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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: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, while a few photographers (left) set up for photos of a Reinforced Carbon-Carbon panel at far right, NASA Vehicle Manager Scott Thurston (right) talks to other media. The media was invited to see the orbiter Atlantis as it is being prepared for Return to Flight. Both local and national reporters representing print and TV networks were able to see work in progress on Atlantis, including the reinstallation of the Reinforced Carbon-Carbon panels on the orbiter’s wing leading edge; wiring inspections; and checks of the engines in the Orbital Maneuvering System.
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Sep 26, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, while a few photographers (left) set up for photos of a Reinforced Carbon-Carbon panel at far right, NASA Vehicle Manager Scott Thurston (right) talks to other media. The media was invited to see the orbiter Atlantis as it is being prepared for Return to Flight. Both local and national reporters representing print and TV networks were able to see work in progress on Atlantis, including the reinstallation of the Reinforced Carbon-Carbon panels on the orbiter’s wing leading edge; wiring inspections; and checks of the engines in the Orbital Maneuvering System.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, while a few photographers (left) set up for photos...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, while a few photographers (left) set up for photos, NASA Vehicle Manager Scott Thurston (right, with arm extended) talks about the Reinforced Carbon-Carbon panel at right. The media was invited to see the orbiter Atlantis as it is being prepared for Return to Flight. Both local and national reporters representing print and TV networks were able to see work in progress on Atlantis, including the reinstallation of the Reinforced Carbon-Carbon panels on the orbiter’s wing leading edge; wiring inspections; and checks of the engines in the Orbital Maneuvering System.
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Sep 26, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, while a few photographers (left) set up for photos, NASA Vehicle Manager Scott Thurston (right, with arm extended) talks about the Reinforced Carbon-Carbon panel at right. The media was invited to see the orbiter Atlantis as it is being prepared for Return to Flight. Both local and national reporters representing print and TV networks were able to see work in progress on Atlantis, including the reinstallation of the Reinforced Carbon-Carbon panels on the orbiter’s wing leading edge; wiring inspections; and checks of the engines in the Orbital Maneuvering System.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, while a few photographers (left) set up for photos,...

NASA image: View of OMS burn and illuminated orbiter stabilizer
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May 16, 1997

View of OMS burn and illuminated orbiter stabilizer

STS084-357-008 (15-24 May 1997) --- Photographed through the aft flight deck windows of the Earth-orbiting Space...

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NASA image: Mars Orbiters Duck and Cover for Comet Siding Spring Flyby Artist Concept
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Oct 9, 2014

Mars Orbiters Duck and Cover for Comet Siding Spring Flyby Artist Concept

This artist concept shows NASA Mars orbiters lining up behind the Red Planet for their duck and cover maneuver to...

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NASA image: Dawn Artist Concept Realistic Ceres
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Sep 27, 2016

Dawn Artist Concept Realistic Ceres

This artist's rendering shows NASA's Dawn spacecraft maneuvering above Ceres with its ion propulsion system. Dawn...

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NASA image: Orion Camera Views of Artemis II Apogee Raise Burn
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Apr 1, 2026

Orion Camera Views of Artemis II Apogee Raise Burn

A view from cameras on the exterior of the Orion spacecraft before, during, and after the apogee raise burn...

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NASA image: OMS-E Engine
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Jul 27, 2016

OMS-E Engine

An Orbital Maneuvering System engine at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston on March 28, 2016.

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NASA image: OMS-E Engine
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Jul 27, 2016

OMS-E Engine

An Orbital Maneuvering System engine at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston on March 28, 2016.

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NASA image: OMS-E Engine
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Jul 27, 2016

OMS-E Engine

An Orbital Maneuvering System engine at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston on March 28, 2016.

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NASA image: OMS-E Engine
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Jul 27, 2016

OMS-E Engine

An Orbital Maneuvering System engine at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston on March 28, 2016.

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NASA image: Mapping sequence performed during the STS-115 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Sep 11, 2006

Mapping sequence performed during the STS-115 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS013-E-79880 (11 Sept. 2006) --- This view of part of the starboard wing and one of the Orbital Maneuvering System...

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Jun 22, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility watch closely as Discovery’s Forward...

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Jun 22, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility watch closely as Discovery’s Forward...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00087
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Apr 15, 2005

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George Diller: Coming up on 90 seconds, we're going to be committing to a launch. Launch Conductor (LC): And PLT,...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00083
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Apr 15, 2005

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From the NASA Mission Director's Center with Vandenberg Air Force Base, this is Pegasus launch control at T-1 hour,...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00330
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Oct 6, 2004

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NASA's DART spacecraft is being prepped at Vandenberg Air Force Base for a one-of-a-kind mission. DART, which stands...

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NASA image: View of CCTV camera mounted on aft payload bay bulkhead
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Apr 14, 1981

View of CCTV camera mounted on aft payload bay bulkhead

STS001-08-289 (12-14 April 1981) --- A 250mm Hasselblad view of the left OMS pod and missing tiles. Photo credit: NASA

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Apr 15, 2005

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Launch Team: The vehicle max-q. Launch Team: Attitude nominal. The vehicle fin actuator system, which is used to...

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Apr 15, 2005

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NASA Spacecraft Mission Director Jim Snoddy, from NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala., is...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00085
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Apr 15, 2005

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This is LC on the countdown and at this time, I'd like to go ahead and begin the pre-takeoff checklist, step 118 on...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00084
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Apr 15, 2005

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George Diller: This is Pegasus launch control, where we have the L-1011 awaiting departure at the end of the runway,...

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Apr 15, 2005

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This is the DART Mission Operations Center. We have LOS in the Control Center. This is the location from where the...

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NASA image: STS-39 OV-103 reaction control system (RCS) jets fire during onorbit maneuver
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May 6, 1991

STS-39 OV-103 reaction control system (RCS) jets fire during onorbit maneuver

STS039-27-016 (28 April-6 May 1991) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery fires reaction control subsystem (RCS) thrusters...

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Sep 3, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, workers maneuver the Demonstration of...

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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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