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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: Psyche Power System Engineer Ben Inouye – Behind the Spacecraft
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Sep 5, 2023

Psyche Power System Engineer Ben Inouye – Behind the Spacecraft

Meet Ben Inouye, a power system engineer on NASA’s Psyche mission, which will be the first to explore a metal-rich...

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NASA image: APOLLO 7 - PRELAUNCH - COMMAND SERVICE MODULE (CSM)-101 SHORT STACK - KSC
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Aug 15, 1968

APOLLO 7 - PRELAUNCH - COMMAND SERVICE MODULE (CSM)-101 SHORT STACK - KSC

S68-42513 (5 Aug. 1968) --- Apollo Spacecraft 101 Command/Service Modules being moved into position for mating with...

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NASA image: ACD21-0042-305
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Oct 14, 2021

ACD21-0042-305

PHOTO DATE: 10/14/2021 LOCATION: Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems, Inc. SUBJECT: CAPSTONE spacecraft build at Tyvak...

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NASA image: Spacecraft factory
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Nov 14, 2018

Spacecraft factory

Orion assembly line at the Operations and Checkout Building at Kennedy Space Center where Lockheed Martin...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Lifted into Vacuum Chamber
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Apr 4, 2024

Artemis II Orion Lifted into Vacuum Chamber

On April 4, 2024, a team lifts the Artemis II Orion spacecraft into a vacuum chamber inside the Operations and...

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NASA image: Our next Mars Rover gets closer to launch on This Week @NASA – July 10, 2020
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Jul 10, 2020

Our next Mars Rover gets closer to launch on This Week @NASA – July 10, 2020

Our next Mars Rover gets closer to launch, a comet spotted from the space station and we’re ready to build a...

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NASA image: Orion ready for fueling
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Jan 14, 2021

Orion ready for fueling

The Artemis I Orion spacecraft is moved out of the Final Assembly And Test (FAST) cell at Neil Armstrong Operations...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Lifted into Vacuum Chamber
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Apr 4, 2024

Artemis II Orion Lifted into Vacuum Chamber

On April 4, 2024, a team lifts the Artemis II Orion spacecraft into a vacuum chamber inside the Operations and...

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NASA image: ACD21-0042-295
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Oct 14, 2021

ACD21-0042-295

PHOTO DATE: 10/14/2021 LOCATION: Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems, Inc. SUBJECT: CAPSTONE spacecraft build at Tyvak...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Lifted into Vacuum Chamber
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Apr 4, 2024

Artemis II Orion Lifted into Vacuum Chamber

On April 4, 2024, a team lifts the Artemis II Orion spacecraft into a vacuum chamber inside the Operations and...

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NASA image: Orion ready for fueling
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Jan 14, 2021

Orion ready for fueling

The Artemis I Orion spacecraft is moved out of the Final Assembly And Test (FAST) cell at Neil Armstrong Operations...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Lifted into Vacuum Chamber
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Apr 4, 2024

Artemis II Orion Lifted into Vacuum Chamber

On April 4, 2024, a team lifts the Artemis II Orion spacecraft into a vacuum chamber inside the Operations and...

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NASA image: Orion ready for fueling
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Jan 14, 2021

Orion ready for fueling

The Artemis I Orion spacecraft is moved out of the Final Assembly And Test (FAST) cell at Neil Armstrong Operations...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Lifted into Vacuum Chamber
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Apr 4, 2024

Artemis II Orion Lifted into Vacuum Chamber

On April 4, 2024, a team lifts the Artemis II Orion spacecraft into a vacuum chamber inside the Operations and...

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NASA image: Orion ready for fueling
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Jan 14, 2021

Orion ready for fueling

The Artemis I Orion spacecraft is moved out of the Final Assembly And Test (FAST) cell at Neil Armstrong Operations...

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NASA image: Orion Vac Chamber Lift and Load Operations
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Apr 4, 2024

Orion Vac Chamber Lift and Load Operations

On April 4, 2024, technicians monitor as teams lift the Artemis II Orion spacecraft into a vacuum chamber inside the...

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NASA image: Orion Vac Chamber Lift and Load Operations
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Apr 4, 2024

Orion Vac Chamber Lift and Load Operations

On April 4, 2024, teams lift the Artemis II Orion spacecraft into a vacuum chamber inside the Operations and...

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NASA image: The HIAD stands for Hypersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerato
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Apr 25, 2013

The HIAD stands for Hypersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerato

The HIAD stands for Hypersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator, an inflatable spacecraft technology that allows...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Lifted into Vacuum Chamber
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Apr 4, 2024

Artemis II Orion Lifted into Vacuum Chamber

On April 4, 2024, a team lifts the Artemis II Orion spacecraft into a vacuum chamber inside the Operations and...

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NASA image: Orion Vac Chamber Lift and Load Operations
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Apr 4, 2024

Orion Vac Chamber Lift and Load Operations

On April 4, 2024, teams lift the Artemis II Orion spacecraft into a vacuum chamber inside the Operations and...

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NASA image: ACD21-0042-357
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Oct 14, 2021

ACD21-0042-357

PHOTO DATE: 10/14/2021 LOCATION: Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems, Inc. SUBJECT: CAPSTONE spacecraft build at Tyvak...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Lifted into Vacuum Chamber
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Apr 4, 2024

Artemis II Orion Lifted into Vacuum Chamber

On April 4, 2024, a team lifts the Artemis II Orion spacecraft into a vacuum chamber inside the Operations and...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Lifted into Vacuum Chamber
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Apr 4, 2024

Artemis II Orion Lifted into Vacuum Chamber

On April 4, 2024, a team lifts the Artemis II Orion spacecraft into a vacuum chamber inside the Operations and...

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NASA image: Crew Training - Apollo 8 (Centrifuge) - MSC
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Nov 5, 1968

Crew Training - Apollo 8 (Centrifuge) - MSC

S68-53186 (1 Nov. 1968) --- Astronaut Frank Borman, Apollo 8 commander, egresses the gondola in Building 29 after...

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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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