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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: KSC-2010-3104
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Apr 28, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, a Caterpillar 330 track-hoe rips through the...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Rollout
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Aug 16, 2022

Artemis I Launch Rollout

NASA’s Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft atop the mobile launcher are in view in High Bay 3 of the Vehicle...

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NASA image: Saucer Shoal: LDSD Recovery off Kauai
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Jun 11, 2015

Saucer Shoal: LDSD Recovery off Kauai

Two members of the U.S. Navy's Mobile Diving Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1 Explosive Ordnance Detachment work on recovering...

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NASA image: Artemis I Post-Flight Readiness Review News Conference
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Aug 22, 2022

Artemis I Post-Flight Readiness Review News Conference

A prelaunch media briefing is held following completion of NASA’s Flight Readiness Review for Artemis I on Aug. 22,...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1727
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Nov 21, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Seen carrying a spent solid rocket booster (SRB) from the STS-87 launch on Nov. 19 is...

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NASA image: T-38 Flyover Artemis I
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Aug 23, 2022

T-38 Flyover Artemis I

Ahead of NASA’s Artemis I launch, a flight of T-38 supersonic trainer aircraft from the Johnson Space Center...

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NASA image: Third Day of Loading Equipment for the Orion Recovery.
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Nov 19, 2014

Third Day of Loading Equipment for the Orion Recovery.

Ground support equipment is being loaded into the well deck of the USS Anchorage at Naval Base San Diego in...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8152
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Dec 2, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Liberty Star ship departs Port Canaveral in Florida with an Orion flight test capsule...

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NASA image: Artemis I Rollout for Launch
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Nov 4, 2022

Artemis I Rollout for Launch

Standing atop the mobile launcher, NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft arrive at Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4538
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Nov 20, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Ground support equipment is being secured in the well deck of the USS Anchorage at Naval Base...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2536
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Apr 21, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Lockheed Martin crews unpack the Orion ground test vehicle in the Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: 2nd Day of Loading Equipment for Orion Recovery
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Nov 18, 2014

2nd Day of Loading Equipment for Orion Recovery

Ground support equipment for use during an alternate recovery method of the Orion crew module after its first flight...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2550
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Apr 21, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Lockheed Martin crews assist as a crane lowers the Orion ground test vehicle on to a work...

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NASA image: 2nd Day of Loading Equipment for Orion Recovery
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Nov 18, 2014

2nd Day of Loading Equipment for Orion Recovery

Ground support equipment for use during an alternate recovery method of the Orion crew module after its first flight...

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NASA image: Artemis I Prelaunch News Conference
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Sep 2, 2022

Artemis I Prelaunch News Conference

NASA holds a prelaunch media briefing on the status of the Artemis I countdown on Sept. 2, 2022, at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: Artemis I Industry Briefing
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Aug 26, 2022

Artemis I Industry Briefing

NASA holds a prelaunch media briefing on the role of industry in advancing human exploration on Aug. 26, 2022, at...

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NASA image: NASA AA-2 team recovering EDRs in the open water
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Jul 2, 2019

NASA AA-2 team recovering EDRs in the open water

One of the 12 ejectable data recorders from NASA’s Ascent Abort-2 (AA-2) flight test is retrieved from the Atlantic...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4510
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Nov 17, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – NASA Orion Recovery Director Jeremy Graeber, with the Ground Systems Development and Operations...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5491
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Jul 11, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – One of two solid rocket boosters is transported to Hangar AF at Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: Dragon grapple
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Oct 10, 2012

Dragon grapple

ISS033-E-011160 (10 Oct. 2012) --- The SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft is grappled by the International Space...

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NASA image: Orion's Ascent Abort-2 Pre-Test News Conference
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Jul 1, 2019

Orion's Ascent Abort-2 Pre-Test News Conference

From left, Jenny Devolites, AA-2 Crew Module manager; Mark Kirasich, Orion Program manager; and Randy Bresnik, NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2538
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Apr 21, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Lockheed Martin crews unpack the Orion ground test vehicle in the Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2534
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Apr 21, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Lockheed Martin crews begin unpacking the Orion ground test vehicle in the Operations and...

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NASA image: Starliner Astronaut Water Rescue Training
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Apr 27, 2019

Starliner Astronaut Water Rescue Training

Rescue team members are using a Boeing CST-100 Starliner training capsule to rehearse a full mission profile...

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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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