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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: Early Program Development
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Apr 15, 2004

Early Program Development

This artist's concept illustrates the NERVA (Nuclear Engine for Rocket Vehicle Application) engine's hot bleed cycle...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-06pd0020
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Jan 12, 2006

KSC-06pd0020

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1, the main engine is in place on Discovery. The...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3305
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Nov 13, 2007

KSC-07pd3305

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, technicians on a...

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NASA image: GRC-1994-C-00167
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Jan 5, 1994

GRC-1994-C-00167

A spectrally resolved Rayleigh/Mie scattering diagnostic was developed to measure temperature and wing span wise...

GRC
NASA image: sts093-s-014
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Jul 28, 1999

sts093-s-014

STS093-(S)-014 (28 July 1999) --- Following the landing of the Space Shuttle Columbia on July 27, 1999, this...

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NASA image: Artemis II European Service Module
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Jan 16, 2023

Artemis II European Service Module

Technicians at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida finish installing the orbital maneuvering system engine nozzle...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1960

Saturn Apollo Program

The F-1 engine was developed and built by Rocketdyne under the direction of the Marshall Space Flight Center. It...

MSFC
NASA image: ARC-1980-AC80-0512-2
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Jun 5, 1980

ARC-1980-AC80-0512-2

N-231 High Reynolds Number Channel Facility (An example of a Versatile Wind Tunnel) Tunnel 1 I is a blowdown...

ARC
NASA image: KSC-08pd2417
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Aug 5, 2008

KSC-08pd2417

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians help guide the Star-27...

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NASA image: Republic F-84 Thunderjet with Reverse Thruster
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Jun 23, 1954

Republic F-84 Thunderjet with Reverse Thruster

The US Air Force loaned a Republic F-84 Thunderjet to the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis...

GRC
NASA image: KSC-08pd2418
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Aug 5, 2008

KSC-08pd2418

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the Star-27 kick motor and nozzle...

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NASA image: 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel's Original Design
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Jul 23, 1949

8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel's Original Design

Aerial view of the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel in its original configuration at the National Advisory...

GRC
NASA image: Martin B-57B Canberra with a Noise Suppressor on its Right Engine
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Sep 23, 1966

Martin B-57B Canberra with a Noise Suppressor on its Right Engine

A Martin B-57B Canberra outfitted with a noise suppressor on its right engine at the National Aeronautics and Space...

GRC
NASA image: Convair F-106B Delta Dart Prepares for a Flight
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May 23, 1969

Convair F-106B Delta Dart Prepares for a Flight

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) pilot Cliff Crabbs and the flight operations crew prepare a...

GRC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2318
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Mar 26, 2009

KSC-2009-2318

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –In the Rotation, Processing and Surge Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5825
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Dec 9, 2010

KSC-2010-5825

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a Hyster...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0380
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Mar 21, 2000

KSC-00pp0380

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building, Space Shuttle Atlantis' Main Engine No. 1 is lowered...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5804
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Dec 7, 2010

KSC-2010-5804

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers in the Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME) Shop at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0900
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Apr 25, 2001

KSC-01PP-0900

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A new block 2 engine is ready for its move to Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3. There...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2932
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Sep 26, 2008

KSC-08pd2932

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle main engine No. 3 (bottom left) is ready to be installed in space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2941
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Sep 25, 2008

KSC-08pd2941

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Using a Hyster forklift, workers install space shuttle main engine No. 1 (top) in space...

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NASA image: Wet Flow Test at Launch Complex 39B
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Dec 20, 2017

Wet Flow Test at Launch Complex 39B

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

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0903
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Apr 25, 2001

KSC-01pp0903

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A new block 2 engine heads toward Atlantis in Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3. There...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5144
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Sep 16, 2009

KSC-2009-5144

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – (ED09-0253-84) The tail cone that improves the aerodynamics of the space shuttle...

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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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