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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.

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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: Artemis I ICPS arrival at MPPF
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Feb 18, 2021

Artemis I ICPS arrival at MPPF

The Space Launch System (SLS) rocket’s interim cryogenic propulsion stage (ICPS) moved into the Multi-Payload...

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NASA image: OFFICIAL STS-5 CREW PATCH/INSIGNIA
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Aug 31, 1982

OFFICIAL STS-5 CREW PATCH/INSIGNIA

S82-35627 (20 Aug. 1982) --- This is the official crew patch for the fifth (note five points of the star) NASA Space...

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NASA image: Artemis I ICPS arrival at MPPF
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Feb 18, 2021

Artemis I ICPS arrival at MPPF

The Space Launch System (SLS) rocket’s interim cryogenic propulsion stage (ICPS) moved into the Multi-Payload...

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NASA image: STS-37 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, crew insignia
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May 1, 1990

STS-37 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, crew insignia

STS037-S-001 (May 1990) --- The principal theme of the STS-37 patch, designed by the astronaut crew members, is the...

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NASA image: Smokey the Bear Toy in the Node 1
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Aug 3, 2012

Smokey the Bear Toy in the Node 1

ISS032-E-011654 (3 Aug. 2012) --- Smokey Bear floats freely near crew insignias placed in the Unity node of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4793
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Sep 20, 2010

KSC-2010-4793

NEW ORLEANS -- To commemorate the history of the Space Shuttle Program's last external fuel tank, its intertank door...

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NASA image: iss031-s-001
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Aug 12, 2011

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ISS031-S-001 (September 2011) --- Thin crescents along the horizons of Earth and its moon depict International Space...

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NASA image: STS-38 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, crew insignia
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May 1, 1990

STS-38 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, crew insignia

STS038-S-001 (May 1990) --- The STS-38 patch was designed to represent and pay tribute to all the men and women who...

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NASA image: Exp 42 crew patch 2-6-13
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Mar 6, 2013

Exp 42 crew patch 2-6-13

ISS042-S-001 (April 2013)--- The rectangular-shaped design portrays the International Space Station orbiting planet...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Dry Dress Rehearsal -- Walkout
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Nov 12, 2020

SpaceX Crew-1 Dry Dress Rehearsal -- Walkout

During a countdown dress rehearsal of launch day activities on Nov. 12, 2020, the mission and crew insignias for...

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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: 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: jsc2014e054361
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May 24, 2014

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14-18-32: Outside the Korolev Museum at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition 40/41 prime crewmembers...

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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: jsc2014e054360
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May 24, 2014

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14-17-58: Outside the Korolev Museum at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition 40/41 prime crewmembers...

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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: 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

Shawn Corwin, at left, ASRC technician, Shawn Corwin, at left, points to the Orion spacecraft for the Artemis I...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5876
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Dec 17, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The NASA insignia glistens a shade of green on Kennedy Space Center's Propellants North...

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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

Todd Biddle, ASRC technician, is shown in the foreground with the Orion spacecraft for the Artemis I mission behind...

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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: jsc2014e081387
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Sep 21, 2014

jsc2014e081387

2014-09-21-14-00-27-2 Outside the Korolev Museum at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, the Expedition 41/42...

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NASA image: STS-29 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, crew insignia
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Nov 23, 1988

STS-29 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, crew insignia

S88-40316 (12 Dec. 1988) --- The STS-29 patch was designed to capture and represent the energy and dynamic nature of...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3819
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Nov 24, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building high bay 4 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, one of...

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NASA image: Artemis I Spacecraft Adapter Jettison Fairing Installation
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Oct 27, 2020

Artemis I Spacecraft Adapter Jettison Fairing Installation

A close-up view of the Orion’s crew module adapter with the spacecraft adapter jettison fairing panels secured in...

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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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