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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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Apr 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Starfighter F-104 approaches the runway at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility for a...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 8 (URT-8): Day 2 Activities
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Mar 13, 2020

Underway Recovery Test 8 (URT-8): Day 2 Activities

Members of NASA’s Landing and Recovery Team, along with Navy sailors from the USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) and divers...

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NASA image: Booster Test for Future Space Launch System Flights 4K
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Sep 2, 2020

Booster Test for Future Space Launch System Flights 4K

Watch this video to see the first solid rocket booster test for Space Launch System (SLS) missions beyond Artemis...

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NASA image: Booster Test for Future Space Launch System Flights
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Sep 2, 2020

Booster Test for Future Space Launch System Flights

Watch this video to see the first solid rocket booster test for Space Launch System (SLS) missions beyond Artemis...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5046
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Sep 13, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Reporters look over a model of the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, and a space shuttle...

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NASA image: NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing
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Sep 6, 2024

NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing

Boeing and NASA teams work around NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test Starliner spacecraft after it landed uncrewed,...

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NASA image: NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing
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Sep 6, 2024

NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing

Boeing and NASA teams work around NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test Starliner spacecraft after it landed uncrewed,...

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NASA image: NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing
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Sep 6, 2024

NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing

NASA astronauts Mike Fincke, left, and Scott Tingle look inside NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test Starliner spacecraft...

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NASA image: NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing
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Sep 6, 2024

NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing

Boeing and NASA teams work around NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test Starliner spacecraft after it landed uncrewed,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5047
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Sep 13, 2012

KSC-2012-5047

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A visitor looks over a model of the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, and a space shuttle...

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NASA image: NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing
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Sep 6, 2024

NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing

Boeing and NASA recovery teams wait for hazmat teams to confirm it is safe to work around NASA's Boeing Crew Flight...

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NASA image: NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing
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Sep 6, 2024

NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing

Boeing and NASA teams work around NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test Starliner spacecraft after it landed uncrewed,...

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NASA image: NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing
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Sep 6, 2024

NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing

Boeing and NASA teams unload cargo from NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test Starliner spacecraft after it landed uncrewed...

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NASA image: NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing
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Sep 6, 2024

NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing

Boeing and NASA teams unload cargo from NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test Starliner spacecraft after it landed uncrewed...

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NASA image: NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing
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Sep 6, 2024

NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams signatures are seen inside NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test Starliner...

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NASA image: NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing
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Sep 6, 2024

NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing

Boeing and NASA teams work around NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test Starliner spacecraft after it landed uncrewed,...

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NASA image: NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing
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Sep 6, 2024

NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing

Boeing and NASA teams work around NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test Starliner spacecraft after it landed uncrewed,...

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NASA image: NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing
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Sep 6, 2024

NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing

Boeing and NASA teams work around NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test Starliner spacecraft after it landed uncrewed,...

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NASA image: NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing
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Sep 6, 2024

NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing

Boeing and NASA teams work around NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test Starliner spacecraft after it landed uncrewed,...

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NASA image: NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing
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Sep 6, 2024

NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing

NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test Starliner spacecraft parachute is seen after the spacecraft landed uncrewed at White...

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NASA image: NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing
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Sep 6, 2024

NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing

Boeing and NASA recovery teams wait for hazmat teams to confirm it is safe to work around NASA's Boeing Crew Flight...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1067
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Apr 11, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, United Space Alliance employee Harrell Watts...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1081
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Apr 10, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, United Space Alliance employee Dave Sanborn...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1078
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Apr 10, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, United Space Alliance employee Mike Cote works on...

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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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