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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: The Aero Commander arrived at the NASA Flight Research Center (later, Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA).
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Jul 31, 1979

The Aero Commander arrived at the NASA Flight Research Center (later, Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA).

Aero Commander on the ramp.

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-0637
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Apr 8, 2005

KSC-05pd-0637

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An X-band Doppler radar array is being prepared for lifting onto the Liberty Star, one...

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NASA image: Learning to Listen to the X-59
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Jan 17, 2024

Learning to Listen to the X-59

Dr. Alexandra Loubeau, one of the technical co-leads for sonic boom community testing for the Quesst mission, sets...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-01pp1066
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Jun 2, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Complex 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the second stage of the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd4032
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Dec 15, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1940
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Apr 2, 2014

KSC-2014-1940

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Paul Vona, operations engineer, NDT Services, with PaR Systems Inc., demonstrates the...

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NASA image: ksc-01pp-1246
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Jul 2, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Astrotech, Titusville, Fla., installation of the fairing around the newest...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0639
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Apr 8, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An X-band Doppler radar array is lowered toward the deck of the Liberty Star, one of...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0640
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Apr 8, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Hangar AF at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers on the Liberty Star, one of...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1942
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Apr 2, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Paul Vona, operations engineer, NDT Services, with PaR Systems Inc., demonstrates the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1941
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Apr 2, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Paul Vona, operations engineer, NDT Services, with PaR Systems Inc., talks with members of...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd4031
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Dec 15, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-127...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP1054
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May 31, 2001

KSC-01PP1054

The first stage of the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-M (GOES-M) Atlas II rocket is raised to a...

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NASA image: Lava Flows During the Continuing Eruption of Mt. Etna, Italy
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Aug 3, 2001

Lava Flows During the Continuing Eruption of Mt. Etna, Italy

The current eruption of Mt. Etna started on July 17, and has continued to the present. This ASTER image was acquired...

JPL
NASA image: Learning to Listen to the X-59
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Jan 17, 2024

Learning to Listen to the X-59

Aerospace engineer Larry Cliatt, Quesst Phase 2 Sub-Project Manager abd technical lead for the acoustic validation...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-01pp1244
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Jul 2, 2001

KSC-01pp1244

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Astrotech, Titusville, Fla., workers look at the fairing being installed around the...

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NASA image: Bill Dana in front of HL-10 after flight H-24-37
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Sep 3, 1969

Bill Dana in front of HL-10 after flight H-24-37

NASA research pilot Bill Dana after his fourth free flight (1 glide and 3 powered) in the HL-10. This particular...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-0638
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Apr 8, 2005

KSC-05pd-0638

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An X-band Doppler radar array is ready for lifting onto the Liberty Star, one of the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01pp1245
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Jul 2, 2001

KSC-01pp1245

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Astrotech, Titusville, Fla., both halves of the fairing are being installed around...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP1052
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May 31, 2001

KSC-01PP1052

The first stage of the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-M (GOES-M) Atlas II rocket arrives at...

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NASA image: Sulfur Dioxide Plume During the Continuing Eruption of Mt. Etna, Italy
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Aug 3, 2001

Sulfur Dioxide Plume During the Continuing Eruption of Mt. Etna, Italy

The current eruption of Mt. Etna started on July 17, and has continued to the present. This ASTER image was acquired...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-01pp1053
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May 31, 2001

KSC-01pp1053

The first stage of the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-M (GOES-M) Atlas II rocket is lifted to a...

KSC
NASA image: Learning to Listen to the X-59
Image
Jan 17, 2024

Learning to Listen to the X-59

Aerospace engineer Larry Cliatt, Quesst Phase 2 Sub-Project Manager and technical lead for the acoustic validation...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-01pp1064
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Jun 2, 2001

KSC-01pp1064

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Complex 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the second stage of the...

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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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