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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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Jan 1, 1998

Research Technology

Engineers at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, Alabama, are working with industry partners to...

MSFC
NASA image: Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)
Image
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...

MSFC
NASA image: X-33
Image
Aug 8, 1996

X-33

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

MSFC
NASA image: Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)
Image
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...

MSFC
NASA image: Research Technology
Image
Aug 1, 2001

Research Technology

The electro-mechanical actuator, a new electronics technology, is an electronic system that provides the force...

MSFC
NASA image: 3rd and Future Generation Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV)
Image
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...

MSFC
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...

MSFC
NASA image: Research Technology
Image
Aug 1, 2002

Research Technology

An array of components in a laboratory at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) is being tested by the Flight...

MSFC
NASA image: Research Technology
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Aug 6, 2001

Research Technology

The test of twin Linear Aerospike XRS-2200 engines, originally built for the X-33 program, was performed on August...

MSFC
NASA image: Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)
Image
Apr 3, 2000

Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)

This is a computer generated image of a Shuttle launch utilizing 2nd generation Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV)...

MSFC
NASA image: 3rd and Future Generation Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV)
Image
Aug 8, 2006

3rd and Future Generation Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV)

Chosen to power the upper stages of the new Ares I Crew Launch Vehicle (CLV) and the Ares V cargo segment, the J-2X...

MSFC
NASA image: Pathfinder
Image
Jan 1, 1995

Pathfinder

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

MSFC
NASA image: X-33
Image
Apr 15, 2004

X-33

This is an artist's interpretation of a future launch complex for third generation propulsion reusable launch...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-81pc-0092
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Feb 19, 1981

KSC-81pc-0092

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dramatically reflected by the waters of the extensive lagoonal sysem adjacent to Launch...

KSC
NASA image: X-33
Image
Aug 2, 1996

X-33

This picture is of a small scale flight demonstrator of the X-33 Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV), Venture Star,...

MSFC
NASA image: Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)
Image
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)
Image
Oct 1, 2002

Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)

NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, manages the Space Launch Initiative (SLI), NASA's...

MSFC
NASA image: Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)
Image
Oct 1, 2002

Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)

NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, manages the Space Launch Initiative (SLI), NASA's...

MSFC
NASA image: Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)
Image
Oct 1, 2002

Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)

NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, manages the Space Launch Initiative (SLI), NASA's...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-80pc-0709
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Dec 30, 1980

KSC-80pc-0709

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The first Space Shuttle vehicle destined to fly in space arrives at its launch site,...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-80pc-0743
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Dec 29, 1980

KSC-80pc-0743

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The first Space Shuttle vehicle destined to fly in space arrives at its launch site,...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-80pc-0704
Image
Dec 29, 1980

KSC-80pc-0704

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The first Space Shuttle vehicle destined to fly in space moves toward Launch Complex...

KSC
NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Apr 15, 2004

Advanced Concept

It is predicted that by the year 2040, there will be no distinction between a commercial airliner and a commercial...

MSFC
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...

MSFC
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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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