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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: Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate
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Jan 31, 2020

Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V payload fairing, containing the Solar Orbiter spacecraft, is hoisted up by crane...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate
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Jan 31, 2020

Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V payload fairing, containing the Solar Orbiter spacecraft, is hoisted up by crane...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate
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Jan 31, 2020

Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V payload fairing, containing the Solar Orbiter spacecraft, is hoisted up by crane...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate
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Jan 31, 2020

Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate

High up in the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate
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Jan 31, 2020

Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V payload fairing, containing the Solar Orbiter spacecraft, is hoisted up by crane...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate
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Jan 31, 2020

Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate

Inside the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida,...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate
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Jan 31, 2020

Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate

High up in the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate
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Jan 31, 2020

Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V payload fairing, containing the Solar Orbiter spacecraft, is hoisted up by crane...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate
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Jan 31, 2020

Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V payload fairing, containing the Solar Orbiter spacecraft, is secured atop the...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate
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Jan 31, 2020

Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V payload fairing, containing the Solar Orbiter spacecraft, is lowered onto the...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate
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Jan 31, 2020

Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V payload fairing, containing the Solar Orbiter spacecraft, is hoisted up by crane...

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NASA image: Expedition 42 Soyuz Rollout
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Nov 21, 2014

Expedition 42 Soyuz Rollout

Workers prepare to raise the Soyuz TMA-15M spacecraft into the vertical position on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014 at the...

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NASA image: NASA SpaceX Crew-4 Prelaunch and Launch Highlights
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Apr 27, 2022

NASA SpaceX Crew-4 Prelaunch and Launch Highlights

Featured highlights of the SpaceX Crew-4 prelaunch milestones and launch. NASA astronauts Kjell Lindgren, Robert...

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NASA image: Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) Handover Signing
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Oct 26, 2017

Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) Handover Signing

Meeting in the Launch Control Center of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, officials of the agency's...

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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: Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate
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Jan 31, 2020

Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate

A worker prepares for mate operations of the Solar Orbiter spacecraft, contained inside the payload fairing, to the...

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NASA image: View of Apollo 15 space vehicle on way from VAB to Pad A, Launch Complex 39
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May 11, 1971

View of Apollo 15 space vehicle on way from VAB to Pad A, Launch Complex 39

S71-33781 (11 May 1971) --- High angle view showing the Apollo 15 (Spacecraft 112/Lunar Module 10/Saturn 510) space...

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NASA image: View of Apollo 15 space vehicle leaving VAB to Pad A, Launch Complex 39
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May 11, 1971

View of Apollo 15 space vehicle leaving VAB to Pad A, Launch Complex 39

S71-33786 (11 May 1971) --- The 363-feet tall Apollo (Spacecraft 112/Lunar Module 10/Saturn 510) space vehicle which...

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NASA image: Voyager 1 Launch
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Sep 5, 1977

Voyager 1 Launch

NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft launched atop its Titan/Centaur-6 launch vehicle from the Kennedy Space Center Launch...

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NASA image: Voyager 1 Launch
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Sep 5, 1977

Voyager 1 Launch

NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft launched atop its Titan/Centaur-6 launch vehicle from the Kennedy Space Center Launch...

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NASA image: Psyche Solar Array Integration Walkout
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Jul 25, 2023

Psyche Solar Array Integration Walkout

A team of engineers and technicians stowed solar arrays on NASA's Psyche spacecraft inside the Astrotech Space...

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NASA image: Psyche Solar Array Unboxing
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Jul 18, 2023

Psyche Solar Array Unboxing

A NASA team unboxed, lifted, and moved solar arrays for the agency’s Psyche spacecraft inside the Astrotech Space...

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NASA image: Psyche Solar Array Storage for Flight - Timelapse
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Jul 28, 2023

Psyche Solar Array Storage for Flight - Timelapse

A team of engineers and technicians stowed solar arrays on NASA's Psyche spacecraft inside the Astrotech Space...

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NASA image: Post-launch Status Briefing for Northrup Grumman Mission to Space Station
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Apr 17, 2019

Post-launch Status Briefing for Northrup Grumman Mission to Space Station

Following the launch to the International Space Station of Northrop Grumman’s unpiloted Cygnus cargo spacecraft,...

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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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