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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: TEST STAND 4697 CONSTRUCTION
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Jan 6, 2016

TEST STAND 4697 CONSTRUCTION

A CRANE MOVES THE FIRST STEEL TIER TO BE BOLTED INTO PLACE ON JAN. 6, FOR WELDING OF A SECOND NEW STRUCTURAL TEST...

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NASA image: Platform B North Installation
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Dec 16, 2016

Platform B North Installation

Construction workers wearing safety harnesses and tethered lines assist with the installation of the second half of...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3458
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May 30, 2009

KSC-2009-3458

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Edwards Air Force Base in California, the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, a modified...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3459
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May 30, 2009

KSC-2009-3459

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Edwards Air Force Base in California, the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, a modified...

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NASA image: iss060m262081159_7-27-19_SpaceX_CRS18_Capture_Coverage_7-27-19
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Jul 27, 2019

iss060m262081159_7-27-19_SpaceX_CRS18_Capture_Coverage_7-27-19

An unpiloted SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft arrived at the International Space Station July 27,2019 days after its...

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NASA image: NASA Crews Place Final SLS Rocket Structural Test Article into M
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Jul 10, 2019

NASA Crews Place Final SLS Rocket Structural Test Article into M

This collection of photos shows the steps NASA engineers took to lift the final structural test article for NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2312
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Apr 16, 2012

KSC-2012-2312

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This is an aerial view of space shuttle Discovery bolted to the top of a Shuttle Carrier...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2313
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Apr 16, 2012

KSC-2012-2313

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This is an aerial view of the long Shuttle Landing Facility SLF runway at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2306
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Apr 16, 2012

KSC-2012-2306

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This is an aerial view of space shuttle Discovery bolted to the top of a Shuttle Carrier...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2305
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Apr 16, 2012

KSC-2012-2305

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This is an aerial view of space shuttle Discovery bolted to the top of a Shuttle Carrier...

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NASA image: TEST STAND 4697 CONSTRUCTION
Image
Jan 6, 2016

TEST STAND 4697 CONSTRUCTION

A CRANE MOVES THE FIRST STEEL TIER TO BE BOLTED INTO PLACE ON JAN. 6, FOR WELDING OF A SECOND NEW STRUCTURAL TEST...

MSFC
NASA image: Artemis I Red Team at LC-39B
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Nov 15, 2022

Artemis I Red Team at LC-39B

Members of the “red crew” perform work at the mobile launcher during the launch countdown for Artemis I at NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2345
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May 13, 2013

KSC-2013-2345

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Lockheed Martin crews uncover the Orion ground...

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NASA image: KSC-98PC1020
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Sep 2, 1998

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During a Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) in the payload bay of Discovery, STS-95 Mission Specialist Stephen K....

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NASA image: GCA/TRS Mate and Breakover for AA-2
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Jun 22, 2018

GCA/TRS Mate and Breakover for AA-2

A Jacobs technician, on the Test and Operations Support Contract, checks bolt fittings during practice crane...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3456
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May 30, 2009

KSC-2009-3456

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Edwards Air Force Base in California, a sling in the mate/demate device suspends space...

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NASA image: iss060m262081459_SpaceX_CRS18_Installation_Coverage_7-27-19
Video
Jul 27, 2019

iss060m262081459_SpaceX_CRS18_Installation_Coverage_7-27-19

An unpiloted SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft arrived at the International Space Station July 27,2019 days after its...

JSC
NASA image: NASA Crews Place Final SLS Rocket Structural Test Article into M
Image
Jul 10, 2019

NASA Crews Place Final SLS Rocket Structural Test Article into M

This collection of photos shows the steps NASA engineers took to lift the final structural test article for NASA’s...

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NASA image: iss032e025258
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Sep 5, 2012

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ISS032-E-025258 (5 Sept. 2012) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Aki Hoshide, Expedition 32 flight...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2342
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May 13, 2013

KSC-2013-2342

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers move the Orion ground test vehicle, or...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2302
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Apr 16, 2012

KSC-2012-2302

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This is an aerial view of space shuttle Discovery bolted to the top of a Shuttle Carrier...

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NASA image: NASA Crews Place Final SLS Rocket Structural Test Article into M
Image
Jul 10, 2019

NASA Crews Place Final SLS Rocket Structural Test Article into M

This collection of photos shows the steps NASA engineers took to lift the final structural test article for NASA’s...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2010-4506
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Aug 27, 2010

KSC-2010-4506

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a...

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NASA image: Platform B North Installation
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Dec 16, 2016

Platform B North Installation

The second half of the B-level work platforms, B north, for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, is lifted up by...

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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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