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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: InSight Spacecraft Lift to Rotation Fixture
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Mar 2, 2018

InSight Spacecraft Lift to Rotation Fixture

Inside the Astrotech processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, NASA's Interior Exploration...

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NASA image: InSight Spacecraft Lift to Rotation Fixture
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Mar 2, 2018

InSight Spacecraft Lift to Rotation Fixture

Inside the Astrotech processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, NASA's Interior Exploration...

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NASA image: InSight Spacecraft Lift to Rotation Fixture
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Mar 2, 2018

InSight Spacecraft Lift to Rotation Fixture

Inside the Astrotech processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, NASA's Interior Exploration...

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NASA image: SINGLE ROTATING PROP MODEL IN THE 8 X 6 TEST SECTION
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Mar 2, 1988

SINGLE ROTATING PROP MODEL IN THE 8 X 6 TEST SECTION

Technicians ready a single rotating propeller model in the 8x6 Supersonic Wind Tunnel

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Spacecraft Rotate to Vertical, Lift and Mate to Work Stand
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May 28, 2024

Europa Clipper Spacecraft Rotate to Vertical, Lift and Mate to Work Stand

Europa Clipper Spacecraft Rotate to Vertical, Lift and Mate to Work Stand in PHSF

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NASA image: ASCAN Visit to KSC
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Oct 17, 2023

ASCAN Visit to KSC

NASA’s 2021 class of astronaut candidates view a booster segment for Artemis II inside the Rotation, Processing and...

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NASA image: ASCAN Visit to KSC
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Oct 17, 2023

ASCAN Visit to KSC

NASA’s 2021 class of astronaut candidates view a booster segment for Artemis II inside the Rotation, Processing and...

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NASA image: ASCAN Visit to KSC
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Oct 17, 2023

ASCAN Visit to KSC

NASA’s 2021 class of astronaut candidates view a booster segment for Artemis II inside the Rotation, Processing and...

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NASA image: Lucy Spacecraft Rotation
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Sep 1, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft Rotation

NASA’s Lucy spacecraft is moved to the horizontal position on a rotation stand inside the Astrotech Space Operations...

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NASA image: Lucy Spacecraft Rotation
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Sep 1, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft Rotation

NASA’s Lucy spacecraft is moved to the vertical position on a rotation stand inside the Astrotech Space Operations...

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NASA image: Lucy Spacecraft Rotation
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Sep 1, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft Rotation

NASA’s Lucy spacecraft is moved to the horizontal position on a rotation stand inside the Astrotech Space Operations...

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NASA image: Lucy Spacecraft Rotation
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Sep 1, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft Rotation

A close-up view of NASA’s Lucy spacecraft secured on a rotation stand inside the Astrotech Space Operations Facility...

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NASA image: Lucy Spacecraft Rotation
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Sep 1, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft Rotation

NASA’s Lucy spacecraft is moved to the horizontal position on a rotation stand inside the Astrotech Space Operations...

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NASA image: Lucy Spacecraft Rotation
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Sep 1, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft Rotation

NASA’s Lucy spacecraft is moved to the vertical position on a rotation stand inside the Astrotech Space Operations...

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NASA image: Brightness Rhythm of Mars Flyby Comet Is Clue to Rotation Rate
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Nov 7, 2014

Brightness Rhythm of Mars Flyby Comet Is Clue to Rotation Rate

This graph shows changes in apparent brightness of comet C/2013 A1 Siding Spring as it approached and receded from...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1371
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Sep 25, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis, surrounded by the Rotating Service Structure, sits on Launch...

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NASA image: Crewmembers in the spacelab with the Rotating Dome vestibular experiment.
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Jan 11, 1993

Crewmembers in the spacelab with the Rotating Dome vestibular experiment.

STS058-03-020 (18 Oct.-1 Nov. 1993) --- In the Spacelab onboard the space shuttle Columbia, STS-58 Commander John...

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NASA image: OCI Rotating Telescope Optical Inspection
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Aug 26, 2021

OCI Rotating Telescope Optical Inspection

Mechanical technician, Andrew Scharmann, installs a shim and inspects an optic on the Ocean Color Instrument (OCI)...

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NASA image: RPSF8
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Feb 1, 2010

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Aerial View of RPSF Complex, view to the south, March 9, 1984

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NASA image: RPSF4
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Feb 1, 2010

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Aerial View of RPSF Complex under construction, February 8, 1983

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NASA image: RPSF2
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Feb 1, 2010

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Aerial View of Proposed RPSF Area, January 7, 1966

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NASA image: RPSF9
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Feb 1, 2010

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View of the VAB platforms in Assembly Area, July 7, 1966

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NASA image: RPSF5
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Feb 1, 2010

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Aerial View of RPSF Complex under construction showing steel frame, April 21, 1983

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NASA image: RPSF1
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Feb 1, 2010

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Aerial View of Proposed RPSF Area, November 9, 1964

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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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