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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: The sun rises on the Space Shuttle Discovery as it rests on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base, California, after a safe landing August 9, 2005
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Aug 9, 2005

The sun rises on the Space Shuttle Discovery as it rests on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base, California, after a safe landing August 9, 2005

The sun rises on the Space Shuttle Discovery as it rests on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base, California, after...

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NASA image: Airbag Retraction
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Jul 5, 1997

Airbag Retraction

This image shows that the Mars Pathfinder airbags have been successfully retracted, allowing safe deployment of the...

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NASA image: NASA's Advanced Air Mobility Playbook: Safety
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Sep 29, 2022

NASA's Advanced Air Mobility Playbook: Safety

NASA’s vision for Advanced Air Mobility, or AAM, is to map out a safe, accessible, and affordable new air...

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NASA image: Avoiding Hazards at Jezero Crater
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Feb 18, 2021

Avoiding Hazards at Jezero Crater

NASA's Perseverance rover was able to use its new Terrain-Relative Navigation technology to avoid hazards and find a...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-11-S-00053
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Jun 10, 2011

KSC-11-S-00053

Spacecraft separation is successful and the Aquarius_SAC-D satellite is safely in orbit.

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NASA image: Horizontal Stabilator Install
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Feb 7, 2022

Horizontal Stabilator Install

Event: Horizontal Stabilator Install The Low Boom Flight Demonstrator manufacturing team installed the horizontal...

LRC
NASA image: Nose Installed and Cockpit Instrumentation
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Nov 4, 2022

Nose Installed and Cockpit Instrumentation

This image shows the forward view of the X-59’s cockpit with the canopy open. The aircraft will not have a...

LRC
NASA image: MSL Parachute Flapping in the Wind
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Apr 3, 2013

MSL Parachute Flapping in the Wind

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows wind-caused changes in the parachute of NASA Mars Science...

JPL
NASA image: Horizontal Stabilator Install
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May 18, 2022

Horizontal Stabilator Install

Event: Horizontal Stabilator Install The Low Boom Flight Demonstrator manufacturing team installed the horizontal...

LRC
NASA image: Aircraft Arrival at Fort Worth and Unwrapping
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Dec 31, 2021

Aircraft Arrival at Fort Worth and Unwrapping

The X-59 arrives in Fort Worth, Texas from Palmdale, California, ready to undergo some important structural and fuel...

LRC
NASA image: Horizontal Stabilator Install
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May 18, 2022

Horizontal Stabilator Install

Event: Horizontal Stabilator Install The Low Boom Flight Demonstrator manufacturing team installed the horizontal...

LRC
NASA image: Aircraft Arrival at Fort Worth and Unwrapping
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Dec 31, 2021

Aircraft Arrival at Fort Worth and Unwrapping

The X-59 arrives in Fort Worth, Texas from Palmdale, California, ready to undergo some important structural and fuel...

LRC
NASA image: Horizontal Stabilator Install
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May 18, 2022

Horizontal Stabilator Install

Event: Horizontal Stabilator Install The Low Boom Flight Demonstrator manufacturing team installed the horizontal...

LRC
NASA image: Gingin Observatory Spots Near-Earth Asteroid at Closest Approach
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Feb 15, 2013

Gingin Observatory Spots Near-Earth Asteroid at Closest Approach

This frame from a movie shows the asteroid 2012 DA14 flying safely by Earth, as seen by the Gingin Observatory in...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Stennis Participates in NASA Eclipse Events
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Apr 8, 2024

NASA Stennis Participates in NASA Eclipse Events

NASA gives out solar eclipse glasses for people to safely view the eclipse on April 8 in Russellville, Arkansas.

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00057
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May 24, 2009

KSC-09-S-00057

The Atlantis crew members take a final look at the vehicle that brought them safely back to Earth.

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NASA image: KSC-10-S-00030
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Apr 5, 2010

KSC-10-S-00030

STS-131 Launch Director Pete Nickolenko bids the Discovery crew Godspeed for a safe journey.

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NASA image: KSC-11-S-00064
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Jul 5, 2011

KSC-11-S-00064

As the Space Shuttle Program draws to a close, this video looks at the important role imagery plays in safe shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00056
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May 24, 2009

KSC-09-S-00056

Space shuttle Atlantis safely lands at Edwards Air Force Base in California completing the STS-125 Hubble servicing...

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NASA image: KSC-10-S-00040
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Apr 20, 2010

KSC-10-S-00040

Mission STS-131 is now complete with the safe landing of Discovery at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

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NASA image: UAM
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Nov 7, 2017

UAM

Urban air mobility means a safe and efficient system for vehicles, piloted or not, to move passengers and cargo...

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NASA image: NASA Marshall To Lead Artemis Program’s Human Lunar Lander Development
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Aug 16, 2019

NASA Marshall To Lead Artemis Program’s Human Lunar Lander Development

On Aug. 16, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine announced the agency’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville,...

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NASA image: Brazilian Science, Space Leaders Visit NASA
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Aug 16, 2022

Brazilian Science, Space Leaders Visit NASA

Senior officials from the Brazilian Space Agency, the Brazilian Ministry for Science, Technology, and Innovation,...

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NASA image: UAM-Landscape-Final
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Nov 7, 2017

UAM-Landscape-Final

The concept of urban air mobility involves multiple aircraft safely operating within a city. (Yellow circles are...

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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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