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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: Service module testing in Plum Brook
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Jan 23, 2016

Service module testing in Plum Brook

The European Service Module structural test model, shown on Jan. 23, 2016, is used for testing purposes before...

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NASA image: Core Stage Inter-Tank Umbilical Installation
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Nov 30, 2016

Core Stage Inter-Tank Umbilical Installation

A crane is used to lift the Core State Inter-tank Umbilical (CSITU) for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4174
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Sep 30, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket for Exploration Flight Test-1 has arrived at...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4170
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Sep 30, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket for Exploration Flight Test-1 arrives at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4179
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Oct 1, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This close-up view shows the United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket for Exploration...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Oct 28, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

Several rigid hull and inflatable Zodiac boats are in the water near a test version of the Orion crew module during...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Oct 31, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

U.S. Navy personnel check tether lines and a winch line on the deck of the USS San Diego in the Pacific Ocean off...

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NASA image: Core Stage Inter-Tank Umbilical Installation
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Nov 30, 2016

Core Stage Inter-Tank Umbilical Installation

A crane is used to lift the Core State Inter-tank Umbilical (CSITU) for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6495
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Nov 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A newly designed glove is submitted to a burst test to determine how much internal pressure...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4173
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Sep 30, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance, or ULA, Delta IV Heavy rocket for Exploration Flight Test-1...

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NASA image: Core Stage Inter-Tank Umbilical Installation
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Nov 30, 2016

Core Stage Inter-Tank Umbilical Installation

A crane moves the Core State Inter-tank Umbilical (CSITU) for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) closer for attachment...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Nov 1, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 team members gather in the USS San Diego at the end of a series of tests. NASA's...

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NASA image: EFT-1 Delta IV Heavy lift to vertical
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Oct 1, 2014

EFT-1 Delta IV Heavy lift to vertical

United Launch Alliance, or ULA, workers monitor the progress as the ULA Delta IV Heavy rocket for Exploration Flight...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Oct 26, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

A test version of the Orion crew module attached to tether lines sits in the flooded well deck of the USS San Diego...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6499
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Nov 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astronaut Hall of Fame near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Kennedy Director...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4180
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Oct 1, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket for Exploration Flight Test-1 is lifted to...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4176
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Oct 1, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket for Exploration Flight Test-1 is being...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Oct 26, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

Winch operations team members watch as a test version of the Orion crew module is secured in the flooded well deck...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4171
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Sep 30, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket for Exploration Flight Test-1 arrives at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2342
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May 13, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers move the Orion ground test vehicle, or...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5348
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Oct 6, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building's High Bay 3 at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Development...

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NASA image: EFT-1 Delta IV Heavy lift to vertical
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Oct 1, 2014

EFT-1 Delta IV Heavy lift to vertical

The United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket for Exploration Flight Test-1 is lifted to the vertical position in...

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NASA image: Service module testing in Plum Brook
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Jan 23, 2016

Service module testing in Plum Brook

The European Service Module structural test model, shown on Jan. 23, 2016, is used for testing purposes before...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Oct 27, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

A test version of the Orion crew module has been tethered and pulled into the well deck of the USS San Diego using a...

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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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