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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: KSC-02pd1966
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Dec 16, 2002

KSC-02pd1966

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, an orbiter main engine is secured on the new engine...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1967
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Dec 16, 2002

KSC-02pd1967

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, an orbiter main engine is lifted by a new engine...

KSC
NASA image: A-3 Test Stand
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Aug 19, 2011

A-3 Test Stand

Construction of the A-3 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center continued throughout 2011. The stand is the first large...

SSC
NASA image: KSC-02pd1965
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Dec 16, 2002

KSC-02pd1965

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers use a new engine hyster, built by...

KSC
NASA image: A-3 Test Stand
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Aug 19, 2011

A-3 Test Stand

Construction of the A-3 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center continued throughout 2011. The stand is the first large...

SSC
NASA image: A-3 Test Stand
Image
Jun 8, 2012

A-3 Test Stand

Construction on the new A-3 Test Stand continues at NASA's Stennis Space Center. The stand is the first large test...

SSC
NASA image: SIDRM Test at Icing Research Tunnel
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Feb 23, 2022

SIDRM Test at Icing Research Tunnel

Ice built up on a test article at the at the Icing Research Tunnel as researchers study the icing physics that occur...

GRC
NASA image: KSC-02pd1964
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Dec 16, 2002

KSC-02pd1964

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers use a new engine hyster, built by...

KSC
NASA image: A-3 Test Stand
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Jun 8, 2012

A-3 Test Stand

Construction on the new A-3 Test Stand continues at NASA's Stennis Space Center. The stand is the first large test...

SSC
NASA image: Starboard-Zenith (+YA, -ZA) side of Node 1/Unity and FGB/Zarya
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Dec 13, 1998

Starboard-Zenith (+YA, -ZA) side of Node 1/Unity and FGB/Zarya

STS088-703-019 (4-15 Dec. 1998) --- The U.S.-built Unity connecting module (bottom) and the Russian-built Zarya...

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NASA image: F-1 Gas Generator test
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Sep 3, 2015

F-1 Gas Generator test

THE GAS GENERATOR TO AN F-1 ENGINE, THE MOST POWERFUL ROCKET ENGINE EVER BUILT, IS TEST-FIRED AT NASA'S MARSHALL...

MSFC
NASA image: Baby Eagle in the Rain
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Apr 25, 2023

Baby Eagle in the Rain

An American bald eagle, upper left, and its baby are perched in a tree near their nest at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Apr 1, 1971

Saturn Apollo Program

This is a close-up view of a left front wheel of the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) No. 1. The LRV was built to give...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Apr 1, 1971

Saturn Apollo Program

This is a close-up inboard view of a left front wheel of the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) No. 1. The LRV was built to...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Apr 1, 1971

Saturn Apollo Program

This photograph shows the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) being prepared for installation in the Lunar Module at the...

MSFC
NASA image: View of the "handshake" between Endeavour's RMS and the SSRMS during STS-100
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Apr 28, 2001

View of the "handshake" between Endeavour's RMS and the SSRMS during STS-100

STS100-347-007 (28 April 2001) --- A Canadian "handshake in space" occurred on April 28, 2001 as the...

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NASA image: SpaceX's Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS)
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Nov 9, 2016

SpaceX's Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS)

Engineers work inside the ECLSS module at SpaceX’s headquarters and factory in Hawthorne, California. The module is...

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NASA image: ISS stack in the Endeavour's payload bay as seen from aft flight deck
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Dec 13, 1998

ISS stack in the Endeavour's payload bay as seen from aft flight deck

STS088-329-002 (4-15 Dec. 1998) --- This image, taken out the window of the Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle Endeavour,...

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NASA image: Currie on aft flight deck
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Dec 8, 1998

Currie on aft flight deck

S88-E-5164 (12-08-98) --- Astronaut Nancy J. Currie spent a great deal of time at controls on the aft flight deck of...

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NASA image: View of the docked Node 1/Unity and FGB/Zarya modules
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Dec 12, 1998

View of the docked Node 1/Unity and FGB/Zarya modules

STS088-344-016 (4-15 Dec. 1998) --- This scene photographed from the top of Node 1 shows the nose of the Space...

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NASA image: Zenith (-ZA/Plane III) side of the FGB/Zarya
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Dec 6, 1998

Zenith (-ZA/Plane III) side of the FGB/Zarya

STS088-719-059 (6 Dec. 1998) --- Backdropped against the darkness of space, the Russian-built FGB, also called...

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NASA image: Baby Eagle Gets Bigger
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Apr 6, 2023

Baby Eagle Gets Bigger

A baby American bald eagle calls out from a nest located near Kennedy Parkway North at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: View of the International Space Station in orbit
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Dec 13, 1998

View of the International Space Station in orbit

S88-E-5157 (12-13-98) --- The mated Russian-built Zarya (left, if the picture is held horizontally) and U.S.-built...

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NASA image: Currie on aft flight deck
Image
Dec 8, 1998

Currie on aft flight deck

S88-E-5165 (12-08-98) --- Astronaut Nancy J. Currie spent a great deal of time at controls on the aft flight deck of...

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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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