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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: STEReO Field Testing
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May 4, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

Jonas Jonsson, pilot in command for STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency Response Operations...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0113
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Jan 16, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Through a cloud-washed blue sky above Launch Pad 39A, Space Shuttle Columbia hurtles...

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NASA image: Liquid Hydrogen Fill
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Aug 3, 2016

Liquid Hydrogen Fill

Inside a control building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Adam Swinger, cryogenic research engineer in...

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NASA image: Pilatus PC-12 Prepped for Takeoff
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Jun 12, 2024

Pilatus PC-12 Prepped for Takeoff

A team at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland streamed 4K video footage from an aircraft to the International...

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NASA image: Guard House at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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Aug 23, 1945

Guard House at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

A vehicle leaves the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory on...

GRC
NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 5, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

A FreeFly Systems Alta X drone is seen in flight under the control of Jonas Jonsson, pilot in command for STEReO,...

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NASA image: PC-12 Aircraft Prepped for Takeoff
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Jun 12, 2024

PC-12 Aircraft Prepped for Takeoff

A team at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland streamed 4K video footage from an aircraft to the International...

GRC
NASA image: KSC-03pd0117
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Jan 16, 2003

KSC-03pd0117

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A crowd by the countdown clock watches as Space Shuttle Columbia roars toward space on...

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NASA image: Pilatus PC-12 Aircraft Being Prepped for Takeoff
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Jun 12, 2024

Pilatus PC-12 Aircraft Being Prepped for Takeoff

Pilatus PC-12 Aircraft Being Prepped for Takeoff on June 12, 2024. A team at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 5, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

Jonas Jonsson, pilot in command for STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency Response Operations...

HQ
NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 5, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

A FreeFly Systems Alta X drone is seen in flight under the control of Jonas Jonsson, pilot in command for STEReO,...

HQ
NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 5, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

A FreeFly Systems Alta X drone is seen in flight under the control of Jonas Jonsson, pilot in command for STEReO,...

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NASA image: Best Space Station Science Pictures of 2021
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Dec 22, 2021

Best Space Station Science Pictures of 2021

It has been a busy year of research aboard the International Space Station. NASA’s SpaceX Crew-1, Crew-2, and Crew-3...

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NASA image: KSC-03pp0143
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Jan 16, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --Framed by branches across from Launch Pad 39A, Space Shuttle Columbia leaps toward...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0929
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Jun 8, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During Crew Equipment Interface Test activities, the STS-107 crew looks at flight...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 31, 2000

Microgravity

The Fluids and Combustion Facility (FCF) is a modular, multi-user facility to accommodate microgravity science...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0132
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Jan 16, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A mirror image in nearby water reflects the perfect launch of Space Shuttle Columbia...

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NASA image: View of the Glenn Research Center Hangar from the PC-12 Aircraft
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Jun 13, 2024

View of the Glenn Research Center Hangar from the PC-12 Aircraft

A team at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland streamed 4K video footage from an aircraft to the International...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0138
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Jan 16, 2003

KSC-03pd0138

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Seeming to be perched on twin columns of fire, Space Shuttle Columbia leaps off Launch...

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NASA image: Cryogenics Laboratory
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Mar 20, 2019

Cryogenics Laboratory

Mark Velasco (left) and Jared Sass assemble a custom cold heat exchanger for freezing carbon dioxide from a...

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NASA image: EC00-0283-3
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Sep 18, 2000

EC00-0283-3

An engineer at AeroVironment's Design Development Center in Simi Valley, California, closely inspects a set of...

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NASA image: EC00-0283-4
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Sep 18, 2000

EC00-0283-4

Technician Marshall MacCready carefully lays a panel of solar cells into place on a wing section of the Helios...

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NASA image: X-56A Has a Busy Control Room
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Sep 6, 2018

X-56A Has a Busy Control Room

Jake Schaefer, left, looks over control information on a monitor in front of him for the X-56A before flight. Next...

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NASA image: F-15 ACTIVE Lands
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Mar 22, 1999

F-15 ACTIVE Lands

The F-15 Advanced Controls Technology for Integrated Vehicles, the first pre-production F-15B, shows its canards....

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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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