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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-03pd1150
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Apr 16, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF), Paul King, an employee of The Boeing Co.,...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1147
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Apr 16, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF), United Space Alliance (USA) technician Mark...

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NASA image: Crawler Bearing Replacement
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Feb 28, 2014

Crawler Bearing Replacement

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the B and D...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1080
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Apr 10, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, United Space Alliance employees (from left) John...

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NASA image: View of the Columbia's open payload bay
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Nov 13, 1981

View of the Columbia's open payload bay

STS002-13-208 (12-14 Nov. 1981) --- This clear view of the aft section of the Earth-orbiting space shuttle...

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NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 203
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Oct 28, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 203

This image from NASA's Dawn spacecraft shows dimly lit, cratered terrain on Ceres. Bright streaks of material are...

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NASA image: Ramjet Model and Technicians in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Feb 23, 1952

Ramjet Model and Technicians in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

A researcher at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory checks the...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  Workers in NASA Spacecraft Hangar AE (background) remove sections of the transportation canister from around the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF), which has been returned to the hangar from the launch pad.   Additional workers (foreground) prepare the Delta payload attach fitting, from which SIRTF was demated, for further use.  SIRTF will remain in the clean room until it returns to the pad in early August. One of NASA's largest infrared telescopes to be launched, SIRTF will obtain images and spectra by detecting the infrared energy, or heat, radiated by objects in space.
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May 2, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in NASA Spacecraft Hangar AE (background) remove sections of the transportation canister from around the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF), which has been returned to the hangar from the launch pad. Additional workers (foreground) prepare the Delta payload attach fitting, from which SIRTF was demated, for further use. SIRTF will remain in the clean room until it returns to the pad in early August. One of NASA's largest infrared telescopes to be launched, SIRTF will obtain images and spectra by detecting the infrared energy, or heat, radiated by objects in space.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in NASA Spacecraft Hangar AE (background) remove sections of the transportation...

NASA image: Investigating Mars: Ius Chasma
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Feb 23, 2018

Investigating Mars: Ius Chasma

Continuing eastward thru central Ius Chasma, this image shows a section of chasma that is not dominated by landslide...

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NASA image: Cerberus Fossae - Athabasca Valles
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Nov 18, 2021

Cerberus Fossae - Athabasca Valles

Today's VIS image shows a section of Cerberus Fossae. Located southeast of the Elysium Planitia volcanic complex,...

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NASA image: Slope Instability
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Jul 15, 2016

Slope Instability

One small section of this image shows boulders that have rolled down the slope of a crater wall. The boulders vary...

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NASA image: Globular Cluster Messier 2 in Aquarius
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Dec 11, 2003

Globular Cluster Messier 2 in Aquarius

This image of the Globular cluster Messier 2 (M2) was taken by Galaxy Evolution Explorer on August 20, 2003. This...

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NASA image: Pluto Heart: Like a Cosmic Lava Lamp
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Jun 1, 2016

Pluto Heart: Like a Cosmic Lava Lamp

Like a cosmic lava lamp, a large section of Pluto's icy surface is being constantly renewed by a process called...

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NASA image: Nicholson Crater
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Oct 13, 2021

Nicholson Crater

Today's image shows a cross section of Nicholson Crater. The central peak of this crater is surrounded by a layered...

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NASA image: Boeing Quiet Experimental Validation Concept, QEVC, performance
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Mar 22, 2013

Boeing Quiet Experimental Validation Concept, QEVC, performance

Boeing Quiet Experimental Validation Concept, QEVC, performance model

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NASA image: Combined Cycle Engine (CCE) Test in 10 x 10 Supersonic Wind Tunn
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Jan 29, 2011

Combined Cycle Engine (CCE) Test in 10 x 10 Supersonic Wind Tunn

The NASA Fundamental Aeronautics Hypersonics project is focused on technologies for combined cycle, air-breathing...

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NASA image: Combined Cycle Engine (CCE) Test in 10 x 10 Supersonic Wind Tunn
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Jan 29, 2011

Combined Cycle Engine (CCE) Test in 10 x 10 Supersonic Wind Tunn

The NASA Fundamental Aeronautics Hypersonics project is focused on technologies for combined cycle, air-breathing...

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NASA image: MAF_20220130_LH2 CS2 Move to 110-18
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Jan 30, 2022

MAF_20220130_LH2 CS2 Move to 110-18

Technicians transported the assembled upper part of the Artemis II core stage to the final assembly area inside the...

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NASA image: MAF_20220130_LH2 CS2 Move to 110-21
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Jan 30, 2022

MAF_20220130_LH2 CS2 Move to 110-21

Technicians transported the assembled upper part of the Artemis II core stage to the final assembly area inside the...

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NASA image: MAF_20220130_LH2 CS2 Move to 110-28
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Jan 30, 2022

MAF_20220130_LH2 CS2 Move to 110-28

Technicians transported the assembled upper part of the Artemis II core stage to the final assembly area inside the...

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NASA image: MAF_20220130_LH2 CS2 Move to 110-5
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Jan 30, 2022

MAF_20220130_LH2 CS2 Move to 110-5

Technicians transported the assembled upper part of the Artemis II core stage to the final assembly area inside the...

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NASA image: MAF_20220130_LH2 CS2 Move to 110-3
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Jan 30, 2022

MAF_20220130_LH2 CS2 Move to 110-3

Technicians transported the assembled upper part of the Artemis II core stage to the final assembly area inside the...

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NASA image: Artemis V Moon Rocket in Early Phase of Production
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Feb 10, 2025

Artemis V Moon Rocket in Early Phase of Production

This image shows NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility move crew lifting a completed liquid hydrogen tank barrel off the...

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NASA image: MAF_20220130_LH2 CS2 Move to 110-6
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Jan 30, 2022

MAF_20220130_LH2 CS2 Move to 110-6

Technicians transported the assembled upper part of the Artemis II core stage to the final assembly area inside the...

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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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