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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: Commercial Space Transportation Conference Panel Discussion
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Feb 9, 2023

Commercial Space Transportation Conference Panel Discussion

*From The FAA Commercial Space Transportation Conference Website* The Commercial Space Transportation Conference is...

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NASA image: Bob Cabana - Commercial Space Transportation Conference
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Feb 9, 2023

Bob Cabana - Commercial Space Transportation Conference

*From The FAA Commercial Space Transportation Conference Website* The Commercial Space Transportation Conference is...

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NASA image: Advance Concept Office Space Transportation Team
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Jan 30, 2017

Advance Concept Office Space Transportation Team

Advance Concept Office Space Transportation Team Assess the Latest Vehicle Studies

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NASA image: Advance Concept Office Space Transportation Team
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Jan 30, 2017

Advance Concept Office Space Transportation Team

Advance Concept Office Space Transportation Team Assess the Latest Vehicle Studies

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NASA image: NASA Certifies SpaceX Crew Transportation System for Regular Astronaut Flights to Space
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Nov 10, 2020

NASA Certifies SpaceX Crew Transportation System for Regular Astronaut Flights to Space

NASA completed signing of the Human Rating Certification Plan for SpaceX’s crew transportation system on Tuesday,...

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NASA image: -----SPACE TRANSPORTATION
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Oct 7, 1998

-----SPACE TRANSPORTATION

This photograph depicts an air-breathing rocket engine prototype in the test bay at the General Applied Science Lab...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft Artemis 1 Transportation Truck View Time-lapse from Lahm Airfield in Mansfield, Ohio to NASA’s Plum Brook Station Space Environments Complex, Sandusky, Ohio
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Nov 27, 2019

Orion Spacecraft Artemis 1 Transportation Truck View Time-lapse from Lahm Airfield in Mansfield, Ohio to NASA’s Plum Brook Station Space Environments Complex, Sandusky, Ohio

Time-lapse go-pro camera view from escort truck transport vehicle during the trip from Lahm Airfield in Mansfield,...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft Artemis 1 Transportation Escort Vehicle View Time-lapse from Lahm Airfield in Mansfield, Ohio to NASA’s Plum Brook Station Space Environments Complex, Sandusky, Ohio
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Nov 27, 2019

Orion Spacecraft Artemis 1 Transportation Escort Vehicle View Time-lapse from Lahm Airfield in Mansfield, Ohio to NASA’s Plum Brook Station Space Environments Complex, Sandusky, Ohio

Time-lapse go-pro camera view from Escort transport vehicle during the trip from Lahm Airfield in Mansfield, Ohio to...

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NASA image: A Look at Webb Telescope’s Specially Designed Shipping Container
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Mar 14, 2019

A Look at Webb Telescope’s Specially Designed Shipping Container

When NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope needs to move, it must be carefully packed inside a specially designed...

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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: Pathfinder
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Apr 15, 2004

Pathfinder

Pictured is NASA's poster art for the X-34 technology Demonstrator. The X-34 was part of NASA's Pathfinder Program...

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NASA image: Pathfinder
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Apr 15, 2004

Pathfinder

Pictured in the high bay, is the X-34 Technology Demonstrator in the process of completion. The X-34 wass part of...

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NASA image: Pathfinder
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Apr 15, 2004

Pathfinder

Pictured is an artist's conception of the X-37 Demonstrator descending down left. As part of the Pathfinder Program,...

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NASA image: Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)
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Sep 7, 2000

Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)

The `once upon a time' science fiction concept of a space elevator has been envisioned and studied as a real mass...

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NASA image: -----SPACE TRANSPORTATION
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May 1, 2000

-----SPACE TRANSPORTATION

This photograph depicts an air-breathing rocket engine that completed an hour or 3,600 seconds of testing at the...

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NASA image: Pathfinder
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Apr 15, 2004

Pathfinder

Pictured is an artist's conception of the X-37 Demonstrator ascending left upright. As part of the Pathfinder...

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NASA image: Bolden at FAA Commercial Space Transportation Conference
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Feb 9, 2011

Bolden at FAA Commercial Space Transportation Conference

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden speaks at the 14th Annual Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Space...

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NASA image: Bolden at FAA Commercial Space Transportation Conference
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Feb 9, 2011

Bolden at FAA Commercial Space Transportation Conference

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden speaks at the 14th Annual Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Space...

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NASA image: Pathfinder
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Apr 15, 2004

Pathfinder

Pictured is an artist's concept of the X-37 Demonstrator re-entry. After being launched from the cargo bay of a...

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NASA image: Portraits - STS-1
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May 7, 1979

Portraits - STS-1

S79-31775 (29 April 1979) --- These two astronauts are the prime crewmen for the first flight in the Space...

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NASA image: Commercial Crew Transportation Capability
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Sep 16, 2014

Commercial Crew Transportation Capability

Astronaut Mike Fincke, a former commander of the International Space Station, speaks during a news conference where...

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NASA image: OFFICIAL PORTRAIT - STS-5 MISSION CREW - JSC
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Aug 31, 1982

OFFICIAL PORTRAIT - STS-5 MISSION CREW - JSC

S82-36286 (15 Aug. 1982) --- These four men will be aboard the space shuttle Columbia for NASA's first operational...

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NASA image: STS-7 - CREW PORTRAIT
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Mar 29, 1983

STS-7 - CREW PORTRAIT

S83-29016 (4 March 1983) --- These five astronauts represent the Space Transportation System's (STS) first...

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NASA image: GOES-S Transport to Kennedy Space Center
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Dec 4, 2017

GOES-S Transport to Kennedy Space Center

NOAA's Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-S (GOES-S) is prepared for transport at the Lockheed Martin...

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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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