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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: KSC-2013-2445
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May 24, 2013

KSC-2013-2445

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, center director Bob Cabana congratulates...

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NASA image: Aft Skirt Electrical Umbilical (ASEU) and Vehicle Support Post (
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Dec 9, 2016

Aft Skirt Electrical Umbilical (ASEU) and Vehicle Support Post (

A view from underneath one of the vertical support posts for NASA's Space Launch System rocket. Two after skirt...

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NASA image: IT Expo
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Jun 21, 2012

IT Expo

Jaci Mize of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration at Stennis Space Center learns about 'phishing,' a...

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NASA image: 50th Anniversary Gala
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Oct 15, 2011

50th Anniversary Gala

Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann welcomes guests to the facility's 50th Anniversary Gala on Oct....

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NASA image: 1400314
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Apr 21, 2014

1400314

2. ENGINEERS AND TECHNICIANS PREPARE FOR AN UPCOMING HOT-FIRE TEST OF A ROCKET INJECTOR MANUFACTURED USING ADDITIVE...

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NASA image: An Important Step for Commercial Crew on This Week @NASA – March 2, 2019
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Mar 1, 2019

An Important Step for Commercial Crew on This Week @NASA – March 2, 2019

An important step for the Commercial Crew Program, more testing with our Space Launch System rocket engine, and a...

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NASA image: Commerical Crew Program - SpaceX
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Jan 2, 2018

Commerical Crew Program - SpaceX

A SpaceX Merlin engine is on a test stand at the company's facility in McGregor, Texas. SpaceX is developing its...

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NASA image: Peregrine Rocket Motor Test at the Ames Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility (OARF).
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Feb 15, 2017

Peregrine Rocket Motor Test at the Ames Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility (OARF).

Ashley Karp, NASA JPL (Left) and Hunjoo Kim, NASA JPL (Right) attaching heat sensors the Peregrine Hybrid Rocket...

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NASA image: Estess Building ceremony
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May 2, 2011

Estess Building ceremony

Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann welcomes Roy S. Estess family members and guests May 2 to the...

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NASA image: Commerical Crew Program - SpaceX
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May 21, 2014

Commerical Crew Program - SpaceX

A SpaceX SuperDraco engine is hot-fired at the company's test facility in McGregor, Texas. SpaceX is developing its...

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NASA image: 10 x 10 Wind Tunnel
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Aug 17, 2023

10 x 10 Wind Tunnel

The 10- by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel (10×10) is the largest and fastest wind tunnel facility at NASA’s Glenn...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2114
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Apr 24, 2013

KSC-2013-2114

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Benjamin Plotner, an engineering intern, tests elements of a prototype of the StangSat at...

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NASA image: Community outreach
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Mar 1, 2012

Community outreach

Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann addresses community leaders and area officials during a March 1,...

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NASA image: Estess Building ceremony
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May 2, 2011

Estess Building ceremony

Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann welcomes Roy S. Estess family members and guests May 2 to the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2115
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Apr 24, 2013

KSC-2013-2115

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Benjamin Plotner, an engineering intern, and Kelvin Ruiz test elements of a prototype of the...

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NASA image: 50th Anniversary Gala
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Oct 15, 2011

50th Anniversary Gala

Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann welcomes guests to the facility's 50th Anniversary Gala on Oct....

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NASA image: Peregrine Rocket Motor Test at the Ames Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility (OARF).
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Feb 15, 2017

Peregrine Rocket Motor Test at the Ames Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility (OARF).

From Left to Right: 1. Hunjoo Kim (NASA JPL) 2. Kyle Botteon (NASA JPL) 3. Ashley Karp (NASA JPL) 4. Brian Schratz...

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NASA image: Liquid hydrogen sphere project
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Jun 22, 2011

Liquid hydrogen sphere project

A 107,000-gallon liquid hydrogen sphere no longer needed at Stennis Space Center is barged through the facility...

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NASA image: Goldman visits Washington, D.C.
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Mar 24, 2009

Goldman visits Washington, D.C.

Stennis Space Center Director Gene Goldman (right) visited Washington, D.C,. last month, where he called on...

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NASA image: 50th Anniversary Gala
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Oct 15, 2011

50th Anniversary Gala

Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann welcomes guests to the facility's 50th Anniversary Gala on Oct....

SSC
NASA image: Peregrine Rocket Motor Test at the Ames Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility (OARF).
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Feb 15, 2017

Peregrine Rocket Motor Test at the Ames Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility (OARF).

Hunjoo Kim, NASA JPL (Left) and Ashley Karp, NASA JPL (Right) attaching heat sensors the Peregrine Hybrid Rocket...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Oct 1, 2002

Around Marshall

This is a ground level view of Test Stand 300 at the east test area of the Marshall Space Flight Center. Test Stand...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3007
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May 14, 2013

KSC-2013-3007

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The Orion ground test vehicle sits on a test stand in the Launch Equipment Test Facility at...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5956
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Oct 17, 2012

KSC-2012-5956

CAPE KENNEDY, Fla. -- The Orion ground test vehicle sits on a test stand in the Launch Equipment Test Facility at...

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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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