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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: -----SPACE TRANSPORTATION
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Oct 7, 1998

-----SPACE TRANSPORTATION

This photograph depicts an air-breathing rocket engine prototype in the test bay at the General Applied Science Lab...

MSFC
NASA image: -----SPACE TRANSPORTATION
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May 1, 2000

-----SPACE TRANSPORTATION

This photograph depicts an air-breathing rocket engine that completed an hour or 3,600 seconds of testing at the...

MSFC
NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Jan 1, 2002

Advanced Concept

An artist's rendering of the air-breathing, hypersonic X-43B, the third and largest of NASA's Hyper-X series flight...

MSFC
NASA image: Research Technology
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Apr 15, 2004

Research Technology

Pictured is a component of the Rocket Based Combined Cycle (RBCC) engine. This engine was designed to ultimately...

MSFC
NASA image: Research Technology
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Apr 15, 2004

Research Technology

Pictured is an artist's concept of the Rocket Based Combined Cycle (RBCC) launch. The RBCC's overall objective is to...

MSFC
NASA image: Research Technology
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Apr 15, 2004

Research Technology

Pictured is an artist's concept of the Rocket Based Combined Cycle (RBCC) launch. The RBCC's overall objective is to...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2013-2698
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Jun 13, 2013

KSC-2013-2698

TITUSVILLE, Fla. - NASA Kennedy Space Center Lead Engineer David Bush, right, demos a small liquid-air filled...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2699
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Jun 13, 2013

KSC-2013-2699

TITUSVILLE, Fla. - NASA Kennedy Space Center Lead Engineer David Bush, center, demos a small liquid-air filled...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-2822
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Jun 19, 2013

KSC-2013-2822

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA Kennedy Space Center Lead Engineer David Bush works on a prototype of a Cryogenic Refuge...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-2823
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Jun 19, 2013

KSC-2013-2823

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA Kennedy Space Center Lead Engineer David Bush works on a prototype of a Cryogenic Refuge...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-2694
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Jun 13, 2013

KSC-2013-2694

TITUSVILLE, Fla. - The Cryogenic Refuge Alternative Supply System, or CryoRASS, and a smaller liquid-air filled...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-2696
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Jun 13, 2013

KSC-2013-2696

TITUSVILLE, Fla. - A small liquid-air filled backpack called CryoBA, short for Cryogenic Breathing Apparatus, is on...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-2701
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Jun 13, 2013

KSC-2013-2701

TITUSVILLE, Fla. - Representatives from NASA Kennedy Space Center, BCS Life Support, LabTech and URS demo a...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-2695
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Jun 13, 2013

KSC-2013-2695

TITUSVILLE, Fla. - A small liquid-air filled backpack called CryoBA, short for Cryogenic Breathing Apparatus, is on...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-2700
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Jun 13, 2013

KSC-2013-2700

TITUSVILLE, Fla. - The Cryogenic Refuge Alternative Supply System, or CryoRASS, is on display at BCS Life Support in...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-2697
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Jun 13, 2013

KSC-2013-2697

TITUSVILLE, Fla. - Representatives from NASA Kennedy Space Center, BCS Life Support, LabTech and URS prepare to demo...

KSC
NASA image: NASA's B-52B launch aircraft cruises to a test range over the Pacific Ocean carrying the second X-43A vehicle attached to a Pegasus rocket on March 27, 2004
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Mar 27, 2004

NASA's B-52B launch aircraft cruises to a test range over the Pacific Ocean carrying the second X-43A vehicle attached to a Pegasus rocket on March 27, 2004

The second X-43A hypersonic research aircraft, attached to a modified Pegasus booster rocket and followed by a chase...

AFRC
NASA image: A modified Pegasus rocket ignites moments after release from the B-52B, beginning the acceleration of the X-43A over the Pacific Ocean on March 27, 2004
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Mar 27, 2004

A modified Pegasus rocket ignites moments after release from the B-52B, beginning the acceleration of the X-43A over the Pacific Ocean on March 27, 2004

The second X-43A hypersonic research aircraft and its modified Pegasus booster rocket accelerate after launch from...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-04pd1475
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Jul 15, 2004

KSC-04pd1475

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - - With rockets and main engine firing, the Boeing Delta II launch vehicle leaps off the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1474
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Jul 15, 2004

KSC-04pd1474

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - With rockets and main engine firing, the Boeing Delta II launch vehicle leaps off the...

KSC
NASA image: Moments after release from NASA's B-52 carrier aircraft, the X-43A/Pegasus "stack" is seen before ignition of the Pegasus rocket motor on
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Jun 2, 2001

Moments after release from NASA's B-52 carrier aircraft, the X-43A/Pegasus "stack" is seen before ignition of the Pegasus rocket motor on

The first X-43A hypersonic research aircraft and its modified Pegasus booster rocket were carried aloft by NASA's...

AFRC
NASA image: X-43A departs NASA Dryden Flight Research Center for first free-flight attempt
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Jun 2, 2001

X-43A departs NASA Dryden Flight Research Center for first free-flight attempt

The first X-43A hypersonic research aircraft and its modified Pegasus booster rocket were carried aloft by NASA's...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-04-S-00073
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Mar 26, 2004

KSC-04-S-00073

NASA's hypersonic X-43A scramjet, short for supersonic combustion ramjet, makes a historic test flight this week....

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NASA image: Ignition of the Pegasus rocket moments after release from the B-52 signaled acceleration of the X-43A/Pegasus combination over the Pacific Ocean
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Jun 2, 2001

Ignition of the Pegasus rocket moments after release from the B-52 signaled acceleration of the X-43A/Pegasus combination over the Pacific Ocean

The first X-43A hypersonic research aircraft and its modified Pegasus booster rocket were carried aloft by NASA's...

AFRC
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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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