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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: 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: European Service Module
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Oct 19, 2021

European Service Module

The crew module adapter, which connects Orion's crew module with the European Service module is lifted in...

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NASA image: KSC-20120209-PH-UK_pressSite_FigureA-4
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Apr 10, 1981

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Aerial view of Press Site on April 10, 1981, as media and others wait for the launch of STS-1, which was eventually...

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NASA image: European Service Module
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Oct 19, 2021

European Service Module

The crew module adapter, which connects Orion's crew module with the European Service module is lifted in...

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NASA image: Artemis III crew module
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Oct 19, 2021

Artemis III crew module

The crew module adapter, which connects Orion's crew module with the European Service module is lifted in...

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NASA image: NASA Service Module testing at Plum Brook
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Sep 23, 2015

NASA Service Module testing at Plum Brook

Engineers lift the Orion Crew Module Adapter Structural Test Article into the test stand at NASA Glenn Research...

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NASA image: SPACE-SHUTTLE/
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Aug 8, 2007

SPACE-SHUTTLE/

The space shuttle Endeavour lifts off from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida,...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Feb 1, 1965

Saturn Apollo Program

This photograph shows the Saturn V S-IC-S stage (S-IC stage for structural test) liquid oxygen (LOX) tank being...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Oct 15, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

On the 500th arniversary of Christopher Columbus' discovery of the New World, replicas of his three ships sailed...

MSFC
NASA image: European Service Module
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Oct 19, 2021

European Service Module

The crew module adapter, which connects Orion's crew module with the European Service module is lifted in...

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NASA image: European Service Module
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Oct 19, 2021

European Service Module

The crew module adapter, which connects Orion's crew module with the European Service module is lifted in...

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NASA image: Top down view of Artemis I launch
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Nov 16, 2022

Top down view of Artemis I launch

On Nov. 16, 2022, the Space Launch System lifted off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This was the first...

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NASA image: NASA Service Module testing at Plum Brook
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Sep 23, 2015

NASA Service Module testing at Plum Brook

Engineers lift the Orion Crew Module Adapter Structural Test Article into the test stand at NASA Glenn Research...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2256
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May 6, 2013

KSC-2013-2256

A crane lifts the nosecone part of a solid rocket booster replica into place at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1149
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Jan 13, 2015

KSC-2015-1149

VANDENBERG AFB, California – Technicians and engineers begin lifting NASA's SMAP spacecraft to the top of a Delta II...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Oct 15, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

On the 500th arniversary of Christopher Columbus' discovery of the New World, replicas of his three ships sailed...

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NASA image: Launch Vehicles
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Aug 20, 1977

Launch Vehicles

The Voyager 2 aboard Titan III-Centaur launch vehicle lifted off on August 20, 1977. The Voyager 2 was a scientific...

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NASA image: Astronaut Eugene Cernan prepares to mount ladder to lunar module ascent stage
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Dec 13, 1972

Astronaut Eugene Cernan prepares to mount ladder to lunar module ascent stage

Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan, Apollo 17 commander, prepares to mount ladder to lunar module ascent stage. Note the...

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NASA image: ARC-1965-A-34561
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May 13, 1965

ARC-1965-A-34561

3/4 rear view of model with flaps down with Cecil E. MacDonald. V/STOL Aircraft: Wind tunnel investigation of...

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NASA image: Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)
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Nov 18, 2024

Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)

L3Harris FVR90 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) lifts off from the Monterey Bay Academy Airport near Watsonville,...

ARC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Oct 15, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

On the 500th arniversary of Christopher Columbus' discovery of the New World, replicas of his three ships sailed...

MSFC
NASA image: GRC-2008-C-00583
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Mar 24, 2004

GRC-2008-C-00583

Ares 1-X segment US-3 being lifted onto the cart prior to being stacked onto US-2 to start forming the Ares 1-X USS...

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NASA image: MSFC-1700823
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Jul 10, 2017

MSFC-1700823

The Orion stage adapter is being positioned for lifting onto the loading platform before being loaded into NASA's...

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NASA image: European Service Module
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Feb 11, 2020

European Service Module

The crew module adapter, which connects Orion's crew module with the European Service Module, is lifted in...

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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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