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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: Orion Service Module Umbilical (OSMU) Testing Complete
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Oct 19, 2016

Orion Service Module Umbilical (OSMU) Testing Complete

Testing of the Orion Service Module Umbilical (OSMU) was completed at the Launch Equipment Test Facility at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Preparations for Sea
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Oct 29, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Preparations for Sea

Landing and Recovery Director Melissa Jones gives senior leaders from around NASA a familiarization tour onboard a...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4172
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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: Pegasus delivers SLS engine section
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Mar 3, 2017

Pegasus delivers SLS engine section

NASA engineers install test hardware for the agency's new heavy lift rocket, the Space Launch System, into a newly...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4021
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Jul 27, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA's Morpheus lander, a vertical test bed vehicle, is unloaded at the Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0911
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Apr 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Starfighter F-104 is airborne after taking off from the KSC Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: ML Roll Back to Pad 39B
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Oct 20, 2020

ML Roll Back to Pad 39B

In the early morning on Oct. 20, 2020, the mobile launcher for the Artemis I mission begins its rollout atop...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4158
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Sep 30, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Horizontal Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: Portraits in Perseverance
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Apr 21, 2020

Portraits in Perseverance

With the launch period for the Perseverance mission opening July 17, 2020, members of NASA's Perseverance Mars rover...

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NASA image: The second X-45A Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) technology demonstrator aircraft during its maiden flight. The flight marks another milestone for the UCAV program, and verified the aircraft's flight control software
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Nov 21, 2002

The second X-45A Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) technology demonstrator aircraft during its maiden flight. The flight marks another milestone for the UCAV program, and verified the aircraft's flight control software

The second X-45A Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) technology demonstrator completed its first flight on November...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 3 Activities
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Nov 1, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 3 Activities

U.S. Navy divers prepare to attach the "front porch" to a test version of the Orion capsule on Nov. 1, 2018, as part...

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NASA image: EGS Launch Countdown Demonstration at Pad 39B
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Oct 23, 2020

EGS Launch Countdown Demonstration at Pad 39B

Special ground support equipment is used to position the two side flame deflectors underneath the mobile launcher...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3230
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Aug 2, 2013

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Edwards, Calif. – ED13-0266-023- The Sierra Nevada Corporation, or SNC, Dream Chaser flight vehicle is prepared for...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-1 Post Flight Readiness Review Overview Briefing
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Feb 22, 2019

SpaceX Demo-1 Post Flight Readiness Review Overview Briefing

In Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, agency and industry leaders speak to members of the media on...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd-0086
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Jan 24, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the hypergolic maintenance facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a technician...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Preparations for Sea
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Oct 29, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Preparations for Sea

Senior leaders from around NASA receive a familiarization tour by the Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) recovery team...

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NASA image: ML Roll Back to Pad 39B
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Oct 20, 2020

ML Roll Back to Pad 39B

During sunrise on Oct. 20, 2020, the mobile launcher for the Artemis I mission, atop crawler-transporter 2 (CT-2),...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4178
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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: KSC-99pp0624
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Jun 1, 1999

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In the Vertical Processing Facility, the Chandra X-ray Observatory is revealed with its protective cover removed....

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 6 Activities
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Nov 4, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 6 Activities

NASA Recovery Team members monitor activities during Underway Recovery Test-7 (URT-7) in the well deck of the USS...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1384
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Oct 24, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A Boeing Delta II (7326) rocket lights up the clouds of exhaust below as it propels...

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NASA image: EGS Launch Countdown Demonstration at Pad 39B
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Oct 23, 2020

EGS Launch Countdown Demonstration at Pad 39B

A close-up view of the mobile launcher for Artemis I with the two side flame deflectors positioned underneath during...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1382
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Oct 24, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Lighting up the launch pad, a Boeing Delta II (7326) rocket propels Deep Space 1...

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NASA image: Orion Service Module Umbilical (OSMU) Testing Complete
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Oct 19, 2016

Orion Service Module Umbilical (OSMU) Testing Complete

Testing of the Orion Service Module Umbilical (OSMU) was completed at the Launch Equipment Test Facility at NASA’s...

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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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