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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: KSC-97pc662
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Apr 16, 1997

KSC-97pc662

The second stage of a Titan IV/Centaur expendable launch vehicle is suspended in the Vertical Integration Building...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC976
Image
Jun 27, 1997

KSC-97PC976

The Lower Equipment Module of the Cassini spacecraft is lifted into a workstand in the Payload Hazardous Servicing...

KSC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
Image
Mar 28, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-179621 (28 March 2012) --- European Space Agency?s ?Edoardo Amaldi? Automated Transfer Vehicle-3 (ATV-3)...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-97pc661
Image
Apr 16, 1997

KSC-97pc661

Lockheed Martin technicians and engineers in the Vertical Integration Building prepare to hoist the second stage of...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC977
Image
Jun 27, 1997

KSC-97PC977

The Lower Equipment Module of the Cassini spacecraft is lifted into a workstand in the Payload Hazardous Servicing...

KSC
NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0104-005
Image
Mar 29, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0104-005

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) Applications Center at NASA Research...

ARC
NASA image: EC03-0293-06
Image
Sep 18, 2003

EC03-0293-06

NASA Dryden's Automated Aerial Refueling (AAR) project evaluated the capability of an F/A-18A aircraft as an...

AFRC
NASA image: F-1 engines of Apollo/Saturn V first stage leave trail of flame after liftoff
Image
Apr 4, 1968

F-1 engines of Apollo/Saturn V first stage leave trail of flame after liftoff

S68-27366 (4 April 1968) --- The five F-1 engines of the huge Apollo/Saturn V space vehicle's first (S-IC) stage...

JSC
NASA image: EC02-0294-4
Image
Dec 19, 2002

EC02-0294-4

NASA Dryden's Automated Aerial Refueling (AAR) project evaluated the capability of an F/A-18A aircraft as an...

AFRC
NASA image: n/a
Image
Nov 1, 1967

n/a

Workmen at the Kennedy Space Center hoist the Saturn Lunar Module (LM) Adapter into position during assembly of the...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Jan 1, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

This photograph was taken during the final assembly operation of the Saturn V launch vehicle for the Apollo 4 (SA...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Jan 1, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

This photograph was taken during the final assembly operation of the Saturn V launch vehicle for the Apollo 4 (SA...

MSFC
NASA image: SKYLAB IV - LAUNCH
Image
Nov 27, 1973

SKYLAB IV - LAUNCH

S73-37285 (16 Nov. 1973) --- The Skylab 4/Saturn 1B space vehicle is launched from Pad B, Launch Complex 39, Kennedy...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-2436
Image
May 8, 2014

KSC-2014-2436

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Hangar AE on Cape Canav¬eral Air Force Station in Florida is used by NASA’s Launch Services...

KSC
NASA image: H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV)-4
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Aug 9, 2013

H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV)-4

ISS036-E-030638 (9 Aug. 2013) --- The unpiloted Japanese "Kounotori" H2 Transfer Vehicle-4 (HTV-4) approaches the...

JSC
NASA image: jsc2011e204520
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Oct 27, 2011

jsc2011e204520

At the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, the Soyuz booster and its ISS Progress 45 cargo craft rolled to the launch...

JSC
NASA image: Cygnus Capture
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Mar 26, 2016

Cygnus Capture

ISS047e021823 (03/26/2016) --- The Orbital ATK Cygnus cargo ship is seen on final approach to the International...

JSC
NASA image: Progress capsule approaching ISS for docking
Image
Jun 11, 2003

Progress capsule approaching ISS for docking

ISS007-E-06975 (11 June 2003) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth’s horizon, an unmanned...

JSC
NASA image: ATV2 launch views
Image
Feb 16, 2011

ATV2 launch views

JSC2011-E-017489 (16 Feb. 2011) --- The Ariane 5 rocket is pictured just after lift off from Europe?s Spaceport in...

JSC
NASA image: jsc2011e204519
Image
Oct 27, 2011

jsc2011e204519

At the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, the Soyuz booster and its ISS Progress 45 cargo craft rolled to the launch...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-2437
Image
May 8, 2014

KSC-2014-2437

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Hangar AE on Cape Canav¬eral Air Force Station in Florida is used by NASA’s Launch Services...

KSC
NASA image: Apollo V - Liftoff - Cape
Image
Jan 22, 1968

Apollo V - Liftoff - Cape

S68-19459 (22 Jan. 1968) --- The Apollo 5 (LM-1/Saturn 204) unmanned space mission was launched from the Kennedy...

JSC
NASA image: Skylab
Image
May 14, 1973

Skylab

This photograph shows the launch of the SA-513, a modified unmarned two-stage Saturn V vehicle for the Skylab-1...

MSFC
NASA image: Progress capsule approaching ISS for docking
Image
Jun 11, 2003

Progress capsule approaching ISS for docking

ISS007-E-06979 (11 June 2003) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, an unmanned Progress supply vehicle...

JSC
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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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