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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: Earth and Moon as Viewed by Mariner 10
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Dec 21, 1999

Earth and Moon as Viewed by Mariner 10

NASA Mariner 10 was launched on November 3, 1973, 12:45 am PST, from Cape Canaveral on an Atlas/Centaur rocket a...

JPL
NASA image: LDSD Team in Hawaii
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Jun 4, 2014

LDSD Team in Hawaii

Members of the team for NASA Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator LDSD stand in front of the project saucer-shaped...

JPL
NASA image: Unloading LDSD Test Device in Hawaii
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May 28, 2014

Unloading LDSD Test Device in Hawaii

The saucer-shaped test vehicle for NASA Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator LDSD project, packaged in the box shown...

JPL
NASA image: Inspecting a Canister and Sample Collector
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Jan 20, 2006

Inspecting a Canister and Sample Collector

Investigators from University of Washington, Johnson Space Center, and Lockheed Martin Missiles and Space, Denver,...

JPL
NASA image: Saucer Out of the Drink
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Jun 29, 2014

Saucer Out of the Drink

Hours after the June 28, 2014, test of NASA Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator over the U.S. Navy Pacific Missile...

JPL
NASA image: Before the Drop: Engineers Ready Supersonic Decelerator
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May 21, 2014

Before the Drop: Engineers Ready Supersonic Decelerator

A saucer-shaped vehicle part of NASA Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator LDSD project designed to test interplanetary...

JPL
NASA image: Early Rockets
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Aug 30, 1953

Early Rockets

U.S. Army Redstone Rocket: The Redstone ballistic missile was a high-accuracy, liquid-propelled, surface-to-surface...

MSFC
NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Jan 21, 1959

Wernher von Braun

In this photo, (left to right) Army Ballistic Missile Agency (ABMA) Missile Firing Laboratory Chief Dr. Kurt Debus,...

MSFC
NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Jan 1, 1960

Wernher von Braun

In this photo, Director of the US Army Ballistic Missile Agency (ABMA) Development Operations Division, Dr. Wernher...

MSFC
NASA image: Early Rockets
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Jan 31, 1958

Early Rockets

Jupiter-C Missile No. 27 assembly at the Army Ballistic Missile Agency (ABMA), Redstone Arsenal, in Huntsville,...

MSFC
NASA image: Early Rockets
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Apr 15, 2004

Early Rockets

This photograph is of the engine for the Redstone rocket. The Redstone ballistic missile was a high-accuracy,...

MSFC
NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Mar 3, 1959

Wernher von Braun

Dr. von Braun, Director of the Development Operations Divisons, and Dr. Debus, Director of the Missile Firing...

MSFC
NASA image: Army Lt. Gen. James Dickinson, right, commanding general of the
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Oct 8, 2019

Army Lt. Gen. James Dickinson, right, commanding general of the

Army Lt. Gen. James Dickinson, right, commanding general of the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, speaks...

MSFC
NASA image: Launch Vehicles
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Jan 1, 1961

Launch Vehicles

This is a comparison illustration of the Redstone, Jupiter-C, and Mercury Redstone launch vehicles. The Redstone...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2009-5238
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Sep 25, 2009

KSC-2009-5238

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At a post-launch news conference for the media about launch of the Space Tracking and...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-5239
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Sep 25, 2009

KSC-2009-5239

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At a post-launch news conference for the media about launch of the Space Tracking and...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-5237
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Sep 25, 2009

KSC-2009-5237

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Public Affairs Officer Tracy Young moderates a post-launch news conference for the media...

KSC
NASA image: CCP Boiler Plate Test
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Jun 24, 2019

CCP Boiler Plate Test

A full-scale Boeing CST-100 Starliner test article, known as a boiler plate, successfully lands at the U.S. Army’s...

KSC
NASA image: CCP Boiler Plate Test
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Jun 24, 2019

CCP Boiler Plate Test

Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner’s parachute systems are successfully tested at the U.S. Army’s White Sands Missile Range...

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NASA image: CCP Boiler Plate Test
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Jun 24, 2019

CCP Boiler Plate Test

Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner’s parachute systems are successfully tested at the U.S. Army’s White Sands Missile Range...

KSC
NASA image: ED03-0152-60
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Jun 7, 2003

ED03-0152-60

The takeoff set the stage for a two-day Helios endurance flight in the stratosphere planned for mid-July. The Helios...

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NASA image: NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing
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Sep 6, 2024

NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing

Boeing and NASA recovery teams wait for hazmat teams to confirm it is safe to work around NASA's Boeing Crew Flight...

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NASA image: NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing
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Sep 6, 2024

NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing

Boeing and NASA teams unload cargo from NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test Starliner spacecraft after it landed uncrewed...

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NASA image: NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing
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Sep 6, 2024

NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing

Boeing and NASA teams unload cargo from NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test Starliner spacecraft after it landed uncrewed...

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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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