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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: InSight Spacecraft Arrival
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Feb 28, 2018

InSight Spacecraft Arrival

After a U.S. Air Force C-17 aircraft arrived at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, ground crews offload NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4156
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Jul 31, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Dr. Mason Peck, center, NASA's chief technologist, listens to details about the processing of...

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NASA image: Boeing Crew Flight Test Vehicle (Spacecraft 2)
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Jun 19, 2018

Boeing Crew Flight Test Vehicle (Spacecraft 2)

The upper and lower domes of the Boeing CST-100 Starliner Spacecraft 2 Crew Flight Test Vehicle were mated June 19,...

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NASA image: Boeing Starliner OFT-2 Back Shells Installation
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Dec 8, 2020

Boeing Starliner OFT-2 Back Shells Installation

Boeing’s Starliner crew module, with back shells installed, is inside the company’s Commercial Crew and Cargo...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3115
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May 31, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers at NASA's Kennedy Space Center watch a demonstration of new systems installed in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4730
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Aug 14, 2009

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Outside the Astrotech payload processing facility on Vandenberg Air Force Base...

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NASA image: EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building
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Jun 20, 2018

EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building

A view looking up at the 10 levels of work platforms in High Bay 3 inside the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at...

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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: NASA astronaut Anne McClain processes bacteria samples
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May 10, 2025

NASA astronaut Anne McClain processes bacteria samples

iss073e0027808 (May 10, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Anne McClain works in the Kibo...

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NASA image: Birdcage Fixture
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Dec 6, 2012

Birdcage Fixture

Orion technicians at the Operations and Checkout (O&C) Facility at the Kennedy Space Center move the Orion...

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NASA image: Boeing Crew Flight Test Vehicle (Spacecraft 2)
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Jun 19, 2018

Boeing Crew Flight Test Vehicle (Spacecraft 2)

The upper and lower domes of the Boeing CST-100 Starliner Spacecraft 2 Crew Flight Test Vehicle were mated June 19,...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0856
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Apr 10, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Astrotech's Payload Processing Facility, a crane lifts the shipping container from...

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NASA image: Birdcage Fixture
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Dec 6, 2012

Birdcage Fixture

Orion technicians at the Operations and Checkout (O&C) Facility at the Kennedy Space Center move the Orion...

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NASA image: Expedition 10 Preflight
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Oct 11, 2004

Expedition 10 Preflight

The Soyuz TMA-5 spacecraft is mated to its booster rocket in a processing hangar at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in...

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NASA image: Expedition 10 Preflight
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Oct 11, 2004

Expedition 10 Preflight

The Soyuz TMA-5 spacecraft is mated to its booster rocket in a processing hangar at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in...

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NASA image: OA-6 CEIT at KSC/SSPF
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Jan 22, 2016

OA-6 CEIT at KSC/SSPF

jsc2016e017570 (1/22/2016) --- Photographic documentation of Saffire-I taken during the OA-6 Crew Equipment...

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NASA image: GOES-R ITAR Photos for Media Day
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Sep 26, 2016

GOES-R ITAR Photos for Media Day

The Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES-R) is undergoing final launch preparations prior to...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2068
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Sep 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers help maneuver the Control Moment...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4728
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Aug 14, 2009

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The truck carrying NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, or WISE,...

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NASA image: InSight Atlas V Boattail Halves Arrival, Offload, Mate
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Feb 19, 2018

InSight Atlas V Boattail Halves Arrival, Offload, Mate

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the boattail adaptor interface that will connect the Centaur upper stage...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1368
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Nov 4, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The latest polar-orbiting operational environmental weather satellite developed...

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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: Europa Clipper Spacecraft Rotate to Vertical, Lift and Mate to Work Stand
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May 28, 2024

Europa Clipper Spacecraft Rotate to Vertical, Lift and Mate to Work Stand

Technicians inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida monitor...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3169
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Aug 2, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The MAVEN spacecraft arrives at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida aboard a C-17...

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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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