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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-2012-5782
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Oct 10, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As part of NASA's Ground Systems Development and Operations Program at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5786
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Oct 12, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As part of NASA's Ground Systems Development and Operations Program at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5906
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Oct 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As part of NASA's Ground Systems Development and Operations Program at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5933
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Oct 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As part of NASA's Ground Systems Development and Operations Program at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Advanced Technology Transport Model in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Jun 23, 1973

Advanced Technology Transport Model in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

A researcher examines an Advanced Technology Transport model installed in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel at...

GRC
NASA image: Ingenuity Team With Collier Trophy
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Jun 15, 2022

Ingenuity Team With Collier Trophy

Members of NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter team stand next to the Collier Trophy during the Robert J. Collier...

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NASA image: Advanced Combustor in the Four Burner Area
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Mar 23, 1966

Advanced Combustor in the Four Burner Area

Engineer Frank Kutina and a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) mechanic examine the setup of an...

GRC
NASA image: KSC-2012-5902
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Oct 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As part of NASA's Ground Systems Development and Operations Program at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5969
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Oct 24, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As part of NASA's Ground Systems Development and Operations Program at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0518
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Mar 6, 2001

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Towed from the Shuttle Landing Facility, Atlantis heads for the Orbiter Processing Facility (far right). The large...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1758
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Nov 29, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In Hangar A&E, workers watch as an overhead crane lifts the Advanced Camera for...

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NASA image: North American XF-82 Twin Mustang Prepares for Ramjet Test Flight
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Apr 23, 1949

North American XF-82 Twin Mustang Prepares for Ramjet Test Flight

Pilot William Swann, right cockpit, prepares the North American XF-82 Twin Mustang for flight at the National...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1760
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Nov 29, 2001

KSC-01pp1760

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Fully unwrapped, the Advanced Camera for Surveys, which is suspended by an overhead...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3732
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Jul 9, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Near the Hypergolic Maintenance Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a...

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NASA image: Apollo Contour Rocket Nozzle in the Propulsion Systems Laboratory
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Jul 23, 1964

Apollo Contour Rocket Nozzle in the Propulsion Systems Laboratory

Bill Harrison and Bud Meilander check the setup of an Apollo Contour rocket nozzle in the Propulsion Systems...

GRC
NASA image: KSC-2012-5629
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Sep 27, 2012

KSC-2012-5629

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As part of NASA's Ground Systems Development and Operations Program at the Kennedy Space...

KSC
NASA image: Ramjet Testing in the NACA's Altitude Wind Tunnel
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Feb 23, 1946

Ramjet Testing in the NACA's Altitude Wind Tunnel

A 20-inch diameter ramjet installed in the Altitude Wind Tunnel at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics...

GRC
NASA image: KSC-2012-5979
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Oct 26, 2012

KSC-2012-5979

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As part of NASA's Ground Systems Development and Operations Program at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Announces Commercial Human Lander Awards for Artemis Moon Missions
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Apr 30, 2020

NASA Administrator Announces Commercial Human Lander Awards for Artemis Moon Missions

NASA announced the three American companies selected to build 21st century human landing systems (HLS) for Artemis...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1569
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Sep 21, 2001

KSC-01pp1569

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At SPACEHAB, Cape Canaveral, members of the STS-107 crew look over elements in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5777
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Oct 9, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As part of NASA's Ground Systems Development and Operations Program at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5785
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Oct 12, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As part of NASA's Ground Systems Development and Operations Program at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5788
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Oct 12, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As part of NASA's Ground Systems Development and Operations Program at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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Mar 1, 1999

Research Technology

Researchers at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) have designed, fabricated, and tested the first solar thermal...

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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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