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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: Third (3rd) "Free Flight" - Shuttle Orbiter 101 Spacecraft - Dryden Flight Research Center (DFRC), CA
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Sep 23, 1977

Third (3rd) "Free Flight" - Shuttle Orbiter 101 Spacecraft - Dryden Flight Research Center (DFRC), CA

S77-28541 (23 Sept 1977) --- The NASA 747 carrier aircraft and six T-38 jets fly over the shuttle Orbiter 101...

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NASA image: NASA Leadership Speaks with Boeing CFT Crew
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Jun 10, 2024

NASA Leadership Speaks with Boeing CFT Crew

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, left, NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, and NASA Associate Administrator Jim...

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NASA image: NASA Leadership Speaks with Boeing CFT Crew
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Jun 10, 2024

NASA Leadership Speaks with Boeing CFT Crew

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, left, NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, and NASA Associate Administrator Jim...

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NASA image: NASA Leadership Speaks with Boeing CFT Crew
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Jun 10, 2024

NASA Leadership Speaks with Boeing CFT Crew

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, left, NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, and NASA Associate Administrator Jim...

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NASA image: NASA Leadership Speaks with Boeing CFT Crew
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Jun 10, 2024

NASA Leadership Speaks with Boeing CFT Crew

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, left, NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, and NASA Associate Administrator Jim...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1950
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Apr 2, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander lands inside the autonomous landing and hazard...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2665
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May 22, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander performed a free-flight test from a launch pad at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2714
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May 28, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Engineers in the Morpheus Control Room monitor conditions in preparation for the first free...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2276
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Apr 24, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Preparations are underway for a free-flight test of the Morpheus prototype lander from a new...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2282
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Apr 24, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander is being prepared for a free flight test from a new...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2335
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Apr 30, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander descends toward the autonomous landing and hazard...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2710
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May 28, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians and engineers prepare NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander for the first...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2713
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May 28, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Engineers in the Morpheus Control Room monitor conditions in preparation for the first free...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2704
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May 28, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The first free-flight test of NASA's Morpheus prototype lander was conducted at the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2336
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Apr 30, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander touches down on the autonomous landing and hazard...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1944
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Apr 2, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A free flight test of NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander begins at the new launch site...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2333
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Apr 30, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander begins to descend toward the autonomous landing and...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1924
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Apr 2, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Engineers and technicians prepare NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander for a free flight...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2334
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Apr 30, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander begins to descend toward the autonomous landing and...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1928
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Apr 2, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An engineer helps prepare NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander for a free flight test at...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2339
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Apr 30, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander soars high after lifting off on a free-flight test...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2660
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May 22, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander performed a free-flight test from a launch pad at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2708
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May 28, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Preparations are underway for the first free-flight test of NASA's Project Morpheus...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1949
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Apr 2, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander begins its descent toward the autonomous landing and...

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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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