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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: Pathfinder aircraft flight #1
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Nov 19, 1996

Pathfinder aircraft flight #1

The Pathfinder research aircraft's solar cell arrays are prominently displayed as it touches down on the bed of...

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NASA image: STP-3 Hosting LCRD Isolated Launch Views - 4K
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Dec 7, 2021

STP-3 Hosting LCRD Isolated Launch Views - 4K

United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V 551 rocket successfully launched from Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Space...

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NASA image: STP-3 Hosting LCRD Isolated Launch Views - 720p
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Dec 7, 2021

STP-3 Hosting LCRD Isolated Launch Views - 720p

United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V 551 rocket successfully launched from Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Space...

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NASA image: STP-3 Hosting LCRD - Live Launch Coverage
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Dec 7, 2021

STP-3 Hosting LCRD - Live Launch Coverage

United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V 551 rocket successfully launched from Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Space...

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NASA image: STP-3 Hosting LCRD Isolated Launch Views - 1080p
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Dec 7, 2021

STP-3 Hosting LCRD Isolated Launch Views - 1080p

United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V 551 rocket successfully launched from Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Space...

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NASA image: Space Launch System Long Resource Reel April 2020
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Apr 30, 2020

Space Launch System Long Resource Reel April 2020

This video includes animation and shows work being completed to build, assemble and test NASA's new heavy-lift...

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NASA image: Artemis SLS Booster Stacking Practice on ML
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Sep 14, 2020

Artemis SLS Booster Stacking Practice on ML

Technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems rehearse booster stacking operations inside the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: Artemis SLS Booster Stacking Practice on ML
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Sep 14, 2020

Artemis SLS Booster Stacking Practice on ML

Technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems rehearse booster stacking operations inside the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: Artemis SLS Booster Stacking Practice on ML
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Sep 14, 2020

Artemis SLS Booster Stacking Practice on ML

Technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems rehearse booster stacking operations inside the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: Artemis SLS Booster Stacking Practice on ML
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Sep 14, 2020

Artemis SLS Booster Stacking Practice on ML

Technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems rehearse booster stacking operations inside the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Jan 1, 1977

Space Shuttle Project

MSFC, Ala. -- The Space Shuttle Orbiter simulator is hoisted into the giant dynamics test stand at NASA's Marshall...

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NASA image: Pathfinder aircraft in flight
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Jul 27, 1995

Pathfinder aircraft in flight

The Pathfinder research aircraft's wing structure was clearly defined as it soared under a clear blue sky during a...

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NASA image: Capsule Sections in High Bay
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Sep 3, 2015

Capsule Sections in High Bay

Parts of the Boeing CST-100 Structural Test Article await testing inside the Commercial Crew and Cargo Processing...

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NASA image: Capsule Sections in High Bay
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Sep 3, 2015

Capsule Sections in High Bay

The upper dome of the Boeing CST-100 Structural Test Article awaits testing inside the Commercial Crew and Cargo...

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NASA image: Capsule Sections in High Bay
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Sep 3, 2015

Capsule Sections in High Bay

Parts of the Boeing CST-100 Structural Test Article rest on test stands inside the Commercial Crew and Cargo...

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NASA image: SRB Processing Facilities Media Event
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Mar 1, 2016

SRB Processing Facilities Media Event

Members of the news media watch as a crane is used to move one of two pathfinders, or test versions, of solid rocket...

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NASA image: Capsule Sections in High Bay
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Sep 3, 2015

Capsule Sections in High Bay

Part of the Boeing CST-100 Structural Test Article awaits testing inside the Commercial Crew and Cargo Processing...

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NASA image: Capsule Sections in High Bay
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Sep 3, 2015

Capsule Sections in High Bay

The lower dome of the Boeing CST-100 Structural Test Article awaits testing inside the Commercial Crew and Cargo...

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NASA image: Capsule Sections in High Bay
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Sep 3, 2015

Capsule Sections in High Bay

Part of the Boeing CST-100 Structural Test Article rests on a test stand inside the Commercial Crew and Cargo...

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NASA image: Capsule Sections in High Bay
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Sep 3, 2015

Capsule Sections in High Bay

In the foreground, the lower dome of the Boeing CST-100 Structural Test Article rests on a test stand inside the...

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NASA image: SLS Pathfinder Segments Car Train Departure
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Mar 2, 2016

SLS Pathfinder Segments Car Train Departure

An Iowa Northern locomotive, contracted by Goodloe Transportation of Chicago, departs from the Rotation, Processing...

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NASA image: SLS Pathfinder Segments Car Train Departure
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Mar 2, 2016

SLS Pathfinder Segments Car Train Departure

An Iowa Northern locomotive, contracted by Goodloe Transportation of Chicago, travels along the NASA railroad bridge...

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NASA image: SLS Pathfinder Segments Car Train Departure
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Mar 2, 2016

SLS Pathfinder Segments Car Train Departure

An Iowa Northern locomotive, contracted by Goodloe Transportation of Chicago, departs from the Rotation, Processing...

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NASA image: SLS Pathfinder Segments Car Train Departure
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Mar 2, 2016

SLS Pathfinder Segments Car Train Departure

An Iowa Northern locomotive, contracted by Goodloe Transportation of Chicago, travels along the NASA railroad bridge...

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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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