Jul 20, 2022

Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign Upgrades Mobile Operations Facility with Decals and Modifications

NASA Advanced Air Mobility project’s National Campaign mobile testing trailer is pictured at NASA Armstrong Flight...

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NASA image: Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign Upgrades Mobile Operations Facility with Decals and Modifications
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Jul 20, 2022

Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign Upgrades Mobile Operations Facility with Decals and Modifications

The NASA Mobile Operations Facility sports new decals while parked at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center in...

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NASA image: Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign Upgrades Mobile Operations Facility with Decals and Modifications
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Jul 20, 2022

Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign Upgrades Mobile Operations Facility with Decals and Modifications

Photos taken on July 20, 2022, show new logos added to the side of the National Campaign’s upgraded Mobile...

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NASA image: Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign Upgrades Mobile Operations Facility with Decals and Modifications
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Jul 20, 2022

Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign Upgrades Mobile Operations Facility with Decals and Modifications

Housed at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, the Advanced Air Mobility project's National...

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NASA image: Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign Upgrades Mobile Operations Facility with Decals and Modifications
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Jul 20, 2022

Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign Upgrades Mobile Operations Facility with Decals and Modifications

New decals are shown in this image of NASA's Mobile Operations Facility at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center in...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jun 1, 1985

Spacelab

Spacelab-3 launched aboard STS-51B, with the major science objective being to perform engineering tests on two new...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jun 1, 1985

Around Marshall

Spacelab-3 launched aboard STS-51B, with the major science objective being to perform engineering tests on two new...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jun 1, 1985

Spacelab

Spacelab-3 launched aboard STS-51B, with the major science objective being to perform engineering tests on two new...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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May 1, 1985

Spacelab

Spacelab-3 launched aboard STS-51B, with the major science objective being to perform engineering tests on two new...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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May 1, 1985

Spacelab

Spacelab-3 launched aboard STS-51B, with the major science objective being to perform engineering tests on two new...

MSFC
NASA image: Spacelab
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May 1, 1985

Spacelab

Spacelab-3 launched aboard STS-51B, with the major science objective being to perform engineering tests on two new...

MSFC
NASA image: Ice Bridge Antarctic Sea Ice
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Oct 21, 2009

Ice Bridge Antarctic Sea Ice

An iceberg is seen out the window of NASA's DC-8 research aircraft as it flies 2,000 feet above the Amundsen Sea in...

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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May 5, 1961

Mercury Project

This photo depicts the recovery operations of the MR-3 mission. Astronaut Alan Shepard was picked up by a U.S....

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NASA image: Dr. Ruth Jones photos for University of Arkansas Alumni publication
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Feb 4, 2019

Dr. Ruth Jones photos for University of Arkansas Alumni publication

Dr. Ruth Jones, Branch Chief for Industrial Safety Branch (QD12) at MSFC, talks safety issues in the Payload...

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NASA image: MARSHALL STAR PHOTO RECREATION
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Feb 12, 2016

MARSHALL STAR PHOTO RECREATION

A PHOTOGRAPH FIRST RUN IN THE “MARSHALL STAR” IN 2001 IS RECREATED FOR PUBLICATION 15 YEARS LATER IN THE REMODELED...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 Final Launch Operations Rehearsal
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Feb 9, 2026

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 Final Launch Operations Rehearsal

NASA astronaut Jack Hathaway is seen as he prepares to depart the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 Final Launch Operations Rehersal
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Oct 2, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 Final Launch Operations Rehersal

NASA astronaut Nicole Mann is seen inside the crew transportation vehicle as she prepares to depart the Neil A....

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 Final Launch Operations Rehersal
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Oct 2, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 Final Launch Operations Rehersal

NASA astronauts Josh Cassada, left, and Nicole Mann, second from left, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)...

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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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