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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: Space Shuttle Endeavour's drag chute deploys as it rolls down Runway 04-L at Edwards AFB moments after landing on Nov. 30, 2008
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Nov 30, 2008

Space Shuttle Endeavour's drag chute deploys as it rolls down Runway 04-L at Edwards AFB moments after landing on Nov. 30, 2008

Space Shuttle Endeavour's drag chute deploys as it rolls down Runway 04-L at Edwards AFB moments after landing on...

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NASA image: KSC-85PC-177
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Jan 28, 1985

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Enterprise inside the Orbiter Maintenance and Checkout Facility at Vandenberg...

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NASA image: KSC-85PC-178
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Jan 1, 1985

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Enterprise inside the Orbiter Maintenance and Checkout Facility at Vandenberg...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0997
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Jun 8, 2002

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VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. --Lockheed Martin Missiles & Space National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's NOAA-M...

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Jun 8, 2002

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VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. -- The Lockheed Martin Missiles & Space National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0999
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Jun 8, 2002

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VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. -- Workers at Vandenberg AFB, Calif., prepare the Lockheed Martin Missiles & Space National...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0998
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Jun 8, 2002

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VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. --Lockheed Martin Missiles & Space National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's NOAA-M...

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NASA image: ASCANs Harris, Helms, and McArthur during survival training at Fairchild AFB
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Sep 24, 1990

ASCANs Harris, Helms, and McArthur during survival training at Fairchild AFB

1990 Group 13 Astronaut Candidates (ASCANs) (left to right) Bernard J. Harris, Jr, Susan J. Helms, and William S....

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NASA image: ASCANs Helms and Gregory swim in pool during Elgin AFB survival training
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Sep 20, 1990

ASCANs Helms and Gregory swim in pool during Elgin AFB survival training

1990 Group 13 Astronaut Candidates (ASCANs) Susan J. Helms (foreground) and William G. Gregory, wearing helmets and...

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NASA image: ASCAN Helms sets up tent during survival training at Fairchild AFB
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Sep 24, 1990

ASCAN Helms sets up tent during survival training at Fairchild AFB

1990 Group 13 Astronaut Candidate (ASCAN) Susan J. Helms gathers pine branches to create bedding under a tent she...

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NASA image: ASCAN Helms with instructor during Elgin AFB water survival training
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Sep 20, 1990

ASCAN Helms with instructor during Elgin AFB water survival training

1990 Group 13 Astronaut Candidate (ASCAN) Susan J. Helms, wearing helmet with oxygen mask and inflated life jacket,...

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NASA image: Clad in thermal protection suits, fire-rescue crews strap a stand-in "astronaut" into a litter during a Space Shuttle rescue training exercise at Edwards AFB
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Apr 16, 2005

Clad in thermal protection suits, fire-rescue crews strap a stand-in "astronaut" into a litter during a Space Shuttle rescue training exercise at Edwards AFB

Clad in full thermal protection suits, Air Force fire-rescue crews strap a stand-in "astronaut" into a litter during...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1153
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Jan 13, 2015

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VANDENBERG AFB, California – NASA's SMAP spacecraft is positioned atop a Delta II rocket at Space Launch Complex-2...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1646
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Feb 10, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying the Landsat Data Continuity Mission...

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Jan 13, 2015

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VANDENBERG AFB, California – NASA's SMAP spacecraft is positioned atop a Delta II rocket at Space Launch Complex-2...

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Jan 13, 2015

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VANDENBERG AFB, California – NASA's SMAP spacecraft arrives at Space Launch Complex-2 from the Astrotech processing...

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Jan 13, 2015

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VANDENBERG AFB, California – NASA's SMAP spacecraft is hoisted to the top of a Delta II rocket at Space Launch...

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Jan 13, 2015

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VANDENBERG AFB, California – Technicians and engineers begin lifting NASA's SMAP spacecraft to the top of a Delta II...

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Jan 13, 2015

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VANDENBERG AFB, California – NASA's SMAP spacecraft is hoisted to the top of a Delta II rocket at Space Launch...

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NASA image: X-48C Flies Over Edwards Air Force Base
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Feb 28, 2013

X-48C Flies Over Edwards Air Force Base

A deep blue sky was a backdrop for the NASA-Boeing X-48C Hybrid Wing Body aircraft as it flew over Edwards AFB on...

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NASA image: X-48B Banks over Desert Backdrop
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Aug 14, 2007

X-48B Banks over Desert Backdrop

The unique X-48B Blended Wing Body subscale demonstrator banked over desert scrub at Edwards AFB during the...

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NASA image: Air Force fire/rescue crew enter the space shuttle cabin mockup hatch to evacuate the shuttle crew during a shuttle rescue training exercise at Edwards AFB
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May 5, 2007

Air Force fire/rescue crew enter the space shuttle cabin mockup hatch to evacuate the shuttle crew during a shuttle rescue training exercise at Edwards AFB

Air Force fire/rescue crew enter the space shuttle cabin mockup hatch to evacuate the shuttle crew during a shuttle...

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NASA image: STS-126 commander Chris Ferguson and pilot Eric Boe examine shuttle Endeavour's thermal protection system following the STS-126 landing at Edwards AFB Nov. 30
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Nov 30, 2008

STS-126 commander Chris Ferguson and pilot Eric Boe examine shuttle Endeavour's thermal protection system following the STS-126 landing at Edwards AFB Nov. 30

STS-126 commander Chris Ferguson and pilot Eric Boe examine shuttle Endeavour's thermal protection system following...

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NASA image: The unique manta-ray shaped planform of the Blended Wing Body X-48B is evidenced as the subscale demonstrator soars over Edwards AFB on its first test flight
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Jul 20, 2007

The unique manta-ray shaped planform of the Blended Wing Body X-48B is evidenced as the subscale demonstrator soars over Edwards AFB on its first test flight

The unique manta-ray shaped planform of the Blended Wing Body X-48B is evidenced as the subscale demonstrator soars...

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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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