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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: ARC-1944-AAL-6371
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Aug 31, 1944

ARC-1944-AAL-6371

Towing installations on P-51 and P-61 airplanes for propeller off tests on the P-51 Front view of P-51 & P-61 in...

ARC
NASA image: EC98-44398-10
Image
Jan 28, 1998

EC98-44398-10

The Eclipse projectís modified QF-106 under tow by a USAF C-141A.

AFRC
NASA image: EC98-44393-52
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Jan 23, 1998

EC98-44393-52

Eclipse project F-106 under tow on January 23, 1998

AFRC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Apr 1, 1982

Space Shuttle Projects

The towing ship, Liberty, towed a recovered solid rocket booster (SRB) for the STS-3 mission to Port Canaveral,...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2012-1732
Image
Mar 9, 2012

KSC-2012-1732

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttles Atlantis foreground and Discovery...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05PD-1941
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Aug 22, 2005

KSC-05PD-1941

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A tow vehicle maneuvers Discovery on NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01pp1183
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Jun 20, 2001

KSC-01pp1183

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- An aerial view shows in the foreground the recently completed Reusable Launch Vehicle...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-1731
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Mar 9, 2012

KSC-2012-1731

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttles Atlantis foreground and Discovery...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-07pd2127
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Jul 29, 2007

KSC-07pd2127

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Pegasus barge is towed into the Launch Complex 39 Area turn basin. The cargo...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-07pd2130
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Jul 29, 2007

KSC-07pd2130

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Tugboats tow the Pegasus barge to the landing dock in the Launch Complex 39 Area. The...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05PD-1943
Image
Aug 22, 2005

KSC-05PD-1943

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Discovery is towed along the tow-way from NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-1736
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Mar 9, 2012

KSC-2012-1736

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis is towed toward Orbiter...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-07pd2129
Image
Jul 29, 2007

KSC-07pd2129

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Pegasus barge, at right, is towed toward the landing dock in the Launch Complex 39...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-07pd2126
Image
Jul 29, 2007

KSC-07pd2126

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Pegasus barge is towed into the Launch Complex 39 Area turn basin. The cargo...

KSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Nov 1, 1982

Space Shuttle Projects

The towing ship, Liberty, towed a recovered solid rocket booster (SRB) for the STS-5 mission to Port Canaveral,...

MSFC
NASA image: EC97-44357-9
Image
Dec 20, 1997

EC97-44357-9

Eclipse project closeup of QF-106 under tow on takeoff on first flight December 20, 1997

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-81PC-0668
Image
Aug 10, 1981

KSC-81PC-0668

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Orbiter Columbia tow from OPF to VAB. Photo credit: NASA

KSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Nov 1, 1982

Space Shuttle Projects

This is a photo of the recovery ship, UTC Liberty, towing the left booster of the STS-5 flight vehicle into Port...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-81PC-0666
Image
Aug 10, 1981

KSC-81PC-0666

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Orbiter Columbia tow from OPF to VAB. Photo credit: NASA

KSC
NASA image: Stennis Space Center Barge
Image
Apr 25, 2001

Stennis Space Center Barge

In this aerial view, a barge can be seen towing a container away from a test stand at the John C. Stennis Space Center.

SSC
NASA image: KSC-81PC-0665
Image
Aug 10, 1981

KSC-81PC-0665

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Orbiter creeps toward the VAB during its tow from the OPF. Photo credit: NASA

KSC
NASA image: The Space Shuttle Endeavour, accompanied by a convoy of recovery vehicles, is towed up the taxiway at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base, California, following its landing on June 19, 2002. The landing, the 49th to occur at Ed
Image
Jun 19, 2002

The Space Shuttle Endeavour, accompanied by a convoy of recovery vehicles, is towed up the taxiway at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base, California, following its landing on June 19, 2002. The landing, the 49th to occur at Ed

The Space Shuttle Endeavour, accompanied by a convoy of recovery vehicles, is towed up the taxiway at NASA's Dryden...

AFRC
NASA image: PC-12 and T-34 Aircraft Arrive to NASA Armstrong
Image
Feb 11, 2026

PC-12 and T-34 Aircraft Arrive to NASA Armstrong

A Pilatus PC-12 aircraft, tail number 606, is being towed and pushed by a crew at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-390C-5505-10
Image
May 7, 1990

KSC-390C-5505-10

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-31. Return of the space shuttle Discovery at the SLF and towed into the mate/demate...

KSC
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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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