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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: Det 3 Recovery of Boeing Starliner Boiler Plate
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Apr 16, 2019

Det 3 Recovery of Boeing Starliner Boiler Plate

Rescue team members in an inflatable boat approach the Boeing CST-100 Starliner training capsule, known as Boiler...

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NASA image: KSC-81PC-0429
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Apr 14, 1981

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DRYDEN FLIGHT RESEARCH CENTER, CALIF. - Columbia returns to Earth. Completing the first full test of the Space...

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NASA image: Astronauts Engle and Truly in cockpit of Orbiter 101 prior to takeoff
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Sep 13, 1977

Astronauts Engle and Truly in cockpit of Orbiter 101 prior to takeoff

S77-28212 (13 Sept 1977) --- Astronauts Joe H. Engle (right), commander, and Richard H. Truly, pilot, sit in the...

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NASA image: NASA 747 Carrier Aircraft - Five (5) T-38 Aircraft - Shuttle Orbiter 101 "Enterprise" - Edwards AFB (EAFB), CA
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Sep 13, 1977

NASA 747 Carrier Aircraft - Five (5) T-38 Aircraft - Shuttle Orbiter 101 "Enterprise" - Edwards AFB (EAFB), CA

S77-28200 (13 Sept 1977) --- This impressive scene was photographed when the NASA 747 carrier aircraft and five T-38...

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NASA image: Third (3rd) "Free Flight" - Shuttle Orbiter 101 Spacecraft - Dryden Flight Research Center (DFRC), CA
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Sep 23, 1977

Third (3rd) "Free Flight" - Shuttle Orbiter 101 Spacecraft - Dryden Flight Research Center (DFRC), CA

S77-28541 (23 Sept 1977) --- The NASA 747 carrier aircraft and six T-38 jets fly over the shuttle Orbiter 101...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1066
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Apr 11, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF), United Space Alliance (USA) employee Harrell...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1082
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Apr 10, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, United Space Alliance employees (from left) Dave...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4226
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Dec 4, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians prepare to load the Project Morpheus...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4228
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Dec 4, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a technician monitors the progress as the Project...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4315
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Dec 10, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Preparations are underway to prepare the Project Morpheus prototype lander for its first free...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4366
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Dec 17, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Preparations are underway to prepare the Project Morpheus prototype lander for a second free...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4370
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Dec 17, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A technician prepares the Project Morpheus prototype lander for a second free flight test at...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4227
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Dec 4, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians have loaded the Project Morpheus...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4225
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Dec 4, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Project Morpheus prototype lander is attached to a tether at the launch platform located...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4317
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Dec 10, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians and engineers prepare the Project Morpheus prototype lander for its first free...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4367
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Dec 17, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Preparations are underway to prepare the Project Morpheus prototype lander for a second free...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4368
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Dec 17, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A technician prepares the Project Morpheus prototype lander for a second free flight test at...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4316
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Dec 10, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Preparations are underway to prepare the Project Morpheus prototype lander for its first free...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4369
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Dec 17, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Engineers and technicians prepare the Project Morpheus prototype lander for a second free...

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NASA image: Morpheus Trailered to the SLF
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Jan 21, 2014

Morpheus Trailered to the SLF

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Project Morpheus prototype lander is transported to a launch pad at the north end of the...

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NASA image: Morpheus Trailered to the SLF
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Jan 21, 2014

Morpheus Trailered to the SLF

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians and engineers monitor the progress as the Project Morpheus prototype lander is...

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NASA image: Morpheus Trailered to the SLF
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Jan 21, 2014

Morpheus Trailered to the SLF

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Project Morpheus prototype lander is being lifted by crane for positioning on a launch...

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NASA image: Morpheus Trailered to the SLF
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Jan 21, 2014

Morpheus Trailered to the SLF

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians monitor the progress as a crane lowers the Project Morpheus prototype for...

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NASA image: Morpheus Trailered to the SLF
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Jan 21, 2014

Morpheus Trailered to the SLF

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians monitor the progress as the Project Morpheus prototype lander is lifted by crane...

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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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