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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: M2-F3 on lakebed
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Jun 19, 1970

M2-F3 on lakebed

The M2-F3 Lifting Body is seen here on the lakebed next to the NASA Flight Research Center (later the Dryden Flight...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Commander Zena Cardman
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May 13, 2024

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Commander Zena Cardman

jsc2024e050142 (May 13, 2024) --- NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Commander Zena Cardman checks out a grid fin on a Falcon 9...

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NASA image: M2-F3 on lakebed
Image
Jun 19, 1970

M2-F3 on lakebed

The M2-F3 Lifting Body is seen here on the lakebed at the NASA Flight Research Center (FRC--later the Dryden Flight...

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NASA image: KSC-75p-191
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Mar 11, 1975

KSC-75p-191

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The replacement of fins on the Apollo Soyuz Test Project S1B launch vehicle continued...

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NASA image: ECN-2064
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Jun 12, 1968

ECN-2064

The HL-10 Lifting Body is seen here parked on Rogers Dry Lake, the unique location where it landed after research...

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NASA image: M2-F3 on lakebed
Image
Jun 20, 1970

M2-F3 on lakebed

The M2-F3 Lifting Body is seen here on the lakebed next to the NASA Flight Research Center (FRC--later Dryden Flight...

AFRC
NASA image: EC97-43950-2
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Feb 25, 1997

EC97-43950-2

Bob Cummings, a technician at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California, checks out a new "Smart...

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NASA image: ARC-1958-A-23753
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Jan 30, 1958

ARC-1958-A-23753

Shadowgraph of Finned Hemispherical model in free-flight show shock waves produced by blunt bodies (H. Julian Allen...

ARC
NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Fin Installation
Image
Sep 21, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Fin Installation

Technicians prepare to install one of the fins on the Orbital ATK Pegasus XL rocket inside Building 1555 at...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Fin Installation
Image
Sep 21, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Fin Installation

Technicians prepare to install one of the fins on the Orbital ATK Pegasus XL rocket inside Building 1555 at...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Fin Installation
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Sep 21, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Fin Installation

Technicians prepare to install one of the fins on the Orbital ATK Pegasus XL rocket inside Building 1555 at...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Fin Installation
Image
Sep 21, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Fin Installation

Technicians prepare one of the fins for installation on the Orbital ATK Pegasus XL rocket inside Building 1555 at...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Fin Installation
Image
Sep 21, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Fin Installation

Technicians prepare to install one of the fins on the Orbital ATK Pegasus XL rocket inside Building 1555 at...

KSC
NASA image: ECN-1289
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May 27, 1966

ECN-1289

The HL-10, seen here parked on the ramp at NASA's Flight Research Center in 1966, had a radically different shape...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1101
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Jan 20, 2012

KSC-2012-1101

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The tail fin of space shuttle Atlantis emerges through the open door of Orbiter Processing...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3144
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Nov 6, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A dolphin's dorsal fin cuts through the water in the Launch Complex 39 Area turn basin...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1089
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Jan 20, 2012

KSC-2012-1089

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The tail fin of space shuttle Atlantis emerges through the open door of Orbiter Processing...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2187
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Mar 9, 2011

KSC-2011-2187

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery's tail fin clears the hangar door of Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1088
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May 7, 2004

KSC-04pd1088

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A Rudder Speed Brake Actuator is being removed from the orbiter Atlantis for shipment...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1026
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May 4, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, a worker (below the upper framework) begins...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1093
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May 7, 2004

KSC-04pd1093

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers ensure the safe removal of a Rudder Speed Brake Actuator from the orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1030
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May 4, 2004

KSC-04pd1030

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers remove the Rudder Speed Brake panel on the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1033
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May 4, 2004

KSC-04pd1033

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers lower Atlantis’ Rudder Speed Brake panel...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1031
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May 4, 2004

KSC-04pd1031

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, the Rudder Speed Brake panel from orbiter Atlantis...

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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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