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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: Early Program Development
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Apr 1, 1962

Early Program Development

In this 1962 artist's concept , a proposed Nova rocket, shown at right, is compared to a Saturn C-1, left, and a...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1975

Saturn Apollo Program

This montage illustrates the various configurations and missions of the three classes of the Saturn vehicles...

MSFC
NASA image: STS-8 Challenger's roll-out to launch pad
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Aug 30, 1983

STS-8 Challenger's roll-out to launch pad

S83-39238 (1 Aug. 1983) --- The giant cluster of spaceflight hardware for NASA's eighth Space Transportation System...

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NASA image: Early Program Development
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Jan 1, 1961

Early Program Development

A Dyna-Soar (Dynamic Soaring) vehicle clears the launch tower atop an Air Force Titan II launch vehicle in this 1961...

MSFC
NASA image: X-33
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Oct 1, 1977

X-33

This is an artist's concept of an X-33 Advanced Technology Demonstrator, a subscale protoptye launch vehicle being...

MSFC
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: Advanced Concept
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Mar 15, 2008

Advanced Concept

A CONCEPT IMAGE SHOWS THE ARES I CREW LAUNCH VEHICLE DURING ASCENT. ARES I IS AN IN-LINE, TWO-STAGE ROCKET...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1846
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Feb 17, 2012

KSC-2012-1846

Apollo/Saturn Program: In January 1962, NASA initiated development of the large launch vehicle for the Project...

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NASA image: Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)
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Dec 5, 2006

Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)

The NASA developed Ares rockets, named for the Greek god associated with Mars, will return humans to the moon and...

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NASA image: Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)
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Dec 5, 2006

Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)

Named for the Greek god associated with Mars, the NASA developed Ares launch vehicles will return humans to the moon...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1968

Saturn Apollo Program

This 1968 chart depicts the various mission configurations for the Saturn IB launch vehicle. Developed by the...

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NASA image: ECN-14283
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Dec 30, 1980

ECN-14283

The Highly Maneuverable Aircraft Technology (HiMAT) research vehicle is shown here mated to a wing pylon on NASA’s...

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NASA image: 3rd and Future Generation Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV)
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Oct 1, 1997

3rd and Future Generation Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV)

This artist’s concept is of the X-33 Advanced Technology Demonstrator, a subscale prototype Reusable Launch Vehicle...

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NASA image: Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)
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Sep 9, 2006

Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)

Named for the Greek god associated with Mars, the NASA developed Ares launch vehicles will return humans to the moon...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2012-2875
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May 17, 2012

KSC-2012-2875

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, media...

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NASA image: The X-38 Vehicle 131R drops away from its launch pylon on the wing of NASA's NB-52B mothership as it begins its eighth free flight on Thursday, December 13, 2001
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Dec 13, 2001

The X-38 Vehicle 131R drops away from its launch pylon on the wing of NASA's NB-52B mothership as it begins its eighth free flight on Thursday, December 13, 2001

The X-38 prototype of the Crew Return Vehicle for the International Space Station drops away from its launch pylon...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-2012-2877
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May 17, 2012

KSC-2012-2877

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, media...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-2876
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May 17, 2012

KSC-2012-2876

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, media...

KSC
NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Jan 29, 1964

Wernher von Braun

Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) Director Dr. Wernher von Braun (left) with Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Rocco...

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NASA image: Lakiesha Hawkins Climbs into the Payload Adapter Test Article
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Mar 7, 2024

Lakiesha Hawkins Climbs into the Payload Adapter Test Article

Lakiesha Hawkins, Assistant Deputy Associate Administrator for the Moon to Mars (M2M) Program within the Exploration...

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NASA image: Artemis I SLS Rollback
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Apr 26, 2022

Artemis I SLS Rollback

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop a mobile launcher as it rolls...

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NASA image: Artemis I SLS Rollback
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Apr 25, 2022

Artemis I SLS Rollback

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop a mobile launcher as it rolls...

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NASA image: Artemis I SLS Rollback
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Apr 26, 2022

Artemis I SLS Rollback

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop a mobile launcher as it rolls...

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NASA image: Artemis I SLS Rollback
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Apr 25, 2022

Artemis I SLS Rollback

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop a mobile launcher as it rolls...

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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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