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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: EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building
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Jun 20, 2018

EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building

A view looking up at one side of the 10 levels of work platforms in High Bay 3 inside the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: Flame Deflector Complete at Launch Complex 39B
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May 16, 2018

Flame Deflector Complete at Launch Complex 39B

Construction is complete on the main flame deflector in the flame trench at Launch Complex 39B at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: EGS Artist Photos - Mobile Launcher and Vehicle Assembly Buildin
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Jun 21, 2018

EGS Artist Photos - Mobile Launcher and Vehicle Assembly Buildin

An early morning view of the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building, at right, and mobile launcher at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building
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Jun 20, 2018

EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building

A view looking up at the 10 levels of work platforms in High Bay 3 inside the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at...

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NASA image: EGS Artist Photos - Mobile Launcher and Vehicle Assembly Buildin
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Jun 21, 2018

EGS Artist Photos - Mobile Launcher and Vehicle Assembly Buildin

With their lights reflected in the water, a nighttime view of the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building, at right, and...

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NASA image: Flame Deflector Complete at Launch Complex 39B
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May 16, 2018

Flame Deflector Complete at Launch Complex 39B

Construction is complete on the main flame deflector in the flame trench at Launch Complex 39B at NASA's Kennedy...

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Sep 7, 2018

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NASA astronaut Shannon Walker visits with a future astronaut during an employee event for workers and their guests...

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Sep 7, 2018

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During an employee event, workers and guests watch from bleachers as NASA's mobile launcher, atop...

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NASA image: KSC-20180907-PH_CSH02_0018
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Sep 7, 2018

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NASA astronaut Shannon Walker speaks to workers and guests during an employee event for the mobile launcher move to...

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NASA image: KSC-20180907-PH_CSH02_0087
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Sep 7, 2018

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Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks to workers and guests during an employee event for the mobile...

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NASA image: KSC-20180907-PH_CSH02_0038
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Sep 7, 2018

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Cliff Lanham, NASA project manager for the mobile launcher, takes a break to attend the employee event for the...

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NASA image: KSC-20180907-PH_CSH02_0084
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Sep 7, 2018

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During an employee event, workers and guests watch as NASA's mobile launcher, atop crawler-transporter 2, moves...

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NASA image: KSC-20180907-PH_CSH02_0031
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Sep 7, 2018

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During an employee event, workers and guests watch as NASA's mobile launcher, atop crawler-transporter 2, moves...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 European Service Module Uncrating
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Nov 6, 2018

Orion EM-1 European Service Module Uncrating

Inside the airlock in the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay On Nov. 6, 2018, European Space...

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NASA image: ARC-1992-AC92-0057-6
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Jan 5, 1992

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SSE (Solar System Exploration) flight apparatus: PDE (Particle Dispersion Experiement) on-board USML-1 (GEM)

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NASA image: ARC-1992-AC92-0057-2
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Jan 5, 1992

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SSE (Solar System Exploration) flight apparatus: PDE (Particle Dispersion Experiement) on-board USML-1 (GEM)

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NASA image: Updates in Orion High Bay - March 2019
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Mar 21, 2019

Updates in Orion High Bay - March 2019

The forward bay cover for Orion for Exploration Mission-1 (EM-1) is in view inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Preparations for Sea
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Oct 29, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Preparations for Sea

Captain Anthony Roach, at right, commanding officer in the U.S. Navy, speaks with NASA's Exploration Mission-1...

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NASA image: Crawler Lifts Mobile Launcher
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Jun 1, 2018

Crawler Lifts Mobile Launcher

A construction worker monitors the progress as crawler-transporter 2 (CT-2) lifts the mobile launcher up a few...

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NASA image: Crawler Lifts Mobile Launcher
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Jun 1, 2018

Crawler Lifts Mobile Launcher

Workers watch as crawler-transporter 2 (CT-2) lifts the mobile launcher up a few inches from its support posts June...

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NASA image: Crawler Lifts Mobile Launcher
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Jun 1, 2018

Crawler Lifts Mobile Launcher

A construction worker monitors the progress as crawler-transporter 2 (CT-2) lifts the mobile launcher up a few...

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NASA image: EGS Artist Photos - Launch Control Center
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Jun 21, 2018

EGS Artist Photos - Launch Control Center

A brilliant blue sky forms the backdrop for a fish-eye panoramic view of the south side of the Launch Control Center...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 Terminal Countdown Demonstration
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Dec 14, 2018

Orion EM-1 Terminal Countdown Demonstration

Michael Guzman, an umbilical engineer, monitors his console in Firing Room 1 in the Launch Control Center at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 Solar Arrays
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Mar 27, 2019

Orion EM-1 Solar Arrays

The solar array's for the Orion Exploration Mission-1 service module rolled out inside the Operations and Checkout...

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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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