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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: KSC-08pd3494
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Nov 4, 2008

KSC-08pd3494

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Segments of the Ares I-X upper stage simulator are lined up in the cargo hold of the Delta...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2327
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Mar 27, 2009

KSC-2009-2327

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians adjust the crane being attached to the first of the Ares I-X motor segments that...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5920
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Oct 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At the weather station on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, a meteorological data...

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NASA image: Augmented Reality Work on Orion CM Heatshield
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Mar 18, 2020

Augmented Reality Work on Orion CM Heatshield

Jennifer Solano, with Lockheed Martin at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, demonstrates a pair of augmented...

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NASA image: Augmented Reality Work on Orion CM Heatshield
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Mar 18, 2020

Augmented Reality Work on Orion CM Heatshield

Michael Maxwell, with Lockheed Martin’s augmented reality team, wears a pair of augmented reality (AR) goggles to...

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NASA image: Augmented Reality Work on Orion CM Heatshield
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Mar 18, 2020

Augmented Reality Work on Orion CM Heatshield

The heat shield for NASA’s Artemis II mission is in view inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building...

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NASA image: Aram Chaos
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Aug 13, 2018

Aram Chaos

This VIS image shows part of Aram Chaos. Aram Chaos was initially formed by a large impact. Over time the crater...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3493
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Nov 4, 2008

KSC-08pd3493

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On the bridge of the Delta Mariner, whose cargo is the Ares I-X upper stage simulator...

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NASA image: Outflow Channels
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Jul 3, 2020

Outflow Channels

Today's VIS image shows a section of unnamed channel located at the margin where large northward flowing channels...

JPL
NASA image: Augmented Reality Work on Orion CM Heatshield
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Mar 18, 2020

Augmented Reality Work on Orion CM Heatshield

Michael Maxwell, with Lockheed Martin’s augmented reality team, wears a pair of augmented reality (AR) goggles to...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2332
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Mar 27, 2009

KSC-2009-2332

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Cranes rotate the Ares I-X motor segment to a vertical position in order to transfer it to a...

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NASA image: Astronaut Nick Hague exercises on the advanced resistive exercise device
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Oct 29, 2024

Astronaut Nick Hague exercises on the advanced resistive exercise device

iss072e126509 (Oct. 29, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Nick Hague exercises on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5918
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Oct 27, 2009

KSC-2009-5918

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the weather station on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, meteorological data...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2335
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Mar 27, 2009

KSC-2009-2335

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians stand by as the Ares I-X motor segment is moved toward a work stand in the...

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NASA image: Augmented Reality Work on Orion CM Heatshield
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Mar 18, 2020

Augmented Reality Work on Orion CM Heatshield

Michael Maxwell, with Lockheed Martin’s augmented reality team, wears a pair of augmented reality (AR) goggles to...

KSC
NASA image: Augmented Reality Work on Orion CM Heatshield
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Mar 18, 2020

Augmented Reality Work on Orion CM Heatshield

Jennifer Solano, with Lockheed Martin at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, wears a pair of augmented reality (AR)...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd3492
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Nov 4, 2008

KSC-08pd3492

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Delta Mariner docks at Port Canaveral, Fla., with its cargo of the Ares I-X upper stage...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2330
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Mar 27, 2009

KSC-2009-2330

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Cranes lift the first of the Ares I-X motor segments in order to raise it to vertical and...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2326
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Mar 27, 2009

KSC-2009-2326

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A crane is being attached to the first of the Ares I-X motor segments to raise it for...

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NASA image: Aram Chaos
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Jan 10, 2020

Aram Chaos

Today's VIS image shows part of Aram Chaos. Aram Chaos was initially formed by a large impact. Over time the crater...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2009-2331
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Mar 27, 2009

KSC-2009-2331

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Cranes begin rotating the Ares I-X motor segment to a vertical position in order to transfer...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3797
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Jun 20, 2009

KSC-2009-3797

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The slings from a large crane are being attached to the orbiter access arm, which ends in the...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00121
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Nov 3, 2009

KSC-09-S-00121

An aerial video crew observed the October 28, 2009 Ares I-X test flight from a Cessna Skymaster aircraft positioned...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3489
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Nov 3, 2008

KSC-08pd3489

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Delta Mariner arrives at Port Canaveral, Fla., with its cargo of the Ares I-X upper stage...

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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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