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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: J-2X engine assembly
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Mar 3, 2011

J-2X engine assembly

Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne employees Carlos Alfaro (l) and Oliver Swanier work on the main combustion element of the...

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NASA image: Orion displayed at Stennis
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Aug 12, 2009

Orion displayed at Stennis

Visitors view a full-scale mockup of NASA's Orion crew exploration vehicle during its one-day display Wednesday at...

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NASA image: A-2 Test Stand modification work
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Oct 25, 2010

A-2 Test Stand modification work

John C. Stennis Space Center employees remove space shuttle main engine run ducts from the A-2 Test Stand engine...

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NASA image: STS-29 DISCOVERY - ORBITER VEHICLE (OV)-103 - OFFICIAL CREW PORTRAIT
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Jan 4, 1989

STS-29 DISCOVERY - ORBITER VEHICLE (OV)-103 - OFFICIAL CREW PORTRAIT

S89-25082 (January 1989) --- Space shuttle Discovery will be manned by these five astronauts when it makes it second...

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NASA image: TMS installation at A-1 Test Stand
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Mar 3, 2010

TMS installation at A-1 Test Stand

A new thrust measurement system is lifted onto the A-1 Test Stand deck at NASA's John C. Stennis Space Center in...

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NASA image: Astronaut Jay Buckey participates in emergency bailout training in the WETF
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Sep 7, 1993

Astronaut Jay Buckey participates in emergency bailout training in the WETF

S93-43856 (7 Ssept 1993) --- Navigating a one person life raft, Jay C. Buckey, M.D., participates in emergency...

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NASA image: Astronaut Crippen prepares to join crew in training
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Sep 4, 1984

Astronaut Crippen prepares to join crew in training

41D-3186 (4 Sept 1984) --- Astronaut Robert L. Crippen, 41-G crew commander, prepares to join his six fellow...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1422
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Jun 25, 2005

KSC-05pd-1422

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At a radar site on North Merritt Island, Fla., the 50-foot C-band radar antenna dish is...

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NASA image: CSG delivery and installation
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Oct 27, 2010

CSG delivery and installation

The first of nine chemical steam generator (CSG) units that will be used on the A-3 Test Stand is prepared for...

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NASA image: J-2X engine assembly
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Mar 3, 2011

J-2X engine assembly

Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne employees Carlos Alfaro (l) and Oliver Swanier work on the main combustion element of the...

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NASA image: J-2X powerpack
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Dec 13, 2012

J-2X powerpack

The J-2X powerpack assembly was fired up one last time on Dec. 13 at NASA's John C. Stennis Space Center in...

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NASA image: CSG delivery and installation
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Oct 22, 2010

CSG delivery and installation

The first of nine chemical steam generator (CSG) units that will be used on the A-3 Test Stand arrived at John. C....

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NASA image: Orion back shell tile installation
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Aug 7, 2014

Orion back shell tile installation

Inside the Operations and Checkout (O&C) Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: Space Radar Laboratory photos taken at Kennedy Space Center
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Mar 18, 1994

Space Radar Laboratory photos taken at Kennedy Space Center

S94-30393 (23 Nov 1993) --- In the south level IV stand of the Operations and Checkout Building low bay, the Space...

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NASA image: CREW TRAINING - STS-33/51L (ZERO-G)
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Nov 20, 1985

CREW TRAINING - STS-33/51L (ZERO-G)

S85-44835 (20 Nov. 1985) --- This flying human chain represents prime and backup payload specialists for two...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Colima Volcano, Jalisco, Mexico
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May 1, 1999

Space Radar Image of Colima Volcano, Jalisco, Mexico

This is an image of the Colima volcano in Jalisco, Mexico, a vigorously active volcano that erupted as recently as...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2487
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Sep 18, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A media event at NASA's Kennedy Space Center highlighted the next piece to be added to...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion
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Oct 12, 2020

Artemis I Orion

In the Operations and Checkout Building (O&C) at Kennedy Space Center, three spacecraft adapter jettison (SAJ)...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion
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Oct 12, 2020

Artemis I Orion

In the Operations and Checkout Building (O&C) at Kennedy Space Center, three spacecraft adapter jettison (SAJ)...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion
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Oct 12, 2020

Artemis I Orion

In the Operations and Checkout Building (O&C) at Kennedy Space Center, three spacecraft adapter jettison (SAJ)...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion
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Oct 12, 2020

Artemis I Orion

In the Operations and Checkout Building (O&C) at Kennedy Space Center, three spacecraft adapter jettison (SAJ)...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion
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Oct 12, 2020

Artemis I Orion

In the Operations and Checkout Building (O&C) at Kennedy Space Center, three spacecraft adapter jettison (SAJ)...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion
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Oct 12, 2020

Artemis I Orion

In the Operations and Checkout Building (O&C) at Kennedy Space Center, three spacecraft adapter jettison (SAJ)...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion
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Oct 12, 2020

Artemis I Orion

In the Operations and Checkout Building (O&C) at Kennedy Space Center, three spacecraft adapter jettison (SAJ)...

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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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