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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: Title: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong
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Mar 11, 2021

Title: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong

The load pad bonding process for the vertical tails was a preliminary step in the process to test the F/A-18E from...

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NASA image: Flame Deflector Complete at Launch Complex 39B
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May 16, 2018

Flame Deflector Complete at Launch Complex 39B

Construction is complete on the main flame deflector in the flame trench at Launch Complex 39B at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: ALOFT instrument upload
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Jun 6, 2023

ALOFT instrument upload

NASA Armstrong’s ER-2 aircraft is uploaded with instruments for its ALOFT mission. The ER-2 will fly at high...

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NASA image: Industry Forum on Lunar Exploration Plans
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Feb 14, 2019

Industry Forum on Lunar Exploration Plans

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine speaks at the opening of an industry forum on the agency's lunar exploration...

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NASA image: Artemis I Mission Management Briefing
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Sep 1, 2022

Artemis I Mission Management Briefing

Artemis I management team provides a pre-launch briefing following the Mission Management Team meeting ahead of the...

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NASA image: Safety and Health Days - Dr. Cassie Hilditch, Fatigue Management
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Mar 4, 2020

Safety and Health Days - Dr. Cassie Hilditch, Fatigue Management

Cassie Hilditch, a guest speaker from the San Jose State University Research Foundation, addresses Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Expedition 11 Launch Day
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Apr 15, 2005

Expedition 11 Launch Day

Unidentified family members of NASA astronaut John Phillips waves offers up best wishes for a safe mission and a...

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NASA image: iss071e066956
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May 9, 2024

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iss071e066956 (May 9, 2024) --- The inside of the Kibo laboratory module's airlock safely links the pressurized...

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NASA image: Orion crew egress testing
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Jul 13, 2017

Orion crew egress testing

When astronauts return to Earth from destinations beyond the Moon in NASA’s Orion spacecraft and splashdown in the...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP1024
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May 24, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, a worker points to some of the tiles on orbiter...

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NASA image: Morpheus Frame Grabs from KSC TV of Campaign 5, Free Flight 15 L
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Dec 15, 2014

Morpheus Frame Grabs from KSC TV of Campaign 5, Free Flight 15 L

NASA’s Project Morpheus prototype lander is enveloped in a cloud of dust as it takes off on free flight test No. 15...

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NASA image: NASA Completes Orion Parachute Tests for Missions with Astronaut
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Sep 12, 2018

NASA Completes Orion Parachute Tests for Missions with Astronaut

NASA has completes the final test to qualify Orion’s parachute system for flights with astronauts, checking off an...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0426
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Mar 28, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astronaut Frank Culbertson (with sunglasses) gets help moving a tree into its freshly...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2468
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May 29, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers are removing the flame...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3620
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Sep 19, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the flame trench deflector that...

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NASA image: Orion crew egress testing
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Jul 13, 2017

Orion crew egress testing

When astronauts return to Earth from destinations beyond the Moon in NASA’s Orion spacecraft and splashdown in the...

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NASA image: iss060e011502
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Jul 17, 2019

iss060e011502

iss060e011502 (July 17, 2019) --- Expedition 60 Flight Engineer Nick Hague of NASA services the Combustion...

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NASA image: Delta IV Heavy arrives at KSC
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Mar 6, 2014

Delta IV Heavy arrives at KSC

The United Launch Alliance barge Delta Mariner enters Port Canaveral in Florida on March 6, 2014. The barge is...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1242
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Aug 27, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - "Astronauts" were safely and successfully recovered from a "downed" Space Shuttle in a...

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NASA image: Morpheus Frame Grabs from KSC TV of Campaign 5, Free Flight 15 L
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Dec 15, 2014

Morpheus Frame Grabs from KSC TV of Campaign 5, Free Flight 15 L

NASA’s Project Morpheus prototype lander soars overhead during free flight test No. 15 at the north end of the...

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NASA image: VIPER Family Day
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Aug 14, 2024

VIPER Family Day

Antoine Tardy explains the operation of the Moon Gravity Representative Unit (MGRU3) at the Roverscape during Family...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 2
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Jul 26, 2023

Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 2

The Crew Module Test Article (CMTA) is seen in the waters of the Pacific Ocean during NASA’s Underway Recovery Test...

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NASA image: Expedition 27 Crewmembers during Soyuz TMA-20/25S Hatch Closing
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May 23, 2011

Expedition 27 Crewmembers during Soyuz TMA-20/25S Hatch Closing

ISS027-E-036375 (23 May 2011) --- Russian cosmonaut Dmitry Kondratyev (left), Expedition 27 commander; NASA...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study
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Jul 20, 2023

NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study

Tyler Willhite, sitting, and Derek Abramson and Justin Link, prepare for an Alta-X aircraft flight. Behind them 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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