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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: Commercial Crew Program (CCP) SpaceX Merlin Engine Gas Generator
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Oct 1, 2019

Commercial Crew Program (CCP) SpaceX Merlin Engine Gas Generator

Commercial Crew Program (CCP) SpaceX Merlin Engine Gas Generator (GG) Baffle Assessment, Mr. Brian Richardson...

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NASA image: MERLIN Sample Transfer
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Nov 15, 2017

MERLIN Sample Transfer

iss053e199088 (Nov. 15, 2017) --- Microgravity Experiment Research Locker/Incubator (MERLIN) provides a thermally...

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NASA image: MERLIN Sample Transfer
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Nov 15, 2017

MERLIN Sample Transfer

iss053e199089 (Nov. 15, 2017) --- Microgravity Experiment Research Locker/Incubator (MERLIN) in its open position....

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NASA image: FE Caldwell Dyson works with the MERLIN in the US Lab
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Jul 18, 2010

FE Caldwell Dyson works with the MERLIN in the US Lab

ISS024-E-008590 (18 July 2010) --- NASA astronaut Tracy Caldwell Dyson, Expedition 24 flight engineer, works with...

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NASA image: Commerical Crew Program - SpaceX
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Jan 2, 2018

Commerical Crew Program - SpaceX

A SpaceX Merlin engine is on a test stand at the company's facility in McGregor, Texas. SpaceX is developing its...

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NASA image: STS-116 Flight Controllers on console during mission - Orbit 3
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Dec 15, 2006

STS-116 Flight Controllers on console during mission - Orbit 3

JSC2006-E-54262 ( ) --- MERLIN console operators review the Environmental Control and Life Support (ECLS) system...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Visits SpaceX HQ
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Oct 10, 2019

NASA Administrator Visits SpaceX HQ

SpaceX Chief Engineer Elon Musk, right, speaks to NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, center, and SpaceX Vice...

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NASA image: iss061e113336
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Jan 2, 2020

iss061e113336

iss061e113336 (Jan. 2, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 61 Flight Engineer Jessica Meir inserts Techshot...

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NASA image: PCG-5 Hardware Deactivation and Stow
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Mar 17, 2017

PCG-5 Hardware Deactivation and Stow

iss050e058812 (3/17/2017) --- A view of European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Pesquet, during Protein Crystal...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3304
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Apr 27, 2011

KSC-2011-3304

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The first stage of a Falcon 9 built by Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) sits on...

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NASA image: PCG-5 Hardware Deactivation and Stow
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Mar 17, 2017

PCG-5 Hardware Deactivation and Stow

iss050e058802 (3/17/2017) --- A view of European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Pesquet, during Protein Crystal...

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NASA image: PCG-5 Hardware Deactivation and Stow
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Mar 17, 2017

PCG-5 Hardware Deactivation and Stow

iss050e058807 (3/17/2017) --- A view of European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Pesquet, during Protein Crystal...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3210
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Oct 17, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This photo shows the crew galley that will be delivered to the International Space Station...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4346
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Jul 15, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the first stage of the SpaceX Falcon 9...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4337
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Jul 15, 2010

KSC-2010-4337

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the first stage of the SpaceX Falcon 9...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5754
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Oct 7, 2012

KSC-2012-5754

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space Launch Complex 40 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida comes alive as the...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4344
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Jul 15, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the first stage of the SpaceX Falcon 9...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2929
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May 22, 2012

KSC-2012-2929

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Frost and ice breaks away from the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket following ignition of its nine...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4331
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Jul 15, 2010

KSC-2010-4331

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The first stage of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket arrives at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4340
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Jul 15, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The first stage of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket arrives at Launch Complex-40 at Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1682
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Feb 25, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stands on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2904
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May 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Powered by nine Merlin engines, the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off Space Launch Complex-40...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1677
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Feb 25, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket moves out of the company's Falcon Hangar at Launch Complex 40 on...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2946
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May 22, 2012

KSC-2012-2946

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Nine Merlin engines ignite under the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket at 3:44 a.m. EDT at Space Launch...

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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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