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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: Orion Heat Shield Move
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Oct 23, 2017

Orion Heat Shield Move

Technicians move the Orion heat shield for Artemis I toward the thermal chamber in the Neil Armstrong Operations and...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2682
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Dec 21, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The newly shod Crawler Transporter moves forward slowly as it begins its road test. The...

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NASA image: Orion Hatch Window Testing
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Apr 9, 2018

Orion Hatch Window Testing

Mark Nurge, Ph.D., a physicist in the Applied Physics Lab with the Exploration Research and Technology Programs at...

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NASA image: Orion Heat Shield Move
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Oct 23, 2017

Orion Heat Shield Move

The Orion heat shield for Artemis I is being prepared for its move to the thermal chamber in the Neil Armstrong...

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NASA image: Orion Heat Shield Move
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Oct 23, 2017

Orion Heat Shield Move

Lockheed Martin engineers and technicians prepare the Orion heat shield for Exploration Mission-1 for its move to...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2685
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Dec 21, 2004

KSC-04pd-2685

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The newly shod Crawler Transporter leaves tracks in the dirt as it moves forward on its...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1577
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Mar 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Tim Wright, a United Space Alliance engineering manager at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

NASA used barges for transporting full-sized stages for the Saturn I, Saturn IB, and Saturn V vehicles between the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1574
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Mar 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Tim Wright, a United Space Alliance engineering manager at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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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

Technicians with Jacobs on the Test and Operations Support Contract have positioned a platform close to NASA’s Super...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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Sep 16, 1998

Research Technology

A team of engineers at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) has designed, fabricated, and tested the first solar...

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NASA image: Orion Heat Shield Move
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Oct 23, 2017

Orion Heat Shield Move

A crane attached to the Orion heat shield for Artemis I moves it toward the thermal chamber in the Neil Armstrong...

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NASA image: GSFC_20210405_PACE_49963
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Apr 5, 2021

GSFC_20210405_PACE_49963

The SPEXone instrument undergoes comprehensive performace and calibration testing at NASA's Goddard Space Flight...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2684
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Dec 21, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The newly shod Crawler Transporter leaves tracks in the dirt as it moves forward on its...

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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

The American flag is in view above the Orion heat shield for Exploration Mission 1 (EM-1) inside the Neil Armstrong...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2680
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Dec 21, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The newly shod Crawler Transporter is checked out before beginning its road test. The...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1573
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Mar 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Tim Wright, a United Space Alliance engineering manager at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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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

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

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NASA image: IOZ ESM Team Photos
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Apr 30, 2026

IOZ ESM Team Photos

NASA and its partners work on the solar array wings for the agency’s Artemis III Orion spacecraft on Thursday, April...

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NASA image: IOZ ESM Team Photos
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Apr 30, 2026

IOZ ESM Team Photos

NASA and its partners work on the solar array wings for the agency’s Artemis III Orion spacecraft on Thursday, April...

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NASA image: IOZ ESM Team Photos
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Apr 30, 2026

IOZ ESM Team Photos

NASA and its partners work on the solar array wings for the agency’s Artemis III Orion spacecraft on Thursday, April...

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NASA image: NASA Powers Up RS-25 Engine Testing for Deep Space Launches
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Feb 24, 2022

NASA Powers Up RS-25 Engine Testing for Deep Space Launches

NASA conducted its third RS-25 engine hot fire test of the year on Feb. 24 on the Fred Haise Test Stand at Stennis...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1329
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Feb 3, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1328
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Feb 3, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians prepare to attach a bridge crane to...

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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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