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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: Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1
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Feb 18, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – In the well deck of the USS San Diego, NASA and U.S. Navy personnel prepare a parachute for...

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NASA image: The Soyuz MS-26 crew ship docked to the Rassvet module
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Feb 2, 2025

The Soyuz MS-26 crew ship docked to the Rassvet module

iss072e576564 (Feb. 2, 2025) --- The Soyuz MS-26 crew ship that launched NASA astronaut Don Pettit and Roscosmos...

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NASA image: Webb Journey to Space EP1
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Oct 12, 2021

Webb Journey to Space EP1

The Webb Telescope begins its journey to the launch site leaving the Northrop Grumman facility in Redondo Beach,...

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NASA image: Progress 89 Cargo Ship Docking - Saturday, August 17,2024
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Aug 19, 2024

Progress 89 Cargo Ship Docking - Saturday, August 17,2024

The uncrewed Roscosmos ISS Progress 89 cargo spacecraft docked to the Zvezda module August 17 after launching to the...

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NASA image: Progress 93 Cargo Ship Launch – Thursday, September 11, 2025
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Sep 11, 2025

Progress 93 Cargo Ship Launch – Thursday, September 11, 2025

The uncrewed Roscosmos Progress 90 cargo spacecraft launched to the International Space Station from the Baikonur...

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NASA image: The Soyuz MS-25 crew ship is silhouetted against the backdrop of the Earth18
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Jul 18, 2024

The Soyuz MS-25 crew ship is silhouetted against the backdrop of the Earth18

iss071e373018 (July 18, 2024) --- Silhouetted against the backdrop of the Earth below, is the Soyuz MS-25 crew ship...

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NASA image: Hitching a ride on NASA's B-52 mother ship, the X-43A scramjet performed a captive carry evaluation flight from Edwards Air Force Base, California, January 26, 2004
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Jan 26, 2004

Hitching a ride on NASA's B-52 mother ship, the X-43A scramjet performed a captive carry evaluation flight from Edwards Air Force Base, California, January 26, 2004

Hitching a ride on the same B-52 mother ship that once launched X-15 research aircraft in the 1960s, NASA's X-43A...

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NASA image: Hitching a ride on NASA's B-52 mother ship, the X-43A scramjet performed a captive carry evaluation flight from Edwards Air Force Base, California, January 26, 2004
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Jan 26, 2004

Hitching a ride on NASA's B-52 mother ship, the X-43A scramjet performed a captive carry evaluation flight from Edwards Air Force Base, California, January 26, 2004

Hitching a ride on the same B-52 mother ship that once launched X-15 research aircraft in the 1960s, NASA's X-43A...

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NASA image: European Service Module 2 ready to ship
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Jan 29, 2020

European Service Module 2 ready to ship

In Bremen, Germany the Airbus Space team prepares the European Service Module 2 for shipment to Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Spacex Cargo Resupply Ship Departs Space Station For Home – Friday, May 23, 2025
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May 23, 2025

Spacex Cargo Resupply Ship Departs Space Station For Home – Friday, May 23, 2025

Loaded with scientific experiments and supplies, an unpiloted SpaceX Dragon undocked from the International Space...

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NASA image: Expedition 70 Progress 87 Cargo Ship Launch from Baikonur Cosmodrome - Feb. 14, 2024
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Feb 15, 2024

Expedition 70 Progress 87 Cargo Ship Launch from Baikonur Cosmodrome - Feb. 14, 2024

The uncrewed Roscosmos ISS Progress 87 cargo spacecraft launched to the International Space Station from the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5482
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Jul 11, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A worker secures one of two solid rocket boosters to a mooring at Port Canaveral in Florida....

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5476
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Jul 11, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Liberty Star, one of NASA’s solid rocket booster retrieval ships, tows a spent booster from...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5483
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Jul 11, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – One of two solid rocket boosters is secured to a mooring at Port Canaveral in Florida....

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5485
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Jul 11, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers help secure one of two solid rocket boosters to a mooring at Port Canaveral in...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5478
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Jul 11, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Liberty Star, one of NASA’s solid rocket booster retrieval ships, tows a spent booster from...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5487
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Jul 11, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – One of two solid rocket boosters is lifted above a mooring at Port Canaveral in Florida....

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5484
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Jul 11, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – One of two solid rocket boosters is secured to a mooring at Port Canaveral in Florida....

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5486
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Jul 11, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – One of two solid rocket boosters is lifted above a mooring at Port Canaveral in Florida....

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5480
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Jul 11, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers assist as Liberty Star, one of NASA’s solid rocket booster retrieval ships, tows a...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5481
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Jul 11, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A United Space Alliance tugboat driver monitors the progress as Liberty Star, one of NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5477
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Jul 11, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Liberty Star, one of NASA’s solid rocket booster retrieval ships, tows a spent booster from...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5479
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Jul 11, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers watch as Liberty Star, one of NASA’s solid rocket booster retrieval ships, tows a...

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NASA image: DART Spacecraft Removal from Shipping Container, Move to SC Doll
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Oct 4, 2021

DART Spacecraft Removal from Shipping Container, Move to SC Doll

The DART spacecraft is removed from the shipping container and moved to the spacecraft dolly inside Astrotech at...

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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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