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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: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 24, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar mission, launched from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida via the...

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Jul 25, 1969

n/a

The Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar mission, launched aboard the Saturn V launch vehicle from the Kennedy...

MSFC
NASA image: Clad in thermal protection suits, fire-rescue crews strap a stand-in "astronaut" into a litter during a Space Shuttle rescue training exercise at Edwards AFB
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Apr 16, 2005

Clad in thermal protection suits, fire-rescue crews strap a stand-in "astronaut" into a litter during a Space Shuttle rescue training exercise at Edwards AFB

Clad in full thermal protection suits, Air Force fire-rescue crews strap a stand-in "astronaut" into a litter during...

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NASA image: A long string of specialized NASA vehicles convoys down a taxiway at Edwards Air Force Base to begin a Space Shuttle rescue and recovery training exercise
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Apr 16, 2005

A long string of specialized NASA vehicles convoys down a taxiway at Edwards Air Force Base to begin a Space Shuttle rescue and recovery training exercise

A long string of specialized NASA vehicles convoys down a taxiway at Edwards Air Force Base to begin a Space Shuttle...

AFRC
NASA image: While rescue personnel prepare evacuation litters, two stand-in "astronauts" prepare to use an exit slide from a Shuttle mockup during a training exercise
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Apr 16, 2005

While rescue personnel prepare evacuation litters, two stand-in "astronauts" prepare to use an exit slide from a Shuttle mockup during a training exercise

While fire-rescue personnel prepare evacuation litters, two stand-in "astronauts" prepare to use an exit slide from...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-2014-4788
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Dec 9, 2014

KSC-2014-4788

SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- The Orion crew module is being moved into a covered structure at the Mole Pier at Naval Base...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4524
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Nov 19, 2014

KSC-2014-4524

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – A forklift is used to carry ground support equipment into the well deck of the USS Anchorage at...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4508
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Nov 17, 2014

KSC-2014-4508

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Ground support equipment for use during an alternate recovery method of the Orion crew module...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4527
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Nov 19, 2014

KSC-2014-4527

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Ground support equipment is being loaded into the well deck of the USS Anchorage at Naval Base...

KSC
NASA image: 2nd Day of Loading Equipment for Orion Recovery
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Nov 18, 2014

2nd Day of Loading Equipment for Orion Recovery

Ground support equipment for use during an alternate recovery method of the Orion crew module after its first flight...

KSC
NASA image: 2nd Day of Loading Equipment for Orion Recovery
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Nov 18, 2014

2nd Day of Loading Equipment for Orion Recovery

Ground support equipment for use during an alternate recovery method of the Orion crew module after its first flight...

KSC
NASA image: GSE is Being Readied to Load onto the Ship for Orion Recovery
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Nov 17, 2014

GSE is Being Readied to Load onto the Ship for Orion Recovery

Ground support equipment for use during an alternate recovery method of the Orion crew module after its first flight...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-4528
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Nov 19, 2014

KSC-2014-4528

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Ground support equipment is being loaded into the well deck of the USS Anchorage at Naval Base...

KSC
NASA image: Third Day of Loading Equipment for the Orion Recovery.
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Nov 19, 2014

Third Day of Loading Equipment for the Orion Recovery.

A forklift is used to carry ground support equipment into the well deck of the USS Anchorage at Naval Base San Diego...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-4516
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Nov 18, 2014

KSC-2014-4516

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Ground support equipment for use during an alternate recovery method of the Orion crew module...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-4787
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Dec 9, 2014

KSC-2014-4787

SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- The Orion crew module has been transported to the Mole Pier at Naval Base San Diego in...

KSC
NASA image: 4th Day of Equipment Being Loaded for Recovery of Orion
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Nov 20, 2014

4th Day of Equipment Being Loaded for Recovery of Orion

The Orion handling fixture, special bumpers and other ground support equipment are secured in the well deck of the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-4536
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Nov 20, 2014

KSC-2014-4536

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Ground support equipment is being secured in the well deck of the USS Anchorage at Naval Base...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4507
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Nov 17, 2014

KSC-2014-4507

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Ground support equipment for use during an alternate recovery method of the Orion crew module...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-4518
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Nov 18, 2014

KSC-2014-4518

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Ground support equipment for use during an alternate recovery method of the Orion crew module...

KSC
NASA image: 4th Day of Equipment Being Loaded for Recovery of Orion
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Nov 20, 2014

4th Day of Equipment Being Loaded for Recovery of Orion

Ground support equipment is being secured in the well deck of the USS Anchorage at Naval Base San Diego in...

KSC
Image
Nov 18, 2014

2nd Day of Loading Equipment for Orion Recovery

Ground support equipment for use during an alternate recovery method of the Orion crew module after its first flight...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-4535
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Nov 20, 2014

KSC-2014-4535

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Ground support equipment is being secured in the well deck of the USS Anchorage at Naval Base...

KSC
NASA image: Third Day of Loading Equipment for the Orion Recovery.
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Nov 19, 2014

Third Day of Loading Equipment for the Orion Recovery.

A forklift is used to carry ground support equipment into the well deck of the USS Anchorage at Naval Base San Diego...

KSC
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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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