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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: NASA Administrator Bridenstine is inside Armstrong Flight Research Center's Flight Loads Lab, which is capable of conducting mechanical-load and thermal studies of structural components and complete flight vehicles.
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Aug 28, 2018

NASA Administrator Bridenstine is inside Armstrong Flight Research Center's Flight Loads Lab, which is capable of conducting mechanical-load and thermal studies of structural components and complete flight vehicles.

NASA Administrator Bridenstine talks with Armstrong's Larry Hudson about the capabilities of the Flight Loads Lab to...

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NASA image: Scale Model of 9x6 Thermal Structures Tunnel
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Jul 19, 1960

Scale Model of 9x6 Thermal Structures Tunnel

Scale Model of 9x6 Thermal Structures Tunnel: Image L-7256.01 is a Drawing Figure 12 in NASA Document L-1265. The...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jun 1, 1971

Skylab

The Apollo Telescope Mount (ATM) was one of four major components of Skylab that were designed and constructed under...

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NASA image: iss066e174286
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Mar 23, 2022

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iss066e174286 (March 23, 2022) --- Astronaut Matthias Maurer of ESA (European Space Agency) is pictured on the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Dec 16, 1996

Space Shuttle Project

A NASA scientist displays Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME) turbine component which underwent air flow tests at...

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NASA image: iss066e174193
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Mar 23, 2022

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iss066e174193 (March 23, 2022) --- Astronaut Matthias Maurer of ESA (European Space Agency) is pictured on the...

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NASA image: (NESC) NASA Engineering and Safety Center Orion Heat Shield Carr
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Apr 29, 2014

(NESC) NASA Engineering and Safety Center Orion Heat Shield Carr

(NESC) NASA Engineering and Safety Center Orion Heat Shield Carrier Structure: Titanium Orthogrid heat shield...

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NASA image: (NESC) NASA Engineering and Safety Center Orion Heat Shield Carr
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Apr 29, 2014

(NESC) NASA Engineering and Safety Center Orion Heat Shield Carr

(NESC) NASA Engineering and Safety Center Orion Heat Shield Carrier Structure: Titanium Orthogrid heat shield...

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NASA image: Rollout - Shuttle Columbia - KSC
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Nov 26, 1986

Rollout - Shuttle Columbia - KSC

Space Shuttle Columbia, mated with its other Shuttle components, is attached to the launching pad. Wide-angle view...

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NASA image: (NESC) NASA Engineering and Safety Center Orion Heat Shield Carr
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Apr 29, 2014

(NESC) NASA Engineering and Safety Center Orion Heat Shield Carr

(NESC) NASA Engineering and Safety Center Orion Heat Shield Carrier Structure: Titanium Orthogrid heat shield...

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NASA image: iss066e174224
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Mar 23, 2022

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iss066e174224 (March 23, 2022) --- Astronaut Matthias Maurer of ESA (European Space Agency) is pictured on the...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Oct 1, 1964

Saturn Apollo Program

The components of the Saturn V booster (S-IC stage) fuel tank are shown in this photograph. The liquid oxygen tank...

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NASA image: iss066e174257
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Mar 23, 2022

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iss066e174257 (March 23, 2022) --- Astronaut Matthias Maurer of ESA (European Space Agency) is pictured on the...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00230
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Nov 16, 2006

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Space Shuttle Discovery rolled out of the Vertical Assembly Building and is now perched on Launch Pad 39B ready for...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Mar 1, 1978

Space Shuttle Projects

A liquid hydrogen tank of the Shuttle's external tank (ET) is installed into the S-1C Test Stand for a structural...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2570
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Nov 15, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39B, STS-116 Mission Specialists Christer...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1086
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Jan 7, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a United Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1085
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Jan 7, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1084
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Jan 7, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1087
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Jan 7, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1088
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Jan 7, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a United Space...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2326
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Oct 12, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-116 Mission Specialist Nicholas Patrick...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2608
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Nov 16, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the 195-foot level of the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39B, STS-116...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2321
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Oct 12, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-116 crew members check out the port...

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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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