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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: Multi Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV) Model
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May 23, 2013

Multi Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV) Model

NASA Langley engineer, Clinton Duncan maintains controls of the tethered Multi Mission Earth Entry Vehicle model...

LRC
NASA image: SEG 570 Vertical Tail Assembly - Final Install
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Aug 17, 2021

SEG 570 Vertical Tail Assembly - Final Install

Event: SEG 570 Vertical Tail Assembly - Final Install Lockheed Martin technicians work on a fit check and...

LRC
NASA image: Juno at the Vertical Integration Facility
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Aug 3, 2011

Juno at the Vertical Integration Facility

At Space Launch Complex 41, the Juno spacecraft, enclosed in an Atlas payload fairing, was transferred into the...

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NASA image: Langley Parawing Flying Vertically in 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
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Feb 23, 1968

Langley Parawing Flying Vertically in 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

Langley Parawing 3/4 front view flying vertically in 40 x 80 wind tunnel.

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Feb 22, 1996

Spacelab

Onboard Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-75) the vertical stabilizer appears to point to the four stars of the Southern...

MSFC
NASA image: Mars 2020 SRB 3 Preparations for Lift and Mate
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Jun 8, 2020

Mars 2020 SRB 3 Preparations for Lift and Mate

A lifting device raises the third of four solid rocket boosters (SRB) for the United Launch Alliance Atlas V 541...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 SRB #4 Preparations for Lift and Mate
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Jun 9, 2020

Mars 2020 SRB #4 Preparations for Lift and Mate

A lifting device raises the fourth and final solid rocket booster (SRB) for the United Launch Alliance Atlas V 541...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 SRB #4 Preparations for Lift and Mate
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Jun 9, 2020

Mars 2020 SRB #4 Preparations for Lift and Mate

United Launch Alliance workers assist as a lifting device begins to raise the fourth and final solid rocket booster...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 SRB #4 Preparations for Lift and Mate
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Jun 9, 2020

Mars 2020 SRB #4 Preparations for Lift and Mate

A lifting device raises the fourth and final solid rocket booster (SRB) for the United Launch Alliance Atlas V 541...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 SRB 3 Preparations for Lift and Mate
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Jun 8, 2020

Mars 2020 SRB 3 Preparations for Lift and Mate

A lifting device begins to raise the third of four solid rocket boosters (SRB) for the United Launch Alliance Atlas...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 SRB 3 Preparations for Lift and Mate
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Jun 8, 2020

Mars 2020 SRB 3 Preparations for Lift and Mate

A lifting device is used to raise the third of four solid rocket boosters (SRB) for the United Launch Alliance Atlas...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 SRB #4 Preparations for Lift and Mate
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Jun 9, 2020

Mars 2020 SRB #4 Preparations for Lift and Mate

A United Launch Alliance (ULA) worker watches from inside the Vertical Integration Facility (VIF) as the fourth and...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 SRB #4 Preparations for Lift and Mate
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Jun 9, 2020

Mars 2020 SRB #4 Preparations for Lift and Mate

A lifting device raises the fourth and final solid rocket booster (SRB) for the United Launch Alliance Atlas V 541...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 SRB #4 Preparations for Lift and Mate
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Jun 9, 2020

Mars 2020 SRB #4 Preparations for Lift and Mate

A lifting device raises the fourth and final solid rocket booster (SRB) for the United Launch Alliance Atlas V 541...

KSC
NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0173-001
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Aug 2, 2007

ARC-2007-ACD07-0173-001

Laura Kushner in test chamber preparing for testing PCI sysem by dropping sand to check laser sheet to be used in...

ARC
NASA image: Engine Vertical Installer Arrival
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Apr 25, 2019

Engine Vertical Installer Arrival

The engine vertical installer for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) arrives at the Vehicle Assembly at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: Engine Vertical Installer Arrival
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Apr 25, 2019

Engine Vertical Installer Arrival

The engine vertical installer for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) arrives by large transport truck at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Engine Vertical Installer Arrival
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Apr 25, 2019

Engine Vertical Installer Arrival

The engine vertical installer for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) is inside the Vehicle Assembly at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: Engine Vertical Installer Arrival
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Apr 25, 2019

Engine Vertical Installer Arrival

The engine vertical installer for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) is inside the Vehicle Assembly at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: Engine Vertical Installer Arrival
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Apr 25, 2019

Engine Vertical Installer Arrival

The engine vertical installer for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) arrives inside the Vehicle Assembly at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Engine Vertical Installer Arrival
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Apr 25, 2019

Engine Vertical Installer Arrival

The engine vertical installer for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) is inside the Vehicle Assembly at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: Engine Vertical Installer Arrival
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Apr 25, 2019

Engine Vertical Installer Arrival

The engine vertical installer for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) is inside the Vehicle Assembly at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: Engine Vertical Installer Arrival
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Apr 25, 2019

Engine Vertical Installer Arrival

The engine vertical installer for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) arrives by large transport truck at the Vehicle...

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NASA image: Engine Vertical Installer Arrival
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Apr 25, 2019

Engine Vertical Installer Arrival

The engine vertical installer for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) arrives inside the Vehicle Assembly at NASA’s...

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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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