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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: WRS2 UPA DA Removal
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Nov 23, 2009

WRS2 UPA DA Removal

ISS021-E-032275 (23 Nov. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Leland Melvin, STS-129 mission specialist, holds the failed Urine...

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NASA image: Heat Shield Removed
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Feb 13, 2015

Heat Shield Removed

On Feb. 13, 2015, Lockheed Martin engineers remove the heat shield from the Orion vehicle that flew on Exploration...

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NASA image: Heat Shield Removed
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Feb 13, 2015

Heat Shield Removed

On Feb. 13, 2015, Lockheed Martin engineers remove the heat shield from the Orion vehicle that flew on Exploration...

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NASA image: Heat shield removed
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Feb 13, 2015

Heat shield removed

On Feb. 13, 2015, Lockheed Martin engineers remove the heat shield from the Orion vehicle that flew on Exploration...

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NASA image: Heat Shield Removed
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Feb 13, 2015

Heat Shield Removed

On Feb. 13, 2015, Lockheed Martin engineers remove the heat shield from the Orion vehicle that flew on Exploration...

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NASA image: J-TEPC Dosimeter Removal
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Jan 9, 2018

J-TEPC Dosimeter Removal

iss054e019981 (1/9/2018) --- Photo documentation of Bio Dosimeters removed form the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM)...

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NASA image: Heat Shield Removed
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Feb 13, 2015

Heat Shield Removed

On Feb. 13, 2015, Lockheed Martin engineers remove the heat shield from the Orion vehicle that flew on Exploration...

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NASA image: SI Environmental Contamination Removal (Before)
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Jul 22, 2020

SI Environmental Contamination Removal (Before)

A close-up view of the historic marker on the launch pedestal still standing at Launch Complex 34 at Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: SI Environmental Contamination Removal (Before)
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Jul 22, 2020

SI Environmental Contamination Removal (Before)

A close-up view of the launch pedestal still standing at Launch Complex 34 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in...

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NASA image: Helicopter Removes Historic Rooftop Pedestal
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Oct 4, 2024

Helicopter Removes Historic Rooftop Pedestal

A helicopter carries a rooftop pedestal it removed from Building 4800 at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in...

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NASA image: SI Environmental Contamination Removal (Before)
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Jul 22, 2020

SI Environmental Contamination Removal (Before)

A view of the launch pedestal (at left) still standing at Launch Complex 34 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in...

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NASA image: Helicopter Removes Historic Rooftop Pedestal
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Oct 4, 2024

Helicopter Removes Historic Rooftop Pedestal

A pedestal carried by a helicopter is positioned for a gentle placement on the ground. The helicopter removed the...

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NASA image: Helicopter Removes Historic Rooftop Pedestal
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Oct 4, 2024

Helicopter Removes Historic Rooftop Pedestal

A cable is secured on a rooftop pedestal located on Building 4800 at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in...

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NASA image: SI Environmental Contamination Removal (Before)
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Jul 22, 2020

SI Environmental Contamination Removal (Before)

A close-up view of a portion of the launch pedestal still standing at Launch Complex 34 at Cape Canaveral Space...

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NASA image: SI Environmental Contamination Removal (Before)
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Jul 22, 2020

SI Environmental Contamination Removal (Before)

A close-up view of the launch pedestal and a support structure still standing at Launch Complex 34 at Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: Kononenko removes and replaces the KVD PEV
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Mar 12, 2012

Kononenko removes and replaces the KVD PEV

ISS030-E-177117 (12 March 2012) --- Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko, Expedition 30 flight engineer, performs...

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NASA image: Helicopter Removes Historic Rooftop Pedestal
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Oct 4, 2024

Helicopter Removes Historic Rooftop Pedestal

A helicopter carries a rooftop pedestal it removed from Building 4800 at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in...

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NASA image: SI Environmental Contamination Removal (Before)
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Jul 22, 2020

SI Environmental Contamination Removal (Before)

A view of the launch pedestal still standing at Launch Complex 34 with wildflowers in the foreground at Cape...

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NASA image: SI Environmental Contamination Removal (Before)
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Jul 22, 2020

SI Environmental Contamination Removal (Before)

A view looking up from inside the launch pedestal still standing at Launch Complex 34 at Cape Canaveral Space Force...

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NASA image: NODE 3 Filter Remove and Replace
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Apr 29, 2019

NODE 3 Filter Remove and Replace

iss059e036143 (April 29, 2019) --- Expedition 59 Flight Engineer and NASA astronaut Nick Hague wears personal...

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NASA image: SI Environmental Contamination Removal (Before)
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Jul 22, 2020

SI Environmental Contamination Removal (Before)

A view looking up from inside the launch pedestal still standing at Launch Complex 34 at Cape Canaveral Space Force...

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NASA image: Helicopter Removes Historic Rooftop Pedestal
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Oct 4, 2024

Helicopter Removes Historic Rooftop Pedestal

A helicopter is positioned to remove a rooftop pedestal from Building 4800 at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research...

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NASA image: Helicopter Removes Historic Rooftop Pedestal
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May 6, 1996

Helicopter Removes Historic Rooftop Pedestal

A rooftop pedestal and telemetry dish gathered information from research aircraft at Building 4800 at NASA’s...

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NASA image: SI Environmental Contamination Removal (Before)
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Jul 22, 2020

SI Environmental Contamination Removal (Before)

A close-up view of the launch pedestal still standing at Launch Complex 34 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station 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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