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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: AFRC2016-0192-30
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Jul 7, 2016

AFRC2016-0192-30

Media observe as ground crews tow NASA’s DC-8 airborne laboratory into its Palmdale, California hangar.

AFRC
NASA image: As dusk settles over Edwards Air Force Base, NASA technicians hook up various ground-support systems before shuttle Endeavour is towed off the landing runway
Image
Nov 30, 2008

As dusk settles over Edwards Air Force Base, NASA technicians hook up various ground-support systems before shuttle Endeavour is towed off the landing runway

As dusk settles over Edwards Air Force Base, NASA technicians hook up various ground-support systems before shuttle...

AFRC
NASA image: Paresev 1 in Landing
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Feb 5, 1962

Paresev 1 in Landing

Pilot and Paresev 1 preparing for a landing on the Rogers dry lakebed in 1962 at Edwards Air Force Base, California....

AFRC
NASA image: M2-F1 in flight over lakebed on tow line
Image
Aug 16, 1963

M2-F1 in flight over lakebed on tow line

After initial ground-tow flights of the M2-F1 using the Pontiac as a tow vehicle, the way was clear to make air tows...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-08pd4012
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Dec 13, 2008

KSC-08pd4012

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Before dawn, at the Shuttle Landing Facility, or SLF, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01pp1183
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Jun 20, 2001

KSC-01pp1183

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- An aerial view shows in the foreground the recently completed Reusable Launch Vehicle...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd4013
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Dec 13, 2008

KSC-08pd4013

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Before dawn, at the Shuttle Landing Facility, or SLF, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd4010
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Dec 13, 2008

KSC-08pd4010

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Before dawn, at the Shuttle Landing Facility, or SLF, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

KSC
NASA image: AFRC2017-0124-015
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May 20, 2017

AFRC2017-0124-015

Sierra Nevada Corporation's (SNC) Dream Chaser® spacecraft shown on the runway at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research...

AFRC
NASA image: STS-92 - Towing operation
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Oct 24, 2000

STS-92 - Towing operation

Ground crews worked into the evening to prepare the Space Shuttle Discovery for towing back to NASA’s Dryden Flight...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-01pp1163
Image
Jun 15, 2001

KSC-01pp1163

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Dark clouds and strong winds seem almost to touch the ground near the tow-way leading...

KSC
NASA image: M2-F1 in flight
Image
Oct 15, 1963

M2-F1 in flight

The M2-F1 Lifting Body is seen here under tow, high above Rogers Dry Lake near the Flight Research Center (later...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-00pp0435
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Mar 30, 2000

KSC-00pp0435

This broad aerial view shows the runway at KSC (top), the parking facility with the mate/demate device (center), and...

KSC
NASA image: KSC00pp0435
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Mar 30, 2000

KSC00pp0435

This broad aerial view shows the runway at KSC (top), the parking facility with the mate/demate device (center), and...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd4002
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Dec 12, 2008

KSC-08pd4002

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility, or SLF, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd4006
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Dec 12, 2008

KSC-08pd4006

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- After dark, at the Shuttle Landing Facility, or SLF, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd4008
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Dec 13, 2008

KSC-08pd4008

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Before dawn, at the Shuttle Landing Facility, or SLF, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01PP-0520
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Mar 6, 2001

KSC-01PP-0520

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On its journey to the Orbiter Processing Facility, Atlantis, in tow, turns from the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd4016
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Dec 13, 2008

KSC-08pd4016

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility, or SLF, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd4005
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Dec 12, 2008

KSC-08pd4005

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- After dark, at the Shuttle Landing Facility, or SLF, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd4017
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Dec 13, 2008

KSC-08pd4017

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility, or SLF, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd4000
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Dec 12, 2008

KSC-08pd4000

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility, or SLF, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd4004
Image
Dec 12, 2008

KSC-08pd4004

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- After dark, under the mate/demate device at the Shuttle Landing Facility, or SLF, at NASA's...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd4007
Image
Dec 13, 2008

KSC-08pd4007

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- After dark, at the Shuttle Landing Facility, or SLF, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

KSC
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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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