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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: Research Technology
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Mar 13, 2002

Research Technology

NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, Alabama, has begun a series of engine tests on the...

MSFC
NASA image: Research Technology
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Mar 11, 2002

Research Technology

Engineers at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) have begun a series of engine tests on a new breed of space...

MSFC
NASA image: 8-5-2019_Orion_PQM_WSTF
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Aug 5, 2019

8-5-2019_Orion_PQM_WSTF

Propulsion test that simulates an abort-to-orbit scenario in which the spacecraft’s service module must place Orion...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0948
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Apr 21, 2004

KSC-04pd0948

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, the left-hand Orbital Maneuvering System (OMS) pod...

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NASA image: Apollo 1 Lessons Learned Show
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Jan 27, 2017

Apollo 1 Lessons Learned Show

NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, at left, moderates a panel discussion during the Apollo 1 Lessons...

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NASA image: Mapping sequence performed during the STS-121 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jul 6, 2006

Mapping sequence performed during the STS-121 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS013-E-47629 (6 July 2006) --- A close-up view of Space Shuttle Discovery's tail section is featured in this image...

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NASA image: Apollo 1 Lessons Learned Show
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Jan 27, 2017

Apollo 1 Lessons Learned Show

John Tribe, retired, Apollo 1 Reaction and Control System lead engineer, answers questions during the Apollo 1...

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NASA image: Apollo 1 Lessons Learned Show
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Jan 27, 2017

Apollo 1 Lessons Learned Show

Mike Ciannilli, at left, the Apollo, Challenger, Columbia Lessons Learned Program manager, presents a certificate to...

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NASA image: FOOT experiment (Foot/Ground Reaction Forces during Space Flight)
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Jun 29, 2005

FOOT experiment (Foot/Ground Reaction Forces during Space Flight)

ISS011-E-09831 (29 June 2005) --- Astronaut John L. Phillips, Expedition 11 NASA Space Station science officer and...

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NASA image: Cockrell and Rominger go through de-orbit preparations in the flight deck
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Dec 6, 1996

Cockrell and Rominger go through de-orbit preparations in the flight deck

STS080-360-002 (19 Nov.-7 Dec. 1996) --- From the commander's station on the port side of the space shuttle...

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NASA image: 8-5-2019_Orion_PQM_WSTFshortFinal
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Aug 5, 2019

8-5-2019_Orion_PQM_WSTFshortFinal

Propulsion test that simulates an abort-to-orbit scenario in which the spacecraft’s service module must place Orion...

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NASA image: Art Concepts - Apollo VIII
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Dec 2, 1968

Art Concepts - Apollo VIII

S68-51306 (December 1968) --- North American Rockwell artist's concept illustrating a phase of the scheduled Apollo...

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NASA image: Flight Day 17: First Return Trajectory Correction Burn
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Dec 2, 2022

Flight Day 17: First Return Trajectory Correction Burn

art001m1203360353 (Dec. 2, 2022) On flight day 17 of the Artemis I mission, Orion conducted the first return...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0950
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Apr 21, 2004

KSC-04pd0950

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, the left-hand Orbital Maneuvering System (OMS) pod...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0511
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Apr 7, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Clyde Parrish, a NASA/KSC engineer, explains how the fertilizer scrubber control panel...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0511
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Apr 7, 2000

KSC00pp0511

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Clyde Parrish, a NASA/KSC engineer, explains how the fertilizer scrubber control panel...

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NASA image: Apollo 1 Lessons Learned Show
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Jan 27, 2017

Apollo 1 Lessons Learned Show

Mike Ciannilli, the Apollo, Challenger, Columbia Lessons Learned Program manager, welcomes participants to the...

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NASA image: Apollo 1 Lessons Learned Show
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Jan 27, 2017

Apollo 1 Lessons Learned Show

Charlie Duke, former Apollo 16 astronaut and member of the Apollo 1 Emergency Egress Investigation Team, speaks to...

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NASA image: Apollo 1 Lessons Learned Show
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Jan 27, 2017

Apollo 1 Lessons Learned Show

Suzy Cunningham, with the Communication and Public Engagement Directorate, sings the National Anthem before the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0949
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Apr 21, 2004

KSC-04pd0949

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers stand by as the left-hand Orbital...

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NASA image: Apollo 1 Lessons Learned Show
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Jan 27, 2017

Apollo 1 Lessons Learned Show

Charlie Duke, former Apollo 16 astronaut and member of the Apollo 1 Emergency Egress Investigation Team, speaks to...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0947
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Apr 21, 2004

KSC-04pd0947

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, the left-hand Orbital Maneuvering System (OMS) pod...

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NASA image: Apollo 1 Lessons Learned Show
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Jan 27, 2017

Apollo 1 Lessons Learned Show

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana welcomes participants to the Apollo 1 Lessons Learned presentation in the...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1294
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Nov 10, 1999

KSC-99pp1294

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, main engine No. 3 (bottom right) is being...

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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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