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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: Astronauts Practice Next Giant Leap for Artemis
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Mar 5, 2024

Astronauts Practice Next Giant Leap for Artemis

NASA astronaut Doug “Wheels” Wheelock and Axiom Space astronaut Peggy Whitson were fully suited while conducting...

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NASA image: Artemis SLS Booster Stacking Practice on ML
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Sep 11, 2020

Artemis SLS Booster Stacking Practice on ML

Technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems rehearse lifting operations using a mock-up of the Space Launch...

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NASA image: Artemis SLS Booster Stacking Practice on ML
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Sep 14, 2020

Artemis SLS Booster Stacking Practice on ML

Technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems rehearse booster stacking operations inside the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: Artemis SLS Booster Stacking Practice on ML
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Sep 14, 2020

Artemis SLS Booster Stacking Practice on ML

Technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems lower a mock-up, or pathfinder, of the Space Launch System’s...

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NASA image: Astronauts Practice Next Giant Leap for Artemis
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Mar 5, 2024

Astronauts Practice Next Giant Leap for Artemis

NASA astronaut Doug “Wheels” Wheelock and Axiom Space astronaut Peggy Whitson prepare for a test of full-scale...

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NASA image: Artemis SLS Booster Stacking Practice on ML
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Sep 11, 2020

Artemis SLS Booster Stacking Practice on ML

Technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems rehearse lifting operations using a mock-up of the Space Launch...

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NASA image: Artemis SLS Booster Stacking Practice on ML
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Sep 14, 2020

Artemis SLS Booster Stacking Practice on ML

Technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems prepare to lower a mock-up, or pathfinder, of the Space Launch...

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NASA image: Artemis SLS Booster Stacking Practice on ML
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Sep 14, 2020

Artemis SLS Booster Stacking Practice on ML

Technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems lower a mock-up, or pathfinder, of the Space Launch System’s...

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NASA image: 2012-3277
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May 22, 2012

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RESOLVE, Rover being monitored while practicing in the dirt

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NASA image: 2012-3279
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May 22, 2012

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RESOLVE, Rover being monitored while practicing in the dirt

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NASA image: 2012-3278
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May 22, 2012

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RESOLVE, Rover being monitored while practicing in the dirt

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 8 (URT-8): Day 1 Activities
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Mar 12, 2020

Underway Recovery Test 8 (URT-8): Day 1 Activities

NASA’s Landing and Recovery team, composed of members from the Department of Defense, NASA and contractor Jacobs,...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 2
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Aug 4, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Test 2

The Orion boilerplate test article inside the well deck of the USS Anchorage during recovery practice operations...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Apr 15, 2004

Early Rockets

By the end of the 19th century, soldiers, sailors, and practical and not-so practical inventors, had developed a...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 8 (URT-8): Day 1 Activities
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Mar 12, 2020

Underway Recovery Test 8 (URT-8): Day 1 Activities

NASA’s Landing and Recovery team, composed of members from the Department of Defense, NASA and contractor Jacobs,...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 2
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Aug 4, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Test 2

The Orion boilerplate test article inside the well deck of the USS Anchorage during recovery practice operations on...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 8 (URT-8): Day 1 Activities
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Mar 12, 2020

Underway Recovery Test 8 (URT-8): Day 1 Activities

NASA’s Landing and Recovery team practice bringing a test version of the Orion capsule into the well deck of a Navy...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test-8
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Mar 20, 2020

Underway Recovery Test-8

NASA’s Landing and Recovery team, composed of members from the Department of Defense, NASA and contractor Jacobs,...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0115-010
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Jun 3, 2008

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Pre-Sat/Pharmasat practice/backup box in N-240 High Bay

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NASA image: ARC-1975-AC75-0451
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Feb 27, 1975

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Practical Oblique Wing Test-026) in 11ft w.t. overhead view with technician

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0115-011
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Jun 3, 2008

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Pre-Sat/Pharmasat practice/backup box in N-240 High Bay

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NASA image: SLS Core Stage Pathfinder Move to North End - Timelapse
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Oct 4, 2019

SLS Core Stage Pathfinder Move to North End - Timelapse

Core Stage Pathfinder month of practice moving and stacking in the VAB

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NASA image: Sun sets on Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B Anamorphic
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Feb 2, 2026

Sun sets on Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B Anamorphic

The sun is seen setting behind NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) and Orion spacecraft, atop the mobile launcher on...

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NASA image: Moon Seen Shining on Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B
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Jan 28, 2026

Moon Seen Shining on Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B

The Moon is seen shining over the SLS (Space Launch System) and Orion spacecraft, atop the mobile launcher on...

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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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