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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-08pd1641
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Jun 11, 2008

KSC-08pd1641

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Pad 17-B, flame and smoke mark the launch of...

KSC
NASA image: Psyche Thrusters: Integration Complete
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Sep 20, 2021

Psyche Thrusters: Integration Complete

NASA's Psyche spacecraft is photographed in July 2021 during the mission's assembly, test, and launch operations...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-08pd1354
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May 14, 2008

KSC-08pd1354

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Astrotech payload processing facility, NASA's Gamma-Ray Large Area Space Telescope,...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-4774
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Aug 30, 2012

KSC-2012-4774

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Michael Luther, deputy associate administrator of NASA's Science Mission Directorate? at NASA...

KSC
NASA image: NASA's B-52B launch aircraft cruises to a test range over the Pacific Ocean carrying the second X-43A vehicle attached to a Pegasus rocket on March 27, 2004
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Mar 27, 2004

NASA's B-52B launch aircraft cruises to a test range over the Pacific Ocean carrying the second X-43A vehicle attached to a Pegasus rocket on March 27, 2004

The second X-43A hypersonic research aircraft, attached to a modified Pegasus booster rocket and followed by a chase...

AFRC
NASA image: Heaven’s Carousel
Image
Dec 8, 2017

Heaven’s Carousel

Last week researchers from around the world gathered at the Accademia dei Lincei in Rome for the Science with the...

GSFC
NASA image: Research Technology
Image
Mar 1, 2001

Research Technology

Engineers at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) have been testing Magnetic Launch Assist Systems, formerly...

MSFC
NASA image: Retreat of Greenland's Zachariae Isstrom Glacier
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Jan 17, 2024

Retreat of Greenland's Zachariae Isstrom Glacier

Satellite images from 2022 (Main image) and 1999 (Figure A) capture the retreat of Zachariae Isstrom, a glacier in...

JPL
NASA image: Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS)
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Dec 8, 2017

Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS)

MMS Spacecraft Animation The Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) mission is a Solar Terrestrial Probes mission...

GSFC
NASA image: Retreat of Greenland's Jakobshavn Isbrae Glacier
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Jan 17, 2024

Retreat of Greenland's Jakobshavn Isbrae Glacier

Satellite images from 2022 (Main image) and 1985 (Figure A) capture the retreat of Jakobshavn Isbrae, a glacier on...

JPL
NASA image: Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) [video]
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Dec 8, 2017

Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) [video]

MMS Spacecraft Animation The Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) mission is a Solar Terrestrial Probes mission...

GSFC
NASA image: Research Technology
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Oct 1, 1999

Research Technology

In this photograph, a futuristic spacecraft model sits atop a carrier on the Magnetic Launch Assist System, formerly...

MSFC
NASA image: Research Technology
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Jan 1, 2000

Research Technology

Marshall Space Flight Center’s (MSFC’s) Advanced Space Transportation Program has developed the Magnetic Launch...

MSFC
NASA image: Heaven's Carousel premiere
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Dec 8, 2017

Heaven's Carousel premiere

Last week researchers from around the world gathered at the Accademia dei Lincei in Rome for the Science with the...

GSFC
NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Jan 1, 2002

Advanced Concept

An artist's rendering of the air-breathing, hypersonic X-43B, the third and largest of NASA's Hyper-X series flight...

MSFC
NASA image: Research Technology
Image
Mar 1, 2001

Research Technology

This image shows a 1/9 subscale model vehicle clearing the Magnetic Launch Assist System, formerly referred to as...

MSFC
NASA image: Artemis III Liquid Hydrogen Tank Prepares for Thermal Protection System Application
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May 20, 2024

Artemis III Liquid Hydrogen Tank Prepares for Thermal Protection System Application

Teams move a liquid hydrogen tank for NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket out of a priming cell and into an...

MAF
NASA image: Artemis III Liquid Hydrogen Tank Prepares for Thermal Protection System Application
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May 20, 2024

Artemis III Liquid Hydrogen Tank Prepares for Thermal Protection System Application

Teams move a liquid hydrogen tank for NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket out of a priming cell and into an...

MAF
NASA image: Artemis III Liquid Hydrogen Tank Prepares for Thermal Protection System Application
Image
May 20, 2024

Artemis III Liquid Hydrogen Tank Prepares for Thermal Protection System Application

Teams move a liquid hydrogen tank for NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket out of a priming cell and into an...

MAF
NASA image: Artemis III Liquid Hydrogen Tank Prepares for Thermal Protection System Application
Image
May 20, 2024

Artemis III Liquid Hydrogen Tank Prepares for Thermal Protection System Application

Teams move a liquid hydrogen tank for NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket out of a priming cell and into an...

MAF
NASA image: Artemis III Liquid Hydrogen Tank Prepares for Thermal Protection System Application
Image
May 20, 2024

Artemis III Liquid Hydrogen Tank Prepares for Thermal Protection System Application

Teams move a liquid hydrogen tank for NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket out of a priming cell and into an...

MAF
NASA image: Artemis III Liquid Hydrogen Tank Prepares for Thermal Protection System Application
Image
May 20, 2024

Artemis III Liquid Hydrogen Tank Prepares for Thermal Protection System Application

Teams move a liquid hydrogen tank for NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket out of a priming cell and into an...

MAF
NASA image: Artemis III Liquid Hydrogen Tank Prepares for Thermal Protection System Application
Image
May 20, 2024

Artemis III Liquid Hydrogen Tank Prepares for Thermal Protection System Application

Teams move a liquid hydrogen tank for NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket out of a priming cell and into an...

MAF
NASA image: Artemis III Liquid Hydrogen Tank Prepares for Thermal Protection System Application
Image
May 20, 2024

Artemis III Liquid Hydrogen Tank Prepares for Thermal Protection System Application

Teams move a liquid hydrogen tank for NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket out of a priming cell and into an...

MAF
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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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