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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: KSC-99PP-1047
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Aug 12, 1999

KSC-99PP-1047

Looking southwest, this view shows ongoing construction of a multi-purpose hangar, which is part of the $8 million...

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NASA image: KSC-99PP-1212
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Oct 14, 1999

KSC-99PP-1212

An aerial view reveals (foreground) the ongoing construction of an $8 million Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Support...

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NASA image: Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)
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Jan 23, 1995

Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)

Pictured here is an artist's depiction of Lockheed Martin's Lifting Body Single-Stage-to-Orbit (SSTO) Reusable...

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NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Jan 2, 1997

Advanced Concept

The Advanced Space Transportation Group takes the future of space travel far into the 21st Century. Pictured is an...

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NASA image: Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)
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Jan 23, 1995

Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)

Pictured here is an artist's depiction of Rockwell's Vertical Landing Single-Stage-to-Orbit (SSTO) Reusable Launch...

MSFC
NASA image: Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)
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Jan 23, 1995

Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)

Pictured here is an artist's depiction of the McDornel Douglas' wing body Single-Stage-to-Orbit (SSTO) Reusable...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-04pd1884
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Sep 22, 2004

KSC-04pd1884

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Hangar, workers begin wrapping racks of equipment...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1886
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Sep 22, 2004

KSC-04pd1886

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Hangar, workers stretch sheets of plastic over...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp-1046
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Aug 12, 1999

KSC-99pp-1046

This aerial view shows the construction of a multi-purpose hangar, which is part of the $8 million Reusable Launch...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd1887
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Sep 22, 2004

KSC-04pd1887

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Hangar, workers secure stretch sheets of plastic...

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NASA image: Pathfinder
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Jan 1, 1995

Pathfinder

This is the McDornell Douglas CD-XA Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) concept. The Delta Clipper-Experimental (DC-X) was...

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NASA image: X-33
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Aug 8, 1996

X-33

In this artist's concept, the X-33 Venture Star, a Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV), manufactured by Lockheed Martin...

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NASA image: KSC-03PD-0432
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Feb 15, 2008

KSC-03PD-0432

The layout of the debris from the Space Shuttle Columbia is captured in this wide-angle view of a section of the RLV...

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NASA image: KSC-03PD-0436
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Feb 15, 2003

KSC-03PD-0436

Columbia Reconstruction Project Team members study debris from the Space Shuttle Columbia in the RLV Hangar. The...

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NASA image: KSC-03PD-0437
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Feb 15, 2003

KSC-03PD-0437

Columbia Reconstruction Project Team members study debris from the Space Shuttle Columbia in the RLV Hangar. The...

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NASA image: Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)
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Jun 13, 1995

Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)

Artist John Frassanito's concept of three Single-Stage-to-Orbit (SSTO) Reusable Launch Vehicles (RLV's). Depicted...

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NASA image: 3rd and Future Generation Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV)
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Oct 1, 1997

3rd and Future Generation Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV)

This artist’s concept is of the X-33 Advanced Technology Demonstrator, a subscale prototype Reusable Launch Vehicle...

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NASA image: Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)
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Jun 26, 1995

Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)

The X-34 Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) concept is pictured here. NASA plarned to utilize the X-34 small reusable...

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NASA image: Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)
Image
Jan 23, 1995

Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)

Pictured here is a DC-XA Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) prototype concept with an RLV logo. The Delta...

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NASA image: Pathfinder
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May 21, 1966

Pathfinder

The Delta Clipper-Experimental Advanced (DC-XA) is a single-stage-to-orbit, vertical takeoff / vertical landing...

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NASA image: STS-107 Columbia debris reconstruction team
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Feb 12, 2002

STS-107 Columbia debris reconstruction team

A worker examines a piece of the Columbia debris on the floor of the RLV Hangar. The debris was shipped from...

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NASA image: STS-107 Columbia debris reconstruction team
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Feb 12, 2002

STS-107 Columbia debris reconstruction team

Members of the reconstruction team check out the Columbia debris inside the RLV Hangar. The debris was shipped from...

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NASA image: STS-107 Columbia debris reconstruction team
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Feb 12, 2002

STS-107 Columbia debris reconstruction team

Astronauts Lee Archambault and Joan Higginbotham look at a piece of Columbia debris placed on the grid in the RLV...

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NASA image: Columbia Accident Investigation Board
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Feb 13, 2003

Columbia Accident Investigation Board

Members of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board examine pieces of Columbia debris in the RLV Hangar. The debris...

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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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