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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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May 29, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- A convoy of trucks transports the stages of an Athena launch vehicle and supporting launch...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter (LVSA) Arrival
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Jul 29, 2020

Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter (LVSA) Arrival

NASA’s Pegasus barge, carrying the launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA) for the agency’s Space Launch System (SLS)...

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NASA image: KSC-01KODI-066
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Aug 9, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- The PICSat and Starshine 3 (back) payloads wait for their launch aboard the Athena 1 launch...

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NASA image: KSC01KODI040
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May 31, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- Castor 120, the first stage of the Athena 1 launch vehicle, is raised off a truck at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2639
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Apr 13, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the mobile launcher platform that was turned over...

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NASA image: Crawler Transporter 2 Trek
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Mar 29, 2016

Crawler Transporter 2 Trek

A close-up view of a section of cleats on one of the tracks that help propel NASA’s upgraded crawler-transporter 2...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3904
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Jul 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Ares I-X aft assembly moves toward the door of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3910
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Jul 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Ares I-X aft...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3912
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Jul 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Ares I-X aft...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3908
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Jul 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Ares I-X aft...

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NASA image: The X-38 Vehicle 131R drops away from its launch pylon on the wing of NASA's NB-52B mothership as it begins its eighth free flight on Thursday, December 13, 2001
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Dec 13, 2001

The X-38 Vehicle 131R drops away from its launch pylon on the wing of NASA's NB-52B mothership as it begins its eighth free flight on Thursday, December 13, 2001

The X-38 prototype of the Crew Return Vehicle for the International Space Station drops away from its launch pylon...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3914
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Jul 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers keep...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3909
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Jul 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Ares I-X aft...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3906
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Jul 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Ares I-X aft...

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NASA image: Crawler Transporter 2 Trek
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Mar 29, 2016

Crawler Transporter 2 Trek

A close-up view of one of the cleats on one section of the tracks that help propel NASA’s upgraded...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3915
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Jul 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Ares I-X aft...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3902
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Jul 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Ares I-X aft assembly nears the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3907
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Jul 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Ares I-X aft...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3903
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Jul 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Ares I-X aft assembly is being moved to the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3913
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Jul 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers keep...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3911
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Jul 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Ares I-X aft...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5537
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Oct 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The 327-foot-tall Ares I-X rocket casts shadows on the massive Vehicle Assembly Building at...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5545
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Oct 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Bathed in light, the 327-foot-tall Ares I-X rocket casts shadows on the massive Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5544
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Oct 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The crawler-transporter is positioned under the mobile launcher platform with the...

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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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