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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: KSC-2009-2947
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May 6, 2009

KSC-2009-2947

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An X-band radar waits to be installed on the U.S. Army landing craft utility ship Brandy...

KSC
NASA image: Coronagraph Prepared for Shipping
Image
May 21, 2024

Coronagraph Prepared for Shipping

The Roman Coronagraph Instrument on NASA's upcoming Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will test new tools that block...

JPL
NASA image: Mixing Waters and Moving Ships off the North Carolina Coast
Image
Sep 13, 2001

Mixing Waters and Moving Ships off the North Carolina Coast

These images of mixing waters and moving ships off the North Carolina Coast were acquired by NASA Terra satellite on...

JPL
NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
Image
Oct 15, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

On the 500th arniversary of Christopher Columbus' discovery of the New World, replicas of his three ships sailed...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
Image
Oct 15, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

On the 500th arniversary of Christopher Columbus' discovery of the New World, replicas of his three ships sailed...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
Image
Oct 15, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

On the 500th arniversary of Christopher Columbus' discovery of the New World, replicas of his three ships sailed...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
Image
Oct 15, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

On the 500th arniversary of Christopher Columbus' discovery of the New World, replicas of his three ships sailed...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
Image
Oct 15, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

On the 500th arniversary of Christopher Columbus' discovery of the New World, replicas of his three ships sailed...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-06-S-00103
Video
Apr 20, 2006

KSC-06-S-00103

NASA's two ships, Freedom Star and Liberty Star, recover the space shuttle's twin solid rocket boosters after each...

KSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
Image
Oct 15, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

On the 500th arniversary of Christopher Columbus' discovery of the New World, replicas of his three ships sailed...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2949
Image
May 6, 2009

KSC-2009-2949

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Port Canaveral, Fla., a crane lifts the X-band radar from its transporter to move it onto...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2953
Image
May 6, 2009

KSC-2009-2953

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Port Canaveral, Fla., technicians complete installation of the X-band radar (right) on the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2954
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May 6, 2009

KSC-2009-2954

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Port Canaveral, Fla., the crane is removed from the X-band radar after installation on the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2959
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May 6, 2009

KSC-2009-2959

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Port Canaveral, Fla., workers prepare the container that holds the control center for the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2948
Image
May 6, 2009

KSC-2009-2948

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Port Canaveral, Fla., a crane is moved into position to lift the X-band radar onto the...

KSC
NASA image: Long Distance Chat with Friends
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Apr 7, 2026

Long Distance Chat with Friends

jsc2026e021206 (April 7, 2026) - Members of the International Space Station Expedition 74 (left) and Artemis II...

JSC
NASA image: SpaceX Cargo Dragon resupply ship
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Jun 5, 2021

SpaceX Cargo Dragon resupply ship

iss065e086706 (June 5, 2021) --- The SpaceX Cargo Dragon resupply ship approaches the International Space Station...

JSC
NASA image: Return to Flight SSME loaded for shipping
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Oct 4, 2004

Return to Flight SSME loaded for shipping

On Oct. 5, 2004, SSC shipped the last of the three Space Shuttle Main Engines to NASA's Kennedy Space Center for...

SSC
NASA image: Progress 91 Cargo Ship Docking – Saturday, March 1, 2025
Video
Mar 1, 2025

Progress 91 Cargo Ship Docking – Saturday, March 1, 2025

The uncrewed Roscosmos ISS Progress 91 cargo spacecraft docked to the Zvezda Service Module March 1 after launching...

JSC
NASA image: Progress 90 Cargo Ship Launch – November 21, 2024 
Video
Nov 21, 2024

Progress 90 Cargo Ship Launch – November 21, 2024 

The uncrewed Roscosmos ISS Progress 90 cargo spacecraft launched to the International Space Station from the...

JSC
NASA image: Progress 89 Cargo Ship Launch – Wednesday, August 15, 2024
Video
Aug 14, 2024

Progress 89 Cargo Ship Launch – Wednesday, August 15, 2024

The uncrewed Roscosmos ISS Progress 89 cargo spacecraft launched to the International Space Station from the...

JSC
NASA image: Progress 90 Cargo Ship Docking – Saturday, November 23, 2024
Video
Nov 23, 2024

Progress 90 Cargo Ship Docking – Saturday, November 23, 2024

The uncrewed Roscosmos ISS Progress 90 cargo spacecraft docked to the Poisk module November 23 after launching to...

JSC
NASA image: Progress 91 Cargo Ship Launch - Thursday, February 27, 2025
Video
Feb 28, 2025

Progress 91 Cargo Ship Launch - Thursday, February 27, 2025

The uncrewed Roscosmos ISS Progress 91 cargo spacecraft launched to the International Space Station from the...

JSC
NASA image: NASA's B-52 mother ship carries the X-43A and its booster rocket on a captive carry flight Jan. 26, 2004
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Jan 26, 2004

NASA's B-52 mother ship carries the X-43A and its booster rocket on a captive carry flight Jan. 26, 2004

NASA's historic B-52 mother ship carried the X-43A and its Pegasus booster rocket on a captive carry flight from...

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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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