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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: 16-Inch Diameter Ramjet Prepared for Flight Test
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Jul 23, 1947

16-Inch Diameter Ramjet Prepared for Flight Test

A NACA researcher prepares a 16-inch diameter and 16-foot long ramjet for a launch over Wallops Island in July 1947....

GRC
NASA image: KSC-2012-5971
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Oct 24, 2012

KSC-2012-5971

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

KSC
NASA image: German Jumo 004 Engine at the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory
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Mar 23, 1946

German Jumo 004 Engine at the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory

Researcher Robert Miller led an investigation into the combustor performance of a German Jumo 004 engine at the...

GRC
NASA image: KSC-2012-5965
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Oct 24, 2012

KSC-2012-5965

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

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-5972
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Oct 24, 2012

KSC-2012-5972

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

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-5621
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Sep 27, 2012

KSC-2012-5621

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

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-5975
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Oct 26, 2012

KSC-2012-5975

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

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-5623
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Sep 27, 2012

KSC-2012-5623

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

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-5900
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Oct 19, 2012

KSC-2012-5900

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

KSC
NASA image: Advanced Turboprop Model in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Aug 23, 1979

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

NASA Lewis Research Center researcher, John S. Sarafini, uses a laser doppler velocimeter to analyze a Hamilton...

GRC
NASA image: B-29 Superfortress with Ramjet Missile
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Aug 23, 1948

B-29 Superfortress with Ramjet Missile

The NACA’s Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory used a Boeing B‒29 Superfortress as a testbed for ramjet...

GRC
NASA image: KSC-2012-5570
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Sep 19, 2012

KSC-2012-5570

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

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01PD-1736
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Nov 26, 2001

KSC-01PD-1736

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- A piece of equipment for Hubble Space Telescope Servicing mission is moved inside...

KSC
NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Feb 1, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

The Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) is responsible for designing and building the life support systems that will...

MSFC
NASA image: EC79-11314
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Jul 24, 1979

EC79-11314

During the 1970s, the focus at Dryden shifted from high-speed and high-altitude flight to incremental improvements...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Researcher with a Coaxial Plasma Gun
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Jun 23, 1962

NASA Researcher with a Coaxial Plasma Gun

Researcher Charles Michels operates a coaxial plasma gun rig in Cell SW-13 of the Engine Research Building at the...

GRC
NASA image: KSC-2012-5790
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Oct 12, 2012

KSC-2012-5790

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

KSC
NASA image: Ring of Firepower
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Jul 7, 2020

Ring of Firepower

NASA's Psyche spacecraft, set to launch in August 2022, will travel to its target in the main asteroid belt between...

JPL
NASA image: Artemis Success and Preparation - Short Version (2 Minutes)
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Jan 28, 2025

Artemis Success and Preparation - Short Version (2 Minutes)

At 1:47 a.m. EST (6:47 UTC) on Nov. 16, 2022, NASA’s Orion spacecraft launched atop the Space Launch System (SLS)...

KSC
NASA image: Research Technology
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Nov 1, 1999

Research Technology

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

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2012-5904
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Oct 19, 2012

KSC-2012-5904

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

KSC
NASA image: KSC01pd1735
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Nov 26, 2001

KSC01pd1735

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - A piece of equipment for Hubble Space Telescope Servicing mission arrives at Hangar AE,...

KSC
NASA image: Research Technology
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Nov 1, 1999

Research Technology

This photograph shows an overall view of the Solar Thermal Propulsion Test Facility at the Marshall Space Flight...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1581
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Oct 18, 2000

KSC-00pp1581

During Super Safety and Health Day at KSC, two employees were recognized for submitting winning entries in the theme...

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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