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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: GRC-2011-C-03969
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Oct 10, 2007

GRC-2011-C-03969

Polyimide Aerogel Material Sample under the weight of an Automobile Tire

GRC
NASA image: Benefit from NASA
Image
Jan 1, 1998

Benefit from NASA

Don Sirois, an Auburn University research associate, and Bruce Strom, a mechanical engineering Co-Op Student, are...

MSFC
NASA image: Wernher von Braun
Image
Jan 1, 1959

Wernher von Braun

In this picture, Dr. Wernher von Braun, who was serving as Director of the Army Ballistic Missile Agency's (ABMA)...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-69P-0621
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Jul 16, 1969

KSC-69P-0621

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Thousands of persons spent the night before the Apollo 11 launch in tents, campers,...

KSC
NASA image: DCE - PS Linteris in front of rack
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Aug 12, 2016

DCE - PS Linteris in front of rack

STS083-312-017 (4-8 April 1997) --- Payload specialist Gregory T. Linteris sets up a 35mm camera, one of three...

JSC
NASA image: Benefit from NASA
Image
Apr 15, 2004

Benefit from NASA

During the Apollo era Marshall Space Flight Center's engineers developed the Magnetomotive Hammer to remove...

MSFC
NASA image: STS-33 Discovery, OV-103, approached by service vehicles after landing
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Nov 27, 1989

STS-33 Discovery, OV-103, approached by service vehicles after landing

STS033-S-017 (27 Nov 1989) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery is approached by safing vehicles and team members...

JSC
NASA image: High Speed Prototype Car Test
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Jan 10, 2014

High Speed Prototype Car Test

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Mechanics and engineers ready a Hennessey Venom GT for test runs on the 3.5-mile long runway...

KSC
NASA image: High Speed Prototype Car Test
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Jan 10, 2014

High Speed Prototype Car Test

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Mechanics, engineers and Driver Brian Smith, in jumpsuit, ready a Hennessey Venom GT for test...

KSC
NASA image: High Speed Prototype Car Test
Image
Jan 10, 2014

High Speed Prototype Car Test

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An engineer readies a Hennessey Venom GT for test runs on the 3.5-mile long runway at the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-3138
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Jul 27, 2013

KSC-2013-3138

Merritt Island, Fla. – Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana enjoys the automobiles on display in the a...

KSC
NASA image: Benefit from NASA
Image
Mar 5, 1997

Benefit from NASA

Sceintist at Marshall Space Flight Center have been studying the properties of Aerogel for several years. Aerogel,...

MSFC
NASA image: High Speed Prototype Car Test
Image
Jan 10, 2014

High Speed Prototype Car Test

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A Hennessey Venom GT stands on the 3.5-mile long runway between test runs at the Shuttle...

KSC
NASA image: Benefit from NASA
Image
Mar 5, 1997

Benefit from NASA

Scientists at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) have been studying the properties of Aerogel for several years....

MSFC
NASA image: Benefit from NASA
Image
Apr 22, 2004

Benefit from NASA

NASA structural materials engineer, Jonathan Lee, displays blocks and pistons as examples of some of the uses for...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2011-1217
Image
Jan 27, 2011

KSC-2011-1217

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Kennedy Space Center Director and former astronaut Bob Cabana answers media questions during...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-1209
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Jan 27, 2011

KSC-2011-1209

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Flowers lay at the foot of the Space Mirror Memorial at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor...

KSC
NASA image: Yellow River, China
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Sep 30, 1994

Yellow River, China

STS068-220-033 (30 September-11 October 1994) --- Photographed through the Space Shuttle Endeavour's flight deck...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-1212
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Jan 27, 2011

KSC-2011-1212

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Pictured near the Space Mirror Memorial at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in...

KSC
NASA image: Material Science
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Jan 22, 1992

Material Science

This metal sample, which is approximately 1 cm in diameter, is typical of the metals that were studied using the...

MSFC
NASA image: Benefit from NASA
Image
Jun 1, 1999

Benefit from NASA

Two scientists at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, atmospheric scientist Paul Meyer (left) and solar physicist Dr....

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2011-1211
Image
Jan 27, 2011

KSC-2011-1211

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A wreath is displayed at the foot of the Space Mirror Memorial at the Kennedy Space Center...

KSC
NASA image: Space Station
Image
Jan 1, 1952

Space Station

This is a von Braun 1952 space station concept. In a 1952 series of articles written in Collier's, Dr. Wernher von...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2011-1210
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Jan 27, 2011

KSC-2011-1210

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A flag flies at half-staff near the Space Mirror Memorial at the Kennedy Space Center...

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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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