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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: Orion Completes Upper Stage Separation Burn
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Nov 16, 2022

Orion Completes Upper Stage Separation Burn

art001m1203200851A (Nov. 16, 2022) Shortly after separating from the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage less than...

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NASA image: Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage Separation
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Nov 16, 2022

Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage Separation

Shortly after completing the translunar injection burn on Nov. 16, a camera on the tip of Orion’s solar array wing...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Apr 1, 1982

Space Shuttle Projects

This view, taken by a motion picture tracking camera for the STS-3 mission, shows both left and right solid rocket...

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NASA image: Crew module separates from service module
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Dec 5, 2014

Crew module separates from service module

The crew module separates from service module on Orion's first flight test, Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1), on...

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NASA image: Spain and Morocco Separated by the Straight of Gibraltar
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Jun 25, 2024

Spain and Morocco Separated by the Straight of Gibraltar

iss071e217183 (June 25, 2024) -- As the International Space Station orbited 263 miles above Earth, NASA astronaut...

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NASA image: CWSA (Condensate Water Separator Assembly)
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May 14, 2009

CWSA (Condensate Water Separator Assembly)

ISS019-E-016029 (14 May 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition...

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NASA image: STS-44 MS Voss "Bilge Man" under OV-104's middeck subfloor repairs separator
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Dec 1, 1991

STS-44 MS Voss "Bilge Man" under OV-104's middeck subfloor repairs separator

STS-44 Mission Specialist (MS) James S. Voss works under the middeck subfloor of Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104,...

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NASA image: STS-119 Undocking and Separation
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Mar 25, 2009

STS-119 Undocking and Separation

ISS018-E-043891 (25 March 2009) --- Backdropped by a colorful Earth, Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-119) is featured...

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NASA image: STS-119 Undocking and Separation
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Mar 25, 2009

STS-119 Undocking and Separation

ISS018-E-043877 (25 March 2009) --- Backdropped by a colorful Earth, Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-119) is featured...

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NASA image: View of the Saturn V third stage from which the Apollo 8 has separated
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Dec 21, 1968

View of the Saturn V third stage from which the Apollo 8 has separated

AS08-16-2584 (21 Dec. 1968) --- This is a photograph taken from the Apollo 8 spacecraft looking back at the Saturn V...

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NASA image: Atlas-Centaur Separation Test in the Space Power Chambers
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Nov 23, 1963

Atlas-Centaur Separation Test in the Space Power Chambers

An Atlas/Centaur mass model undergoes a separation test inside the Space Power Chambers at NASA Lewis Research...

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NASA image: External Tank after Separation from Discovery
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Apr 7, 2010

External Tank after Separation from Discovery

S131-E-005978 (5 April 2010) --- Backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth, the STS-131 external fuel tank (ET)...

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NASA image: External Tank after Separation from Discovery
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Apr 7, 2010

External Tank after Separation from Discovery

S131-E-006008 (5 April 2010) --- Backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth, the STS-131 external fuel tank (ET)...

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NASA image: External Tank after Separation from Discovery
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Apr 7, 2010

External Tank after Separation from Discovery

S131-E-005956 (5 April 2010) --- Backdropped by a cloud-covered part of Earth, the STS-131 external fuel tank (ET)...

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NASA image: The Himalayas separate China from a cloudy India
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Dec 19, 2024

The Himalayas separate China from a cloudy India

iss072e397138 (Dec. 19, 2024) --- The Himalayas separate the arid steppe of China's Tibetan Plateau from a cloudy...

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NASA image: External Tank after Separation from Discovery
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Apr 7, 2010

External Tank after Separation from Discovery

S131-E-006014 (5 April 2010) --- Backdropped by a cloud-covered part of Earth, the STS-131 external fuel tank (ET)...

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NASA image: External Tank after Separation from Discovery
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Apr 7, 2010

External Tank after Separation from Discovery

S131-E-005989 (5 April 2010) --- Backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth, the STS-131 external fuel tank (ET)...

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NASA image: External Tank after Separation from Discovery
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Apr 7, 2010

External Tank after Separation from Discovery

S131-E-005953 (5 April 2010) --- Backdropped by a cloud-covered part of Earth, the STS-131 external fuel tank (ET)...

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NASA image: Swanson and Mastracchio conduct EMU FPS Remove and Replace OPS
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Apr 14, 2014

Swanson and Mastracchio conduct EMU FPS Remove and Replace OPS

Expedition 39 flight engineers Steve Swanson and Rick Mastracchio work to remove and replace the Fan Pump Separator...

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NASA image: Mastracchio during EMU FPS Remove and Replace OPS
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Apr 14, 2014

Mastracchio during EMU FPS Remove and Replace OPS

Expedition 39 flight engineer Rick Mastracchio poses for a photo with the replacement Fan Pump Separator (FPS) and...

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NASA image: STS-29 Discovery, OV-103, external tank (ET) separation
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Mar 13, 1989

STS-29 Discovery, OV-103, external tank (ET) separation

STS029-72-059 (13 March 1989) --- This 70mm photograph, taken by Astronaut James P. Bagian 16 minutes and 7 seconds...

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NASA image: Flight Day 1: ICPS Separates from Orion
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Nov 16, 2022

Flight Day 1: ICPS Separates from Orion

art001e001610 (Nov. 16, 2022) Approximately two hours after Artemis I launch on Nov. 16, 2022, the interim cryogenic...

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NASA image: External Tank after Separation from Discovery
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Apr 7, 2010

External Tank after Separation from Discovery

S131-E-005928 (5 April 2010) --- Space shuttle Discovery?s external fuel tank (ET) is featured in this image...

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NASA image: Flight Day 1: ICPS Separates from Orion
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Nov 16, 2022

Flight Day 1: ICPS Separates from Orion

art001e001577 (Nov. 16, 2022) Approximately two hours after Artemis I launch on Nov. 16, 2022, the interim cryogenic...

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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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