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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: NASA Simulates Orion Spacecraft Launch Conditions for Crew
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Jan 19, 2017

NASA Simulates Orion Spacecraft Launch Conditions for Crew

In a lab at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, engineers simulate conditions that astronauts in space suits...

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NASA image: SpaceX In-Flight Abort Test: Post-Test Media Conference
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Jan 19, 2020

SpaceX In-Flight Abort Test: Post-Test Media Conference

Officials from NASA and SpaceX participate in a briefing at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida following...

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NASA image: NASA Simulates Orion Spacecraft Launch Conditions for Crew
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Jan 19, 2017

NASA Simulates Orion Spacecraft Launch Conditions for Crew

In a lab at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, engineers simulate conditions that astronauts in space suits...

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NASA image: NASA Simulates Orion Spacecraft Launch Conditions for Crew
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Jan 19, 2017

NASA Simulates Orion Spacecraft Launch Conditions for Crew

In a lab at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, engineers simulate conditions that astronauts in space suits...

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NASA image: NASA Simulates Orion Spacecraft Launch Conditions for Crew
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Jan 19, 2017

NASA Simulates Orion Spacecraft Launch Conditions for Crew

In a lab at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, engineers simulate conditions that astronauts in space suits...

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NASA image: NASA Simulates Orion Spacecraft Launch Conditions for Crew
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Jan 19, 2017

NASA Simulates Orion Spacecraft Launch Conditions for Crew

In a lab at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, engineers simulate conditions that astronauts in space suits...

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NASA image: NASA Simulates Orion Spacecraft Launch Conditions for Crew
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Jan 19, 2017

NASA Simulates Orion Spacecraft Launch Conditions for Crew

In a lab at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, engineers simulate conditions that astronauts in space suits...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4668
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Sep 16, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A tunnel beneath Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida leads to the...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4665
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Sep 16, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A tunnel beneath Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida leads to the...

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NASA image: SpaceX In-Flight Abort Test: Post-Test Media Conference
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Jan 19, 2020

SpaceX In-Flight Abort Test: Post-Test Media Conference

Officials from NASA and SpaceX participate in a briefing at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida following...

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NASA image: STS-29 Discovery, OV-103, solid rocket booster (SRB) preparation at KSC
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Nov 15, 1988

STS-29 Discovery, OV-103, solid rocket booster (SRB) preparation at KSC

STS-29 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, solid rocket booster (SRB) right aft segment is being prepared for...

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NASA image: SpaceX In-Flight Abort Test Prelaunch News Conference
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Jan 17, 2020

SpaceX In-Flight Abort Test Prelaunch News Conference

Officials from NASA, SpaceX and the U.S. Air Force participate in a briefing at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4663
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Sep 16, 2010

KSC-2010-4663

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A tunnel beneath Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida runs from the...

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NASA image: SpaceX In-Flight Abort Test: Post-Test Media Conference
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Jan 19, 2020

SpaceX In-Flight Abort Test: Post-Test Media Conference

Officials from NASA and SpaceX participate in a briefing at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida following...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2305
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Oct 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, one part of...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4667
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Sep 16, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A tunnel beneath Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida leads to the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2307
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Oct 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, one part of...

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NASA image: SpaceX In-Flight Abort Test Prelaunch News Conference
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Jan 17, 2020

SpaceX In-Flight Abort Test Prelaunch News Conference

Officials from NASA, SpaceX and the U.S. Air Force participate in a briefing at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Lieutenant Colonel John Stapp Demonstrates the Rocket Sled
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Apr 23, 1956

Lieutenant Colonel John Stapp Demonstrates the Rocket Sled

Howard Hasbrook volunteers for a demonstration of a scaled-down version of Lieutenant Colonel John Stapp’s rocket...

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NASA image: Mercury: impact studies
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Sep 7, 1958

Mercury: impact studies

Photographed on: 08 05 1958. -- Impact test conducted by Langley's Hydrodynamics Division. The Division conducted a...

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NASA image: Mercury: impact studies
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Aug 5, 1958

Mercury: impact studies

Photographed on: 08 05 1958. -- Impact test conducted by Langley's Hydrodynamics Division. The Division conducted a...

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NASA image: Expedition 19 Soyuz Assembly
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Jun 9, 2009

Expedition 19 Soyuz Assembly

The Soyuz escape tower is being attached to the Soyuz TMA-14 spacecraft and boosters Monday, March 23, 2009 at the...

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NASA image: Expedition 19 Soyuz Assembly
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Mar 22, 2009

Expedition 19 Soyuz Assembly

Russian engineers prepare the escape tower prior to attaching it to the Soyuz TMA-14 spacecraft and boosters Monday,...

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NASA image: Expedition 19 Soyuz Assembly
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Mar 22, 2009

Expedition 19 Soyuz Assembly

The boosters of the Soyuz rocket are seen as the Soyuz TMA-14 spacecraft and boosters are assembled Monday, March...

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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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