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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: NASA Intern Sets Up Ground Recording System Units
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Jun 11, 2025

NASA Intern Sets Up Ground Recording System Units

A NASA intern sets up ground recording system (GRS) units in California’s Mojave Desert during a Phase 2 rehearsal...

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NASA image: Learning to Listen to the X-59
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Jan 17, 2024

Learning to Listen to the X-59

The Quesst mission recently completed testing of operations and equipment to be used in recording the sonic thumps...

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NASA image: Learning to Listen to the X-59
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Jan 17, 2024

Learning to Listen to the X-59

Aerospace engineer Larry Cliatt, Quesst Phase 2 Sub-Project Manager abd technical lead for the acoustic validation...

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NASA image: Learning to Listen to the X-59
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Jan 17, 2024

Learning to Listen to the X-59

Aerospace engineer Larry Cliatt, Quesst Phase 2 Sub-Project Manager and technical lead for the acoustic validation...

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NASA image: Crawler Transporter-2 Guinness World Record Event
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Mar 29, 2023

Crawler Transporter-2 Guinness World Record Event

Guinness World Records officially designated NASA’s Crawler Transporter 2 as the heaviest self-powered vehicle,...

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Mar 25, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Orbiter Experiment Support System (OEX) recorder from Columbia is removed from the...

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Mar 25, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Orbiter Experiment Support System (OEX) recorder from Columbia, in protective...

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Mar 25, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A T-38 jet aircraft carrying the Orbiter Experiment Support System (OEX) recorder from...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3122
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May 1, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians install a new Ku-Band communications system antenna on space shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3123
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May 1, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians install a new Ku-Band communications system antenna on space shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3124
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May 1, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A new Ku-Band communications system antenna is installed on space shuttle Discovery in...

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May 1, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A new Ku-Band communications system antenna is ready to be installed on space shuttle...

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NASA image: Crawler Transporter-2 Guinness World Record Event
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Mar 29, 2023

Crawler Transporter-2 Guinness World Record Event

Guinness World Records officially designated NASA’s Crawler Transporter 2 as the heaviest self-powered vehicle,...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0841
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Mar 26, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Columbia's Orbiter Experiment Support System (OEX) recorder is put on taping equipment...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0842
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Mar 26, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the KSC Launch Control Center watch the taping operation involving...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0844
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Mar 26, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the KSC Launch Control Center look at the printout from Columbia's Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0829
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Mar 25, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Orbiter Experiment Support System (OEX) recorder from Columbia, in protective...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0843
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Mar 26, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the KSC Launch Control Center look at the printout from Columbia's Orbiter...

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NASA image: NASA Tests Ground Recording Equipment for X-59’s Future Quiet Supersonic Flights
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Mar 6, 2024

NASA Tests Ground Recording Equipment for X-59’s Future Quiet Supersonic Flights

NASA recently completed a series of tests to reduce risks prior to Phase 2 of its Quesst mission, which will test...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3120
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May 1, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians prepare to install a new Ku-Band communications system antenna on space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3121
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May 1, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians prepare to install a new Ku-Band communications system antenna on space shuttle...

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NASA image: Learning to Listen to the X-59
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Jan 17, 2024

Learning to Listen to the X-59

Dr. Alexandra Loubeau, one of the technical co-leads for sonic boom community testing for the Quesst mission, sets...

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NASA image: Learning to Listen to the X-59
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Jan 18, 2024

Learning to Listen to the X-59

Dr. Forrest Carpenter, left, principal investigator for the third phase of CarpetDIEM, Carpet Determination in...

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Mar 27, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- STS-123 Commander Dominic Gorie talks to the media about his experiences on the mission to...

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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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