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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: LOFTID Spacecraft Lift and Mate PASS-PLA Canister to RV-PLA
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Sep 8, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Lift and Mate PASS-PLA Canister to RV-PLA

Technicians use a crane to mate the re-entry vehicle payload adapter canister for the Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1796
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Mar 18, 2014

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

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NASA image: Inside KSC! for Sept. 11, 2020
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Sep 11, 2020

Inside KSC! for Sept. 11, 2020

NASA’s fifth core value – inclusion – was installed in the Central Campus lobby on Sept. 1, 2020. This fifth core...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1533
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Feb 10, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Ares I-X roll control system module, comprising two modules and four thrusters, is being...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0111
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Jan 7, 2005

KSC-05pd-0111

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-114 Mission Specialist Soichi Noguchi talks to a...

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NASA image: OSA Lift & Mate Coverage
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Oct 12, 2021

OSA Lift & Mate Coverage

Inside NASA’s iconic Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, teams from Exploration Ground...

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NASA image: Artist Concepts - Apollo - MSC
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Dec 1, 1965

Artist Concepts - Apollo - MSC

Artist Concepts, Apollo Mission: S66-10983: Ascent Stage Liftoff (S66-05094) S66-10984: Orientation During Ascent...

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NASA image: Artist Concepts - Apollo - MSC
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Dec 1, 1965

Artist Concepts - Apollo - MSC

Artist Concepts, Apollo Mission: S66-10983: Ascent Stage Liftoff (S66-05094) S66-10984: Orientation During Ascent...

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NASA image: Artist Concepts - Apollo - MSC
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Dec 1, 1965

Artist Concepts - Apollo - MSC

Artist Concepts, Apollo Mission: S66-10983: Ascent Stage Liftoff (S66-05094) S66-10984: Orientation During Ascent...

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NASA image: Artist Concepts - Apollo - MSC
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Dec 1, 1965

Artist Concepts - Apollo - MSC

Artist Concepts, Apollo Mission: S66-10983: Ascent Stage Liftoff (S66-05094) S66-10984: Orientation During Ascent...

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NASA image: Artist Concepts - Apollo - MSC
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Dec 1, 1965

Artist Concepts - Apollo - MSC

Artist Concepts, Apollo Mission: S66-10983: Ascent Stage Liftoff (S66-05094) S66-10984: Orientation During Ascent...

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NASA image: Artist Concepts - Apollo - MSC
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Dec 1, 1965

Artist Concepts - Apollo - MSC

Artist Concepts, Apollo Mission: S66-10983: Ascent Stage Liftoff (S66-05094) S66-10984: Orientation During Ascent...

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NASA image: Artist Concepts - Apollo - MSC
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Dec 1, 1965

Artist Concepts - Apollo - MSC

Artist Concepts, Apollo Mission: S66-10983: Ascent Stage Liftoff (S66-05094) S66-10984: Orientation During Ascent...

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NASA image: Artist Concepts - Apollo - MSC
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Dec 1, 1965

Artist Concepts - Apollo - MSC

Artist Concepts, Apollo Mission: S66-10983: Ascent Stage Liftoff (S66-05094) S66-10984: Orientation During Ascent...

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NASA image: Artist Concepts - Apollo - MSC
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Dec 1, 1965

Artist Concepts - Apollo - MSC

Artist Concepts, Apollo Mission: S66-10983: Ascent Stage Liftoff (S66-05094) S66-10984: Orientation During Ascent...

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NASA image: Artist Concepts - Apollo - MSC
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Dec 1, 1965

Artist Concepts - Apollo - MSC

Artist Concepts, Apollo Mission: S66-10983: Ascent Stage Liftoff (S66-05094) S66-10984: Orientation During Ascent...

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NASA image: Artist Concepts - Apollo - MSC
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Dec 1, 1965

Artist Concepts - Apollo - MSC

Artist Concepts, Apollo Mission: S66-10983: Ascent Stage Liftoff (S66-05094) S66-10984: Orientation During Ascent...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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Aug 1, 2001

Research Technology

The electro-mechanical actuator, a new electronics technology, is an electronic system that provides the force...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0564
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Apr 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, a worker mounts a...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2416
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Nov 30, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), a segment of a Solid Rocket Booster (SRB)...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion SAJ Preps
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Mar 10, 2025

Artemis II Orion SAJ Preps

Technicians with Lockheed Martin prepare the Artemis II Orion spacecraft for the installation of three spacecraft...

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NASA image: Zenith view of the ISS during departure of STS-123 Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Mar 24, 2008

Zenith view of the ISS during departure of STS-123 Space Shuttle Endeavour

S123-E-009210 (24 March 2008) --- Backdropped by Earth's horizon and the blackness of space, the International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0562
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Apr 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, workers check the...

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NASA image: SLS Booster Aft Exit Cone Arrival
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Nov 4, 2019

SLS Booster Aft Exit Cone Arrival

The first Northrop Grumman aft exit cone to arrive for the Space Launch System’s solid rocket boosters is moved 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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