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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: EFT-1 Crew Module preparations to move to KSC Visitor Complex
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Apr 6, 2017

EFT-1 Crew Module preparations to move to KSC Visitor Complex

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

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NASA image: Sentinel-6B Spacecraft Arrival
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Aug 18, 2025

Sentinel-6B Spacecraft Arrival

Packed in its shipping container, the Sentinel-6B spacecraft, a collaboration between NASA, ESA (European Space...

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NASA image: Crawler Engine Maintenance CT-2
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Mar 26, 2019

Crawler Engine Maintenance CT-2

Pat Brown, left, and William Vardaman, mechanical technicians with the Jacobs contracting team, perform engine...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 Crew Walkout
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Mar 12, 2025

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 Crew Walkout

NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Takuya Onishi,...

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NASA image: Artemis I LH and RH Forward Assemblies Complete
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Mar 3, 2021

Artemis I LH and RH Forward Assemblies Complete

In High Bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, right-hand and left-hand...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4443
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Nov 12, 2013

KSC-2013-4443

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Countdown Demonstration Test
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Dec 20, 2025

Artemis II Countdown Demonstration Test

Lori Glaze, acting associate administrator for NASA's Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate monitors...

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NASA image: Artemis I Spacecraft Adapter Jettison Fairing Installed - NASA M
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Oct 28, 2020

Artemis I Spacecraft Adapter Jettison Fairing Installed - NASA M

The NASA insignia, also called the “meatball,” and the American Flag are applied to the Orion crew module back shell...

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NASA image: Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL AIM Processing
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Mar 16, 2007

Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL AIM Processing

Inside the clean-room "tent" of Building 1555 at North Vandenberg Air Force Base, technicians place a star tracker...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift & Mate
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Oct 19, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift & Mate

Preparations are underway to lift the Orion spacecraft for NASA’s Artemis I mission, fully assembled with its launch...

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NASA image: Artemis II Countdown Demonstration Test
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Dec 20, 2025

Artemis II Countdown Demonstration Test

Teams monitor the progress of a Countdown Demonstration Test with Artemis II crewmembers NASA astronauts Reid...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3146
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Jul 26, 2013

KSC-2013-3146

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Artemis I Spacecraft Adapter Jettison Fairing Installed - NASA M
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Oct 28, 2020

Artemis I Spacecraft Adapter Jettison Fairing Installed - NASA M

Frank Pelkey, ASRC technician, paints a clear adhesive over the NASA insignia, also called the “meatball,” on the...

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NASA image: Crawler Engine Maintenance CT-2
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Mar 26, 2019

Crawler Engine Maintenance CT-2

William Vardaman, left, and Pat Brown, mechanical technicians with the Jacobs contracting team, perform engine...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Spacecraft Mate
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Oct 28, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Spacecraft Mate

Inside Building 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the eight NASA Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite...

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NASA image: Inflight - Apollo XI (Mission Control Center [MCC]) - MSC
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Jul 24, 1969

Inflight - Apollo XI (Mission Control Center [MCC]) - MSC

S69-40302 (24 July 1969) --- A group of NASA and Manned Spacecraft Center (MSC) officials join in with the flight...

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NASA image: SLS Booster Segments in RPSF and Surge Facility
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Nov 17, 2020

SLS Booster Segments in RPSF and Surge Facility

Inside the Rotation, Processing and Surge Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Nov. 17, 2020, the...

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NASA image: Platform F Arrival
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Mar 29, 2016

Platform F Arrival

A heavy load transport truck proceeds along the road toward the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd4139
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Dec 4, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Movement of the hook from a new crane are is tested inside the Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4017
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Nov 17, 2013

KSC-2013-4017

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2002
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Apr 12, 2013

KSC-2013-2002

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1978
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Apr 15, 2013

KSC-2013-1978

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Operations and Checkout Building OandC at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3615
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Jul 2, 2012

KSC-2012-3615

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – From left, Kennedy Space Center Director Robert Cabana and U.S. Senator Bill Nelson pose for...

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NASA image: Artemis II Countdown Demonstration Test
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Dec 20, 2025

Artemis II Countdown Demonstration Test

Teams monitor the progress of a Countdown Demonstration Test with Artemis II crewmembers NASA astronauts Reid...

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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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