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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: STS-45 external tank (ET) falls back to Earth after jettisoning from OV-104
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Mar 24, 1992

STS-45 external tank (ET) falls back to Earth after jettisoning from OV-104

STS045-71-001 (24 March 1992) --- This 70mm photograph of the external fuel tank (ET) for STS-45 was photographed 4...

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NASA image: Pilot Breathing Assessment Program Prototype JPL Mask with U.S. Air Force Configuration 
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Aug 4, 2020

Pilot Breathing Assessment Program Prototype JPL Mask with U.S. Air Force Configuration 

NASA research pilot Wayne Ringelberg wears a U.S. Air Force configuration of the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in...

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NASA image: The Drive for Better Fuels NASA Employee
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Jan 15, 2025

The Drive for Better Fuels NASA Employee

Tim Stiglets’ work at NASA’s Stennis Space Center gives him a front-row seat to the growth and opportunity potential...

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NASA image: Pilot Breathing Assessment Program Prototype JPL Mask with U.S. Navy Configuration
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Aug 17, 2020

Pilot Breathing Assessment Program Prototype JPL Mask with U.S. Navy Configuration

NASA research pilot Jim Less wears a U.S. Navy harness configuration with the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in...

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NASA image: X-57 Mod II Reassembly Begins at NASA Armstrong
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Oct 23, 2019

X-57 Mod II Reassembly Begins at NASA Armstrong

The X-57 Mod II wing is rejoined with the aircraft's fuselage to begin preparations for reintegration at NASA's...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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May 12, 1999

Research Technology

The Gasdynamic Mirror, or GDM, is an example of a magnetic mirror-based fusion propulsion system. Its design is...

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NASA image: X-57 Mod II Vehicle Departs for Delivery to NASA
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Oct 2, 2019

X-57 Mod II Vehicle Departs for Delivery to NASA

NASA’s all-electric X-57 Maxwell, in its Mod II configuration, departs Scaled Composites’ facility at Mojave Air and...

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NASA image: X-57 Mod II Vehicle Departs for Delivery to NASA
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Oct 2, 2019

X-57 Mod II Vehicle Departs for Delivery to NASA

NASA's all-electric X-57 Maxwell, in its Mod II configuration, departs Scaled Composites' facility at Mojave Air and...

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NASA image: X-57 Mod II Vehicle Departs for Delivery to NASA
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Oct 2, 2019

X-57 Mod II Vehicle Departs for Delivery to NASA

NASA’s all-electric X-57 Maxwell, in its Mod II configuration, departs Scaled Composites’ facility at Mojave Air and...

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NASA image: Technicians Lift, Prepare EUS Rocket Hardware for Next Phase of Production at NASA Michoud
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Jan 17, 2023

Technicians Lift, Prepare EUS Rocket Hardware for Next Phase of Production at NASA Michoud

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift a ring for the Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) of...

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NASA image: Technicians Lift, Prepare EUS Rocket Hardware for Next Phase of Production at NASA Michoud
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Mar 8, 2023

Technicians Lift, Prepare EUS Rocket Hardware for Next Phase of Production at NASA Michoud

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift a ring for the Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) of...

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NASA image: Technicians Lift, Prepare EUS Rocket Hardware for Next Phase of Production at NASA Michoud
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Jan 17, 2023

Technicians Lift, Prepare EUS Rocket Hardware for Next Phase of Production at NASA Michoud

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift a ring for the Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) of...

MAF
NASA image: Technicians Lift, Prepare EUS Rocket Hardware for Next Phase of Production at NASA Michoud
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Mar 8, 2023

Technicians Lift, Prepare EUS Rocket Hardware for Next Phase of Production at NASA Michoud

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift a ring for the Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) of...

MAF
NASA image: Technicians Lift, Prepare EUS Rocket Hardware for Next Phase of Production at NASA Michoud
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Mar 8, 2023

Technicians Lift, Prepare EUS Rocket Hardware for Next Phase of Production at NASA Michoud

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift a ring for the Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) of...

MAF
NASA image: Technicians Lift, Prepare EUS Rocket Hardware for Next Phase of Production at NASA Michoud
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Mar 8, 2023

Technicians Lift, Prepare EUS Rocket Hardware for Next Phase of Production at NASA Michoud

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift a ring for the Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) of...

MAF
NASA image: Technicians Lift, Prepare EUS Rocket Hardware for Next Phase of Production at NASA Michoud
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Mar 8, 2023

Technicians Lift, Prepare EUS Rocket Hardware for Next Phase of Production at NASA Michoud

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift a ring for the Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) of...

MAF
NASA image: Technicians Lift, Prepare EUS Rocket Hardware for Next Phase of Production at NASA Michoud
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Jan 17, 2023

Technicians Lift, Prepare EUS Rocket Hardware for Next Phase of Production at NASA Michoud

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift a ring for the Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) of...

MAF
NASA image: NASA Researcher Adjusts a Travelling Magnetic Wave Plasma Engine
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Feb 23, 1964

NASA Researcher Adjusts a Travelling Magnetic Wave Plasma Engine

Raymond Palmer, of the Electromagnetic Propulsion Division’s Plasma Flow Section, adjusts the traveling magnetic...

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NASA image: NASA’s Exploration Upper Stage - EUS - Illustration
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Mar 5, 2021

NASA’s Exploration Upper Stage - EUS - Illustration

Illustration of the SLS Exploration Upper Stage, or EUS. The Exploration Upper Stage will be used on the second...

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NASA image: NASA’s Evolved SLS Block 1B Crew Rocket - Night Launch
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Mar 5, 2021

NASA’s Evolved SLS Block 1B Crew Rocket - Night Launch

Illustration of the evolved SLS Block 1B Crew variant night launch. This configuration of the rocket, with the...

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NASA image: NASA’s Evolved SLS Block 1B Crew Rocket Night Scene
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Mar 5, 2021

NASA’s Evolved SLS Block 1B Crew Rocket Night Scene

Illustration of nighttime scene of the evolved SLS Block 1B Crew variant on Pad 39B.. This configuration of the...

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NASA image: NASA’s Evolved SLS Block 1B Crew Rocket In Flight
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Mar 5, 2021

NASA’s Evolved SLS Block 1B Crew Rocket In Flight

Illustration of evolved SLS Block 1B Crew variant in flight. This configuration of the rocket, with the Exploration...

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NASA image: NASA’s Evolved SLS Block 1B Crew Rocket Illustration - Outer Mold Line
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Mar 5, 2021

NASA’s Evolved SLS Block 1B Crew Rocket Illustration - Outer Mold Line

Illustration of the evolved SLS Block 1B Crew variant outer mold line. This configuration of the rocket, with the...

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NASA image: NASA’s Evolved SLS Block 1B Crew Rocket - Night
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Mar 5, 2021

NASA’s Evolved SLS Block 1B Crew Rocket - Night

Seen here, is a nighttime rendering of the evolved SLS Block 1B Crew variant positioned on the mobile launcher. This...

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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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