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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: Platform C North Installation
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Nov 10, 2016

Platform C North Installation

Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the second half of the C-level work...

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NASA image: Orion Service Module Umbilical (OSMU) Lift & Preparation for Ins
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Mar 13, 2017

Orion Service Module Umbilical (OSMU) Lift & Preparation for Ins

In this view looking down from high up on the mobile launcher, a crane positions the bracket for the Orion Service...

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NASA image: Crawler Transporter 2 (CT-2) Trek from Pad 39B to VAB
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Mar 21, 2017

Crawler Transporter 2 (CT-2) Trek from Pad 39B to VAB

Crawler-transporter 2 (CT-2) moves slowly along the crawlerway toward the Vehicle Assembly Building (in the...

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NASA image: Platform E South Installation
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Aug 26, 2016

Platform E South Installation

A heavy-lift crane lifts the first half of the E-level work platforms, E south, for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS)...

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NASA image: Artemis II crew with EGS
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May 6, 2025

Artemis II crew with EGS

NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman participates in training with teams from NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems Program at...

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NASA image: Orion Service Module Umbilical (OSMU) Installation
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Mar 16, 2017

Orion Service Module Umbilical (OSMU) Installation

Construction workers assist as a crane and rigging are used to position the Orion Service Module Umbilical (OSMU)...

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NASA image: Orion Service Module Umbilical (OSMU) Installation
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Mar 16, 2017

Orion Service Module Umbilical (OSMU) Installation

Seeming to hang in midair, the Orion Service Module Umbilical (OSMU) is lifted high up by crane for installation on...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 Crew Module Structural Test Article Prepped for Trans
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Apr 24, 2017

Orion EM-1 Crew Module Structural Test Article Prepped for Trans

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

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NASA image: Orion's Neutral Buoyancy Lab (NBL) Activities
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Sep 21, 2016

Orion's Neutral Buoyancy Lab (NBL) Activities

U.S. Navy divers are training in the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. Navy...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 Crew Module with Back Shells
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Feb 1, 2018

Orion EM-1 Crew Module with Back Shells

Lockheed Martin technicians test the fitting of the Orion spacecraft's heat shield back shell panels inside the Neil...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Back to Pad 39B
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Sep 10, 2019

Mobile Launcher Back to Pad 39B

The mobile launcher for NASA’s Artemis missions rolls out of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) for EM-1 Transport fro
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Apr 11, 2017

Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) for EM-1 Transport fro

The Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) for NASA's Space Launch System rocket is moved inside the Delta...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Back to Pad 39B
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Sep 10, 2019

Mobile Launcher Back to Pad 39B

The mobile launcher for NASA’s Artemis missions rolls out of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) and past the Launch...

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NASA image: Platform C North Installation
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Nov 10, 2016

Platform C North Installation

A heavy-lift crane lifts the second half of the C-level work platforms, C north, for NASA’s Space Launch System...

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NASA image: SLS Booster Engine Service Platforms Delivery
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Jul 31, 2017

SLS Booster Engine Service Platforms Delivery

One of two new work platforms for NASA's Space Launch System booster engines is secured on dunnage inside the...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 Heat Shield Offload, Transport, and Lift
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Aug 26, 2016

Orion EM-1 Heat Shield Offload, Transport, and Lift

A flatbed truck with the shipping container carrying the Orion heat shield for Exploration Mission 1 (EM-1) backs...

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NASA image: Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) Arrival for EM-1
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Mar 7, 2017

Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) Arrival for EM-1

The Mariner barge is docked at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, with the first integrated piece of...

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NASA image: Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) Arrival for EM-1
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Mar 7, 2017

Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) Arrival for EM-1

The first integrated piece of flight hardware for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, the Interim Cryogenic...

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NASA image: Orion Neutral Buoyancy Lab (NBL) Activities
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Sep 20, 2016

Orion Neutral Buoyancy Lab (NBL) Activities

Tim Goddard, NASA Open Water Recovery Operations director, briefs U.S. Navy divers, Air Force pararescuemen and...

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NASA image: Artemis II crew with EGS
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May 6, 2025

Artemis II crew with EGS

From left, CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, Artemis II mission specialist; NASA astronaut...

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NASA image: SLS Booster Engine Service Platforms Delivery
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Jul 31, 2017

SLS Booster Engine Service Platforms Delivery

A flatbed truck carrying one of two new service platforms for NASA's Space Launch System booster engines backs up...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 Heat Shield Unbagging
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Aug 26, 2016

Orion EM-1 Heat Shield Unbagging

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

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Back to Pad 39B
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Sep 10, 2019

Mobile Launcher Back to Pad 39B

The mobile launcher for NASA’s Artemis missions rolls out of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 Heat Shield Offload, Transport, and Lift
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Aug 26, 2016

Orion EM-1 Heat Shield Offload, Transport, and Lift

A flatbed truck with the shipping container carrying the Orion heat shield for Exploration Mission 1 (EM-1) backs...

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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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