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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-2009-5547
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Oct 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The towering 327-foot-tall Ares I-X rocket moves away from the Vehicle Assembly Building at...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5776
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Oct 23, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The 327-foot-tall Ares I-X rocket is not the tallest structure on Launch Pad 39B at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5590
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Oct 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The towering 327-foot-tall Ares I-X rocket is silhouetted again the early morning sky as it...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5720
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Oct 22, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The 327-foot-tall Ares I-X rocket is not the tallest structure on Launch Pad 39B at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5540
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Oct 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5539
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Oct 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The towering 327-foot-tall Ares I-X rocket is strikingly reflected in the waters of the turn...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5716
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Oct 22, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians on Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida roll the rotating...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5798
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Oct 23, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The 327-foot-tall Ares I-X rocket is not the tallest structure on Launch Pad 39B beside the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5718
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Oct 22, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the rotating service structure,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5913
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Oct 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the rotating service structure...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5717
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Oct 22, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the rotating service structure,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5592
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Oct 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Daybreak finds the towering 327-foot-tall Ares I-X rocket slowly making its way up the five...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5574
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Oct 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Sunrise over NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida reveals the 327-foot-tall Ares I-X...

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NASA image: NASA research pilot Bill Dana takes a moment to watch NASA's NB-52B cruise overhead after a research flight in the HL-10. On the left, John Reeves can be seen at the cockpit of the lifting body
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May 20, 1969

NASA research pilot Bill Dana takes a moment to watch NASA's NB-52B cruise overhead after a research flight in the HL-10. On the left, John Reeves can be seen at the cockpit of the lifting body

The HL-10 was one of five heavyweight lifting-body designs flown at NASA's Flight Research Center (FRC--later Dryden...

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NASA image: Reduced Gravity Walking Simulator
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Oct 24, 1963

Reduced Gravity Walking Simulator

Reduced Gravity Walking Simulator located in the hangar at Langley Research Center. The initial version of this...

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NASA image: Special "space" suit for the Reduced Gravity Walking Simulator
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May 5, 1965

Special "space" suit for the Reduced Gravity Walking Simulator

Special "space" suit for the Reduced Gravity Walking Simulator located at the Lunar Landing Facility. The purpose of...

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NASA image: Reduced Gravity Walking Simulator
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May 5, 1965

Reduced Gravity Walking Simulator

Test subject wearing the pressurized "space" suit for the Reduced Gravity Walking Simulator located at the Lunar...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00046
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Mar 3, 2005

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How does the Space Shuttle use parachutes? Essentially, you'll find three places on the Space Shuttle where we use...

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NASA image: Apollo 1 Astronaut Roger Chaffee
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Nov 17, 1965

Apollo 1 Astronaut Roger Chaffee

Astronaut Roger Chaffee on the Reduced Gravity Walking Simulator located at the Lunar Landing Facility. The purpose...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 9, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

This is the official NASA portrait of astronaut Michael Collins. Collins chose an Air Force career following...

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NASA image: Reduced Gravity Walking Simulator
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Oct 15, 1965

Reduced Gravity Walking Simulator

Cable system which supports the test subject on the Reduced Gravity Walking Simulator. The purpose of this simulator...

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NASA image: Astronaut Walt Cunningham on the Reduced Gravity Walking Simulator
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Jun 24, 1965

Astronaut Walt Cunningham on the Reduced Gravity Walking Simulator

Astronaut Walt Cunningham on the Reduced Gravity Walking Simulator located at the Lunar Landing Facility. The...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00169
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Jul 10, 2005

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Next on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: Ready to Fly- The Flight Readiness Review is complete and NASA is set...

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Feb 13, 2026

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Ep411_CHAPEA 2: Audio Log 1 Kenna Pell Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA...

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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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