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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: Launch Vehicles
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Sep 25, 1992

Launch Vehicles

Titan III vehicle launched the Mars Observer spacecraft and the Transfer Orbit Stage (TOS) from the Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: Space Science
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Aug 13, 1992

Space Science

In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the integrated Mars Observer/Transfer Orbit Stage (TOS) payload is...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0424
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Mar 29, 2000

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At launch pad 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers check over the second stage of an Atlas II/Centaur...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0421
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Mar 29, 2000

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The second stage of an Atlas II/Centaur rocket arrives on pad 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, for mating...

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Mar 29, 2000

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At launch pad 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, cables help guide the second stage of an Atlas II/Centaur...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0425
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Mar 29, 2000

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At launch pad 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the second stage of an Atlas II/Centaur rocket is lifted up...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0425
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Mar 29, 2000

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At launch pad 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the second stage of an Atlas II/Centaur rocket is lifted up...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0424
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Mar 29, 2000

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At launch pad 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers check over the second stage of an Atlas II/Centaur...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0421
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Mar 29, 2000

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The second stage of an Atlas II/Centaur rocket arrives on pad 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, for mating...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0422
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Mar 29, 2000

KSC00pp0422

The second stage of an Atlas II/Centaur rocket is raised to a vertical position in front of the gantry on pad 36-A,...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0422
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Mar 29, 2000

KSC-00pp0422

The second stage of an Atlas II/Centaur rocket is raised to a vertical position in front of the gantry on pad 36-A,...

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NASA image: Apollo 8 Saturn V First Stage Lift in VAB
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Feb 1, 1968

Apollo 8 Saturn V First Stage Lift in VAB

Teams lift the first stage of the Apollo 8 Saturn V rocket inside the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: Artemis III Core Stage Arrival at VAB
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Apr 28, 2026

Artemis III Core Stage Arrival at VAB

NASA’s top four-fifths of the SLS (Space Launch System) core stage for the Artemis III mission arrives in the...

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NASA image: Artemis III Core Stage Arrival at VAB
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Apr 28, 2026

Artemis III Core Stage Arrival at VAB

NASA’s top four-fifths of the SLS (Space Launch System) core stage for the Artemis III mission arrives in the...

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NASA image: Artemis III Core Stage Arrival at VAB
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Apr 28, 2026

Artemis III Core Stage Arrival at VAB

NASA’s top four-fifths of the SLS (Space Launch System) core stage for the Artemis III mission arrives in the...

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NASA image: ACTS/TOS after release from Shuttle Discovery
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Sep 12, 1993

ACTS/TOS after release from Shuttle Discovery

STS051-71-054 (12 Sept 1993) --- The Advanced Communications Technology Satellite (ACTS) with its Transfer Orbit...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jul 24, 1991

Around Marshall

Two years prior to being used during a shuttle mission, the Transfer to Orbit System (TOS) is being demonstrated at...

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Sep 3, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, workers maneuver the Demonstration of...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1830
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Sep 3, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, workers maneuver the Demonstration of...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2900
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Apr 30, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– The Centaur upper stage leaves the Atlas Space Operations Facility in Titusville, Fla. It is...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0417
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Mar 27, 2000

KSC00pp0417

The first stage of an Atlas II/Centaur rocket stands erect in the launch gantry on pad 36A, Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0416
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Mar 27, 2000

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At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the first stage of an Atlas II/Centaur rocket is nearing erection in the launch...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0412
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Mar 27, 2000

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Workers at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station prepare to erect the first stage of an Atlas II/Centaur rocket in the...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0412
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Mar 27, 2000

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Workers at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station prepare to erect the first stage of an Atlas II/Centaur rocket in the...

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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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