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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: NASA Simulates Orion Spacecraft Launch Conditions for Crew
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Jan 19, 2017

NASA Simulates Orion Spacecraft Launch Conditions for Crew

In a lab at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, engineers simulate conditions that astronauts in space suits...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-77 mission
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May 19, 1996

Earth observations taken during STS-77 mission

STS077-713-010 (19-29 May 1996) --- Like a number of Shuttle flight crews that preceded them, the members of the...

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NASA image: Boeing OFT-2 Liftoff
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May 19, 2022

Boeing OFT-2 Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off on May 19, 2022, from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0648
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May 19, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In a burst of light, Space Shuttle Atlantis hurtles into the pre-dawn sky on mission...

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NASA image: NASA Simulates Orion Spacecraft Launch Conditions for Crew
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Jan 19, 2017

NASA Simulates Orion Spacecraft Launch Conditions for Crew

In a lab at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, engineers simulate conditions that astronauts in space suits...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0655
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May 19, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis rises from a cradle of steam and smoke during liftoff at...

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NASA image: Rover's Backshell Seen From the Air
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Apr 27, 2022

Rover's Backshell Seen From the Air

This image of Perseverance's backshell sitting upright on the surface of Jezero Crater was collected from an...

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NASA image: NASA Simulates Orion Spacecraft Launch Conditions for Crew
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Jan 19, 2017

NASA Simulates Orion Spacecraft Launch Conditions for Crew

In a lab at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, engineers simulate conditions that astronauts in space suits...

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NASA image: NASA Simulates Orion Spacecraft Launch Conditions for Crew
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Jan 19, 2017

NASA Simulates Orion Spacecraft Launch Conditions for Crew

In a lab at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, engineers simulate conditions that astronauts in space suits...

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NASA image: Ganges Chasma Landslides - False Color
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Mar 18, 2021

Ganges Chasma Landslides - False Color

The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0649
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May 19, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In this view of the launch from the roof of the Vehicle Assembly Building, the liftoff...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2862
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May 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A photographer sets up his remote camera at Space Launch Complex-40 on Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: CRS-17 Payload STP-H6 move to SpaceX
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Mar 19, 2019

CRS-17 Payload STP-H6 move to SpaceX

Technicians secure the Space Test Program-Houston 6 (STP-H6) inside a transport truck at the Space Station...

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NASA image: Psyche Live Launch Coverage - Helicopter B-Roll (8K)
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Oct 13, 2023

Psyche Live Launch Coverage - Helicopter B-Roll (8K)

The live launch broadcast for NASA’s Psyche spacecraft, a mission to a unique metal-rich asteroid. Psyche will...

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NASA image: Earth observation image of New York, New York taken during STS-100
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Apr 28, 2001

Earth observation image of New York, New York taken during STS-100

STS100-716-108 (19 April-1 May 2001) --- This vertical view from the Space Shuttle Endeavour features New York City....

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0152
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Jan 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In a marshy area of NASA's Kennedy Space Center, this white ibis may be looking for...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0655
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May 19, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis rises from a cradle of steam and smoke during liftoff at...

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NASA image: NASA Simulates Orion Spacecraft Launch Conditions for Crew
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Jan 19, 2017

NASA Simulates Orion Spacecraft Launch Conditions for Crew

In a lab at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, engineers simulate conditions that astronauts in space suits...

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NASA image: Expedition 60 Preflight
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Jul 19, 2019

Expedition 60 Preflight

Painted markings on the service structure of Site 1 at the Baikonur Cosmodrome seen on Friday, July 19, 2019, show...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0651
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May 19, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Shedding light into the darkness surrounding it, Space Shuttle Atlantis lifts off at...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2849
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May 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket rolls between the lightning protection system towers surrounding...

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NASA image: NASA Simulates Orion Spacecraft Launch Conditions for Crew
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Jan 19, 2017

NASA Simulates Orion Spacecraft Launch Conditions for Crew

In a lab at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, engineers simulate conditions that astronauts in space suits...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1560
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Sep 11, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., the Atlas Centaur booster segment of an...

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NASA image: Atlantis Chaos - False Color
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Jun 30, 2021

Atlantis Chaos - False Color

The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create...

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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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