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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: SpaceX Crew Demo 1 - Cape Arrival
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Jul 10, 2018

SpaceX Crew Demo 1 - Cape Arrival

The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft that will be used for the company’s uncrewed flight test, known as Demonstration...

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NASA image: ED14-0338-081
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Nov 6, 2014

ED14-0338-081

Initial flight-testing of the ACTE followed extensive wind tunnel experiments. For the first phase of ACTE flights,...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Oct 1, 1968

Saturn Apollo Program

AS-205, the fifth Saturn IB launch vehicle developed by the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), lifts off from Cape...

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NASA image: Pathfinder
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Apr 15, 2004

Pathfinder

This artist's concept depicts the X-34 Demonstrator in flight. Part of the Pathfinder Program, the X-34 was a...

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NASA image: Pathfinder
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Apr 15, 2004

Pathfinder

This artist's concept depicts the X-34 Demonstrator in flight. Part of the Pathfinder Program, the X-34 was a...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter: The First Aircraft on Mars
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Jul 13, 2020

NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter: The First Aircraft on Mars

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter will make history's first attempt at powered flight on another planet next spring....

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NASA image: X-40A on runway after Free Flight #2A
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Apr 12, 2001

X-40A on runway after Free Flight #2A

Second free-flight of the X-40A at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, on Edwards AFB, Calif., was made on Apr....

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NASA image: Pathfinder
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Apr 15, 2004

Pathfinder

This artist's concept depicts the X-34 Demonstrator landing in a dessert. Part of the Pathfinder Program, the X-34...

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NASA image: Pathfinder
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Apr 15, 2004

Pathfinder

This artist's concept depicts the X-34 Demonstrator sitting on a runway. Part of the Pathfinder Program, the X-34...

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NASA image: Pathfinder
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Apr 15, 2004

Pathfinder

Pictured is the X-34 Demonstrator parked on the runway. Part of the Pathfinder Program, the X-34 was a reusable...

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NASA image: Pathfinder
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Apr 15, 2004

Pathfinder

This is an artist's concept of the X-34 Demonstrator, a reusable technology testbed vehicle that was designed to...

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NASA image: Crew Dragon Demonstration Mission 1
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Jun 13, 2018

Crew Dragon Demonstration Mission 1

SpaceX’s Crew Dragon is at NASA’s Glenn Research Center, Plum Brook Station in Ohio, ready to undergo testing in the...

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NASA image: Mars Helicopter Prepares for Takeoff
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Apr 1, 2021

Mars Helicopter Prepares for Takeoff

Beginning April 2021, the window opens for the first flight of NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter. It will be...

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NASA image: Tours with Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Advisor Dr. Kate Calvin
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Jun 17, 2024

Tours with Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Advisor Dr. Kate Calvin

Tour of the Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration in the HyPER lab on June 17th, 2024 at Glenn Research...

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NASA image: SLS-Built-to-Explore-020922_V5_0077
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Feb 9, 2022

SLS-Built-to-Explore-020922_V5_0077

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket will enable a new era of space exploration. With NASA’s Orion spacecraft,...

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NASA image: SpaceX In-Flight Abort Test - Launch, VAB
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Jan 19, 2020

SpaceX In-Flight Abort Test - Launch, VAB

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 10:30 a.m....

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NASA image: SpaceX In-Flight Abort Test - Liftoff
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Jan 19, 2020

SpaceX In-Flight Abort Test - Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 10:30 a.m....

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NASA image: SpaceX In-Flight Abort Test - Liftoff
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Jan 19, 2020

SpaceX In-Flight Abort Test - Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 10:30 a.m....

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NASA image: SpaceX In-Flight Abort Test - Launch, VAB
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Jan 19, 2020

SpaceX In-Flight Abort Test - Launch, VAB

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 10:30 a.m....

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NASA image: SpaceX In-Flight Abort Test - Liftoff
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Jan 19, 2020

SpaceX In-Flight Abort Test - Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 10:30 a.m....

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NASA image: SpaceX In-Flight Abort Test - Liftoff
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Jan 19, 2020

SpaceX In-Flight Abort Test - Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 10:30 a.m....

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NASA image: SpaceX In-Flight Abort Test - Launch, Press Site
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Jan 19, 2020

SpaceX In-Flight Abort Test - Launch, Press Site

The countdown clock at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida shows an elapsed time of nine seconds as the SpaceX...

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NASA image: SpaceX In-Flight Abort Test - Liftoff
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Jan 19, 2020

SpaceX In-Flight Abort Test - Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 10:30 a.m....

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NASA image: SpaceX In-Flight Abort Test - Liftoff
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Jan 19, 2020

SpaceX In-Flight Abort Test - Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 10:30 a.m....

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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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