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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: Graduate students Chris Hill and Ryan Anderson examine a cross section of the prototype rocket engine igniter.
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Sep 8, 2017

Graduate students Chris Hill and Ryan Anderson examine a cross section of the prototype rocket engine igniter.

Majid Babai along with Dr. Judy Schneider, and graduate students Chris Hill and Ryan Anderson examine a cross...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 21, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

A sign at an overlook, named Rocket Hill, helps viewers identify the various facilities of the Tanegashima Space...

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NASA image: Santa Susana Field Laboratory
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Apr 6, 2022

Santa Susana Field Laboratory

The Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL) is located on 2,850 acres in the Simi Hills, nearly thirty miles northwest...

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NASA image: LH2 Sphere Groundbreaking at Launch Complex 39B
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Dec 19, 2018

LH2 Sphere Groundbreaking at Launch Complex 39B

On Dec. 19, 2018, Bill Hill, deputy associate administrator for Exploration Systems Development at NASA Headquarters...

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NASA image: CCP Crew Access Arm Arrival
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Aug 11, 2016

CCP Crew Access Arm Arrival

A heavy-lift transport truck, carrying the Crew Access Arm for Space Launch Complex 41, departs from Oak Hill,...

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NASA image: CCP Crew Access Arm Arrival
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Aug 11, 2016

CCP Crew Access Arm Arrival

A heavy-lift transport truck, carrying the Crew Access Arm for Space Launch Complex 41, departs from Oak Hill,...

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NASA image: CCP Crew Access Arm Arrival
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Aug 11, 2016

CCP Crew Access Arm Arrival

A heavy-lift transport truck, carrying the Crew Access Arm for Space Launch Complex 41, departs from Oak Hill,...

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NASA image: Bolden STEM Event
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Jan 28, 2011

Bolden STEM Event

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, right, counts down along with others as U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., readies to...

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NASA image: Orion Flight Test Preview Briefing
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Nov 6, 2014

Orion Flight Test Preview Briefing

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, members of the news media are briefed on the upcoming Orion...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4396
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Nov 6, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, members of the news media are briefed on...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4391
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Nov 6, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, members of the news media are briefed on...

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NASA image: Orion Flight Test Preview Briefing
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Nov 6, 2014

Orion Flight Test Preview Briefing

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, members of the news media are briefed on the upcoming Orion...

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Mar 10, 2000

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Astronaut David Brown looks over the robot named "L'il Max" with members of the team The Bot Kickers! from...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4614
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Aug 23, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Aly Mendoza-Hill, NASA Launch Services Program...

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NASA image: LH2 Sphere Groundbreaking at Launch Complex 39B
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Dec 19, 2018

LH2 Sphere Groundbreaking at Launch Complex 39B

On Dec. 19, 2018, at NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39B, agency and contractor managers break ground for...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0338
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Mar 10, 2000

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Astronaut David Brown looks over the robot named "L'il Max" with members of the team The Bot Kickers! from...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4387
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Nov 6, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, members of the news media are briefed on...

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NASA image: Orion Flight Test Preview Briefing
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Nov 6, 2014

Orion Flight Test Preview Briefing

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, members of the news media are briefed on the upcoming Orion...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4386
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Nov 6, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, members of the news media are briefed on...

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NASA image: Orion Flight Test Preview Briefing
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Nov 6, 2014

Orion Flight Test Preview Briefing

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, members of the news media are briefed on the upcoming Orion...

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NASA image: NASA Stennis Leaders Visit Capitol Hill
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Sep 18, 2024

NASA Stennis Leaders Visit Capitol Hill

NASA Stennis Deputy Director Christine Powell, left, and NASA Stennis Director John Bailey stand near the United...

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Mar 3, 2005

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How does the External Tank work? The External Tank is the backbone of the Space Shuttle during flight. What happens...

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Jun 27, 2025

HWAP Episode 391: Mars is Hard. Here’s Why.

Dane Turner: Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center, Episode...

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Jul 18, 2025

HWHAP Ep393 Crew-11

Ep393_Crew-11 Kenna Pell Houston, We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of NASA Johnson Space Center....

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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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