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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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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The USS Anchorage has docked at Naval Base San Diego after completion of the Orion Underway...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5) Trip - "Be Wise" Presenta
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Oct 23, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5) Trip - "Be Wise" Presenta

NASA’s Ground Systems Development and Operations Program (GSDO) participates in a “Be Wise” program at the Reuben H....

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May 13, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle has been moved into a protective structure at the Mole Pier...

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May 13, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Inside a protective structure at the Mole Pier at the Naval Base San Diego in California,...

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Oct 9, 1998

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STS-95 Payload Specialist John H. Glenn Jr., a senator from Ohio and one of the original seven Project Mercury...

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Aug 5, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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Aug 13, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The USS Anchorage returns to the Naval Base San Diego after completion of the Orion Underway...

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Sep 7, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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Nov 3, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-129 Mission Specialists...

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Nov 19, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion crew module recovery fixture and other ground support equipment have been loaded into...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3399
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Jul 31, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle is secured on its cradle in the well deck of the U.S. Navy's...

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May 9, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside the Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5) Trip - "Genius in the Hou
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Oct 22, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5) Trip - "Genius in the Hou

Melissa Jones, right, Landing and Recovery director with NASA’s Ground Systems Development and Operations Program...

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Aug 10, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-115 crew walks out of the Operations and Checkout Building to head for Launch...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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Apr 22, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Inside the Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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Nov 17, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The multi-mission radioisotope thermoelectric generator (MMRTG) for NASA's Mars Science...

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Aug 19, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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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 divers and other personnel in a rigid hull inflatable boat lift a tether line attached to a float from the...

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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)

Melissa Jones, Landing and Recovery director with NASA's Ground Systems Development and Operations Program (GSDO)...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4524
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Nov 19, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – A forklift is used to carry ground support equipment into the well deck of the USS Anchorage at...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities at KSC, Expedition 5 member...

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Oct 9, 1998

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After suiting up for their practice countdown exercise, STS-95 crew members head for the bus outside the Operations...

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Sep 11, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Orion crew module, stacked atop its service module, is being prepared for its move out of...

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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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