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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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Nov 13, 2013

COTS Initiative Panel Discussion

Gwynne Shotwell, President of SpaceX, delivers remarks panel discussion on the Commercial Orbital Transportation...

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COTS Initiative Panel Discussion

Phil McAlister, Director of Commercial Spaceflight Development at NASA, delivers remarks panel discussion on the...

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COTS Initiative Panel Discussion

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden delivers remarks before a panel discussion on the Commercial Orbital...

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COTS Initiative Panel Discussion

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden delivers remarks before a panel discussion on the Commercial Orbital...

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COTS Initiative Panel Discussion

Alan Lindenmoyer, Manager of Commercial Crew and Cargo Program at NASA, delivers remarks panel discussion on the...

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COTS Initiative Panel Discussion

Frank Slazer, Vice President of Space Systems, Aerospace Industries Association, delivers remarks panel discussion...

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Nov 13, 2013

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NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, presents NASA's Group Achievement Award to (L-R) Frank Culbertson,...

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Nov 13, 2013

COTS Initiative Panel Discussion

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, presents NASA's Group Achievement Award to Gwynne Shotwell, President,...

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COTS Initiative Panel Discussion

L-R: Alan Lindenmoyer, Manager of Commercial Crew and Cargo Program, NASA; Gwynne Shotwell, President, SpaceX; Frank...

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NASA image: COTS-1 RP1 BERM
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Dec 3, 2010

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SPACE X FALCON 9 COTS-1 TEST FIRE - DAY 1

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SPACE X FALCON 9 COTS-1 TEST FIRE DAY 1

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NASA image: COTS-1 RP1 BERM
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SPACE X FALCON 9 COTS-1 TEST FIRE - DAY 1

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NASA image: COTS-1 LOX BERM
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SPACE X FALCON 9 COTS-1 TEST FIRE - DAY 1

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SPACE X FALCON 9 COTS-1 TEST FIRE - DAY 2

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NASA image: COTS-1 LOX BERM
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Dec 3, 2010

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SPACE X FALCON 9 COTS-1 TEST FIRE - DAY 1

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NASA image: COTS-1 UCS-3
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SPACE X FALCON 9 COTS-1 TEST FIRE DAY 1

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NASA image: COTS-1 LOX BERM
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Dec 4, 2010

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SPACE X FALCON 9 COTS-1 TEST FIRE - DAY 2

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NASA image: COTS-1 RP1 BERM
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Dec 4, 2010

COTS-1 RP1 BERM

SPACE X FALCON 9 COTS-1 TEST FIRE - DAY 2

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Dec 8, 2010

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The Dragon capsule that launched from Launch Complex-40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The lightning protection system on Space Launch Complex-40 on Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Evaluation of a Falcon 9 rocket is under way on Space Launch Complex-40 on Cape Canaveral Air...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Lightning catenary masts stand ready to protect a Falcon 9 rocket if a storm should develop...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Falcon 9 rocket and its Dragon capsule are secured onto a transporter on Space Launch...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Falcon 9 rocket and its Dragon capsule are lowered onto a transporter on Space Launch...

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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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