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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: Antares Rocket Rollout
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Jul 10, 2014

Antares Rocket Rollout

The Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, arrives at launch Pad-0A,...

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NASA image: Antares Rocket Rollout
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Jul 10, 2014

Antares Rocket Rollout

The Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, arrives at launch Pad-0A,...

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NASA image: Jennifer Takeshita, Teledyne Brown Engineering, Discusses Building the Adapter for the Space Launch System Rocket
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Jul 17, 2020

Jennifer Takeshita, Teledyne Brown Engineering, Discusses Building the Adapter for the Space Launch System Rocket

In these video clips, Jennifer Takeshita, the Teledyne Brown Engineering manufacturing lead for the launch vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4544
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Jul 24, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An instrument-laden capsule begins its descent from 105,000 feet above Earth during a flight...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4543
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Jul 24, 2012

KSC-2012-4543

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The high-altitude balloon that carried an instrument-laden capsule bursts 105,000 feet above...

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NASA image: One Step Closer to Launch: Rocket Delivery
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Jul 19, 2005

One Step Closer to Launch: Rocket Delivery

Lockheed Martin delivering the Atlas V rocket to Cape Canaveral in July of 2005. After going through a series of...

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NASA image: 2016 MSFC  AERIALS
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May 3, 2016

2016 MSFC AERIALS

AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS OF MSFC-ROCKET PARK

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NASA image: 2016 MSFC  AERIALS
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May 3, 2016

2016 MSFC AERIALS

AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS OF MSFC-ROCKET PARK

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NASA image: 2016 MSFC  AERIALS
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May 3, 2016

2016 MSFC AERIALS

AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS OF MSFC-ROCKET PARK

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NASA image: 2016 MSFC  AERIALS
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May 3, 2016

2016 MSFC AERIALS

AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS OF MSFC-ROCKET PARK

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NASA image: Test Stand at the Rocket Engine Test Facility
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Feb 23, 1973

Test Stand at the Rocket Engine Test Facility

The thrust stand in the Rocket Engine Test Facility at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)...

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NASA image: Graduate students Chris Hill and Ryan Anderson examine a cross section of the prototype rocket engine igniter.
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Sep 8, 2017

Graduate students Chris Hill and Ryan Anderson examine a cross section of the prototype rocket engine igniter.

Majid Babai along with Dr. Judy Schneider, and graduate students Chris Hill and Ryan Anderson examine a cross...

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NASA image: 2019 Aerial Photographs
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Jul 31, 2019

2019 Aerial Photographs

Aerial photograph of various MSFC buildings and the Rocket Park

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NASA image: Astro Camp is a blast!
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Jun 8, 2006

Astro Camp is a blast!

An Astro Camp counselor and her campers perform a science experiment to learn what types of `fuel' will best propel...

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NASA image: Origin of Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)
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Jan 1, 1950

Origin of Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)

As the nations missile and rocket program began to expand in the 50's, Huntsville, Alabama was the home to Redstone...

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NASA image: Water Gushes From SLS Rocket LOX Propellant Tank As Engineers Break It On Purpose
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Jun 24, 2020

Water Gushes From SLS Rocket LOX Propellant Tank As Engineers Break It On Purpose

To complete the structural qualification test campaign for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, the liquid...

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NASA image: NASA and DARPA Collaboration on Rocket Propulsion Technology Ann
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Jan 24, 2023

NASA and DARPA Collaboration on Rocket Propulsion Technology Ann

Steve Howe, former director of the Center for Space Nuclear Research at the Idaho National Laboratory, left, NASA...

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NASA image: NASA and DARPA Collaboration on Rocket Propulsion Technology Ann
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Jan 24, 2023

NASA and DARPA Collaboration on Rocket Propulsion Technology Ann

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, left, and Stefanie Tompkins, director of the Defense Advance Research Projects...

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NASA image: NASA and DARPA Collaboration on Rocket Propulsion Technology Ann
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Jan 24, 2023

NASA and DARPA Collaboration on Rocket Propulsion Technology Ann

Steve Howe, former director of the Center for Space Nuclear Research at the Idaho National Laboratory, left, NASA...

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NASA image: NASA and DARPA Collaboration on Rocket Propulsion Technology Ann
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Jan 24, 2023

NASA and DARPA Collaboration on Rocket Propulsion Technology Ann

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, left, and Stefanie Tompkins, director of the Defense Advance Research Projects...

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NASA image: NASA and DARPA Collaboration on Rocket Propulsion Technology Ann
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Jan 24, 2023

NASA and DARPA Collaboration on Rocket Propulsion Technology Ann

Steve Howe, former director of the Center for Space Nuclear Research at the Idaho National Laboratory, left, NASA...

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NASA image: NASA and DARPA Collaboration on Rocket Propulsion Technology Ann
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Jan 24, 2023

NASA and DARPA Collaboration on Rocket Propulsion Technology Ann

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, left, and Stefanie Tompkins, director of the Defense Advance Research Projects...

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NASA image: NASA Barge Crew Describes What It’s Like to Transport Moon Rocket
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Apr 29, 2021

NASA Barge Crew Describes What It’s Like to Transport Moon Rocket

Meet the crew of NASA’s Pegasus barge and learn how they transported the core stage for NASA’s Space Launch System...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch
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Nov 16, 2022

Artemis I Launch

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft atop launches the agency’s Artemis I flight test,...

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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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