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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: KSC-05pd-0022
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Jan 5, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A tugboat maneuvers the barge carrying the newly redesigned External Tank (ET),...

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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. – The Project Morpheus prototype lander descends toward the autonomous landing and hazard...

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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 for its third...

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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 launch site for the Project Morpheus prototype lander’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7260
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Oct 6, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, half...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7259
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Oct 6, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: NASA Completes & Moves Upper Part of Artemis II Core Stage
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Dec 29, 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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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 third free flight test begins at the north end of 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 Set-up and Liftoff
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Jan 16, 2014

Morpheus Campaign 1A Set-up and Liftoff

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A technician monitors the flow of propellant loading in the Project Morpheus prototype lander...

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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 soars high after launching on its third 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 is positioned on a launch pad in preparation for its...

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NASA image: Perseverance's Panorama of Potential Mars Sample Return Landing Site
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Jul 11, 2022

Perseverance's Panorama of Potential Mars Sample Return Landing Site

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover used one of its navigation cameras to take this panorama of a proposed landing site...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0029
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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 Media Press Event
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Jan 17, 2014

Morpheus Media Press Event

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Members of the news media tour the mission control room for the Project Morpheus prototype...

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NASA image: Skylab Shroud in the Space Power Facility
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Dec 23, 1970

Skylab Shroud in the Space Power Facility

The 56-foot tall, 24,400-pound Skylab shroud installed in the Space Power Facility’s vacuum chamber at the National...

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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: Perseverance Scouts Landing Sites for Mars Sample Return Campaign
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Jul 11, 2022

Perseverance Scouts Landing Sites for Mars Sample Return Campaign

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover used one of its navigation cameras to take this image of flat terrain in Jezero...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0020
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Jan 5, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The newly redesigned External Tank, designated for use on Return to Flight mission...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4386
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Jul 24, 2012

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LAS VEGAS -- The Boeing Company tests the forward heat shield FHS jettison system of its CST-100 spacecraft at the...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00094
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Apr 19, 2005

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George Diller: This is Pegasus launch control, where we have the L-1011 awaiting departure at the end of the runway,...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00084
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Apr 15, 2005

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George Diller: This is Pegasus launch control, where we have the L-1011 awaiting departure at the end of the runway,...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00301
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Oct 14, 2005

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Next on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: Space Shuttle Discovery roared into space and successfully completed a...

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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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