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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: SLS Booster Aft Exit Cone Arrival
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Nov 4, 2019

SLS Booster Aft Exit Cone Arrival

A crane is used to lift the first Northrop Grumman aft exit cone to arrive for the Space Launch System’s solid...

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NASA image: Artemis II Heat Shield
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Jul 2, 2020

Artemis II Heat Shield

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

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0464
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Mar 17, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, technicians install...

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NASA image: GOES-S Rollout to Pad
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Feb 28, 2018

GOES-S Rollout to Pad

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket is rolled to Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station....

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NASA image: SLS Booster Aft Exit Cone Arrival
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Nov 4, 2019

SLS Booster Aft Exit Cone Arrival

Workers attach a crane to the first Northrop Grumman aft exit cone to arrive for the Space Launch System’s solid...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1575
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Jul 15, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The gate is open to Launch Pad 39B where Space Shuttle Discovery remains on the pad...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1377
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Apr 29, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Pictured is equipment that will be used on an undersea expedition to characterize the...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4390
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Aug 16, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2835
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Apr 11, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1179
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Jun 20, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, one part of the fairing for...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Heads to VAB in Advance of Hurricane Dorian
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Aug 30, 2019

Mobile Launcher Heads to VAB in Advance of Hurricane Dorian

Exploration Ground Systems teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida take precautions to protect Artemis...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd4065
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Dec 17, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the NASA Railroad yard at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a protective cover is being placed...

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NASA image: GOES-S Atlas V First SRB Mate to Booster
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Feb 1, 2018

GOES-S Atlas V First SRB Mate to Booster

A crane lifts a solid rocket booster (SRB) for mating to a United Launch Alliance Atlas V first stage in the...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Key Handover from Lockheed
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Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Key Handover from Lockheed

Orion is revealed for one of the final times on Jan. 14, as it is readied atop its transport pallet from the Neil...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1383
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May 2, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - John Reed, co-principal investigator, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, points...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0173
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Jan 24, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility high bay, cranes lift the Orbiter Boom Sensor System...

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NASA image: NASA Stennis Achieves Milestone in Preparation for Future Artemis Testing
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Oct 10, 2024

NASA Stennis Achieves Milestone in Preparation for Future Artemis Testing

Teams at NASA’s Stennis Space Center complete a safe lift and install of an interstage simulator unit needed for...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-9 - SUIT - EXTRAVEHICULAR LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEM - ASTRONAUT MANEUVERING UNIT (AMU) - MSC
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May 1, 1966

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-9 - SUIT - EXTRAVEHICULAR LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEM - ASTRONAUT MANEUVERING UNIT (AMU) - MSC

S66-33167 (May 1966) --- Test subject Fred Spross, Crew Systems Division, wears an Astronaut Maneuvering Unit (AMU)....

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1569
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Jul 27, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the first half of the fairing,...

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NASA image: OA-7 Unbagging inside PHSF
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Feb 24, 2017

OA-7 Unbagging inside PHSF

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the protective covering...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1802
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Sep 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Repair crews clean up debris at the railroad yard left behind after Hurricane Frances...

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NASA image: Artemis II Booster Processing
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Dec 13, 2023

Artemis II Booster Processing

Technicians with Exploration Ground Systems perform pre-mate inspections of the Northrop Grumman-manufactured right...

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NASA image: GOES-S Atlas V First SRB Mate to Booster
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Feb 1, 2018

GOES-S Atlas V First SRB Mate to Booster

Technicians and engineers offload a solid rocket booster (SRB) that just arrived at the Vertical Integration...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion
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Oct 12, 2020

Artemis I Orion

In the Operations and Checkout Building (O&C) at Kennedy Space Center, three spacecraft adapter jettison (SAJ)...

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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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