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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: Morpheus Campaign 1A Liftoff
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Jan 21, 2014

Morpheus Campaign 1A Liftoff

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Project Morpheus prototype lander’s fourth free flight test begins at the north end of...

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NASA image: Morpheus Campaign 1A Liftoff
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Jan 21, 2014

Morpheus Campaign 1A Liftoff

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Project Morpheus prototype lander touches down in the autonomous landing and hazard...

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Oct 19, 2012

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VAN HORN, Texas – Blue Origin’s New Shepard crew capsule touched down 1,630 feet from the its simulated propulsion...

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NASA image: Morpheus Campaign 1A Set-up and Liftoff
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Jan 16, 2014

Morpheus Campaign 1A Set-up and Liftoff

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Project Morpheus prototype lander has been lowered onto the launch site and propellant is...

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NASA image: Morpheus Campaign 1A Liftoff
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Jan 21, 2014

Morpheus Campaign 1A Liftoff

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Project Morpheus prototype lander soars high after launching on its fourth free flight...

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NASA image: Morpheus Campaign 1A Liftoff
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Jan 16, 2014

Morpheus Campaign 1A Liftoff

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Project Morpheus prototype lander ascends after launching on its third free flight test...

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NASA image: Morpheus Media Press Event
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Jan 17, 2014

Morpheus Media Press Event

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Members of the news media view the Project Morpheus prototype lander inside a hangar near the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0023
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Jan 5, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Tugboats maneuver the barge carrying the newly redesigned External Tank (ET),...

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NASA image: Morpheus Campaign 1A Liftoff
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Jan 21, 2014

Morpheus Campaign 1A Liftoff

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Project Morpheus prototype lander soars high after launching on its fourth free flight...

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NASA image: NASA Completes & Moves Upper Part of Artemis II Core Stage
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Dec 15, 2021

NASA Completes & Moves Upper Part of Artemis II Core Stage

NASA has completed assembly of the upper, or forward, part of the core stage for the Space Launch System (SLS)...

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Jan 5, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The tugboat towing the barge carrying the newly redesigned External Tank, designated...

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NASA image: Morpheus Campaign 1A Liftoff
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Jan 21, 2014

Morpheus Campaign 1A Liftoff

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Project Morpheus prototype lander descends toward the autonomous landing and hazard...

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NASA image: Research pilot and former astronaut Gordon Fullerton is congratulated by retired astronaut Fred Haise upon Fullerton's induction into the Astronaut Hall of Fame
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Apr 30, 2005

Research pilot and former astronaut Gordon Fullerton is congratulated by retired astronaut Fred Haise upon Fullerton's induction into the Astronaut Hall of Fame

Former astronaut Gordon Fullerton (left), currently chief research pilot at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center at...

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Jun 21, 2012

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LAS CRUCES, N.M. -- Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne tests a thruster destined for Boeing's CST-100 spacecraft. The...

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NASA image: Morpheus Media Press Event
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Jan 17, 2014

Morpheus Media Press Event

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Members of the news media view the Project Morpheus prototype lander inside a hangar near the...

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NASA image: Morpheus Campaign 1A Liftoff
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Jan 21, 2014

Morpheus Campaign 1A Liftoff

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians and engineers perform safing procedures on the Project Morpheus prototype lander...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0030
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Jan 5, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Tugboats maneuver the barge carrying the newly redesigned External Tank (ET),...

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NASA image: Morpheus Campaign 1A Set-up and Liftoff
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Jan 16, 2014

Morpheus Campaign 1A Set-up and Liftoff

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

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00045
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Feb 27, 2006

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You're watching NASA Direct. Next on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: The crew of STS-121 takes a closer look...

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NASA image: Morpheus Media Press Event
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Jan 17, 2014

Morpheus Media Press Event

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Members of the news media view the Project Morpheus prototype lander inside a hangar near the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2794
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Dec 10, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Floating in the Atlantic Ocean about 150 miles north east of Cape Canaveral are the...

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NASA image: Morpheus Campaign 1A Set-up and Liftoff
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Jan 16, 2014

Morpheus Campaign 1A Set-up and Liftoff

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Engineers and technicians prepare the Project Morpheus prototype lander for its third free...

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NASA image: Morpheus Campaign 1A Liftoff
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Jan 21, 2014

Morpheus Campaign 1A Liftoff

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Project Morpheus prototype lander’s fourth free flight test begins at the north end of...

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NASA image: Morpheus Media Press Event
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Jan 17, 2014

Morpheus Media Press Event

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Members of the news media view the Project Morpheus prototype lander inside a hangar near the...

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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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