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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: Cutaway drawing of the North American X-15
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Jan 20, 1962

Cutaway drawing of the North American X-15

Cutaway drawing of the North American X-15.

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NASA image: Cutaway drawing of the North American X-15
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Jan 20, 1962

Cutaway drawing of the North American X-15

Cutaway drawing of the North American X-15.

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Jan 1, 1940

Early Rockets

The cutaway drawing of the A-4 (Aggregate-4) rocket. Later renamed the V-2 (Vengeance Weapon-2), The rocket was...

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NASA image: Cutaway engineering drawing of Hand-Held Self-Maneuvering Unit
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May 30, 1965

Cutaway engineering drawing of Hand-Held Self-Maneuvering Unit

S65-05112 (30 May 1965) --- Cutaway engineering drawing showing some of the features of the zero-gravity integral...

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NASA image: Labeled cutaway line drawing of Shuttle Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU)
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May 21, 1991

Labeled cutaway line drawing of Shuttle Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU)

Labeled cutaway line drawing of the Shuttle extravehicular mobility unit (EMU) identifies its various components and...

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NASA image: Views of Curiosity Drill
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Feb 20, 2013

Views of Curiosity Drill

These schematic drawings show a top view and a cutaway view of a section of the drill on NASA Curiosity rover on Mars.

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1970

Skylab

This cutaway drawing details the internal design of the Skylab Multiple Docking Adapter (MDA). The MDA, built under...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1968

Saturn Apollo Program

This cutaway drawing shows the S-IVB stage in its Saturn IB configuration. As a part of the Marshall Space Flight...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

This illustration shows a cutaway drawing with callouts of the major components for the S-IC (first) stage of the...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1971

Saturn Apollo Program

This 1968 cutaway drawing illustrates the Saturn IB launch vehicle with its two booster stages, the S-IB (first...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Feb 18, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

This cutaway drawing shows the S-IVB (third stage) of the Saturn V launch vehicle. As a part of the Marshall Space...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Apr 15, 2004

Saturn Apollo Program

This undated cutaway drawing illustrates the Saturn IB launch vehicle with its two booster stages, the S-IB and...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Jan 1, 1940

Early Rockets

This German cutaway drawing of the Aggregate-4 (A-4) illustrates the dimensions and internal workings of the rocket....

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1968

Saturn Apollo Program

This 1968 cutaway drawing illustrates the Saturn IB launch vehicle with its two booster stages, the S-IB and S-IVB....

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1972

Skylab

This cutaway drawing details the major characteristics of the Skylab Multiple Docking Adapter (MDA). The MDA, built...

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NASA image: Line drawing of Apollo 14 Command/Service Modules
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Jan 12, 1971

Line drawing of Apollo 14 Command/Service Modules

S71-16823 (January 1971) --- A line drawing illustrating a cutaway view of the Apollo 14 Command and Service...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1969

Skylab

This cutaway drawing illustrates major Skylab components in launch configuration on top of the Saturn V. In an early...

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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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