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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: Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) lifted off from Cape Canaveral
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Dec 8, 2017

Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) lifted off from Cape Canaveral

KSC-2015-1363 (02/11/2015) --- The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying NOAA’s Deep Space Climate Observatory spacecraft,...

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NASA image: All six divots of thermal insulation foam have been ejected from the flight test fixture on NASA's F-15B testbed as it returns from a LIFT experiment flight.
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Feb 14, 2005

All six divots of thermal insulation foam have been ejected from the flight test fixture on NASA's F-15B testbed as it returns from a LIFT experiment flight.

All six divots of thermal insulation foam have been ejected from the flight test fixture on NASA's F-15B testbed as...

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NASA image: Two panels of Space Shuttle TPS insulation were mounted on the flight test fixture underneath NASA's F-15B during the Lifting Foam Trajectory flight test series
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Feb 16, 2005

Two panels of Space Shuttle TPS insulation were mounted on the flight test fixture underneath NASA's F-15B during the Lifting Foam Trajectory flight test series

Two panels of Space Shuttle TPS insulation were mounted on the flight test fixture underneath NASA's F-15B during...

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NASA image: NASA's F-15B carrying thermal insulation foam on its flight test fixture is shadowed by a NASA F-18B chase aircraft during a LIFT experiment research flight.
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Feb 16, 2005

NASA's F-15B carrying thermal insulation foam on its flight test fixture is shadowed by a NASA F-18B chase aircraft during a LIFT experiment research flight.

NASA's F-15B carrying thermal insulation foam on its flight test fixture is shadowed by a NASA F-18B chase aircraft...

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NASA image: Lift and Stack of Flight Test Article for AA-2
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May 18, 2019

Lift and Stack of Flight Test Article for AA-2

The mock Orion Crew Module or flight test article for Ascent Abort-2 Flight Test is lifted and stacked with the...

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NASA image: A 360 Look at the Artemis I Core Stage Lift and Mate
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Jun 15, 2021

A 360 Look at the Artemis I Core Stage Lift and Mate

Get the full Space Launch System core stage experience, and watch in 360 degrees as teams lift the largest part of...

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NASA image: Lucy Lift to Dolly
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Aug 3, 2021

Lucy Lift to Dolly

Lucy Lift to Dolly

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6763
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Dec 12, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6760
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Dec 12, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6768
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Dec 12, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6769
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Dec 12, 2009

KSC-2009-6769

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6771
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Dec 12, 2009

KSC-2009-6771

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane lifts...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6767
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Dec 12, 2009

KSC-2009-6767

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6761
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Dec 12, 2009

KSC-2009-6761

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6762
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Dec 12, 2009

KSC-2009-6762

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6766
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Dec 12, 2009

KSC-2009-6766

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6770
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Dec 12, 2009

KSC-2009-6770

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6759
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Dec 12, 2009

KSC-2009-6759

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: VSTOL Lift-Engine Fighter Model in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.
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Mar 9, 1967

VSTOL Lift-Engine Fighter Model in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.

Lift engine VSTOL fighter model, 3/4 lower front view showing jet engines exit vanes. Yarn tufts attached to...

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NASA image: GOES-R Lift and Mate
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Nov 9, 2016

GOES-R Lift and Mate

A crane has been attached to the payload fairing containing NOAA's Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite...

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NASA image: GOES-R Lift and Mate
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Nov 9, 2016

GOES-R Lift and Mate

Enclosed in its payload fairing, NOAA's Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES-R) is mated to the...

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NASA image: Sierra Space Dream Chaser critical lift into the environmental t
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Mar 13, 2024

Sierra Space Dream Chaser critical lift into the environmental t

Sierra Space Dream Chaser space plane is lifted into the chamber at ISP (In Space Propulsion) facility, building...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00060
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Mar 11, 2005

KSC-05-S-00060

Part of NASA's Return to Flight safety research is being carried out by a highly modified F-15B aircraft. NASA...

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NASA image: ECN-2314
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Sep 30, 1969

ECN-2314

Air Force Major Peter Hoag stands in front of the HL-10 Lifting Body. Maj. Hoag joined the HL-10 program in 1969 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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