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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: Orion Parachute Test - Dec. 2017
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Dec 15, 2017

Orion Parachute Test - Dec. 2017

Engineers successfully evaluated a failure scenario of Orion’s parachute system in which only two of the system’s...

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NASA image: LSRA in flight
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Apr 7, 1993

LSRA in flight

A NASA CV-990, modified as a Landing Systems Research Aircraft (LSRA), in flight over NASA's Dryden Flight Research...

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NASA image: Orion Parachute Test - Dec. 2017
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Dec 15, 2017

Orion Parachute Test - Dec. 2017

Engineers successfully evaluated a failure scenario of Orion’s parachute system in which only two of the system’s...

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NASA image: Orion Parachute Test - Dec. 2017
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Dec 15, 2017

Orion Parachute Test - Dec. 2017

Engineers successfully evaluated a failure scenario of Orion’s parachute system in which only two of the system’s...

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NASA image: Orion Parachute Test - Dec. 2017
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Dec 15, 2017

Orion Parachute Test - Dec. 2017

Engineers successfully evaluated a failure scenario of Orion’s parachute system in which only two of the system’s...

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NASA image: Fan Noise Test Facility
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Jan 23, 1969

Fan Noise Test Facility

The Fan Noise Test Facility built at the Lewis Research Center to obtain far-field noise data for the National...

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NASA image: Control Room at the NACA’s Rocket Engine Test Facility
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May 23, 1957

Control Room at the NACA’s Rocket Engine Test Facility

Test engineers monitor an engine firing from the control room of the Rocket Engine Test Facility at the National...

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NASA image: Orion's parachutes measure up in high pressure test
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Sep 13, 2017

Orion's parachutes measure up in high pressure test

Engineers testing the parachute system for Orion during a Sept. 13, 2017 evaluation at the U.S. Army Proving Ground...

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NASA image: Draftsmen at Work during Construction of the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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Sep 23, 1942

Draftsmen at Work during Construction of the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory was designed by a group...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1099
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Jun 15, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-121 Mission Specialist Lisa Nowak takes part in emergency egress practice on Launch...

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NASA image: STS-81 preflight photos taken at the Kennedy Space Center
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Jan 7, 1997

STS-81 preflight photos taken at the Kennedy Space Center

S97-00252 (15 Dec. 1996) --- Astronaut Brent W. Jett Jr., STS-81 pilot, arrives in a NASA T-38 jet trainer at the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1098
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Jun 15, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-121 Commander Steven Lindsey (left) and Pilot Mark Kelly take part in emergency...

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NASA image: STS-81 preflight photos taken at the Kennedy Space Center
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Jan 7, 1997

STS-81 preflight photos taken at the Kennedy Space Center

S97-00248 (15 Dec. 1996) --- Astronaut Marsha S. Ivins, STS-81 mission specialist, arrives in a NASA T-38 jet...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1094
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Jun 15, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-121 crew members follow the route to the slidewire baskets on Launch Pad 39B. They...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1100
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Jun 15, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-121 Mission Specialists Piers Sellers and Stephanie Wilson finish emergency egress...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1095
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Jun 15, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-121 crew members wait to climb into the slidewire basket on Launch Pad 39B. They...

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NASA image: Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, roll out to KSC Launch Complex Pad 39B
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Mar 13, 1992

Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, roll out to KSC Launch Complex Pad 39B

S92-34862 (13 March 1992) --- An otter, surprised by the unexpected presence of the photographer, seems unaware of...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1133
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May 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, during crew equipment interface test activities,...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1097
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Jun 15, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-121 crew members wait to climb into the slidewire basket on Launch Pad 39B. They...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1092
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Jun 15, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-121 crew members follow the route to the slidewire baskets on Launch Pad 39B. They...

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NASA image: KSC-81PC-0093
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Feb 21, 1981

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Looking like the perfect staging for a science fiction movie, STS-1 is a dramatic...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1507
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Feb 3, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At a media conference following the day-long Flight Readiness Review of space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1509
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Feb 3, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At a media conference following the day-long Flight Readiness Review of space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1096
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Jun 15, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-121 crew members follow the route to the slidewire baskets on Launch Pad 39B. They...

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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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