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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: Bow Shocks in Space
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Jan 5, 2016

Bow Shocks in Space

Bow shocks thought to mark the paths of massive, speeding stars are highlighted in these images from NASA's Spitzer...

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NASA image: Orion Crew Survival System
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Oct 15, 2019

Orion Crew Survival System

Dustin Gohmert, Orion Crew Survival Systems Project Manager at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, poses for a portrait...

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NASA image: STS-65 Earth observation of Hurricane Emilia in Eastern Pacific Ocean
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Jul 18, 1994

STS-65 Earth observation of Hurricane Emilia in Eastern Pacific Ocean

STS-65 Earth observation taken aboard Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, shows Hurricane Emilia in the Eastern...

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NASA image: Orion Crew Survival System
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Oct 15, 2019

Orion Crew Survival System

Dustin Gohmert, Orion Crew Survival Systems Project Manager at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, poses for a portrait...

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NASA image: G.E.M.S. event
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Mar 8, 2012

G.E.M.S. event

NASA Human Resources Specialist Ashley Speed speaks to a group of high school students from area schools during a...

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NASA image: Orion Crew Survival System
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Oct 15, 2019

Orion Crew Survival System

Dustin Gohmert, Orion Crew Survival Systems Project Manager at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, poses for a portrait...

HQ
NASA image: Orion Crew Survival System
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Oct 15, 2019

Orion Crew Survival System

Dustin Gohmert, Orion Crew Survival Systems Project Manager at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, poses for a portrait...

HQ
NASA image: Ultra High Bypass Integrated System Test
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Sep 14, 2015

Ultra High Bypass Integrated System Test

NASA’s Environmentally Responsible Aviation Project, in collaboration with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)...

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NASA image: G.E.M.S. event
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Mar 8, 2012

G.E.M.S. event

NASA Human Resources Specialist Ashley Speed speaks to a group of high school students from area schools during a...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A high-flying bird takes a closer look at the Mobile Launcher Platform (MLP) number 3 with twin solid rocket boosters bolted to it as it crawls toward Launch Pad 39A, in the background. The crawler is moving along the crawlerway at various speeds up to 1 mph in an effort to achieve vibration data gathering goals as it travels toward Launch Pad 39A and then returns. The boosters are braced at the top for stability. The primary purpose of these rollout tests is to gather data to develop future maintenance requirements on the transport equipment and the flight hardware. Various parts of the MLP and crawler transporter have been instrumented with vibration data collection equipment.
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Nov 21, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A high-flying bird takes a closer look at the Mobile Launcher Platform (MLP) number 3 with twin solid rocket boosters bolted to it as it crawls toward Launch Pad 39A, in the background. The crawler is moving along the crawlerway at various speeds up to 1 mph in an effort to achieve vibration data gathering goals as it travels toward Launch Pad 39A and then returns. The boosters are braced at the top for stability. The primary purpose of these rollout tests is to gather data to develop future maintenance requirements on the transport equipment and the flight hardware. Various parts of the MLP and crawler transporter have been instrumented with vibration data collection equipment.

NASA image: Escape from Mars
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Jul 10, 2017

Escape from Mars

This image from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows one of millions of small (10s of meters in diameter)...

JPL
NASA image: Water Deluge Test at Launch Complex 39B
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May 24, 2018

Water Deluge Test at Launch Complex 39B

About 450,000 gallons of water flow at high speed from a holding tank through new and modified piping and valves,...

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NASA image: Secondary Craters in Bas Relief
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Apr 17, 2017

Secondary Craters in Bas Relief

NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) captured this region of Mars, sprayed with secondary craters from...

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NASA image: From Taters to Terabits: NASA Wraps Up Deep Space Laser Test
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Sep 18, 2025

From Taters to Terabits: NASA Wraps Up Deep Space Laser Test

NASA’s Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) technology demonstration has successfully concluded after two years,...

JPL
NASA image: Water Deluge Test at Launch Complex 39B
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May 24, 2018

Water Deluge Test at Launch Complex 39B

About 450,000 gallons of water flow at high speed from a holding tank through new and modified piping and valves,...

KSC
NASA image: Water Deluge Test at Launch Complex 39B
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May 24, 2018

Water Deluge Test at Launch Complex 39B

About 450,000 gallons of water flow at high speed from a holding tank through new and modified piping and valves,...

KSC
NASA image: Water Deluge Test at Launch Complex 39B
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May 24, 2018

Water Deluge Test at Launch Complex 39B

About 450,000 gallons of water flow at high speed from a holding tank through new and modified piping and valves,...

KSC
NASA image: Water Deluge Test at Launch Complex 39B
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May 24, 2018

Water Deluge Test at Launch Complex 39B

About 450,000 gallons of water flow at high speed from a holding tank through new and modified piping and valves,...

KSC
NASA image: XB-70A during take-off
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Aug 17, 1965

XB-70A during take-off

Viewed from the front the #1 XB-70A (62-0001) is shown climbing out during take-off. Most flights were scheduled...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0179-002
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Oct 12, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0179-002

Ames holds a Media Day at the Hypervelocity Free Flight facility where Ames is conducting high-speed tests of small...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0179-007
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Oct 12, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0179-007

Ames holds a Media Day at the Hypervelocity Free Flight facility where Ames is conducting high-speed tests of small...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0179-005
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Oct 12, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0179-005

Ames holds a Media Day at the Hypervelocity Free Flight facility where Ames is conducting high-speed tests of small...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0179-001
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Oct 12, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0179-001

Ames holds a Media Day at the Hypervelocity Free Flight facility where Ames is conducting high-speed tests of small...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0179-016
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Oct 12, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0179-016

Ames holds a Media Day at the Hypervelocity Free Flight facility where Ames is conducting high-speed tests of small...

ARC
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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A high-flying bird takes a closer look at the Mobile Launcher Platform (MLP) number 3...

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