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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: Refan Engine in the Propulsion Systems Laboratory
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Oct 23, 1974

Refan Engine in the Propulsion Systems Laboratory

A refanned Pratt and Whitney JT-8D-109 turbofan engine installed in Cell 4 of the Propulsion Systems Laboratory at...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2659
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May 22, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander performed a free-flight test from a launch pad at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2658
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May 22, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander performed a free-flight test from a launch pad at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4283
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Dec 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians and engineers monitor the progress as...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4258
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Dec 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Project Morpheus prototype lander has been...

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NASA image: Randy Bresnik and Kayla Barron in O&C and LASF
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Feb 12, 2019

Randy Bresnik and Kayla Barron in O&C and LASF

Astronaut candidate Kayla Barron, center, and NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik, far right, tour the Launch Abort System...

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NASA image: Preliminary Measurements of Thin Film Solar Cells
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Jun 23, 1967

Preliminary Measurements of Thin Film Solar Cells

George Mazaris, works with an assistant to obtain the preliminary measurements of cadmium sulfide thin-film solar...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4226
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Dec 4, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians prepare to load the Project Morpheus...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4228
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Dec 4, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a technician monitors the progress as the Project...

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NASA image: AA-2 Stacked in LASF
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Feb 5, 2019

AA-2 Stacked in LASF

Inside the Launch Abort System Facility (LASF) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers assemble the...

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NASA image: AA-2 Stacked in LASF
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Feb 5, 2019

AA-2 Stacked in LASF

Inside the Launch Abort System Facility (LASF) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Launch Abort System...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4256
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Dec 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Project Morpheus prototype lander is being...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4315
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Dec 10, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Preparations are underway to prepare the Project Morpheus prototype lander for its first free...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4366
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Dec 17, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Preparations are underway to prepare the Project Morpheus prototype lander for a second free...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4259
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Dec 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians and engineers assist as the Project...

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NASA image: NASA Conducts Hot Fire Test of Artemis Moon Rocket Engine
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Jun 8, 2023

NASA Conducts Hot Fire Test of Artemis Moon Rocket Engine

NASA conducted the 10th certification test of an RS-25 engine June 8, continuing a critical hot fire series to...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4261
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Dec 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians and engineers check the Project...

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NASA image: North American XF-82 Twin Mustang Prepares for Ramjet Test Flight
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Apr 23, 1949

North American XF-82 Twin Mustang Prepares for Ramjet Test Flight

Pilot William Swann, right cockpit, prepares the North American XF-82 Twin Mustang for flight at the National...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5885
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Dec 17, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Team members stationed at consoles in the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: NESC Technical Update Portrait of Michael Cooper
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Aug 16, 2024

NESC Technical Update Portrait of Michael Cooper

Each year, the NESC produces the NESC Technical Update, which highlights two or three individuals from each Center...

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NASA image: NASA Resumes RS-25 Testing with 1st Hot Fire of 2024
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Jan 17, 2024

NASA Resumes RS-25 Testing with 1st Hot Fire of 2024

NASA resumed a critical RS-25 test series for future flights of NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket in support...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4224
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Dec 4, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Project Morpheus prototype lander is positioned at the midfield of the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: AA-2 Stacked in LASF
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Feb 5, 2019

AA-2 Stacked in LASF

Inside the Launch Abort System Facility (LASF) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Launch Abort System...

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NASA image: Randy Bresnik and Kayla Barron in O&C and LASF
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Feb 12, 2019

Randy Bresnik and Kayla Barron in O&C and LASF

Astronaut candidate Kayla Barron tours the Launch Abort System Facility (LASF) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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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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