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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: NASA Achieves Milestone for Engines to Power Future Artemis Missions
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Apr 3, 2024

NASA Achieves Milestone for Engines to Power Future Artemis Missions

NASA conducted a full-duration RS-25 hot fire April 3 on the Fred Haise Test Stand at NASA’s Stennis Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1851
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Jun 30, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This photo shows the leading edge of the wing on space shuttle Endeavour with an reinforced...

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NASA image: NASA HEAT at the Dallas Arboretum
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Apr 7, 2024

NASA HEAT at the Dallas Arboretum

NASA Earth Science Education and Outreach Lead Dr. Trena Ferrell, second from right, hands out educational materials...

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NASA image: Flaky "Mimi"
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Feb 13, 2004

Flaky "Mimi"

This color image taken by the Mars Exploration Rover Spirit's panoramic camera on Sol 40 is centered on an unusually...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-1 Liftoff
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Mar 2, 2019

SpaceX Demo-1 Liftoff

A two-stage SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida for...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jul 29, 2000

Microgravity

Paul Luz (right), an aerospace flight systems engineer at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), takes a...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA Continues Test Series for Redesigned Artemis Moon Rocket Engines
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Mar 8, 2023

NASA Continues Test Series for Redesigned Artemis Moon Rocket Engines

Hot NASA’s testing for redesigned RS-25 engines to be used on future Space Launch System (SLS) missions continued...

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NASA image: Mars InSight Post Landing Press Conference
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Nov 26, 2018

Mars InSight Post Landing Press Conference

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, left, JPL Director Michael Watkins, InSight Project Manager Tom Hoffman, InSight...

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NASA image: Artemis I Core Stage Offload to VAB
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Apr 29, 2021

Artemis I Core Stage Offload to VAB

The massive 212-foot long Space Launch System (SLS) core stage is shown being offloaded from the Pegasus Barge on...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Rover Mission Landing Update
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Feb 17, 2021

Mars 2020 Rover Mission Landing Update

Perseverance entry, descent, and landing lead, JPL, Allen Chen, gives remarks during a NASA Perseverance rover...

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NASA image: Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters Naming Ceremony
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Feb 26, 2021

Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters Naming Ceremony

Bryan Jackson, grandson of Mary W. Jackson, speaks during a ceremony officially naming the NASA Headquarters...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2822
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Jun 19, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA Kennedy Space Center Lead Engineer David Bush works on a prototype of a Cryogenic Refuge...

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NASA image: Mars InSight Post Landing Press Conference
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Nov 26, 2018

Mars InSight Post Landing Press Conference

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, left, JPL Director Michael Watkins, InSight Project Manager Tom Hoffman, InSight...

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NASA image: Delta WINGS Photos and Feature
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Sep 23, 2022

Delta WINGS Photos and Feature

Tai Victor, Kennedy Space Center events lead, speaks to students who were brought to Kennedy on Delta Air Lines’...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Rover Mission Landing Update
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Feb 17, 2021

Mars 2020 Rover Mission Landing Update

Perseverance entry, descent, and landing lead, JPL, Allen Chen, gives remarks during a NASA Perseverance rover...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1035
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May 5, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Boy Scouts lead the pledge of...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion
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Oct 12, 2020

Artemis I Orion

In the Operations and Checkout Building (O&C) at Kennedy Space Center, three spacecraft adapter jettison (SAJ)...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft Adapter (SA) Cone Install
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Aug 10, 2020

Orion Spacecraft Adapter (SA) Cone Install

Installation of the spacecraft adapter (SA) cone to the Artemis I Orion spacecraft shown in progress inside the Neil...

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NASA image: The first X-45A Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) technology demonstrator completed its sixth flight on Dec. 19, 2002, raising its landing gear in flight for the first time. The X-45A flew for 40 minutes and reached an airspeed of 195 knots
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Dec 19, 2002

The first X-45A Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) technology demonstrator completed its sixth flight on Dec. 19, 2002, raising its landing gear in flight for the first time. The X-45A flew for 40 minutes and reached an airspeed of 195 knots

The first X-45A Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) technology demonstrator completed its sixth flight on Dec. 19,...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1966
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Jul 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the tile shop at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a worker places a Boeing Replacement...

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NASA image: SpaceX Falcon Heavy Post Launch News Conference
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Feb 6, 2018

SpaceX Falcon Heavy Post Launch News Conference

Elon Musk, SpaceX chief executive officer and lead designer, speaks to the news media during a news conference at...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-15 What's On Board Science Briefing
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Jun 28, 2018

SpaceX CRS-15 What's On Board Science Briefing

Members of the media are shown CIMON, an artificial intelligence system which will assist astronauts on the...

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NASA image: STS-29 crewmembers participate in fire fighting training at JSC
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Dec 6, 1988

STS-29 crewmembers participate in fire fighting training at JSC

S88-54947 (6 Dec 1988) --- The STS-29 crewmembers are trained in procedures to follow in the event of a fire with...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine visits Marshall Space Flight
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Aug 15, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine visits Marshall Space Flight

On August 15, 2018 NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine visited Marshall Space Flight Center. Upon his arrival he was...

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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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