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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: A-3 steel work completed
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Apr 9, 2009

A-3 steel work completed

Stennis Space Center engineers celebrated a key milestone in construction of the A-3 Test Stand on April 9 -...

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NASA image: A-3 Test Stand
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Apr 9, 2009

A-3 Test Stand

Structural steel work is completed on the 235-foot A-3 Test Stand at NASA's John C. Stennis Space Center. Stennis...

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NASA image: A-3 Test Stand
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Apr 9, 2009

A-3 Test Stand

Structural steel work is completed on the 235-foot A-3 Test Stand at NASA's John C. Stennis Space Center. Stennis...

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NASA image: A-3 Test Stand construction update
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Dec 18, 2007

A-3 Test Stand construction update

The concrete foundation placed Dec. 18 (foreground) for Stennis Space Center's future A-3 Test Stand has almost...

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NASA image: NASA Drop Test Supports Safer Air Taxi Designs
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Jun 26, 2025

NASA Drop Test Supports Safer Air Taxi Designs

An aircraft body modeled after an air taxi with weighted test dummies inside is hoisted about 35 feet in the air by...

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NASA image: A-3 Test Stand Steel Ceremony
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Apr 9, 2009

A-3 Test Stand Steel Ceremony

The final structural steel beam, bearing flags and the names of project workers, is hoisted and fastened into place...

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NASA image: A-3 Test Stand Steel Ceremony
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Apr 9, 2009

A-3 Test Stand Steel Ceremony

The final structural steel beam, bearing flags and the names of project workers, is hoisted and fastened into place...

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NASA image: PHIL HENDRIX AT TEST STAND 4693 TOPPING OUT
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Apr 12, 2016

PHIL HENDRIX AT TEST STAND 4693 TOPPING OUT

PHIL HENDRIX, SPEAKS TO THE CROWD IN FRONT OF A STEEL BEAM DESTINED FOR TEST STAND 4693 DURING THE STRUCTURE'S...

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NASA image: TIM FLORES AT TEST STAND 4693 TOPPING OUT
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Apr 12, 2016

TIM FLORES AT TEST STAND 4693 TOPPING OUT

TIM FLORES SPEAKS TO THE CROWD IN FRONT OF A STEEL BEAM DESTINED FOR TEST STAND 4693 DURING THE STRUCTURE'S TOPPING...

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NASA image: A-3 Test Stand
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May 8, 2007

A-3 Test Stand

This engineer's concept drawing of the A-3 Test Stand shows the 300-foot-tall structure's open steel frame and large...

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NASA image: A-3 Test Stand continues with test cell installation
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Jul 20, 2010

A-3 Test Stand continues with test cell installation

Employees at Stennis Space Center continue work on the A-3 Test Stand. As shown, a section of the test cell is...

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NASA image: TOPPING OUT OF TEST STAND 4693
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Apr 12, 2016

TOPPING OUT OF TEST STAND 4693

BOB DEVLIN, DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF MARSHALL'S OFFICE OF CENTER OPERATIONS, SPEAKS TO THE CROWD IN FRONT OF A STEEL BEAM...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1566
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Feb 12, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An aerial view of a mobile launcher platform that is parked in the Launch Complex 39 Area at...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1568
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Feb 12, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An aerial view of a mobile launcher platform that is parked in the Launch Complex 39 Area at...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1567
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Feb 12, 2009

KSC-2009-1567

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An aerial view of a mobile launcher platform that is parked in the Launch Complex 39 Area at...

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NASA image: STS-117  Rotating Service Structure move
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Jan 30, 2007

STS-117 Rotating Service Structure move

The rotating service structure on Launch Pad 39A is being moved for the first time in more than a year due to...

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NASA image: STS-117  Rotating Service Structure move
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Jan 30, 2007

STS-117 Rotating Service Structure move

The rotating service structure on Launch Pad 39A has moved for the first time in more than a year due to maintenance...

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NASA image: STS-117  Rotating Service Structure move
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Jan 30, 2007

STS-117 Rotating Service Structure move

The rotating service structure on Launch Pad 39A is being moved for the first time in more than a year due to...

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NASA image: A New Antenna at DSN's Goldstone Awaits Construction
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Dec 20, 2024

A New Antenna at DSN's Goldstone Awaits Construction

In the early morning of Dec. 18, 2024, a crane looms over the 112-foot-wide (34-meter-wide) steel framework for Deep...

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NASA image: Deep Space Station 23: Goldstone Antenna Gets Its Giant Reflector
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Dec 20, 2024

Deep Space Station 23: Goldstone Antenna Gets Its Giant Reflector

A crane lowers the 112-foot-wide (34-meter-wide) steel framework for the Deep Space Station 23 (DSS-23) reflector...

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NASA image: Preparing to Test for Deep Space
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Jul 15, 2015

Preparing to Test for Deep Space

A structural steel section is lifted into place atop the B-2 Test Stand at NASA’s Stennis Space Center as part of...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3264
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Jul 23, 2014

KSC-2014-3264

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Steel structures surround High Bay 3 inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, or VAB, at NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4943
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Sep 30, 2010

KSC-2010-4943

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the rotating service structure (RSS) on Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4942
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Sep 30, 2010

KSC-2010-4942

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, crews are dismantling the rotating service...

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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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