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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: Mars 2020 SRB 2 Lift and Mate
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Jun 4, 2020

Mars 2020 SRB 2 Lift and Mate

The second of four solid rocket boosters (SRB) for the United Launch Alliance Atlas V 541 rocket for NASA’s Mars...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 SRB 2 Lift and Mate
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Jun 4, 2020

Mars 2020 SRB 2 Lift and Mate

A lifting device is used to raise the second of four solid rocket boosters (SRB) for the United Launch Alliance...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Centaur Lift and Mate
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Jun 10, 2020

Mars 2020 Centaur Lift and Mate

The single-engine Centaur upper stage for the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket for NASA’s Mars Perseverance...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 SRB 2 Lift and Mate
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Jun 4, 2020

Mars 2020 SRB 2 Lift and Mate

A crane is used to lift the second of four solid rocket boosters (SRB) for the United Launch Alliance Atlas V 541...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 SRB 2 Lift and Mate
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Jun 4, 2020

Mars 2020 SRB 2 Lift and Mate

The second of four solid rocket boosters (SRB) for the United Launch Alliance Atlas V 541 rocket for NASA’s Mars...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Centaur Lift and Mate
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Jun 10, 2020

Mars 2020 Centaur Lift and Mate

The single-engine Centaur upper stage for the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket for NASA’s Mars Perseverance...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 SRB 2 Lift and Mate
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Jun 4, 2020

Mars 2020 SRB 2 Lift and Mate

A lifting device is used to raise the second of four solid rocket boosters (SRB) for the United Launch Alliance...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Centaur Lift and Mate
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Jun 10, 2020

Mars 2020 Centaur Lift and Mate

Inside the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida,...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Centaur Lift and Mate
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Jun 10, 2020

Mars 2020 Centaur Lift and Mate

A view from inside the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 SRB 2 Lift and Mate
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Jun 4, 2020

Mars 2020 SRB 2 Lift and Mate

A lifting device is used to raise the second of four solid rocket boosters (SRB) for the United Launch Alliance...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Centaur Lift and Mate
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Jun 10, 2020

Mars 2020 Centaur Lift and Mate

The single-engine Centaur upper stage for the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket for NASA’s Mars Perseverance...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 SRB 2 Lift and Mate
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Jun 4, 2020

Mars 2020 SRB 2 Lift and Mate

A crane is used to lift the second of four solid rocket boosters (SRB) for the United Launch Alliance Atlas V 541...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Jul 26, 1978

Space Shuttle Project

The Shuttle Orbiter Enterprise is removed from Marshall Space Flight Center's Dynamic Test Stand following its first...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Mar 14, 1978

Space Shuttle Project

The Shuttle Orbiter Enterprise is off-loaded at Redstone Arsenal Airfield for later Mated Vertical Ground Vibration...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Mar 14, 1978

Space Shuttle Project

The Shuttle Orbiter Enterprise is off-loaded at Redstone Arsenal Airfield for later Mated Vertical Ground Vibration...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Mar 14, 1978

Space Shuttle Project

The Shuttle Orbiter Enterprise is off-loaded Redstone Arsenal Airfield for later Mated Vertical Ground Vibration...

MSFC
NASA image: Masten Launches Rocket to Test Lunar Precision Landing Technology
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Sep 10, 2020

Masten Launches Rocket to Test Lunar Precision Landing Technology

Masten Space Systems vertical takeoff vertical landing rocket launched September 10, 2020 to flight test...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Mar 14, 1978

Space Shuttle Project

The Shuttle Orbiter Enterprise is off-loaded at Redstone Arsenal Airfield for later Mated Vertical Ground Vibration...

MSFC
NASA image: 2010-3785
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Jun 9, 2010

2010-3785

STS-335 LAUNCH ON NEED - SEGMENT LIFT TO VERTICAL AND MOVE TO WORKSTAND

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0031-013
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Feb 26, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0031-013

Ames Vertical Motion Simulator (VMS) T-Cab configuration

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NASA image: 2010-3784
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Jun 9, 2010

2010-3784

STS-335 LAUNCH ON NEED - SEGMENT LIFT TO VERTICAL AND MOVE TO WORKSTAND

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NASA image: ARC-1988-AC88-0397-10
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Jul 12, 1988

ARC-1988-AC88-0397-10

Vertical Motion Simulator (VMS) showing a Space Shuttle configuration

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NASA image: 2010-1233
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Jan 13, 2010

2010-1233

STS-130 PAYLOAD CANISTER TURN FROM HORIZONAL TO VERTICAL

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NASA image: KSC-20120208-PH-UK_OPF3_Figure-A-12
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Aug 17, 1998

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View of the second level in the Vertical Processing Area, SSMEPF, August 17, 1998

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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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