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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: Apollo 13 spacecraft splashdown in the South Pacific Ocean
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Apr 17, 1970

Apollo 13 spacecraft splashdown in the South Pacific Ocean

S70-35638 (17 April 1970) --- A perilous space mission comes to a smooth ending with the safe splashdown of the...

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NASA image: Orion in the Well Deck of USS Anchorage
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion in the Well Deck of USS Anchorage

NASA’s Orion spacecraft is pulled safely into the well deck of the U.S. Navy’s USS Anchorage, following its...

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NASA image: KSC-81PC-0333
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Apr 10, 1981

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Viewed from the top of the Vehicle Assembly Building, crowds wait in vain for the...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1115
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Aug 13, 2000

KSC00pp1115

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- For the first time in Space Shuttle history, a fully stacked Shuttle - Atlantis -...

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NASA image: KSC-79pc-0271
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Apr 29, 1979

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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, HOUSTON, TX. - STS-1 Official Crew Portrait - Astronauts John W. Young, left, Crew Commander,...

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NASA image: KSC-81PC-0364
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Apr 12, 1981

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-1 Space Shuttle Team celebrates a successful liftoff of Columbia form Launch...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Aug 30, 2002

Microgravity

This excellent shot of Marshall Space Flight Center's (MSFC's) Mark Whorton, testing experiment hardware in the...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1133
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Sep 20, 1999

KSC-99pp1133

The Butler Building at Kennedy Space Center is nearly demolished, with the help of the crane in the background. The...

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NASA image: KSC-81PC-0426
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Apr 14, 1981

KSC-81PC-0426

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

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NASA image: KSC-81PC-0347
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Apr 12, 1981

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Technicians assist prime crew Astronauts Bob Crippen (left) and John Young (right) in...

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NASA image: Orion in the Well Deck of USS Anchorage
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion in the Well Deck of USS Anchorage

NASA’s Orion spacecraft is pulled safely into the well deck of the U.S. Navy’s USS Anchorage, following its...

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NASA image: KSC-81PC-0349
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Apr 12, 1981

KSC-81PC-0349

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space flight-suited Astronauts John Young, left, and Robert Crippen, accompanied by...

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NASA image: Mars Earth Entry System Aeroshell at Entry (Illustration)
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Oct 12, 2022

Mars Earth Entry System Aeroshell at Entry (Illustration)

This illustration depicts the Mars Earth Entry System for the Mars Sample Return campaign. The system would contain...

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NASA image: RIME Instrument en Route to JUICE
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Sep 21, 2020

RIME Instrument en Route to JUICE

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory built and shipped the receiver, transmitter and electronics necessary to complete...

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NASA image: NASA's Advanced Air Mobility Playbook: Noise
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Jun 27, 2022

NASA's Advanced Air Mobility Playbook: Noise

NASA’s vision for Advanced Air Mobility, or AAM, is to map out a safe, accessible, and affordable new air...

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NASA image: FTIS Sensors and From Above
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Jul 18, 2022

FTIS Sensors and From Above

This overhead view of the X-59 shows the aircraft at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in Palmdale, California. During the...

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NASA image: SEG 230 Nose
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Aug 11, 2020

SEG 230 Nose

Event: SEG 230 Nose The X-59’s nose is wrapped up safely and rests on a dolly before the team temporarily attaches...

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NASA image: NASA's Advanced Air Mobility Playbook: Automation
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Mar 23, 2022

NASA's Advanced Air Mobility Playbook: Automation

NASA’s vision for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is to map out a safe, accessible, and affordable new air...

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NASA image: NASA's Advanced Air Mobility Playbook: Cargo Delivery
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Nov 21, 2022

NASA's Advanced Air Mobility Playbook: Cargo Delivery

NASA’s vision for Advanced Air Mobility, or AAM, is to map out a safe, accessible, and affordable new air...

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NASA image: NASA's Advanced Air Mobility Playbook: Accessibility
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Dec 14, 2022

NASA's Advanced Air Mobility Playbook: Accessibility

NASA’s vision for Advanced Air Mobility, or AAM, is to map out a safe, accessible, and affordable new air...

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NASA image: FTIS Sensors and From Above
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Jul 18, 2022

FTIS Sensors and From Above

This overhead view of the X-59 shows the aircraft at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in Palmdale, California. During the...

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NASA image: Testing the Mars Helicopter Delivery System on NASA's Perseverance Rover
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Jun 23, 2020

Testing the Mars Helicopter Delivery System on NASA's Perseverance Rover

NASA's Ingenuity helicopter is traveling to Mars attached to the belly of the Perseverance rover and must safely...

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NASA image: The Low-Boom Flight Demonstration Mission Inside Scoop - Fall 2021
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Nov 30, 2021

The Low-Boom Flight Demonstration Mission Inside Scoop - Fall 2021

In this edition, you’ll learn about NASA's quiet supersonic mission, including the latest imagery of the X-59's...

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NASA image: Intuitive Machines IM-1 Lunar Node-1 (LN-1)
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Feb 7, 2024

Intuitive Machines IM-1 Lunar Node-1 (LN-1)

Lunar Node-1, an autonomous navigation payload that will change how human explorers safely traverse the Moon’s...

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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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