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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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Oct 30, 2024

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A model of the X-66 aircraft with a wingspan of almost 6 feet was placed in the 12-Foot Low-Speed Wind Tunnel at...

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NASA image: Astronauts Frank Rubio of NASA and Sultan Alneyadi of UAE
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May 17, 2023

Astronauts Frank Rubio of NASA and Sultan Alneyadi of UAE

iss069e011049 (May 17, 2023) --- From left, Expedition 69 Flight Engineers Frank Rubio of NASA and Sultan Alneyadi...

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Jan 19, 1978

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, structural work is ongoing inside the high bay of...

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NASA image: Kuipers configures the GCP in the ATV-3
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Apr 6, 2012

Kuipers configures the GCP in the ATV-3

ISS030-E-210810 (6 April 2012) --- European Space Agency astronaut Andre Kuipers, Expedition 30 flight engineer,...

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Sep 9, 2021

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iss065e369753 (Sept. 9, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Megan McArthur configures an...

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NASA image: ECN-14284
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Dec 30, 1980

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A close-up view of the Highly Maneuverable Aircraft Technology (HiMAT) research vehicle attached to a wing pylon on...

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NASA image: LRC-2024-OCIO_P-00668.TIF
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Oct 30, 2024

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A model of the X-66 aircraft with a wingspan of almost 6 feet was placed in the 12-Foot Low-Speed Wind Tunnel at...

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NASA image: View of the Flight Readiness Firing (FRF) of the Challengers engines
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Jan 5, 1983

View of the Flight Readiness Firing (FRF) of the Challengers engines

The Space shuttle orbiter Challenger is given a 20-second test firing of its new main engines on December 18, 1982...

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Feb 10, 2022

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iss066e139638 (Feb. 10, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Mark Vande Hei configures the...

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NASA image: GRC-2006-C-00543
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Jan 31, 2006

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Combustion Integrated Rack (CIR)

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Jan 31, 2006

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Combustion Integrated Rack (CIR)

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Payload Changeout Room (PCR) at Launch Pad 39A are preparing to close the payload doors for flight on the Space Shuttle Atlantis, targeted for liftoff on Mission STS-79 around Sept. 12. The SPACEHAB Double Module located in the aft area of the payload bay is filled with supplies and other items slated for transfer to the Russian Space Station Mir. STS-79 marks the second flight of a SPACEHAB in support of the Shuttle-Mir dockings, and the first flight of the double-module configuration. The SPACEHAB is connected by tunnel to the Orbiter Docking System (ODS), with the Androgynous Peripheral Docking System (APDS) clearly visible on top of the ODS. The APDS provides the docking interface for the linkup with Mir, while the ODS provides a passageway from the orbiter to the Russian space station and the SPACEHAB.
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Aug 22, 1996

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Payload Changeout Room (PCR) at Launch Pad 39A are preparing to close the payload doors for flight on the Space Shuttle Atlantis, targeted for liftoff on Mission STS-79 around Sept. 12. The SPACEHAB Double Module located in the aft area of the payload bay is filled with supplies and other items slated for transfer to the Russian Space Station Mir. STS-79 marks the second flight of a SPACEHAB in support of the Shuttle-Mir dockings, and the first flight of the double-module configuration. The SPACEHAB is connected by tunnel to the Orbiter Docking System (ODS), with the Androgynous Peripheral Docking System (APDS) clearly visible on top of the ODS. The APDS provides the docking interface for the linkup with Mir, while the ODS provides a passageway from the orbiter to the Russian space station and the SPACEHAB.

NASA image: X-57 Mod II Vehicle Departs for Delivery to NASA
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Oct 2, 2019

X-57 Mod II Vehicle Departs for Delivery to NASA

NASA’s all-electric X-57 Maxwell, in its Mod II configuration, departs Scaled Composites’ facility at Mojave Air and...

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NASA image: X-57 Mod II Vehicle Departs for Delivery to NASA
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Oct 2, 2019

X-57 Mod II Vehicle Departs for Delivery to NASA

NASA's all-electric X-57 Maxwell, in its Mod II configuration, departs Scaled Composites' facility at Mojave Air and...

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NASA image: X-57 Mod II Vehicle Departs for Delivery to NASA
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Oct 2, 2019

X-57 Mod II Vehicle Departs for Delivery to NASA

NASA’s all-electric X-57 Maxwell, in its Mod II configuration, departs Scaled Composites’ facility at Mojave Air and...

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NASA image: Technicians Lift, Prepare EUS Rocket Hardware for Next Phase of Production at NASA Michoud
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Jan 17, 2023

Technicians Lift, Prepare EUS Rocket Hardware for Next Phase of Production at NASA Michoud

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift a ring for the Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) of...

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NASA image: Technicians Lift, Prepare EUS Rocket Hardware for Next Phase of Production at NASA Michoud
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Mar 8, 2023

Technicians Lift, Prepare EUS Rocket Hardware for Next Phase of Production at NASA Michoud

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift a ring for the Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) of...

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NASA image: Technicians Lift, Prepare EUS Rocket Hardware for Next Phase of Production at NASA Michoud
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Jan 17, 2023

Technicians Lift, Prepare EUS Rocket Hardware for Next Phase of Production at NASA Michoud

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift a ring for the Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) of...

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NASA image: Technicians Lift, Prepare EUS Rocket Hardware for Next Phase of Production at NASA Michoud
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Mar 8, 2023

Technicians Lift, Prepare EUS Rocket Hardware for Next Phase of Production at NASA Michoud

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift a ring for the Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) of...

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NASA image: Technicians Lift, Prepare EUS Rocket Hardware for Next Phase of Production at NASA Michoud
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Mar 8, 2023

Technicians Lift, Prepare EUS Rocket Hardware for Next Phase of Production at NASA Michoud

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift a ring for the Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) of...

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NASA image: Technicians Lift, Prepare EUS Rocket Hardware for Next Phase of Production at NASA Michoud
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Mar 8, 2023

Technicians Lift, Prepare EUS Rocket Hardware for Next Phase of Production at NASA Michoud

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift a ring for the Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) of...

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NASA image: Technicians Lift, Prepare EUS Rocket Hardware for Next Phase of Production at NASA Michoud
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Mar 8, 2023

Technicians Lift, Prepare EUS Rocket Hardware for Next Phase of Production at NASA Michoud

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift a ring for the Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) of...

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NASA image: Technicians Lift, Prepare EUS Rocket Hardware for Next Phase of Production at NASA Michoud
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Jan 17, 2023

Technicians Lift, Prepare EUS Rocket Hardware for Next Phase of Production at NASA Michoud

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift a ring for the Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) of...

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NASA image: Title: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong
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Dec 10, 2021

Title: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong

A top view shows the wing loading test configuration of a F/A-18E from the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) in...

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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Payload Changeout Room (PCR) at Launch Pad 39A are preparing to close...

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