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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: SpaceX CRS-19 Liftoff
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Dec 5, 2019

SpaceX CRS-19 Liftoff

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the Dragon cargo module climbs upward after liftoff from Space Launch Complex 40 on...

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NASA image: Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Transport from PHSF to VIF
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Mar 14, 2016

Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Transport from PHSF to VIF

Encapsulated inside its payload fairing, the Cygnus spacecraft for the upcoming Orbital ATK Commercial Resupply...

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-11 Prelaunch
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Apr 17, 2019

Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-11 Prelaunch

The Northrop Grumman Antares rocket, with Cygnus resupply spacecraft onboard, is seen just after sunrise on Pad-0A,...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-19 Liftoff
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Dec 5, 2019

SpaceX CRS-19 Liftoff

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the Dragon cargo module climbs upward after liftoff from Space Launch Complex 40 on...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2204
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Jul 31, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, members of space...

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NASA image: The In-Space Propulsion Facility (ISP) at NASA’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility
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Aug 20, 2024

The In-Space Propulsion Facility (ISP) at NASA’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility

NASA’s In-Space Propulsion Facility located at Neil Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky Ohio is the world’s only...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5) - Orion Boiler Plate Test
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Oct 21, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5) - Orion Boiler Plate Test

The test version of the Orion crew module is transported into the well deck of the USS San Diego at Naval Base San...

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NASA image: Artemis III  Core Stage Boat Tail
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Sep 10, 2024

Artemis III Core Stage Boat Tail

NASA’s Artemis III core stage boat-tail and RS-25 engines are shown inside the Space Systems Processing Facility at...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0866
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Apr 16, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Ross Neubarth, with United Space Alliance, prepares...

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NASA image: OSCAR Project - August 2020
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Aug 10, 2020

OSCAR Project - August 2020

Technicians wearing protective equipment perform work for a future mission on flight hardware for NASA’s Orbital...

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NASA image: UPWT Test 1998 Continuous Data Sonic Boom Test.
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Oct 20, 2011

UPWT Test 1998 Continuous Data Sonic Boom Test.

Two images left out of the original order in 2011 L numbers 3800-3810 2011. UPWT Test 1998 Continuous Data Sonic...

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NASA image: HTV-5 approach to ISS
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Aug 24, 2015

HTV-5 approach to ISS

ISS044E060990 (08/24/2015) --- The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Kounotori 5 H-II Transfer Vehicle...

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-10 Rollout
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Nov 12, 2018

Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-10 Rollout

A Northrop Grumman Antares rocket is seen as it is rolled from the Horizontal Integration Facility (HIF) to Pad-0A,...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1222
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Aug 30, 2000

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Workers in the Space Station Processing Facility try installing a Power Data Grapple Fixture on hardware for mission...

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NASA image: Orion Crew Module Adapter-Structural Test Article and European S
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May 9, 2017

Orion Crew Module Adapter-Structural Test Article and European S

Inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-13 Launch
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Feb 15, 2020

Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-13 Launch

The Northrop Grumman Antares rocket, with Cygnus resupply spacecraft onboard, launches from Pad-0A, Saturday, Feb....

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NASA image: Marshall Test Stand B-roll
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Jul 10, 2019

Marshall Test Stand B-roll

Video includes historic footage of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. Marshall played a role in all NASA’s human...

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-10 Launch
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Nov 17, 2018

Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-10 Launch

The Northrop Grumman Antares rocket, with Cygnus resupply spacecraft onboard, launches from Pad-0A, Saturday, Nov....

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May 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a bench review in the Space Station Processing Facility, astronauts get a close...

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NASA image: ESA Edoardo Amaldi ATV-3 approaches the ISS
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Mar 28, 2012

ESA Edoardo Amaldi ATV-3 approaches the ISS

ISS030-E-174974 (28 March 2012) --- European Space Agency?s ?Edoardo Amaldi? Automated Transfer Vehicle-3 (ATV-3)...

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NASA image: SSPF Operational Upgrades
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Nov 15, 2016

SSPF Operational Upgrades

A crowd gathers for a ribbon cutting ceremony in the high bay of the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's...

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Mar 29, 2019

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iss059e005281 (March 29, 2019) --- Spacewalker and NASA astronaut Christina Koch retrieves hardware from a pallet...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2611
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Dec 15, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After removal from the Boeing Delta II rocket, the second stage is lowered to the...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-19 Liftoff
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Dec 5, 2019

SpaceX CRS-19 Liftoff

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the Dragon cargo module lifts off Space Launch Complex 40 on Cape Canaveral Air...

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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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