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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: Saturn Apollo Program
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Sep 15, 1966

Saturn Apollo Program

This vintage photograph shows the 138-foot long first stage of the Saturn V being lowered to the ground following a...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Apr 15, 2004

Saturn Apollo Program

The business end of a Second Stage (S-II) slowly emerges from the shipping container as workers prepare to transport...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Nov 7, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

A technician checks the systems of the Saturn V instrument unit in a test facility in Huntsville. This instrument...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Feb 6, 1968

Saturn Apollo Program

Apollo 6, the second and last of the unmarned Saturn V test flights, is slowly transported past the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Apr 26, 1965

Saturn Apollo Program

Two technicians watch carefully as cables prepare to lift a J-2 engine into a test stand. The J-2 powered the second...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

This photo shows the Saturn V first stage being lowered to the ground following a successful test to determine the...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Mar 1, 1964

Saturn Apollo Program

The flame and exhaust from the test firing of an F-1 engine blast out from the Saturn S-IB Static Test Stand in the...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Aug 1, 1965

Saturn Apollo Program

Two workers are dwarfed by the five J-2 engines of the Saturn V second stage (S-II) as they make final inspections...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 22, 1970

Saturn Apollo Program

This Saturn V S-II (second) stage is being lifted into position for a test at the Vehicle Assembly Building at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5942
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Oct 28, 2009

KSC-2009-5942

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - With more than 23 times the power output of the Hoover Dam, the Constellation Program's Ares...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5936
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Oct 28, 2009

KSC-2009-5936

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - With more than 23 times the power output of the Hoover Dam, the Constellation Program's Ares...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5938
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Oct 28, 2009

KSC-2009-5938

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - With more than 23 times the power output of the Hoover Dam, the Constellation Program's Ares...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5946
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Oct 28, 2009

KSC-2009-5946

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - With more than 23 times the power output of the Hoover Dam, the Constellation Program's Ares...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6021
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Oct 28, 2009

KSC-2009-6021

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - With more than 23 times the power output of the Hoover Dam, NASA's Ares I-X test rocket zooms...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6008
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Oct 28, 2009

KSC-2009-6008

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - With more than 23 times the power output of the Hoover Dam, NASA’s Ares I-X test rocket soars...

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NASA image: Moog SureFly Acoustic Hover Test
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Jun 29, 2022

Moog SureFly Acoustic Hover Test

Video documentation footage of the Moog SureFly Acoustic Hover Test conducted at the Cincinnati Municipal Airport,...

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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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