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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-2011-4704
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Jun 21, 2011

KSC-2011-4704

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Engine No. 1, one of three space shuttle main engines, was removed from shuttle Endeavour...

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NASA image: Last flight engine arrives
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Oct 1, 2008

Last flight engine arrives

Workers at Stennis Space Center examine space shuttle main engine 2061 upon its arrival Oct. 1. The engine was to be...

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NASA image: Last flight engine arrives
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Oct 1, 2008

Last flight engine arrives

Workers at Stennis Space Center examine space shuttle main engine 2061 upon its arrival Oct. 1. The engine was to be...

SSC
NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Feb 15, 2008

Advanced Concept

Shown is the testing of the Main Parachute for the Ares/CLV first stage in support of the Ares/Constellation program...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Main Engine 3 install in Endeavor
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Jan 19, 2007

Space Shuttle Main Engine 3 install in Endeavor

In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, technicians on a Hyster forklift maneuver space shuttle main engine no. 3 into...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Main Engine 3 install in Endeavor
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Jan 19, 2007

Space Shuttle Main Engine 3 install in Endeavor

In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, technicians on a Hyster forklift maneuver space shuttle main engine no. 3 into...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Main Engine 3 install in Endeavor
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Jan 19, 2007

Space Shuttle Main Engine 3 install in Endeavor

In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, technicians on a Hyster forklift install space shuttle main engine no. 3 into...

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NASA image: New England from Boston to Lake Champlain and up to southern Main from STS-58
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Oct 30, 1993

New England from Boston to Lake Champlain and up to southern Main from STS-58

STS058-105-016 (18 Oct-1 Nov 1993) --- This photograph includes much of the heart of New England, stretching from...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4581
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Sep 8, 2010

KSC-2010-4581

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Looking towards a shuttle launch viewing stand is the result of a major water main leak in a...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4582
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Sep 8, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the LC-39 Complex Turn Basin area across from the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4580
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Sep 8, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the LC-39 Complex Turn Basin area across from the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4579
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Sep 8, 2010

KSC-2010-4579

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the LC-39 Complex Turn Basin area across from the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's...

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Image
Dec 18, 2024

The gleaming New England coast from Massachusetts to Maine

iss072e394484 (Dec. 18, 2024) --- The gleaming New England coast from Massachusetts to Maine is pictured from the...

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NASA image: OCI Main Optics Bench Crane Lift
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Jan 19, 2022

OCI Main Optics Bench Crane Lift

Mechanical technician, Andrew Scharmann, slides a lift fixture into position to ensure the Ocean Color Instrument...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jul 20, 1994

Around Marshall

On the 25th Anniversary of the Apollo-11 space launch, Marshall celebrated with a test firing of the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Last scheduled SSME removed after firing
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Aug 20, 2009

Last scheduled SSME removed after firing

Space shuttle main engine No. 0525 is lifted from the A-2 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center against the backdrop of...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2543
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Mar 30, 2011

KSC-2011-2543

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A heavy forklift with its specialized engine installer hold one of the main engines taken...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2544
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Mar 30, 2011

KSC-2011-2544

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A heavy forklift with its specialized engine installer carries one of the main engines taken...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6515
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Aug 18, 2011

KSC-2011-6515

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Engine Shop at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle main engine #2...

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NASA image: TV view of ignition of STS -1 main engines
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Apr 14, 1981

TV view of ignition of STS -1 main engines

S84-36146 (12 April 1981) --- This close-up television view captures the flames of the space shuttle Columbia’s...

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NASA image: Main Components of NISAR Satellite Joined
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Jul 13, 2023

Main Components of NISAR Satellite Joined

The NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite sits in a clean room facility at U R Rao Satellite Centre...

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NASA image: SEG 410 Main Wing, COBRA Drillng Machine, Drilling Lower Wing Sk
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Jan 7, 2020

SEG 410 Main Wing, COBRA Drillng Machine, Drilling Lower Wing Sk

Lockheed Martin Photography By Garry Tice 1011 Lockheed Way, Palmdale, Ca. 93599 Event: SEG 410 Main Wing, COBRA...

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NASA image: SEG 410 Main Wing, COBRA Drillng Machine, Drilling Lower Wing Sk
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Jan 7, 2020

SEG 410 Main Wing, COBRA Drillng Machine, Drilling Lower Wing Sk

Lockheed Martin Photography By Garry Tice 1011 Lockheed Way, Palmdale, Ca. 93599 Event: SEG 410 Main Wing, COBRA...

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NASA image: SEG 410 Main Wing, COBRA Drillng Machine, Drilling Lower Wing Sk
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Jan 7, 2020

SEG 410 Main Wing, COBRA Drillng Machine, Drilling Lower Wing Sk

Lockheed Martin Photography By Garry Tice 1011 Lockheed Way, Palmdale, Ca. 93599 Event: SEG 410 Main Wing, COBRA...

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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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