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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: STS-28 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, ET/SRB mating operations at KSC
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Jul 4, 1989

STS-28 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, ET/SRB mating operations at KSC

S89-40392 (12 July 1989) --- Inside KSC's giant vehicle assembly building, Space Shuttle Columbia is mated to two...

JSC
NASA image: Apollo 13 Command Module recovery after splashdown
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Apr 17, 1970

Apollo 13 Command Module recovery after splashdown

S70-15530 (17 April 1970) --- Crew men aboard the USS Iwo Jima, prime recovery ship for the Apollo 13 mission, hoist...

JSC
NASA image: Shuttle Discovery Is Demated From SCA
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Apr 19, 2012

Shuttle Discovery Is Demated From SCA

Workers monitor the lift of the space shuttle Discovery from the top of the NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA)...

HQ
NASA image: ARC-1944-A-6172
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Jul 17, 1944

ARC-1944-A-6172

General view of Ames Aeronautical Laboratory taken from Naval airship hangar. Shows construction of the 12ft...

ARC
NASA image: GRC-2004-C-00578
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May 1, 2004

GRC-2004-C-00578

Floor view of drop vehicle and release mechanism being positioned over the vacuum chamber with a technician...

GRC
NASA image: GRC-2004-C-00575
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May 1, 2004

GRC-2004-C-00575

Mezzanine view of the drop vehicle and release mechanism being positioned over the vacuum chamber with a technician...

GRC
NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4
Image
Sep 12, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4

A test version of Orion is recovered from the Pacific Ocean using a crane on board the Navy's USS Salvor during...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-99pp0414
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Apr 15, 1999

KSC-99pp0414

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle orbiter Discovery rests inside the Vehicle Assembly Building after...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis II Stacking - Booster Segment Prep for Lift Ops
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Nov 19, 2024

Artemis II Stacking - Booster Segment Prep for Lift Ops

Down the transfer aisle from the Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) core stage, engineers and technicians with the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd4115
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Dec 22, 2008

KSC-08pd4115

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a load test is conducted on a...

KSC
NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4
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Sep 13, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4

Recovery team members lower a test version of Orion into the Pacific Ocean using a crane on board the Navy's USS...

JSC
NASA image: Artemis II Stacking - Booster Segment Prep for Lift Ops
Image
Nov 19, 2024

Artemis II Stacking - Booster Segment Prep for Lift Ops

Engineers and technicians with the Exploration Ground Systems Program attach an overhead crane to the left aft...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis II Stacking - Booster Segment Prep for Lift Ops
Image
Nov 19, 2024

Artemis II Stacking - Booster Segment Prep for Lift Ops

Engineers and technicians with the Exploration Ground Systems Program attach an overhead crane to the left aft...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-2231
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May 1, 2013

KSC-2013-2231

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A crane lifts a nose cone to top out one of a pair of replica space shuttle solid rocket...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd4116
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Dec 22, 2008

KSC-08pd4116

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a load test is conducted on a...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd2483
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Aug 23, 2008

KSC-08pd2483

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building transfer aisle at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the overhead...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd2718
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Sep 19, 2008

KSC-08pd2718

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, an overhead crane...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-1241
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Jun 6, 2005

KSC-05pd-1241

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building, workers attach the 175-ton...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis II Stacking - Booster Segment Prep for Lift Ops
Image
Nov 19, 2024

Artemis II Stacking - Booster Segment Prep for Lift Ops

Engineers and technicians with the Exploration Ground Systems Program attach an overhead crane to the left aft...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis II Stacking - Booster Segment Prep for Lift Ops
Image
Nov 19, 2024

Artemis II Stacking - Booster Segment Prep for Lift Ops

Engineers and technicians with the Exploration Ground Systems Program attach an overhead crane to the left aft...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis II Stacking - Booster Segment Prep for Lift Ops
Image
Nov 19, 2024

Artemis II Stacking - Booster Segment Prep for Lift Ops

Engineers and technicians with the Exploration Ground Systems Program attach an overhead crane to the left aft...

KSC
NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4
Image
Sep 13, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4

Recovery team members use a crane to lift a test version of Orion off the deck of the Navy's USS Salvor on Sept. 13,...

JSC
NASA image: Artemis II Stacking - Booster Segment Prep for Lift Ops
Image
Nov 19, 2024

Artemis II Stacking - Booster Segment Prep for Lift Ops

Down the transfer aisle from the Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) core stage, engineers and technicians with the...

KSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
May 28, 1999

Space Shuttle Projects

This spectacular photo is of the May 27, 1999 liftoff of the Orbiter Discovery (STS-96). The STS-96 mission, of...

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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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