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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: KSC-05pd2640
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Dec 17, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The fairing lifting fixture lifts the fairing enclosing New Horizons to the top of a...

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NASA image: Employees working on Artemis I SLS Flight Hardware
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Jan 10, 2022

Employees working on Artemis I SLS Flight Hardware

The Artemis I Orion spacecraft, secured on the Space Launch System (SLS) and enclosed in its launch abort system, is...

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NASA image: Lightning Strike with Artemis I at Pad 39B
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Apr 2, 2022

Lightning Strike with Artemis I at Pad 39B

A lightning strike was recorded at Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida during the evening...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew with EGS
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Aug 7, 2023

Artemis II Crew with EGS

Artemis II astronauts visit the Artemis launch team inside Firing Room 1 in the Launch Control Center at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Charon Complexity
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Sep 10, 2015

Charon Complexity

This image of Pluto's largest moon Charon, taken by NASA's New Horizons spacecraft 10 hours before its closest...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2589
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Dec 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the New Horizons spacecraft waits for...

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NASA image: Artemis I SLS Core Stage Lift and Mate
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Jun 12, 2021

Artemis I SLS Core Stage Lift and Mate

Seen here is a close-up view of the Space Launch System’s (SLS) RS-25 engines as teams with NASA’s Exploration...

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NASA image: Artemis I SLS Core Stage Prep for Lift/Mate
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Jun 11, 2021

Artemis I SLS Core Stage Prep for Lift/Mate

A Kennedy Space Center employee monitors operations as teams with the agency’s Exploration Ground Systems and...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew with EGS
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Aug 7, 2023

Artemis II Crew with EGS

Artemis II NASA astronauts were at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Aug. 7, 2023. CSA (Canadian Space...

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NASA image: Artemis I Arrives at Pad 39B
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Mar 18, 2022

Artemis I Arrives at Pad 39B

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft, standing atop the mobile launcher, arrive at Launch...

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NASA image: Launch Abort System Roll to Pad
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May 22, 2019

Launch Abort System Roll to Pad

The test version of Orion attached to the Launch Abort System for the Ascent Abort-2 (AA-2) flight test is moved on...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2587
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Dec 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, clean-suit garbed workers prepare the...

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NASA image: Artemis I Crew Service Module (CSM)
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Nov 23, 2020

Artemis I Crew Service Module (CSM)

The forward bay cover is installed on the Artemis I spacecraft in the Final Assembly and System Testing (FAST) cell...

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NASA image: Long Divisions
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Aug 8, 2016

Long Divisions

The shadow of Saturn on the rings, which stretched across all of the rings earlier in Cassini's mission (see...

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NASA image: Artemis I SLS Core Stage Prep for Lift/Mate
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Jun 10, 2021

Artemis I SLS Core Stage Prep for Lift/Mate

Teams with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems and contractor Jacobs lift the Space Launch System (SLS) core stage –...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: NASA's Next New Frontiers Mission [Episode 6]
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Jun 27, 2019

NASA Science Live: NASA's Next New Frontiers Mission [Episode 6]

NASA has announced that our next destination in the solar system is the unique, richly organic world Titan....

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NASA image: Mission Control Center (MCC): Apollo XV - MSC
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Aug 2, 1971

Mission Control Center (MCC): Apollo XV - MSC

S71-41759 (2 Aug. 1971) --- A partial view of activity in the Mission Operations Control Room in the Mission Control...

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NASA image: INFLIGHT - APOLLO 16 (CREW)
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Apr 7, 1972

INFLIGHT - APOLLO 16 (CREW)

S72-35970 (21 April 1972) --- A 360-degree field of view of the Apollo 16 Descartes landing site area composed of...

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NASA image: NASA Briefing with Artemis II Crew
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Aug 8, 2023

NASA Briefing with Artemis II Crew

NASA senior leadership and the Artemis II crew participate in a news conference on Aug. 8, 2023, at the agency’s...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Young leaps from lunar surface to salute flag
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Apr 20, 1971

Astronaut John Young leaps from lunar surface to salute flag

AS16-113-18339 (21 April 1972) --- Astronaut John W. Young, commander of the Apollo 16 lunar landing mission, leaps...

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NASA image: APOLLO 17 - INFLIGHT (1ST EVA)
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Dec 12, 1972

APOLLO 17 - INFLIGHT (1ST EVA)

S72-55065 (11 Dec. 1972) --- Scientist-astronaut Harrison H. Schmitt is seen anchoring the geophone module with a...

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NASA image: Lunar Challenge Winner Tests Technology in NASA Thermal Vacuum Chamber
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Jul 30, 2025

Lunar Challenge Winner Tests Technology in NASA Thermal Vacuum Chamber

Starpath’s rover sits on a concrete slab that will be used to mimic the rugged lunar surface within a vacuum chamber...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 stereo view of lunar surface
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Nov 20, 1969

Apollo 12 stereo view of lunar surface

AS12-57-8455 (19-20 Nov. 1969) --- An Apollo 12 stereo view showing a three-inch square of the lunar surface. The...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2407a
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Nov 4, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, a technician from...

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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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