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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: KSC-2011-5986
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Jul 28, 2011

KSC-2011-5986

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Testing of the solar arrays on NASA's Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory-A, or...

KSC
NASA image: Space Station
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Aug 1, 1989

Space Station

In response to President Reagan's directive to NASA to develop a permanent marned Space Station within a decade,...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jan 1, 1977

Space Shuttle Projects

This illustration is a cutaway of the solid rocket booster (SRB) sections with callouts. The Shuttle's two SRB's are...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jan 1, 1976

Space Shuttle Projects

This image illustrates the solid rocket motor (SRM)/solid rocket booster (SRB) configuration. The Shuttle's two...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2011-5982
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Jul 28, 2011

KSC-2011-5982

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A Lockheed Martin technician in Astrotech Space Operation's payload processing facility in...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-5988
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Jul 28, 2011

KSC-2011-5988

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Testing of the solar arrays on NASA's Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory-A, or...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-1442
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Jan 31, 2009

KSC-2009-1442

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Ares I-X roll control system module has been placed on the floor of the Vehicle Assembly...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-5981
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Jul 28, 2011

KSC-2011-5981

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA's twin Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory spacecraft are positioned side-by-side...

KSC
NASA image: Space Station
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Aug 1, 1989

Space Station

In response to President Reagan's directive to NASA to develop a permanent marned Space Station within a decade,...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2011-5989
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Jul 28, 2011

KSC-2011-5989

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Lockheed Martin technicians in Astrotech Space Operation's payload processing facility in...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-5983
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Jul 28, 2011

KSC-2011-5983

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A Lockheed Martin technician in Astrotech Space Operation's payload processing facility in...

KSC
NASA image: Kennedy Space Center and the Florida Atlantic coast area
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Feb 1, 1974

Kennedy Space Center and the Florida Atlantic coast area

SL4-93-167 (February 1974) --- A vertical view of the Kennedy Space Center and the Florida Atlantic coast area is...

JSC
NASA image: Hubble Sees Spiral Bridge of Young Stars Between Two Ancient Galaxies
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Sees Spiral Bridge of Young Stars Between Two Ancient Galaxies

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has photographed the dense galaxy cluster SDSS J1531+3414 in the northern...

GSFC
NASA image: Hubble Sees Spiral Bridge of Young Stars Between Two Ancient Galaxies
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Sees Spiral Bridge of Young Stars Between Two Ancient Galaxies

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has photographed the dense galaxy cluster SDSS J1531+3414 in the northern...

GSFC
NASA image: Hubble Gazes at a Cosmic Megamaser
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Gazes at a Cosmic Megamaser

This galaxy has a far more exciting and futuristic classification than most — it hosts a megamaser. Megamasers are...

GSFC
NASA image: Neutron Stars Rip Each Other Apart to Form Black Hole
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Dec 8, 2017

Neutron Stars Rip Each Other Apart to Form Black Hole

This supercomputer simulation shows one of the most violent events in the universe: a pair of neutron stars...

GSFC
NASA image: Psyche Mission Launches From Kennedy Space Center (Highlights)
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Oct 13, 2023

Psyche Mission Launches From Kennedy Space Center (Highlights)

Highlights from the Oct. 13, 2023, launch of NASA’s Psyche spacecraft, which will travel 2.2 billion miles to a...

JPL
NASA image: Neutron Stars Rip Each Other Apart to Form Black Hole
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Dec 8, 2017

Neutron Stars Rip Each Other Apart to Form Black Hole

Simulation frames from this NASA Goddard neutron star merger animation: bit.ly/1jolBYY Credit: NASA's Goddard Space...

GSFC
NASA image: Neutron Stars Rip Each Other Apart to Form Black Hole
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Dec 8, 2017

Neutron Stars Rip Each Other Apart to Form Black Hole

Simulation frames from this NASA Goddard neutron star merger animation: bit.ly/1jolBYY Credit: NASA's Goddard Space...

GSFC
NASA image: Neutron Stars Rip Each Other Apart to Form Black Hole
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Dec 8, 2017

Neutron Stars Rip Each Other Apart to Form Black Hole

Simulation frames from this NASA Goddard neutron star merger animation: bit.ly/1jolBYY Credit: NASA's Goddard Space...

GSFC
NASA image: Neutron Stars Rip Each Other Apart to Form Black Hole
Image
Dec 8, 2017

Neutron Stars Rip Each Other Apart to Form Black Hole

Simulation frames from this NASA Goddard neutron star merger animation: bit.ly/1jolBYY Credit: NASA's Goddard Space...

GSFC
NASA image: Neutron Stars Rip Each Other Apart to Form Black Hole
Image
Dec 8, 2017

Neutron Stars Rip Each Other Apart to Form Black Hole

Simulation frames from this NASA Goddard neutron star merger animation: bit.ly/1jolBYY Credit: NASA's Goddard Space...

GSFC
Audio
Aug 1, 2025

HWHAP Ep395 Constructing NASA Infrastructure

Ep395_Constructing NASA Infrastructure Dane Turner Houston, We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of...

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Audio
Feb 21, 2025

Ep373_Intuitive Machines Returns To The Moon

Ep373 Intuitive Machines Returns To The Moon Leah Cheshier (Host) Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the...

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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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