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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.

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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: TROPICS Encapsulation
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Apr 26, 2023

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TROPICS Rocket Lab Launches

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Apr 15, 2004

Early Rockets

By 1870, American and British inventors had found other ways to use rockets. For example, the Congreve rocket was...

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NASA image: Rocket Lab PREFIRE and Ice Launch
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Jun 5, 2024

Rocket Lab PREFIRE and Ice Launch

Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket called “PREFIRE and Ice,” is vertical on the pad awaiting liftoff at Launch Complex 1...

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Jun 5, 2024

Rocket Lab PREFIRE and Ice Launch

Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket called “PREFIRE and Ice,” is vertical on the pad awaiting liftoff at Launch Complex 1...

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Apr 26, 2023

TROPICS Encapsulation

NASA’s Time-Resolved Observations of Precipitation structure and storm Intensity with a Constellation of Smallsats...

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Apr 26, 2023

TROPICS Encapsulation

Technicians prepare NASA’s Time-Resolved Observations of Precipitation structure and storm Intensity with a...

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Apr 26, 2023

TROPICS Encapsulation

Technicians place NASA’s Time-Resolved Observations of Precipitation structure and storm Intensity with a...

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Apr 15, 2004

Early Rockets

They sounded more like fireworks than rockets but the Chinese used rockets in battle.

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NASA image: Rocket Lab PREFIRE and Ice Launch
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Jun 5, 2024

Rocket Lab PREFIRE and Ice Launch

Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket called “PREFIRE and Ice,” lifts off from Launch Complex 1 in Māhia, New Zealand at 3:15...

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NASA image: Rocket Lab PREFIRE and Ice Launch
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Jun 5, 2024

Rocket Lab PREFIRE and Ice Launch

Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket called “PREFIRE and Ice,” lifts off from Launch Complex 1 in Māhia, New Zealand at 3:15...

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NASA image: Rocket Lab PREFIRE and Ice Launch
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Jun 5, 2024

Rocket Lab PREFIRE and Ice Launch

Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket called “PREFIRE and Ice,” lifts off from Launch Complex 1 in Māhia, New Zealand at 3:15...

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Apr 26, 2023

TROPICS Encapsulation

Rocket Lab’s Electron payload fairing is in view inside a processing facility near Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New...

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Apr 26, 2023

TROPICS Encapsulation

Technicians check Rocket Lab’s Electron payload fairing inside a processing facility near Launch Complex 1 in Mahia,...

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Apr 26, 2023

TROPICS Encapsulation

Rocket Lab’s Electron payload fairing is in view inside a processing facility near Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Apr 15, 2004

Early Rockets

As far back as 1821, sailors hunted whales using rocket-propelled harpoons. These rocket harpoons were launched from...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Apr 15, 2004

Early Rockets

The British fired Congreve rockets against the United States in the War of 1812. As a result Francis Scott Key...

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman Manager Discuss Arrival of SLS Rocket Motors to KSC_Mark Pond
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Jun 15, 2020

Northrop Grumman Manager Discuss Arrival of SLS Rocket Motors to KSC_Mark Pond

This video includes soundbites from Mark Pond, Sr. Program Manager, SLS Solid Rocket Motor, Northrop Grumman in...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Apr 15, 2004

Early Rockets

Early Chinese rockets were used in warfare and celebrations. In fact, the origin of the rocket is shown simply in...

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NASA image: How to Make a Demo-2 Straw Rocket
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Apr 27, 2020

How to Make a Demo-2 Straw Rocket

On May 27th, 2020 NASA and SpaceX will be launching the first astronauts to the International Space Station from...

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Apr 15, 2004

Early Rockets

Goddard rocket with four rocket motors. This rocket attained an altitude of 200 feet in a flight, November 1936, at...

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman Manager Discuss Arrival of SLS Rocket Motors to KSC_Charles Precourt
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Jun 15, 2020

Northrop Grumman Manager Discuss Arrival of SLS Rocket Motors to KSC_Charles Precourt

This video includes soundbites from Charles Precourt, Vice President, Propulsion Systems, Northrop Grumman in...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Apr 15, 2004

Early Rockets

During the 19th century, rocket enthusiasts and inventors began to appear in almost every country. Some people...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Apr 15, 2004

Early Rockets

World War I enlisted rockets once again for military purposes. French pilots rigged rockets to the wing struts of...

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Apr 15, 2004

Early Rockets

In addition to Dr. Robert Goddard's pioneering work, American experimentation in rocketry prior to World War II...

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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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