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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: E56-2499
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Aug 30, 1956

E56-2499

D558-2 #143 LOX jettison with P2BS in background

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NASA image: Evening photo of the Space Experiments Complex (SEC) at Armstron
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Jan 8, 2024

Evening photo of the Space Experiments Complex (SEC) at Armstron

Evening photo of the Space Experiments Complex in the evening of the arrival of the Orion ETA (Environmental Test...

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NASA image: Orion ETA arrival in the evening at the Space Experiments Comple
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Jan 8, 2024

Orion ETA arrival in the evening at the Space Experiments Comple

Evening photo of the Space Experiments Complex in the evening of the arrival of the Orion ETA (Environmental Test...

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NASA image: Evening photo of the Space Experiments Complex (SEC) at Glenn Re
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Jan 8, 2024

Evening photo of the Space Experiments Complex (SEC) at Glenn Re

Evening photo of the Space Experiments Complex in the evening of the arrival of the Orion ETA (Environmental Test...

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NASA image: Orion ETA arrival in the evening at the Space Experiments Comple
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Jan 8, 2024

Orion ETA arrival in the evening at the Space Experiments Comple

Evening photo of the Space Experiments Complex in the evening of the arrival of the Orion ETA (Environmental Test...

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NASA image: Orion ETA arrival in the evening at the Space Experiments Comple
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Jan 8, 2024

Orion ETA arrival in the evening at the Space Experiments Comple

Evening photo of the Space Experiments Complex in the evening of the arrival of the Orion ETA (Environmental Test...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00132
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May 20, 2005

KSC-05-S-00132

Marc Lavigne in the telemetry lab confirms solid rocket burnout and jettison, main engine cutoff (MECO), and second...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00100
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Aug 31, 2009

KSC-09-S-00100

The external tank of Discovery jettisons after its fuel and oxygen have been emptied by the three main engines...

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NASA image: Wilmore with Trash Bag in SM
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Nov 16, 2014

Wilmore with Trash Bag in SM

Commander Barry Wilmore floats through the Zvezda Service Module (SM) with a full Jettison Stowage Bag. Image was...

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NASA image: GEMINI PARACHUTE LANDING SEQUENCE - CHART - MSC
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May 1, 1965

GEMINI PARACHUTE LANDING SEQUENCE - CHART - MSC

S65-05398 (1965) --- Artist concept of Gemini parachute landing sequence from high altitude drogue chute deployed to...

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NASA image: iss068e044261
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Jan 31, 2023

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iss068e044261 (Jan. 31, 2023) --- Flight support equipment is pictured descending toward the Earth's atmosphere...

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NASA image: Art Concepts - Apollo VIII
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Dec 2, 1968

Art Concepts - Apollo VIII

S68-51306 (December 1968) --- North American Rockwell artist's concept illustrating a phase of the scheduled Apollo...

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NASA image: iss068e044174
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Jan 31, 2023

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iss068e044174 (Jan. 31, 2023) --- The Canadarm2 robotic arm is pictured extending away from the International Space...

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NASA image: View of damaged Apollo 13 Service Module from the Lunar/Command Modules
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Apr 17, 1970

View of damaged Apollo 13 Service Module from the Lunar/Command Modules

AS13-59-8562 (17 April 1970) --- This view of the Apollo 13 Lunar Module (LM) was photographed from the Command...

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NASA image: The Crated Orion I Crew Module is lowered in the Space Experimen
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Jan 8, 2024

The Crated Orion I Crew Module is lowered in the Space Experimen

After the evening arrival of the Orion ETA (Environmental Test Article) having been shipped from Florida by truck,...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00224
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Jul 26, 2005

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Live television as Discovery jettisons it's External Fuel Tank. All normal with the cut-off of Discovery's main...

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NASA image: Artemis I Rocket Camera Footage of Ascent
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Nov 18, 2022

Artemis I Rocket Camera Footage of Ascent

Description: Recent Artemis I footage captured by rocket cameras during ascent aboard the Artemis I spacecraft....

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NASA image: iss068e043860
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Jan 30, 2023

iss068e043860

iss068e043860 (Jan. 30, 2023) --- The Canadarm2 robotic arm is pictured extending away from the International Space...

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NASA image: View of damaged Apollo 13 Service Module from the Lunar/Command Modules
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Apr 17, 1970

View of damaged Apollo 13 Service Module from the Lunar/Command Modules

AS13-58-8458 (17 April 1970) --- This view of the severely damaged Apollo 13 Service Module (SM) was photographed...

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NASA image: Atlas-Centaur Separation Test in the Space Power Chambers
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Nov 23, 1963

Atlas-Centaur Separation Test in the Space Power Chambers

An Atlas/Centaur mass model undergoes a separation test inside the Space Power Chambers at NASA Lewis Research...

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NASA image: Japanese Space Flyer Unit (SFU) satellite rendezvous
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Jan 20, 1996

Japanese Space Flyer Unit (SFU) satellite rendezvous

STS072-720-042 (13 Jan. 1996) --- The crew members captured this 70mm view of the Japanese Space Flyer Unit (SFU)...

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NASA image: Mercury-Redstone (MR-1) - Liftoff - Cape
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Jul 29, 1963

Mercury-Redstone (MR-1) - Liftoff - Cape

S63-00193 (29 July 1960) --- Launch of the unmanned Mercury-Atlas 1 (MA-1) from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Premature...

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NASA image: KSC-08-S-00072
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Nov 17, 2008

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Space shuttle Endeavour's external tank is jettisoned after the journey to orbit. The STS-126 mission will be the...

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NASA image: Aerospace Engineer Lizalyn Smith
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Jan 9, 2017

Aerospace Engineer Lizalyn Smith

Portrait of Orion Service Module Spacecraft Adapter Jettisonable (SAJ) Hardware Lead Engineer Lizalyn Smith. Ms....

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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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