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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.

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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: LVSA Arrival
Video
Sep 9, 2024

LVSA Arrival

Artemis, Pegasus, Vehicle Assembly Building, boattail, Artemis II, Artemis III, Artemis IV, hardware, wharf, launch...

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NASA image: Artemis II LVSA Stacking
Video
Apr 3, 2025

Artemis II LVSA Stacking

The Artemis II launch vehicle stage adapter for the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket is stacked atop the core stage...

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NASA image: Artemis II LVSA Stacking Timelapse
Video
Apr 2, 2025

Artemis II LVSA Stacking Timelapse

The Artemis II launch vehicle stage adapter for the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket is stacked atop the core stage...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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Aug 1, 2002

Research Technology

An array of components in a laboratory at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) is being tested by the Flight...

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NASA image: Launch of unmanned Skylab 1 space vehicle
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May 14, 1973

Launch of unmanned Skylab 1 space vehicle

S73-26913 (14 May 1973) --- The unmanned Skylab 1/Saturn V space vehicle is launched from Pad A, Launch Complex 39,...

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NASA image: MSFC_LVSAmovetoPegasus_07172020
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Jul 17, 2020

MSFC_LVSAmovetoPegasus_07172020

This B-roll video shows the move team as they transport the launch vehicle stage adapter for agency’s new Space...

MSFC
NASA image: High angle view of Apollo 14 space vehicle on way to Pad A
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Nov 9, 1970

High angle view of Apollo 14 space vehicle on way to Pad A

S70-54127 (9 Nov. 1970) --- A high-angle view at Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Center (KSC), showing the Apollo...

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NASA image: Aerial view of Launch Complex 39, KSC showing Apollo 10 on way to Pad B
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Mar 11, 1969

Aerial view of Launch Complex 39, KSC showing Apollo 10 on way to Pad B

S69-27741 (11 March 1969) --- Aerial view at Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Center, showing the 363-feet tall...

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NASA image: High angle view of Apollo 14 space vehicle on way to Pad A
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Nov 9, 1970

High angle view of Apollo 14 space vehicle on way to Pad A

S70-54119 (9 Nov. 1970) --- A high-angle view at Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Center (KSC), showing the Apollo...

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NASA image: 3rd and Future Generation Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV)
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Aug 8, 2006

3rd and Future Generation Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV)

Chosen to power the upper stages of the new Ares I Crew Launch Vehicle (CLV) and the Ares V cargo segment, the J-2X...

MSFC
NASA image: View of launch pad at the Baykonur Cosmodrome showing Soyuz spacecraft
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Jan 28, 1974

View of launch pad at the Baykonur Cosmodrome showing Soyuz spacecraft

S75-32339 (28 Jan. 1974) --- A low-angle view of a launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan showing the...

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NASA image: Launch - Apollo XV Space Vehicle - KSC
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Jul 26, 1971

Launch - Apollo XV Space Vehicle - KSC

S71-41356 (26 July 1971) --- The huge, 363-feet tall Apollo 15 (Spacecraft 112/Lunar Module 10/Saturn 510) space...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Oct 26, 2000

Around Marshall

This plaque, displayed on the grounds of Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, commemorates the...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Jan 1, 1950

Wernher von Braun

Dr. von Braun stands beside a model of the upper stage (Earth-returnable stage) of the three-stage launch vehicle...

MSFC
NASA image: Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)
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Apr 3, 2000

Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)

This is a computer generated image of a Shuttle launch utilizing 2nd generation Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV)...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA Barge Departs Marshall with Artemis II Rocket Hardware
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Aug 22, 2024

NASA Barge Departs Marshall with Artemis II Rocket Hardware

NASA’s Pegasus barge, ferrying the launch vehicle stage adapter for NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket,...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA's Pegasus Barge Departs Marshall with Artemis II Rocket Hardware
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Aug 22, 2024

NASA's Pegasus Barge Departs Marshall with Artemis II Rocket Hardware

NASA’s Pegasus barge, ferrying the launch vehicle stage adapter for NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket,...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA Barge Departs Marshall with Artemis II Rocket Hardware
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Aug 21, 2024

NASA Barge Departs Marshall with Artemis II Rocket Hardware

NASA’s Pegasus barge, ferrying the launch vehicle stage adapter for NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket,...

MSFC
NASA image: Launch of Mercury-Redstone vehicle 2 on Jan. 21, 1961
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Aug 10, 1961

Launch of Mercury-Redstone vehicle 2 on Jan. 21, 1961

S61-01942 (31 Jan. 1961) --- Launch of the Mercury-Redstone 2 (MR-2) vehicle on Jan. 31, 1961. The 16-minute...

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NASA image: Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)
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Jun 26, 1995

Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)

The X-34 Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) concept is pictured here. NASA plarned to utilize the X-34 small reusable...

MSFC
NASA image: Artemis I SLS LVSA Lift and Mate
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Jun 22, 2021

Artemis I SLS LVSA Lift and Mate

Teams with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems and contractor Jacobs prepare to integrate the launch vehicle stage...

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NASA image: Apollo 14 space vehicle arrives at Pad A at KSC during roll out from VAB
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Nov 9, 1970

Apollo 14 space vehicle arrives at Pad A at KSC during roll out from VAB

S70-55689 (9 Nov. 1970) --- The Apollo 14 (Spacecraft 110/Lunar Module 8/Saturn 509) space vehicle arrives at Pad A,...

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NASA image: Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)
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Jan 23, 1995

Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)

Pictured here is a DC-XA Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) prototype concept with an RLV logo. The Delta...

MSFC
NASA image: Mars Sample Retrieval Lander-Mars Ascent Vehicle Launch Illustration
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Apr 21, 2022

Mars Sample Retrieval Lander-Mars Ascent Vehicle Launch Illustration

This illustration shows a concept for a proposed NASA Mars lander-and-rocket combination that would play a key role...

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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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