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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: 2012-2845
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May 16, 2012

2012-2845

T&R Endeavour Left Side Tail Cone Buildup

KSC
NASA image: GRC-2001-C-01403
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May 1, 2004

GRC-2001-C-01403

ICE SHAPES APPLIED TO THE WINGS AND TAIL OF THE TWIN OTTER AIRCRAFT

GRC
NASA image: 2012-2955
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May 22, 2012

2012-2955

T&R Endeavour, Final Buildup of Tail Cover for Ferry Flight

KSC
NASA image: 2012-2838
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May 15, 2012

2012-2838

T&R Endeavour Right Side Tail Cone Buildup

KSC
NASA image: This view from a NASA Dryden F-18 chase aircraft shows Dryden's highly modified F-15B, tail number 837, which resumed Intelligent Flight Control System (IFCS) project flights on Dec. 6, 2002.
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Dec 6, 2002

This view from a NASA Dryden F-18 chase aircraft shows Dryden's highly modified F-15B, tail number 837, which resumed Intelligent Flight Control System (IFCS) project flights on Dec. 6, 2002.

This view from a NASA Dryden F-18 chase aircraft shows Dryden's highly modified F-15B, tail number 837, which...

AFRC
NASA image: Lower Empennage Test Fit Install
Image
Jan 27, 2023

Lower Empennage Test Fit Install

The X-59 team at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in Palmdale, California, load the lower empennage - the tail section -...

LRC
NASA image: Lower Empennage Test Fit Install
Image
Jan 27, 2023

Lower Empennage Test Fit Install

The X-59 team at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in Palmdale, California, load the lower empennage - the tail section -...

LRC
NASA image: Comet NEOWISE Captured Above Lone Pine Lake at Dawn
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Jul 14, 2020

Comet NEOWISE Captured Above Lone Pine Lake at Dawn

An image of the Comet C/2020 F3 NEOWISE (Comet NEOWISE) captured above the tree line of Lone Pine Lake, located on...

AFRC
NASA image: Venus - Volcano in Parga Chasma
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Mar 7, 1996

Venus - Volcano in Parga Chasma

This comet-like tail, trending northeast from the volcanic structure, is a relatively radar-bright deposit. The...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-05PD-1818
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Aug 8, 2005

KSC-05PD-1818

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the pre-dawn hours, a pregnant white-tailed deer is watchful as she browses for food...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05PD-1821
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Aug 8, 2005

KSC-05PD-1821

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the pre-dawn hours, a pregnant white-tailed deer is watchful as she browses for food...

KSC
NASA image: Earth Science
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Jul 18, 1992

Earth Science

Workers at Launch Complex 17 Pad A, Kennedy Space Center (KSC) encapsulate the Geomagnetic Tail (GEOTAIL) spacecraft...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-05PD-1819
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Aug 8, 2005

KSC-05PD-1819

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the pre-dawn hours, a pregnant white-tailed deer browses for food on the west end of...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05PD-1820
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Aug 8, 2005

KSC-05PD-1820

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the pre-dawn hours, a pregnant white-tailed deer is watchful as she browses for food...

KSC
NASA image: Mercury Hydrogen Tail
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Jan 30, 2008

Mercury Hydrogen Tail

Calcium was detected in the near-Mercury exosphere by NASA MESSENGER spacecraft and has also been observed...

JPL
NASA image: A Moon Telltale Tail
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Jun 12, 2006

A Moon Telltale Tail

The plumes of Enceladus continue to gush icy particles into Saturn orbit, making this little moon one of a select...

JPL
NASA image: Boat Tail Transport & Mate
Video
Oct 4, 2022

Boat Tail Transport & Mate

JPSS-2 Boattail Transport and Mate from HIF to SLC-3 at SLC-3, Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

KSC
NASA image: Catching its Tail
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Jul 6, 2011

Catching its Tail

A huge storm churning through the atmosphere in Saturn northern hemisphere overtakes itself as it encircles the...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-04pd1088
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May 7, 2004

KSC-04pd1088

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A Rudder Speed Brake Actuator is being removed from the orbiter Atlantis for shipment...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd1026
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May 4, 2004

KSC-04pd1026

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, a worker (below the upper framework) begins...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd1093
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May 7, 2004

KSC-04pd1093

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers ensure the safe removal of a Rudder Speed Brake Actuator from the orbiter...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd1030
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May 4, 2004

KSC-04pd1030

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers remove the Rudder Speed Brake panel on the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd1033
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May 4, 2004

KSC-04pd1033

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers lower Atlantis’ Rudder Speed Brake panel...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd1034
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May 4, 2004

KSC-04pd1034

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers attach Atlantis’ Rudder Speed Brake panel...

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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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