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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: High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)
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Jan 1, 1977

High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)

This photograph is of the High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)-2 telescope being evaluated by engineers in the...

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NASA image: AA-2 Abort Motor Arrives at LASF
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Aug 28, 2018

AA-2 Abort Motor Arrives at LASF

The abort motor for Orion's Launch Abort System (LAS) is secured on a work stand inside the Launch Abort System...

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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: KSC-2013-4368
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Dec 17, 2013

KSC-2013-4368

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A technician prepares the Project Morpheus prototype lander for a second free flight test at...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4316
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Dec 10, 2013

KSC-2013-4316

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

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NASA image: Launch Abort System Integration
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Mar 13, 2019

Launch Abort System Integration

A fully functional Launch Abort System (LAS) is inside the Launch Abort System Facility (LASF) at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00042
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Feb 18, 2005

KSC-05-S-00042

The seven astronauts slated to fly on Return to Flight mission STS-114 were put to the test at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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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: KSC-01PP-0941
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Apr 21, 2001

KSC-01PP-0941

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2 secure the Microwave...

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NASA image: Dedicating the Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility for An American Hero
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Aug 12, 2021

Dedicating the Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility for An American Hero

NASA’s Glenn Research Center held a dedication ceremony for its Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky, Ohio,...

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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: AA-2 Abort Motor Arrives at LASF
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Aug 28, 2018

AA-2 Abort Motor Arrives at LASF

The abort motor for Orion's Launch Abort System (LAS) is secured on a work stand inside the Launch Abort System...

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

AA-2 Stacked in LASF

In this view from above inside the Launch Abort System Facility (LASF) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4282
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Dec 6, 2013

KSC-2013-4282

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

NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik, at left, and astronaut candidate Kayla Barron tour the Launch Abort System Facility...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4369
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Dec 17, 2013

KSC-2013-4369

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Engineers and technicians prepare the Project Morpheus prototype lander for a second free...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4255
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Dec 6, 2013

KSC-2013-4255

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a convoy of vehicles accompanies the Project...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5881
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Dec 17, 2010

KSC-2010-5881

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

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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, at left, and NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik tour the Launch Abort System Facility...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0940
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Apr 21, 2001

KSC-01pp0940

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2 stand by while the...

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NASA image: AA-2 Abort Motor Arrives at LASF
Image
Aug 28, 2018

AA-2 Abort Motor Arrives at LASF

The abort motor for Orion's Launch Abort System (LAS) is secured on a work stand inside the Launch Abort System...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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May 1, 1979

Saturn Apollo Program

This montage depicts the flight crew patches for the manned Apollo 7 thru Apollo 17 missions. The Apollo 7 through...

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NASA image: Accoustic Casing Treatment Test
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Feb 22, 2017

Accoustic Casing Treatment Test

Title: W-8 Fan Acoustic Casing Treatment Test on the Source Diagnostic Test Rotor Alone Hardware Program: Advanced...

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NASA image: B-1 and B-3 Test Stands at NASA’s Plum Brook Station
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Sep 23, 1966

B-1 and B-3 Test Stands at NASA’s Plum Brook Station

Operation of the High Energy Rocket Engine Research Facility (B-1), left, and Nuclear Rocket Dynamics and Control...

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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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