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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: KSC-2013-2914
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Jun 27, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA's Commercial Crew Program Manager Ed Mango and astronaut Mike Good media on the progress...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2913
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Jun 27, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA's Commercial Crew Program Manager Ed Mango updates media on the progress of American...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2915
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Jun 27, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA's Commercial Crew Program Manager Ed Mango and astronaut Mike Good media on the progress...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2916
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Jun 27, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA's Commercial Crew Program Manager Ed Mango and astronaut Mike Good media on the progress...

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NASA image: LDSD Rocket-powered Test Vehicle
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Jun 2, 2014

LDSD Rocket-powered Test Vehicle

This artist concept shows the test vehicle for NASA Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator LDSD, designed to test...

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NASA image: Advanced Air Mobility Looks Ahead to Automation
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Mar 23, 2022

Advanced Air Mobility Looks Ahead to Automation

Several projects supporting NASA's Advanced Air Mobility or AAM mission are working on different elements to help...

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NASA image: FUTURE PORGRAMS - ART CONCEPTS
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Jan 10, 1986

FUTURE PORGRAMS - ART CONCEPTS

S86-25375 (1986) --- (Artist's concept of possible exploration programs.) On Phobos, the innermost moon of Mars and...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2891
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Jul 20, 2011

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LOUISVILLE, Colo. – During NASA's Commercial Crew Development Round 2 CCDev2) activities for the Commercial Crew...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1210
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Jan 8, 2012

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MCGREGOR, Texas -- Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) completes a full-duration, full-thrust firing of its new...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1209
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Jan 8, 2012

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MCGREGOR, Texas -- Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) completes a full-duration, full-thrust firing of its new...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3150
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May 30, 2012

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LOUISVILLE, Colo. – Sierra Nevada Corporation Space Systems’ Dream Chaser full-scale test vehicle is lifted by an...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3148
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May 30, 2012

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LOUISVILLE, Colo. – Sierra Nevada Corporation Space Systems’ Dream Chaser full-scale test vehicle is lifted by an...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1208
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Jan 8, 2012

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MCGREGOR, Texas -- Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) completes a full-duration, full-thrust firing of its new...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3149
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May 30, 2012

KSC-2012-3149

LOUISVILLE, Colo. – An Erickson Air-Crane helicopter lifts Sierra Nevada Corporation Space Systems’ Dream Chaser...

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NASA image: Space Science
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Feb 20, 1992

Space Science

Artist John J. Olson's conception for the future of space exploration: A base on Mars.

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NASA image: Space Science
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Feb 20, 1992

Space Science

Artist Pat Rawlings' concept of the type of work and hazards future astronauts will encounter on outer worlds: Mars...

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NASA image: Space Science
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Feb 20, 1992

Space Science

Artist Pat Rawlings' conception of the different types of machinery that will likely be needed in the future: Lunar...

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NASA image: Mars Sample Return Campaign Artist's Concept
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Sep 30, 2021

Mars Sample Return Campaign Artist's Concept

This illustration shows a concept for a set of future robots working together to ferry back samples from the surface...

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NASA image: Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)
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Jan 23, 1995

Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)

Pictured here is an artist's depiction of Rockwell's Vertical Landing Single-Stage-to-Orbit (SSTO) Reusable Launch...

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NASA image: NASA NIAC: Turning Science Fiction into Science Fact
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Sep 19, 2023

NASA NIAC: Turning Science Fiction into Science Fact

NASA’s Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Program nurtures visionary ideas from America's innovators and...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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Oct 21, 1999

Research Technology

Travel to distant stars is a long-range goal of Marshall Space Flight Center's Advanced Concept Group. One of the...

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NASA image: Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)
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Jan 23, 1995

Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)

Pictured here is an artist's depiction of Lockheed Martin's Lifting Body Single-Stage-to-Orbit (SSTO) Reusable...

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NASA image: Advanced Air Mobility Aids in Emergency Response
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Jan 21, 2022

Advanced Air Mobility Aids in Emergency Response

Several projects under NASA's Advanced Air Mobility or AAM mission are working on different elements to help make...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1528
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Feb 15, 2013

KSC-2013-1528

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An artist's concept shows a possible layout of a commercial spacecraft and rocket using...

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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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