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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: 2019 Student Launch Initiative
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Apr 6, 2019

2019 Student Launch Initiative

High School and College students from around the U.S. came together at Bragg Farms in Toney, Alabama for the 2019...

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NASA image: 2019 Student Launch Initiative
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Apr 6, 2019

2019 Student Launch Initiative

High School and College students from around the U.S. came together at Bragg Farms in Toney, Alabama for the 2019...

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NASA image: 2019 Student Launch Initiative
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Apr 6, 2019

2019 Student Launch Initiative

High School and College students from around the U.S. came together at Bragg Farms in Toney, Alabama for the 2019...

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NASA image: SLS Avionics Handling Tool Demo
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Apr 4, 2019

SLS Avionics Handling Tool Demo

Robert Cook, a launch vehicle engineer with Millennium Engineering and Integration, talks during the Space Launch...

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NASA image: Launch America Banner Install Time Lapse
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Dec 8, 2020

Launch America Banner Install Time Lapse

Time lapse of Launch America banner installed on the side of the Vehicle Assembly Building.

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NASA image: MAF_20221026_CS3 IT Move from 55 to Cell G_Jnl-32
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Oct 26, 2022

MAF_20221026_CS3 IT Move from 55 to Cell G_Jnl-32

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility move the intertank of NASA’s Space Launch System rocket for Artemis...

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NASA image: Artemis I SLS LVSA Lift and Mate
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Jun 22, 2021

Artemis I SLS LVSA Lift and Mate

Teams with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems and contractor Jacobs integrate the launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA)...

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NASA image: Artemis I SLS LVSA Lift and Mate
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Jun 22, 2021

Artemis I SLS LVSA Lift and Mate

The Space Launch System (SLS) rocket’s interim cryogenic propulsion stage (ICPS) sits in the transfer aisle of the...

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NASA image: Artemis I SLS LVSA Lift and Mate
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Jun 22, 2021

Artemis I SLS LVSA Lift and Mate

Teams with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems and contractor Jacobs integrate the launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA)...

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NASA image: Nighttime scene of Gemini spacecraft being hoisted to top of Pad 19
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Apr 14, 1965

Nighttime scene of Gemini spacecraft being hoisted to top of Pad 19

S65-23710 (14 April 1965) --- Nighttime scene showing the Gemini-4 spacecraft being hoisted to the white room at the...

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NASA image: Launch of Apollo 8 lunar orbit mission
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Dec 21, 1968

Launch of Apollo 8 lunar orbit mission

S68-56001 (21 Dec. 1968) --- The Apollo 8 (Spacecraft 103/Saturn 503) space vehicle is launched from Pad A, Launch...

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NASA image: Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter for Artemis II Moved, Prepped for Shipment
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Aug 22, 2024

Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter for Artemis II Moved, Prepped for Shipment

NASA rolled out a key piece of space flight hardware for the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket for the first crewed...

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NASA image: Orion Management Tour VAB
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Oct 15, 2021

Orion Management Tour VAB

NASA’s Orion Program and Lockheed Martin management tour the Vehicle Assembly at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Aerial view of Launch Complex 39 showing Apollo 10 on way to Pad B
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Mar 11, 1969

Aerial view of Launch Complex 39 showing Apollo 10 on way to Pad B

S69-27916 (11 March 1969) --- Aerial view at Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Center, showing the Apollo 10...

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NASA image: 2019 Student Launch Initiative
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Apr 6, 2019

2019 Student Launch Initiative

High School and College students from around the U.S. came together at Bragg Farms in Toney, Alabama for the 2019...

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NASA image: MSFC Director Jody Singer Reads Governor’s Proclamation Declaring July 17 as “Artemis Day:
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Jul 15, 2020

MSFC Director Jody Singer Reads Governor’s Proclamation Declaring July 17 as “Artemis Day:

Jody Singer, director of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, joins local government...

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NASA image: MSFC Director Jody Singer Reads Governor’s Proclamation Declaring July 17 as “Artemis Day:
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Jul 15, 2020

MSFC Director Jody Singer Reads Governor’s Proclamation Declaring July 17 as “Artemis Day:

Jody Singer, director of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, joins local government...

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NASA image: MSFC Director Jody Singer Reads Governor’s Proclamation Declaring July 17 as “Artemis Day:
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Jul 15, 2020

MSFC Director Jody Singer Reads Governor’s Proclamation Declaring July 17 as “Artemis Day:

Jody Singer, director of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, joins local government...

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NASA image: MSFC Director Jody Singer Reads Governor’s Proclamation Declaring July 17 as “Artemis Day:
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Jul 15, 2020

MSFC Director Jody Singer Reads Governor’s Proclamation Declaring July 17 as “Artemis Day:

Jody Singer, director of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, joins local government...

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NASA image: MSFC Director Jody Singer Reads Governor’s Proclamation Declaring July 17 as “Artemis Day:
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Jul 15, 2020

MSFC Director Jody Singer Reads Governor’s Proclamation Declaring July 17 as “Artemis Day:

Jody Singer, director of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, joins local government...

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NASA image: MSFC Director Jody Singer Reads Governor’s Proclamation Declaring July 17 as “Artemis Day:
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Jul 15, 2020

MSFC Director Jody Singer Reads Governor’s Proclamation Declaring July 17 as “Artemis Day:

Jody Singer, director of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, joins local government...

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NASA image: MSFC Director Jody Singer Reads Governor’s Proclamation Declaring July 17 as “Artemis Day:
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Jul 15, 2020

MSFC Director Jody Singer Reads Governor’s Proclamation Declaring July 17 as “Artemis Day:

Jody Singer, director of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, joins local government...

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NASA image: Inside KSC! for July 2, 2021
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Jul 2, 2021

Inside KSC! for July 2, 2021

Teams with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems and contractor Jacobs integrated, or stacked, the launch vehicle stage...

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NASA image: View of Apollo 16 space vehicle at Pad A, Launch Complex 39
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Mar 29, 1972

View of Apollo 16 space vehicle at Pad A, Launch Complex 39

S72-34473 (29 March 1972) --- A ground-level view of Pad A, Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Center (KSC), showing...

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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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