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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-08pd1613
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May 5, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- On Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the Delta...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1327
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Apr 28, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The launch tower on Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, reflected in the nearby...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2121
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Apr 15, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Workers lower the Delta II second stage for NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2123
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Apr 15, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The Delta II second stage for NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 mission, or...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1965

Saturn Apollo Program

The Saturn V first stages were test fired at the Mississippi Test Facility and at the Marshall Space Flight Center...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Mar 1, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

The Saturn V configuration is shown in inches and meters as illustrated by the Boeing Company. The Saturn V vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00127
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May 20, 2005

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Engine gimbal steering checks -- called slew checks -- are performed on the first and second stages of the Boeing...

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NASA image: L4-478 Scout (ST-3) Systems Test in Shop
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May 14, 1960

L4-478 Scout (ST-3) Systems Test in Shop

Employees of Vought Astronautic, Scout's prime contractor, work with NASA technicians to prepare ST-3 for launch....

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NASA image: Orion Solar Array Wing #3 View of SLS Core Stage Separation
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Apr 1, 2026

Orion Solar Array Wing #3 View of SLS Core Stage Separation

art002m1200912239C (April 1, 2026) - Eight minutes into the flight of NASA’s Artemis II mission, the core stage of...

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NASA image: Orion Solar Array Wing #4 View of SLS Core Stage Separation
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Apr 1, 2026

Orion Solar Array Wing #4 View of SLS Core Stage Separation

art002m1200912239D (April 1, 2026) - Eight minutes into the flight of NASA’s Artemis II mission, the core stage of...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1971

Saturn Apollo Program

This 1968 cutaway drawing illustrates the Saturn IB launch vehicle with its two booster stages, the S-IB (first...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1846
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Feb 17, 2012

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Apollo/Saturn Program: In January 1962, NASA initiated development of the large launch vehicle for the Project...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Apr 26, 1965

Saturn Apollo Program

Two technicians watch carefully as cables prepare to lift a J-2 engine into a test stand. The J-2 powered the second...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Oct 27, 1961

Saturn Apollo Program

The Marshall Space Flight Center's first Saturn I vehicle, SA-1, lifts off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on October...

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Jun 22, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the mobile service tower, or gantry, at Space Launch Complex 2 on North...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1356
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Jun 22, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the mobile service tower, or gantry, at Space Launch Complex 2 on North...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0655
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Jun 7, 1999

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The second stage of a Boeing Delta II rocket is moved inside the launch tower at Launch Pad 17A, Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1602
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Jun 9, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers on a crane check the attachments of the sling...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1599
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Jun 9, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the second stage for the GOES-O Delta IV rocket is...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1358
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Jun 22, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the mobile service tower, or gantry, at Space Launch Complex 2 on North...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0654
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Jun 7, 1999

KSC-99pp0654

The second stage of a Boeing Delta II rocket is lifted up the launch tower at Launch Pad 17A, Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1600
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Jun 9, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the second stage for the GOES-O Delta IV rocket is...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1598
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Jun 9, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the second stage for the GOES-O Delta IV rocket rests...

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NASA image: NASA’s Exploration Upper Stage with Orion
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Mar 5, 2021

NASA’s Exploration Upper Stage with Orion

Seen here is an image of the SLS Exploration Upper Stage with the Orion Space craft on its way to a deep space...

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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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