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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: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1973

Skylab

W. Brian Dunlap of Youngstown, Ohio, proposed Skylab student experiment ED-78, Liquid Motion in Zero-G, a study of...

MSFC
NASA image: Skylab
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Aug 21, 1972

Skylab

Youngstown, Ohio high school student, W. Brian Dunlap (center), discusses with Dr. Robert Head (right), and Henry...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 15, 2004

Microgravity

Fluid Physics is study of the motion of fluids and the effects of such motion. When a liquid is heated from the...

MSFC
NASA image: OASIS Installation and Configuration
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Mar 8, 2016

OASIS Installation and Configuration

iss047e004376 (3/11/2016) --- A view during the installation and configuration of the Observation and Analysis of...

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NASA image: Padalka during OASIS Macro Camera Alignment in the U.S. Laboratory
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Jun 26, 2015

Padalka during OASIS Macro Camera Alignment in the U.S. Laboratory

iss044e005118 (6/26/2015) --- Cosmonaut Gennady Padalka in the U.S. Laboratory in the process of aligning the...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jul 1, 1997

Microgravity

Astronaut James D. Halsell, Jr., mission commander, uses a Hi-8mm camcorder to videotape the Hand Held Diffusion...

MSFC
NASA image: LAUNCH (SOLID ROCKET BOOSTER [SRB]) - STS-1
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Apr 12, 1981

LAUNCH (SOLID ROCKET BOOSTER [SRB]) - STS-1

S81-30505 (12 April 1981) --- Separation of space shuttle Columbia?s external tank, photographed by motion picture...

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NASA image: HHDTC - Cmdr Halsell photographs hardware
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Aug 12, 2016

HHDTC - Cmdr Halsell photographs hardware

STS083-313-012 (4-8 April 1997) --- Astronaut James D. Halsell, Jr., mission commander, uses a Hi-8mm camcorder to...

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NASA image: Engineers Break SLS Rocket Propellant Tank On Purpose
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Jun 24, 2020

Engineers Break SLS Rocket Propellant Tank On Purpose

This slow motion video shows how the Space Launch Sysetm (SLS) rocket liquid oxygen tank failed during a structural...

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NASA image: Fluid Fantasy
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Oct 24, 2016

Fluid Fantasy

Saturn's clouds are full of raw beauty, but they also represent a playground for a branch of physics called fluid...

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NASA image: KSC-90pc-1152
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Aug 9, 1990

KSC-90pc-1152

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle Columbia (left), slated for mission STS-35, is rolled past the Space...

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NASA image: STS-117 Space Shuttle Atlantis Rollout to Pad 39A
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Feb 15, 2007

STS-117 Space Shuttle Atlantis Rollout to Pad 39A

Atop the massive mobile launcher platform and crawler-transporter, Space Shuttle Atlantis begins rolling through the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-07pd0385
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Feb 15, 2007

KSC-07pd0385

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Atop the massive mobile launcher platform and crawler-transporter, Space Shuttle...

KSC
NASA image: STS-117 Space Shuttle Atlantis Rollout to Pad 39A
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Feb 15, 2007

STS-117 Space Shuttle Atlantis Rollout to Pad 39A

Atop the massive mobile launcher platform and crawler-transporter, Space Shuttle Atlantis begins rolling through the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-07pd0384
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Feb 15, 2007

KSC-07pd0384

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Atop the massive mobile launcher platform and crawler-transporter, Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: NASA Researcher Andy Stofan Studying Fluid Sloshing
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Sep 23, 1960

NASA Researcher Andy Stofan Studying Fluid Sloshing

Andy Stofan views a small-scale tank built to study the sloshing characteristics of liquid hydrogen at the National...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3728
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Jun 16, 2009

KSC-2009-3728

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – After rollback of the rotating service structure, or RSS, on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: Crewmembers in the middeck with the FARE experiment.
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Dec 9, 1992

Crewmembers in the middeck with the FARE experiment.

STS053-04-018 (2-9 Dec 1992) --- Astronauts Guion S. Bluford (left) and Michael R. U. (Rich) Clifford monitor the...

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NASA image: Detail view of the Fluid Acquisition and Resupply Equipment experiment.
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Dec 9, 1992

Detail view of the Fluid Acquisition and Resupply Equipment experiment.

STS053-09-019 (2 - 9 Dec 1992) --- A medium close-up view of part of the Fluid Acquisition and Resupply Equipment...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1200
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May 15, 2007

KSC-07pd1200

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis, mounted on a mobile launch platform, finally rests on the hard...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4424
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Aug 4, 2009

KSC-2009-4424

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Sitting on top of the mobile launcher platform, space shuttle Discovery arrives on top of...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-07pd1854
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Jul 10, 2007

KSC-07pd1854

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At sunset, Space Shuttle Endeavour, atop the lighted mobile launcher platform, exits...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1841
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Jul 11, 2007

KSC-07pd1841

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Endeavour, atop the mobile launcher platform, is hard down on Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1853
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Jul 10, 2007

KSC-07pd1853

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Near sunset, Space Shuttle Endeavour, atop the mobile launcher platform, begins moving...

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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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