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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: Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate
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Jan 31, 2020

Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate

An Airbus Defence and Space worker plays the bagpipes at the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate
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Jan 31, 2020

Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate

An Airbus Defence and Space worker plays the bagpipes at the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate
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Jan 31, 2020

Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate

An Airbus Defence and Space worker plays the bagpipes at the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate
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Jan 31, 2020

Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate

Bagpipes are being played by an Airbus Defence and Space worker at the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch...

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NASA image: Model of Voyager Artist Concept
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Apr 29, 2011

Model of Voyager Artist Concept

This artist rendering shows NASA Voyager spacecraft. Voyager 2 was launched on Aug. 20, 1977. Voyager 1 was launched...

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NASA image: Lucy Spacecraft Lift to Dolly Operations
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Sep 8, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft Lift to Dolly Operations

NASA’s Lucy spacecraft, with its high gain antenna attached, is secured on a stationary work stand inside the...

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NASA image: Lucy Spacecraft Lift to Dolly Operations
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Sep 8, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft Lift to Dolly Operations

NASA’s Lucy spacecraft, with its high gain antenna attached, is lowered onto a stationary work stand inside the...

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NASA image: Artemis I - Orion LAS Integration
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Aug 20, 2021

Artemis I - Orion LAS Integration

Technicians and engineers with Exploration Ground Systems and Jacobs connect the ogive fairings for Orion’s Artemis...

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NASA image: Lucy Spacecraft Rotation
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Sep 1, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft Rotation

A close-up view of NASA’s Lucy spacecraft secured on a rotation stand inside the Astrotech Space Operations Facility...

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NASA image: Artemis I - Orion LAS Integration
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Aug 20, 2021

Artemis I - Orion LAS Integration

Technicians and engineers with Exploration Ground Systems and Jacobs connect the ogive fairings for Orion’s Artemis...

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NASA image: Lucy Spacecraft Lift to Dolly Operations
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Sep 8, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft Lift to Dolly Operations

NASA’s Lucy spacecraft, with its high gain antenna attached, is lifted by crane from a rotation stand inside the...

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NASA image: Lucy Spacecraft Lift to Dolly Operations
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Sep 8, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft Lift to Dolly Operations

NASA’s Lucy spacecraft, with its high gain antenna attached, is on a rotation stand inside the Astrotech Space...

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NASA image: Artemis I - Orion LAS Integration
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Aug 20, 2021

Artemis I - Orion LAS Integration

A view of the launch abort system (LAS) for Orion’s Artemis I mission after technicians and engineers with...

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NASA image: Lucy Spacecraft Lift to Dolly Operations
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Sep 8, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft Lift to Dolly Operations

NASA’s Lucy spacecraft, with its high gain antenna attached, is on a rotation stand inside the Astrotech Space...

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NASA image: Psyche Solar Array Integration Walkout
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Jul 20, 2023

Psyche Solar Array Integration Walkout

A NASA team received and unloaded solar arrays for the agency's Psyche spacecraft, on July 15, 2023. The solar...

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NASA image: Psyche Solar Array Arrival and Spacecraft Processing
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Jul 15, 2023

Psyche Solar Array Arrival and Spacecraft Processing

A NASA team received and unloaded solar arrays for the agency's Psyche spacecraft, on July 15, 2023. The solar...

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NASA image: Stardust Spacecraft Artist Concept
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Nov 3, 2005

Stardust Spacecraft Artist Concept

Artist rendering of NASA Stardust spacecraft. The spacecraft was launched on February 7, 1999, from Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: Juno Gets Ready to Shake It
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Mar 29, 2011

Juno Gets Ready to Shake It

NASA Juno spacecraft looms above the assembly floor as technicians prepare the Jupiter-bound probe for a round of...

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NASA image: Stardust Comet Wild 2 Encounter Artist Concept
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Nov 3, 2005

Stardust Comet Wild 2 Encounter Artist Concept

Artist rendering of NASA Stardust spacecraft. The spacecraft was launched on February 7, 1999, from Cape Canaveral...

JPL
NASA image: Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate
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Jan 31, 2020

Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V payload fairing, containing the Solar Orbiter spacecraft, is being secured on top...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate
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Jan 31, 2020

Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V payload fairing, containing the Solar Orbiter spacecraft, is moved into the...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate
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Jan 31, 2020

Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate

In this view from above, the United Launch Alliance Atlas V payload fairing, containing the Solar Orbiter...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate
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Jan 31, 2020

Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate

High up in the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate
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Jan 31, 2020

Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V payload fairing, containing the Solar Orbiter spacecraft, is hoisted up by crane...

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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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