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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: Astro Camp is a blast!
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Jun 8, 2006

Astro Camp is a blast!

An Astro Camp counselor and her campers perform a science experiment to learn what types of `fuel' will best propel...

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NASA image: Demonstrating Rocket Fuel Transfer in Space
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Feb 25, 2025

Demonstrating Rocket Fuel Transfer in Space

Astronauts Matthew Dominick and Don Pettit demonstrate how spacecraft can transfer rocket fuel, or propellant, in...

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NASA image: EC04-0113-171
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Mar 30, 2004

EC04-0113-171

Launch of the first Dryden Aerospike rocket. The Dryden Aerospike Rocket Test provided the first known data from a...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1960

Saturn Apollo Program

This photograph shows the Saturn V assembled LOX (Liquid Oxygen) and fuel tanks ready for transport from the...

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NASA image: G-2004-0624-001
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Nov 29, 2004

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A desktop-sized model of Robert H. Goddard's 1926 liquid-fueled rocket.

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Mar 21, 1940

Early Rockets

Goddard rocket in launching tower at Roswell, New Mexico, March 21, 1940. Fuel was injected by pumps from the...

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NASA image: NASA Engineer Examines the Design of a Regeneratively-Cooled Rocket Engine
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Dec 23, 1958

NASA Engineer Examines the Design of a Regeneratively-Cooled Rocket Engine

An engineer at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lewis Research Center examines a drawing...

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NASA image: KSC-11-S-00011
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Feb 24, 2011

KSC-11-S-00011

Discovery is in orbit. With the separation of the solid rocket boosters and external fuel tank, the shuttle and crew...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jan 1, 1975

Space Shuttle Projects

As early as September 1972, the Marshall Space Flight Center arnounced plans for a series of 20 water-entry...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2559
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Dec 5, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Lockheed Martin Atlas V rocket (center) undergoes a tanking test on Launch Complex...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2558
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Dec 5, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Lockheed Martin Atlas V rocket (center) undergoes a tanking test on Launch Complex...

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NASA image: Expedition 28 Soyuz Rollout
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Jun 5, 2011

Expedition 28 Soyuz Rollout

The liquid fuel boosters of the first stage of the Soyuz TMA-02 spacecraft are pictured here during the rollout of...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Columbia OV (101) launching from pad 39A begining STS-2
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Nov 15, 1981

Space Shuttle Columbia OV (101) launching from pad 39A begining STS-2

The 122 foot tall Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia mated to its external fuel container (ET) and two solid rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1252
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Oct 25, 1999

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The Zero Emissions (ZE) transit bus tours the KSC Visitor Complex for a test ride. In the background are a mock-up...

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NASA image: Engine Section for NASA’s SLS Rocket Prepared for Joining to Rest of Stage
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Sep 12, 2019

Engine Section for NASA’s SLS Rocket Prepared for Joining to Rest of Stage

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans rotated the engine section for NASA’s Space Launch...

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NASA image: Engine Section for NASA’s SLS Rocket Prepared for Joining to Rest of Stage
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Sep 12, 2019

Engine Section for NASA’s SLS Rocket Prepared for Joining to Rest of Stage

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans rotated the engine section for NASA’s Space Launch...

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NASA image: Researcher Poses with a Nuclear Rocket Model
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Nov 23, 1961

Researcher Poses with a Nuclear Rocket Model

A researcher at the NASA Lewis Research Center with slide ruler poses with models of the earth and a...

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NASA image: Artemis Cryo Sim 4
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Aug 18, 2020

Artemis Cryo Sim 4

Inside the Launch Control Center’s Firing Room 1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the Artemis I...

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NASA image: Artemis Cryo Sim 4
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Aug 18, 2020

Artemis Cryo Sim 4

Inside the Launch Control Center’s Firing Room 1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the Artemis I...

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NASA image: Artemis Cryo Sim 4
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Aug 18, 2020

Artemis Cryo Sim 4

Inside the Launch Control Center’s Firing Room 1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the Artemis I...

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NASA image: Artemis Cryo Sim 4
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Aug 18, 2020

Artemis Cryo Sim 4

Inside the Launch Control Center’s Firing Room 1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the Artemis I...

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NASA image: Artemis Cryo Sim 4
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Aug 18, 2020

Artemis Cryo Sim 4

Inside the Launch Control Center’s Firing Room 1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the Artemis I...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3915
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Dec 5, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3919
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Dec 5, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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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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