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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: DSC_1771
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Jan 12, 2020

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The first flight core stage for NASA’s new Space Launch System rocket arrived at Stennis Space Center on Jan. 12 for...

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NASA image: SLS Core Stage Installed (Flame Trench View)
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Jul 14, 2020

SLS Core Stage Installed (Flame Trench View)

A photo from the north (flame trench) side of the B-2 Test Stand at NASA’s Stennis Space Center shows the first...

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NASA image: SLS Core Stage Installed (Flame Trench View)
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Jul 14, 2020

SLS Core Stage Installed (Flame Trench View)

A photo from the north (flame trench) side of the B-2 Test Stand at NASA’s Stennis Space Center shows the first...

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NASA image: Space Launch System Completed Major Assembly Milestone For Rocket’s Core Stage
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Jun 13, 2019

Space Launch System Completed Major Assembly Milestone For Rocket’s Core Stage

On May 30, 2019, NASA and Boeing technicians completed the second of three major activities to join the large...

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NASA image: DSC_3463
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Jan 30, 2020

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On Jan. 30, 2020, crews at Stennis Space Center successfully conducted modal testing of the first core stage of...

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Jan 30, 2020

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On Jan. 30, 2020, crews at Stennis Space Center successfully conducted modal testing of the first core stage of...

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Jan 30, 2020

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On Jan. 30, 2020, crews at Stennis Space Center successfully conducted modal testing of the first core stage of...

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NASA image: DSC_3481
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Jan 30, 2020

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On Jan. 30, 2020, crews at Stennis Space Center successfully conducted modal testing of the first core stage of...

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NASA image: DSC_3319
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Jan 30, 2020

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On Jan. 30, 2020, crews at Stennis Space Center successfully conducted modal testing of the first core stage of...

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Jan 30, 2020

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On Jan. 30, 2020, crews at Stennis Space Center successfully conducted modal testing of the first core stage of...

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NASA image: DSC_3441
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Jan 30, 2020

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On Jan. 30, 2020, crews at Stennis Space Center successfully conducted modal testing of the first core stage of...

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Jan 30, 2020

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On Jan. 30, 2020, crews at Stennis Space Center successfully conducted modal testing of the first core stage of...

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Jan 30, 2020

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On Jan. 30, 2020, crews at Stennis Space Center successfully conducted modal testing of the first core stage of...

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Jan 30, 2020

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On Jan. 30, 2020, crews at Stennis Space Center successfully conducted modal testing of the first core stage of...

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NASA image: DSC_3363
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Jan 30, 2020

DSC_3363

On Jan. 30, 2020, crews at Stennis Space Center successfully conducted modal testing of the first core stage of...

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Jan 30, 2020

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On Jan. 30, 2020, crews at Stennis Space Center successfully conducted modal testing of the first core stage of...

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Dec 21, 2020

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Operators at the B-2 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, conducted a wet dress...

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NASA image: DSC_8833
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Dec 4, 2020

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Barges are docked at the B-2 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, during preparations...

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NASA image: Image 00_40_11_26
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Dec 21, 2020

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Operators at the B-2 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, conducted a wet dress...

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NASA image: Image 03_00_46_03
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Dec 21, 2020

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Operators at the B-2 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, conducted a wet dress...

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NASA image: Image 01_31_00_33
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Dec 21, 2020

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Operators at the B-2 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, conducted a wet dress...

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NASA image: Image 02_53_02_27
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Dec 21, 2020

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Operators at the B-2 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, conducted a wet dress...

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NASA image: Image 02_51_06_12
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Dec 21, 2020

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Operators at the B-2 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, conducted a wet dress...

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Dec 21, 2020

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Operators at the B-2 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, conducted a wet dress...

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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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