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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: Scout Launch Lift off on Wallops Island
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Aug 10, 1965

Scout Launch Lift off on Wallops Island

Scout launch vehicle lift off on Wallops Island in 1965. The Scout launch vehicle was used for unmanned small...

LRC
NASA image: Lunar Lander night sequence (Langley)
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Apr 11, 1967

Lunar Lander night sequence (Langley)

During a nighttime training session, a multiple exposure captures the movement of the Lunar Excursion Module...

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NASA image: Lunar Lander night sequence (Langley)
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Apr 11, 1967

Lunar Lander night sequence (Langley)

During a nighttime training session, a multiple exposure captures the movement of the Lunar Excursion Module...

LRC
NASA image: LRC-1967-B701_P-04028
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Apr 28, 1967

LRC-1967-B701_P-04028

Small light colored area within the crater is Surveyor 1 on lunar surface photographed by Lunar Orbiter III....

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NASA image: LRC-1966-B701_P-07825
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Oct 1, 1966

LRC-1966-B701_P-07825

Lunar Orbiter 1 photographed Earth from the moon, this image was called "the image of the century" published in " A...

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NASA image: LRC-1969-B701_P-07140
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Sep 24, 1969

LRC-1969-B701_P-07140

Donald Hewes at Lunar Landing Research Facility (LLRF). Donald Hewes, head of the Spacecraft Research Branch,...

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NASA image: Project FIRE Reentry Package in UPWT Test Section of Tunnel
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May 9, 0962

Project FIRE Reentry Package in UPWT Test Section of Tunnel

Researcher checks model of Project Fire Reentry package to be tested in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel. Project FIRE...

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NASA image: Project FIRE Flight Investigation Reentry Environment- Winds of Change
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Nov 21, 1962

Project FIRE Flight Investigation Reentry Environment- Winds of Change

As part of the project FIRE study, technicians ready materials to be subjected to high temperatures that will...

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NASA image: Neil Armstrong at Lunar Landing Research Facility
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Feb 12, 1969

Neil Armstrong at Lunar Landing Research Facility

Neil Armstrong with the Lunar Excursion Module (LEM). Caption: "Not long after this photo was taken in front of the...

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NASA image: The Picture of the Century with Floyd Thompsona and Ann Hitch Kilgore, Former Mayor of Hampton VA.
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Dec 14, 1966

The Picture of the Century with Floyd Thompsona and Ann Hitch Kilgore, Former Mayor of Hampton VA.

Langley Center Director Floyd Thompson shows Ann Kilgore the "picture of the century." This was the first picture of...

LRC
NASA image: 4'x4' Supersonic Pressure Tunnel Staff
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Aug 15, 1956

4'x4' Supersonic Pressure Tunnel Staff

This photograph was taken August 15, 1956. Mary Jackson first person in the front row right side. Mary Jackson began...

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NASA image: NASA Dryden director Kevin L. Petersen discusses the center's major milestones during its 60th anniversary celebration in November, 2006.
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Nov 4, 2006

NASA Dryden director Kevin L. Petersen discusses the center's major milestones during its 60th anniversary celebration in November, 2006.

NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center marked its 60th anniversary as the aerospace agency's lead center for...

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NASA image: Launch Vehicles
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Jul 9, 2007

Launch Vehicles

Under the goals of the Vision for Space Exploration, Ares I is a chief component of the cost-effective space...

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NASA image: Launch Vehicles
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Jul 9, 2007

Launch Vehicles

Under the goals of the Vision for Space Exploration, Ares I is a chief component of the cost-effective space...

MSFC
Audio
Feb 21, 2025

Ep373_Intuitive Machines Returns To The Moon

Ep373 Intuitive Machines Returns To The Moon Leah Cheshier (Host) Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the...

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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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