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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: EC05-0090-03
Image
Apr 20, 2005

EC05-0090-03

An ocean color senor, a passive microwave vertical sounder and an electro-optical sensor were mounted on the Altair...

AFRC
NASA image: ARC-1997-ACD97-0410-18
Image
Dec 12, 1997

ARC-1997-ACD97-0410-18

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

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1997-ACD97-0383-24
Image
Nov 12, 1997

ARC-1997-ACD97-0383-24

NASA Ames Vertical Motion Simulator (VMS): F-cab SIMFR (Simulation Frequency Response) Project; Pilots cockpit and...

ARC
NASA image: Steerable Parachute for Apollo Vehicle tested in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel..
Image
Jan 27, 1997

Steerable Parachute for Apollo Vehicle tested in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel..

(02/18/1964) Apollo 3 Parachute cluster, flown vertically in 40x80 wind tunnel. Parachutes mounted on a control head...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1997-AC97-0410-4
Image
Dec 12, 1997

ARC-1997-AC97-0410-4

NASA Ames Vertical Motion Simulator (VMS); T-Cab Civil Tilt Rotor Project (CTR) project cab configuration with...

ARC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1797
Image
Dec 12, 1997

KSC-97PC1797

The Spartan payload, which flew on STS-87, is removed from Columbia's cargo bay in Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3...

KSC
NASA image: 1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV)
Image
May 17, 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
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: The orbiter payload bay is photographed from U.S. Laboratory
Image
Apr 7, 2001

The orbiter payload bay is photographed from U.S. Laboratory

STS102-328-028 (13 March 2001) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery's payload bay and vertical stabilizer are backdropped...

JSC
NASA image: Corestage-2 Liquid Hydrogen Tank Welding Completed
Video
Oct 14, 2019

Corestage-2 Liquid Hydrogen Tank Welding Completed

SLS's Corestage-2 Liquid Hydrogen tank welds have been completed and the tank was removed from the Vertical Assembly...

MAF
NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0160-004
Image
Jul 29, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0160-004

Vertical Motion Simulator VMS Simulation; Rotorcraft Stability/Phase Margin in T-cab. out the window panorama -...

ARC
NASA image: Various views of the Expedition One mission preparation
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Nov 15, 2000

Various views of the Expedition One mission preparation

JSC2000-E-28202 (29 October 2000) --- The Soyuz launch vehicle is moved into the vertical position for its launch...

JSC
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: KSC-97PC1799
Image
Dec 12, 1997

KSC-97PC1799

The Spartan payload, which flew on STS-87, is removed from Columbia's cargo bay in Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3...

KSC
NASA image: ARC-1969-AC87-0113-1
Image
Feb 11, 1987

ARC-1969-AC87-0113-1

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

ARC
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
NASA image: KSC-97PC1798
Image
Dec 12, 1997

KSC-97PC1798

The Spartan payload, which flew on STS-87, is removed from Columbia's cargo bay in Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3...

KSC
NASA image: ARC-1997-ACD97-0410-17
Image
Dec 12, 1997

ARC-1997-ACD97-0410-17

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

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0160-003
Image
Jul 29, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0160-003

Vertical Motion Simulator VMS Simulation; Rotorcraft Stability/Phase Margin in T-cab. Out-the-window (otw) panorama...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1969-AC87-0113-3
Image
Feb 11, 1987

ARC-1969-AC87-0113-3

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

ARC
NASA image: HRH Prince Frederik of Denmark visit and tour of NASA Ames Research Center.
Image
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: Space Shuttle Project
Image
Mar 15, 1978

Space Shuttle Project

The Shuttle Orbiter Enterprise is transported via road across Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) for later Mated...

MSFC
NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Delta IV Heavy LVOS
Image
Apr 17, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Delta IV Heavy LVOS

The first stage of a United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket is prepared to be lifted vertical at the Vertical...

KSC
NASA image: GOES-R Atlas V Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Lift and Mate
Image
Oct 27, 2016

GOES-R Atlas V Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Lift and Mate

The solid rocket motor has been lifted to the vertical position on its transporter for mating to the United Launch...

KSC
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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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