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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: LVSA Arrival
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Sep 5, 2024

LVSA Arrival

NASA’s Pegasus barge, carrying several pieces of the agency’s Artemis campaign hardware, including Artemis II’s...

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NASA image: Avrocar Test in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
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Apr 3, 1961

Avrocar Test in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

Rear view of the Avrocar with tail, mounted on variable height struts. Overhead doors of the wind tunnel test...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-120 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Oct 25, 2007

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-120 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS016-E-005909 (25 Oct. 2007) --- A close-up view of Space Shuttle Discovery's tail section is featured in this...

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NASA image: Kasei Valles
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Aug 8, 2016

Kasei Valles

This VIS image shows a portion of Kasei Valles. Kasei Valles is a large channel system that drained from the Tharsis...

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NASA image: STS-34 Atlantis, OV-104, touches down on runway 23 at EAFB, California
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Oct 23, 1989

STS-34 Atlantis, OV-104, touches down on runway 23 at EAFB, California

STS-34 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, main landing gear (MLG) touches down on Runway 23 dry lake bed at Edwards...

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NASA image: Labou Vallis
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Aug 17, 2022

Labou Vallis

Today's VIS image shows a section of Labou Vallis. Labou Vallis is located south of Eumenides Dorsum and is 258...

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NASA image: Manufacture Area From Above
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Mar 30, 2021

Manufacture Area From Above

This overhead shot of the X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology or QueSST aircraft shows the assembly progress of the...

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NASA image: X-59 aircraft’s current state of assembly
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Jul 18, 2022

X-59 aircraft’s current state of assembly

This overhead view of the X-59 shows the aircraft’s current state of assembly at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3627
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Dec 14, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A, cables lead from an electrical harness in space shuttle Atlantis'...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4283
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Aug 6, 2012

KSC-2012-4283

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This view inside the tail cone shows how it surrounds the replica main engines on the space...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3629
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Dec 14, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A, a technician prepares a cable from an electrical harness in space...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3628
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Dec 14, 2007

KSC-07pd3628

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A, cables lead from an electrical harness in space shuttle Atlantis'...

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NASA image: Tail Service Mast Umbilical (TSMU) Drop Test
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Jun 19, 2019

Tail Service Mast Umbilical (TSMU) Drop Test

Preparations are underway to conduct a drop test of the Tail Service Mast Umbilicals (TSMU) for NASA’s Space Launch...

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NASA image: Tail Service Mast Umbilical (TSMU) Drop Test
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Jun 19, 2019

Tail Service Mast Umbilical (TSMU) Drop Test

A drop test of the Tail Service Mast Umbilicals (TSMU) for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket is underway on...

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NASA image: Tail Service Mast Umbilical (TSMU) Drop Test
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Jun 19, 2019

Tail Service Mast Umbilical (TSMU) Drop Test

Preparations are underway to conduct a drop test of the Tail Service Mast Umbilicals (TSMU) for NASA’s Space Launch...

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NASA image: Tail Service Mast Umbilical (TSMU) Drop Test
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Jun 19, 2019

Tail Service Mast Umbilical (TSMU) Drop Test

A drop test of the Tail Service Mast Umbilicals (TSMU) for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket is underway on...

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NASA image: View of the Columbia's open payload bay
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Nov 13, 1981

View of the Columbia's open payload bay

STS002-13-208 (12-14 Nov. 1981) --- This clear view of the aft section of the Earth-orbiting space shuttle...

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NASA image: Mangala Valles
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Feb 22, 2021

Mangala Valles

Today's VIS image shows a small section of Mangala Valles. Mangala Valles is a complex channel more than 900km long...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-138
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Mar 6, 2001

KSC-01PADIG-138

The orbiter Atlantis makes the turn to the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 after being towed from the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC01padig138
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Mar 6, 2001

KSC01padig138

The orbiter Atlantis makes the turn to the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 after being towed from the Shuttle...

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NASA image: NASA Readies Artemis II Boat-tail for Core Stage 2
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Jun 9, 2021

NASA Readies Artemis II Boat-tail for Core Stage 2

Technicians and engineers move the boat-tail structure for the core stage of NASA’s Space Launch System’s (SLS)...

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NASA image: NASA Readies Artemis II Boat-tail for Core Stage 2
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Jun 9, 2021

NASA Readies Artemis II Boat-tail for Core Stage 2

Technicians and engineers move the boat-tail structure for the core stage of NASA’s Space Launch System’s (SLS)...

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NASA image: NASA Readies Artemis II Boat-tail for Core Stage 2
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Jun 9, 2021

NASA Readies Artemis II Boat-tail for Core Stage 2

Technicians and engineers move the boat-tail structure for the core stage of NASA’s Space Launch System’s (SLS)...

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NASA image: NASA Readies Artemis II Boat-tail for Core Stage 2
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Jun 9, 2021

NASA Readies Artemis II Boat-tail for Core Stage 2

Technicians and engineers move the boat-tail structure for the core stage of NASA’s Space Launch System’s (SLS)...

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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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