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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: KSC-08pd3925
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Dec 8, 2008

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

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-12 Rollout
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Oct 29, 2019

Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-12 Rollout

A Northrop Grumman Antares rocket is seen as it rolls out to Pad-0A, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, at NASA's Wallops...

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-13 Final Cargo Load
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Feb 8, 2020

Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-13 Final Cargo Load

Mission engineers receive and prepare science and research and food items for the final cargo load into the Cygnus...

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NASA image: Antares Orbital ATK-8 Mission
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Nov 9, 2017

Antares Orbital ATK-8 Mission

Orbital ATK Mechanical Technician Phil Kauthen drives the transporter with the Antares rocket aboard from the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2629
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Dec 16, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station , Fla., Boeing Delta II interstage...

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-12 Rollout
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Oct 29, 2019

Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-12 Rollout

A Northrop Grumman Antares rocket is seen as it rolls out to Pad-0A, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, at NASA's Wallops...

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-12 Prelaunch
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Oct 29, 2019

Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-12 Prelaunch

The Northrop Grumman Antares rocket is seen a few hours after arriving at launch Pad-0A, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, at...

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NASA image: UPWT Test 1998 Continuous Data Sonic Boom Test.
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Oct 20, 2011

UPWT Test 1998 Continuous Data Sonic Boom Test.

Two images left out of the original order in 2011 L numbers 3800-3810 2011. UPWT Test 1998 Continuous Data Sonic...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1946
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Jul 11, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-125 Mission Specialist...

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-12 Rollout
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Oct 29, 2019

Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-12 Rollout

A Northrop Grumman Antares rocket arrives at launch Pad-0A, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, at NASA's Wallops Flight...

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-12 Prelaunch
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Oct 30, 2019

Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-12 Prelaunch

The Northrop Grumman Antares rocket is seen in the early morning on launch Pad-0A, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, at...

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NASA image: STS-134 crew in Virtual Reality Lab during their MSS/EVAA SUPT2 Team training
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Aug 27, 2010

STS-134 crew in Virtual Reality Lab during their MSS/EVAA SUPT2 Team training

JSC2010-E-121056 (27 Aug. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Gregory H. Johnson, STS-134 pilot, uses the virtual reality lab...

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NASA image: Artemis II Core Stage Arrival at KSC - DRONE
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Jul 23, 2024

Artemis II Core Stage Arrival at KSC - DRONE

In this aerial view, NASA’s Pegasus barge, carrying the agency’s massive SLS (Space Launch System) core stage,...

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NASA image: Orbital ATK CRS-9 Launch
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May 21, 2018

Orbital ATK CRS-9 Launch

The Orbital ATK Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, launches from Pad-0A, Monday, May 21, 2018 at...

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NASA image: Orbital ATK CRS-9 on the Pad
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May 20, 2018

Orbital ATK CRS-9 on the Pad

The Orbital ATK Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, is seen at launch Pad-0A, Sunday, May 20, 2018...

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NASA image: Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) Transport from DOC to
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Jul 26, 2017

Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) Transport from DOC to

Packed inside its canister, the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS)...

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NASA image: Unberthed HTV-5 grappled by SSRMS
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Sep 28, 2015

Unberthed HTV-5 grappled by SSRMS

ISS045E033654 (09/28/2015) --- The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Kounotori 5 H-II Transfer Vehicle...

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NASA image: ARES I-X Launch Prep
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Oct 26, 2009

ARES I-X Launch Prep

NASA's Ares I-X rocket is seen on launch pad 39b at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Tuesday, Oct....

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NASA image: Antares Orbital ATK-8 Mission
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Nov 9, 2017

Antares Orbital ATK-8 Mission

Orbital ATK Mechanical Technician Phil Kauthen drives the transporter with the Antares rocket aboard from the...

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NASA image: Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexey Ovchinin rides the European robotic arm
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Dec 19, 2024

Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexey Ovchinin rides the European robotic arm

iss072e397475 (Dec. 19, 2024) --- Roscosmos cosmonaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Alexey Ovchinin is...

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NASA image: iss071e051133
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May 3, 2024

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iss071e051133 (May 3, 2024) --- Flight Engineer Jeanette Epps practices cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), or...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1483
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Oct 2, 2000

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The payload doors on Space Shuttle Discovery are ready to be closed on the two elements to be added to the...

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NASA image: Antares Rocket Preparation
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Jul 12, 2014

Antares Rocket Preparation

The Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, is seen on launch Pad-0A,...

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NASA image: Orion stationary recovery test at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia
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Aug 14, 2013

Orion stationary recovery test at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia

The Orion test capsule undergoes stationary recovery testing in Norfolk, VA on Aug. 13, 2013. NASA and the U.S Navy...

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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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