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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: The Orion Test Capsule at NASA's Langley Research Center's Hydro
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Jul 26, 2013

The Orion Test Capsule at NASA's Langley Research Center's Hydro

The Orion Test Capsule spent 4 hour in the water tank under NASA Langley's gantry to prove it is ready for the open...

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NASA image: The Orion Test Capsule at NASA's Langley Research Center's Hydro
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Jul 26, 2013

The Orion Test Capsule at NASA's Langley Research Center's Hydro

The Orion Test Capsule spent 4 hour in the water tank under NASA Langley's gantry to prove it is ready for the open...

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NASA image: The Orion Test Capsule Loaded on a Navy INLS "Improved Navy Ligh
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Aug 6, 2013

The Orion Test Capsule Loaded on a Navy INLS "Improved Navy Ligh

The Orion Test Capsule was loaded on a Navy INLS "Improved Navy Lighterage System" at Fort Eustis Tuesday from where...

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NASA image: The Orion Test Capsule Loaded on a Navy INLS "Improved Navy Ligh
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Aug 6, 2013

The Orion Test Capsule Loaded on a Navy INLS "Improved Navy Ligh

The Orion Test Capsule was loaded on a Navy INLS "Improved Navy Lighterage System" at Fort Eustis Tuesday from where...

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NASA image: The Orion Test Capsule Loaded on a Navy INLS "Improved Navy Ligh
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Aug 6, 2013

The Orion Test Capsule Loaded on a Navy INLS "Improved Navy Ligh

The Orion Test Capsule was loaded on a Navy INLS "Improved Navy Lighterage System" at Fort Eustis Tuesday from where...

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NASA image: Miscellaneous Charts
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May 14, 1959

Miscellaneous Charts

Miscellaneous Charts, Space Capsule

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NASA image: Miscellaneous Charts
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May 14, 1959

Miscellaneous Charts

Miscellaneous Charts, Space Capsule

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NASA image: Project Mercury; Little Joe
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Jul 30, 1959

Project Mercury; Little Joe

Assembling the Little Joe capsules. The capsules were manufactured in-house by Langley technicians. Three capsules...

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NASA image: Project Mercury; Little Joe
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Jul 30, 1959

Project Mercury; Little Joe

Assembling the Little Joe capsules. The capsules were manufactured in-house by Langley technicians. Three capsules...

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NASA image: Project Mercury; Little Joe
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Jul 30, 1959

Project Mercury; Little Joe

Assembling the Little Joe capsules. The capsules were manufactured in-house by Langley technicians. Three capsules...

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NASA image: Project Mercury; Little Joe
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Jul 30, 1959

Project Mercury; Little Joe

Assembling the Little Joe capsules. The capsules were manufactured in-house by Langley technicians. Three capsules...

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NASA image: Project Mercury; Little Joe
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Jul 30, 1959

Project Mercury; Little Joe

Assembling the Little Joe capsules. The capsules were manufactured in-house by Langley technicians. Three capsules...

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NASA image: Project Mercury; Little Joe
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Jul 30, 1959

Project Mercury; Little Joe

Assembling the Little Joe capsules. The capsules were manufactured in-house by Langley technicians. Three capsules...

LARC
NASA image: Expedition 8 Capsule Inspection
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Oct 13, 2003

Expedition 8 Capsule Inspection

Expedition 8 Commander and NASA Science Officer Michael Foale, left, is briefed by a technician inside the Soyuz...

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NASA image: Expedition 8 Capsule Inspection
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Oct 13, 2003

Expedition 8 Capsule Inspection

Inside the Soyuz TMA-3 vehicle, Expedition 8 Soyuz Commander Alexander Kaleri, left, briefs European Space Agency...

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NASA image: Stardust Sample Return
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Jan 17, 2006

Stardust Sample Return

This image shows the return capsule inside a protective covering. The capsule, which landed at 2:10 a.m. Pacific...

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NASA image: Vehicles and Missions Studies Charts
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May 14, 1959

Vehicles and Missions Studies Charts

Vehicles and Missions Studies Charts, Space Capsule

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NASA image: Vehicles and Missions Studies Charts
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May 14, 1959

Vehicles and Missions Studies Charts

Vehicles and Missions Studies Charts, Space Capsule

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NASA image: Vehicles and Missions Studies Charts
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May 14, 1959

Vehicles and Missions Studies Charts

Vehicles and Missions Studies Charts, Space Capsule

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NASA image: Vehicles and Missions Studies Charts
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May 14, 1959

Vehicles and Missions Studies Charts

Vehicles and Missions Studies Charts, Space Capsule

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NASA image: Vehicles and Missions Studies Charts
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May 14, 1959

Vehicles and Missions Studies Charts

Vehicles and Missions Studies Charts, Space Capsule

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NASA image: Vehicles and Missions Studies Charts
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May 14, 1959

Vehicles and Missions Studies Charts

Vehicles and Missions Studies Charts, Space Capsule

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NASA image: Vehicles and Missions Studies Charts
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May 14, 1959

Vehicles and Missions Studies Charts

Vehicles and Missions Studies Charts, Space Capsule

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NASA image: Mercury: impact studies
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Sep 7, 1958

Mercury: impact studies

Photographed on: 08 05 1958. -- Impact test conducted by Langley's Hydrodynamics Division. The Division conducted a...

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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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