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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: 40th Anniversary SSME Test
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Apr 21, 2006

40th Anniversary SSME Test

A space shuttle main engine test April 21, 2006, at NASA Stennis Space Center marked the 40th anniversary of the...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

This cutaway illustration shows the Saturn V S-II (second) stage with callouts of major components. When the Saturn...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1960

Saturn Apollo Program

The powerful J-2 engine is prominent in this photograph of a Saturn V Third Stage (S-IVB) resting on a transporter...

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NASA image: STS-64 landing view
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Sep 21, 1994

STS-64 landing view

STS64-S-094 (20 Sept. 1994) --- The space shuttle Discovery, with a crew of six NASA astronauts aboard, touches down...

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NASA image: STS-64 landing view
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Sep 21, 1994

STS-64 landing view

STS64-S-073 (20 Sept. 1994) --- The drag chute for the space shuttle Discovery is deployed as NASA's most-heavily...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

Workmen remove the Saturn IB S-IVB-206, the second flight stage for the Skylab 2 mission, from the vehicle assembly...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Feb 7, 1964

Saturn Apollo Program

This illustration, with callouts, is of the Saturn V SII (2nd Stage) developed by the Space Division of North...

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NASA image: STS-3 MISSION OPERATIONS CONTROL ROOM (MOCR) - JSC
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Mar 26, 1982

STS-3 MISSION OPERATIONS CONTROL ROOM (MOCR) - JSC

Mission Control Activities during the STS-3 Mission, Day-4 with: Maj. Gen. James A. Abrahamson, Associate...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

This is a cutaway illustration of the Saturn V launch vehicle with callouts of the major components. The Saturn V is...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

The Saturn IB S-IVB (second) stages in storage at the Douglas Aircraft Company's Sacramento Test Operations Facility...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1968

Saturn Apollo Program

This cutaway drawing shows the S-IVB stage in its Saturn IB configuration. As a part of the Marshall Space Flight...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Feb 18, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

This cutaway drawing shows the S-IVB (third stage) of the Saturn V launch vehicle. As a part of the Marshall Space...

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NASA image: Apollo Digest Series:  SATURN THIRD STAGE
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Jan 30, 2021

Apollo Digest Series: SATURN THIRD STAGE

Apollo Digest Series: SATURN THIRD STAGE Assembly and testing of the Saturn third stage. 20,000 gls of liquid oxygen...

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NASA image: J-SSOD-6 Deployment
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Jan 16, 2017

J-SSOD-6 Deployment

iss050e031198 (1/17/2017) --- Photo documentation of the Japanese-Small Satellite Orbital Deployer-6 (J-SSOD-6)...

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NASA image: J-SSOD-6 Deployment
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Jan 16, 2017

J-SSOD-6 Deployment

iss050e032565 (1/17/2017) --- Photo documentation of the Japanese-Small Satellite Orbital Deployer-6 (J-SSOD-6)...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Oct 1, 2002

Around Marshall

This is a ground level view of Test Stand 500 at the east test area of the Marshall Space Flight Center. Originally...

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NASA image: Diffuser Test
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Sep 13, 2007

Diffuser Test

Tests begun at Stennis Space Center's E Complex Sept. 13 evaluated a liquid oxygen lead for engine start...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 22, 1970

Saturn Apollo Program

This Saturn V S-II (second) stage is being lifted into position for a test at the Vehicle Assembly Building at the...

MSFC
NASA image: Last SSME test on A-1
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Sep 29, 2006

Last SSME test on A-1

The Stennis Space Center conducted the final space shuttle main engine test on its A-1 Test Stand Friday. The A-1...

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NASA image: Rocket Engines Displayed for 1966 Inspection at Lewis Research Center
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Oct 23, 1966

Rocket Engines Displayed for 1966 Inspection at Lewis Research Center

An array of rocket engines displayed in the Propulsion Systems Laboratory for the 1966 Inspection held at the...

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NASA image: J-SSOD7 ops
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Jul 7, 2017

J-SSOD7 ops

iss052e011283 (7/7/2017) --- A view taken of CubeSats from Japan, Ghana, Mongolia, Bangladesh and Nigeria deployed...

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NASA image: J-SSOD7 ops
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Jul 7, 2017

J-SSOD7 ops

iss052e011306 (7/7/2017) --- A view taken of CubeSats from Japan, Ghana, Mongolia, Bangladesh and Nigeria deployed...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Feb 1, 1966

Saturn Apollo Program

AS-201, the first Saturn IB launch vehicle developed by the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), lifts off from Cape...

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NASA image: J-SSOD7 ops
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Jul 7, 2017

J-SSOD7 ops

iss052e011205 (7/7/2017) --- A view taken of CubeSats from Japan, Ghana, Mongolia, Bangladesh and Nigeria deployed...

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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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