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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: A-3 Groundbreaking Ceremony
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Aug 23, 2007

A-3 Groundbreaking Ceremony

NASA officials and government leaders participated in a groundbreaking event for a new rocket engine test stand at...

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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)

The USS San Diego approaches Naval Base San Diego in California after completion of Underway Recovery Test 5 in the...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Oct 29, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

A test version of the Orion crew module, in view at far right, is in the flooded well deck of the USS San Diego...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4175
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Sep 30, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Launch pad lights give off a golden glow at Space Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air...

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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 and winch lines on the deck of the USS San Diego to prepare for Underway Recovery...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4140
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Sep 25, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Coupled Florida East Coast Railway, or FEC, locomotives No. 433 and No. 428 pass the Vehicle...

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NASA image: Liquid Hydrogen Fill
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Aug 3, 2016

Liquid Hydrogen Fill

Inside a control building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Adam Swinger, cryogenic research engineer in...

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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 being lifted to the vertical...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6490
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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: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Oct 26, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

A member of the recovery team watches as a test version of the Orion crew module is secured in the flooded well deck...

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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 during wrap up of the series of tests....

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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 being lifted to the vertical...

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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

The Core State Inter-tank Umbilical (CSITU) for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) is attached to the "C" tower of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2343
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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: 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: Service module testing in Plum Brook Station in Ohio
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Jan 23, 2016

Service module testing in Plum Brook Station in Ohio

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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Nov 1, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 team members gather in the USS San Diego during wrap up of the series of tests....

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4181
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Oct 1, 2014

KSC-2014-4181

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)

A colorful sunset illuminates the water as the USS San Diego prepares for Underway Recovery Test 5 in the Pacific...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Oct 30, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

A sunrise is in view from the flight deck of the USS San Diego in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California....

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NASA image: CCP Astronauts Tour SpaceX Facility
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Oct 16, 2018

CCP Astronauts Tour SpaceX Facility

NASA astronauts who will be the first humans to fly aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft recently toured the...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine visits Marshall Space Flight
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Aug 15, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine visits Marshall Space Flight

On August 15, 2018 NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine visited Marshall Space Flight Center. Upon his arrival he was...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4854
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Dec 18, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA's Orion spacecraft arrives at the Launch Abort System Facility at Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1528
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Feb 10, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In high bay 4 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a worker...

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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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