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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: Artemis I SSL ICPS Lift and Mate
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Jul 5, 2021

Artemis I SSL ICPS Lift and Mate

Teams with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems and contractor Jacobs integrate the interim cryogenic propulsion stage...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift & Mate
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Oct 20, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift & Mate

The Orion spacecraft for NASA’s Artemis I mission, fully assembled with its launch abort system, is lifted above the...

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NASA image: Artemis II CDDT
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Dec 20, 2025

Artemis II CDDT

Jeremy Graeber, assistant launch director, monitors the progress of a countdown demonstration test with Artemis II...

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NASA image: Artemis II CDDT
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Dec 20, 2025

Artemis II CDDT

Teams monitor the progress of a countdown demonstration test with Artemis II crewmembers NASA astronauts Reid...

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NASA image: Artemis I Solar Array Wing
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Sep 10, 2020

Artemis I Solar Array Wing

Inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, in...

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NASA image: Artemis II Countdown Demonstration Test
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Dec 20, 2025

Artemis II Countdown Demonstration Test

Teams monitor the progress of a Countdown Demonstration Test with Artemis II crewmembers NASA astronauts Reid...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew Module Current Status
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Feb 5, 2021

Artemis II Crew Module Current Status

Inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: Orion Service Module Move to Test Stand
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Jan 17, 2014

Orion Service Module Move to Test Stand

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Inside the Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Astronaut Walkout
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Nov 15, 2020

SpaceX Crew-1 Astronaut Walkout

NASA SpaceX’s Crew-1 astronauts board two Tesla vehicles for the trip to Launch Complex 39A after emerging from the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Stacking Timelapse
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Dec 5, 2025

Artemis II Stacking Timelapse

Nearly 12 months of work captured in 3.5 minutes of video, technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems team...

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NASA image: Platform A North Installation
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Jan 12, 2017

Platform A North Installation

High up in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane lowers the final...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3045
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Jul 12, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4320
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Aug 6, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Orion mockup spacecraft sits atop its service module simulator in the transfer aisle of...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Crew Walkout
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Nov 15, 2020

SpaceX Crew-1 Crew Walkout

NASA astronauts Mike Hopkins, Victor Glover, Shannon Walker, and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6B Spacecraft Arrival
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Aug 18, 2025

Sentinel-6B Spacecraft Arrival

Wrapped in protective coverings, ground support equipment for the Sentinel-6B spacecraft, a collaboration between...

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NASA image: Artemis I Solar Array Wing
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Sep 10, 2020

Artemis I Solar Array Wing

Inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, in...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3812
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Sep 20, 2013

KSC-2013-3812

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-3 Launch
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Nov 10, 2021

SpaceX Crew-3 Launch

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, right, and his son Bill Nelson Jr., left, watch the launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9...

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NASA image: Artemis I LH and RH Forward Assemblies Complete
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Mar 3, 2021

Artemis I LH and RH Forward Assemblies Complete

In High Bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the right-hand forward...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0699
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Mar 15, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the clean-room "tent" of Building 1555 at North Vandenberg Air Force Base, a...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0696
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Mar 15, 2007

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. -- Inside the clean-room "tent" of Building 1555 at North Vandenberg Air Force...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Live Launch
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Nov 15, 2020

SpaceX Crew-1 Live Launch

With a view of the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building at left, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket soars upward from Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0780
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Mar 24, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Building 1555 on North Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians work on...

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NASA image: Artemis I ICPS Arrival at VAB
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Jun 19, 2021

Artemis I ICPS Arrival at VAB

The Space Launch System (SLS) rocket’s interim cryogenic propulsion stage (ICPS) is moved into the transfer aisle of...

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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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