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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - James E. Fesmire (right), NASA lead engineer for the KSC Cryogenics Testbed, works on...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA’s Freedom Star boat sets out for a day of testing after departing through Port...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA’s Freedom Star boat sets out for a day of testing after departing from port near Cape...

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At the Shuttle Landing Facility, workers in cherry pickers (left and right) help direct the offloading of the...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA’s Freedom Star boat is heading back to Port Canaveral in Florida, after a full day of...

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CAPE KENNEDY, Fla. -- Inside the Launch Equipment Test Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space in Florida, the Orion ground...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA’s Freedom Star boat sets out for a day of testing after departing from port near Cape...

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NASA image: xEMU Antenna Testing in JSC's Anechoic Chamber
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Jun 11, 2021

xEMU Antenna Testing in JSC's Anechoic Chamber

jsc2021e022488 (June 11, 2021) --- NASA’s Exploration Extravehicular Mobility Unit (xEMU) spacesuit undergoes...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA’s Freedom Star boat heads for the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean after departing from...

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Feb 6, 2001

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At the Shuttle Landing Facility, cranes are poised to help offload the Italian Space Agency’s Multi-Purpose...

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NASA image: NASA Achieves Testing Milestone with Engines for Initial SLS Missions
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Apr 4, 2019

NASA Achieves Testing Milestone with Engines for Initial SLS Missions

NASA conducted a hot fire test of RS-25 flight engine No. 2062 on the A-1 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center on...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A technician aboard NASA’s Freedom Star boat in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Port...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA’s Freedom Star boat sets out for a day of testing after departing from port near Cape...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Aboard NASA’s Freedom Star boat in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Port Canaveral in...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA’s Freedom Star boat sets out for a day of testing after departing through Port Canaveral...

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At the Shuttle Landing Facility, workers in cherry pickers (right) help guide offloading of the Italian Space...

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NASA image: Modal Tap Testing
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Aug 16, 2021

Modal Tap Testing

An engineer with contractor Jacobs prepares for a modal tap test on the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket for Artemis...

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At the Shuttle Landing Facility, cranes help offload the Italian Space Agency’s Multi-Purpose Logistics Module...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA’s Freedom Star boat sets out for a day of testing after departing from port near Cape...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Aboard NASA’s Freedom Star boat in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Port Canaveral in...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA’s Mobile Aerospace Reconnaissance System, or MARS, is secured aboard NASA’s Freedom Star...

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At the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, an Airbus “Beluga” air cargo plane opens to reveal its cargo, the Italian Space...

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An Airbus “Beluga” air cargo plane, The Super Transporter, arrives at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility from the...

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NASA image: Sonic Inlet for the Quiet Engine Program
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Jan 23, 1974

Sonic Inlet for the Quiet Engine Program

Brent Miller, of the V/STOL and Noise Division at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lewis...

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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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