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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: ARC-2010-ACD10-0038-007
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Mar 2, 2010

ARC-2010-ACD10-0038-007

Vertical Motion Simulator (VMS) control room with Steve Beard and Estela Hernandez-Buchmann

ARC
NASA image: MAF_20201029_ZetaResponse_011
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Oct 29, 2020

MAF_20201029_ZetaResponse_011

Hurricane Zeta damage to NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility – South side of Bldg. 110 the Vertical Assembly Building...

MAF
NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0038-024
Image
Mar 2, 2010

ARC-2010-ACD10-0038-024

Vertical Motion Simulator (VMS) interior with Shuttle Cab (S-cab) mounted in facility.

ARC
NASA image: Launch Abort System Integration (AA-2)
Video
Mar 13, 2019

Launch Abort System Integration (AA-2)

The Launch Abort System for Ascent Abort Flight Test is vertical and integrated with the crew module test article.

KSC
NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0038-033
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Mar 2, 2010

ARC-2010-ACD10-0038-033

Vertical Motion Simulator (VMS) interior with Shuttle Cab (S-cab) mounted in facility.

ARC
NASA image: KSC-01pp0999
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May 16, 2001

KSC-01pp0999

A vertical view of the Space Station Processing Facility shows the lineup of elements in various stages of...

KSC
NASA image: GRC-1993-C-07356
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Sep 29, 1993

GRC-1993-C-07356

SUPERSONIC SHORT TAKE OFF Vertical LANDING HOT GAS INGESTION MODEL 9X15 WIND TUNNEL

GRC
NASA image: Gateway Stands Tall for Stress Test
Image
Jul 9, 2024

Gateway Stands Tall for Stress Test

jsc2024e055349 (July 9, 2024) -- Gateway’s Habitation and Logistics Outpost stands vertically inside a Thales Alenia...

JSC
NASA image: The SpaceX Dragon and Station above the Indian Ocean
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Jan 6, 2019

The SpaceX Dragon and Station above the Indian Ocean

iss058e002241 (Jan. 7, 2019) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft is pictured attached to the International Space...

JSC
NASA image: Hoisting NASA Mars Science Laboratory Onto Its Atlas V
Image
Nov 10, 2011

Hoisting NASA Mars Science Laboratory Onto Its Atlas V

Employees at Space Launch Complex 41 of Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., keep watch as the payload fairing...

JPL
NASA image: Gateway Stands Tall for Stress Test
Image
Jul 9, 2024

Gateway Stands Tall for Stress Test

jsc2024e055348 (July 9, 2024) -- Gateway’s Habitation and Logistics Outpost stands vertically inside a Thales Alenia...

JSC
NASA image: The Tallest Peaks
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Nov 1, 2010

The Tallest Peaks

Vertical structures, among the tallest seen in Saturn main rings, rise abruptly from the edge of Saturn B ring to...

JPL
NASA image: Erosion Patterns May Guide Mars Rover to Rocks Recently Exposed
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Dec 9, 2013

Erosion Patterns May Guide Mars Rover to Rocks Recently Exposed

These two images come from the HiRISE camera on NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. Images of locations in Gale Crater...

JPL
NASA image: Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) Test Panel Lifts
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Feb 11, 2021

Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) Test Panel Lifts

Lift of three EUS test panels in VWC at Michoud Assembly Facility on Thursday, February 11, 2021. Technicians are...

MSFC
NASA image: Mars 2020 - Atlas Mate of Solid Rocket Boosters to First Stage
Video
Jun 4, 2020

Mars 2020 - Atlas Mate of Solid Rocket Boosters to First Stage

Mars 2020 Atlas mate of solid rocket boosters (SRBs) to first stage.

KSC
NASA image: ARC-1969-AC87-0113-2
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Feb 11, 1987

ARC-1969-AC87-0113-2

Date: Feb 11, 1987 Photographer: CFD Reynolds Shear Stress: Horseshoe Vortex and Bursting Process Turbulent Boundry...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1995-AC95-0421-2
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Dec 4, 1995

ARC-1995-AC95-0421-2

N-243 NASA Ames VMS (Vertical Motion simulator) S-Cab: HSCT (High Speed Civil Transport) Simulation Throttles

ARC
NASA image: GRC-1994-C-00160
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Jan 5, 1994

GRC-1994-C-00160

LASER Velocimetry System for Flow Measurement. Advanced Short Takeoff and Vertical Landing, ASTOVL model n the 9x15...

GRC
NASA image: ARC-1997-ACD97-0410-18_1
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Dec 12, 1997

ARC-1997-ACD97-0410-18_1

NASA Ames Vertical Motion Simulator (VMS); T-Cab Civil Tilt Rotor Project (CTR) OTW (out the window) composite views

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1988-AC88-0530-29
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Aug 31, 1988

ARC-1988-AC88-0530-29

E-7 STOVL fighter model testing in Ames 40x80ft Subsonic wind tunnel. Investigating Supersonic Short Take-off and...

ARC
NASA image: VAB Topping Off Ceremony
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Apr 14, 1965

VAB Topping Off Ceremony

Installation of the Last Major Beam autographed by construction workers, NASA, and Corps of Engineers employees atop...

KSC
NASA image: HRH Prince Frederik of Denmark visit and tour of NASA Ames Research Center.
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Aug 27, 2014

HRH Prince Frederik of Denmark visit and tour of NASA Ames Research Center.

HRH Prince Frederik of Denmark visit and tour of NASA Ames Research Center. shown here at the Vertical Motion...

ARC
NASA image: 1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV)
Image
Jan 9, 2013

1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV)

1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV): Tethered and free flying test in 20 foot Vertical Spin Tunnel

LRC
NASA image: 1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV)
Image
May 20, 2013

1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV)

1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV): Tethered and free flying test in 20 foot Vertical Spin Tunnel

LRC
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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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