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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: SpaceX Crew-4 Dress Rehersal
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Apr 20, 2022

SpaceX Crew-4 Dress Rehersal

From left to right, NASA astronauts Jessica Watkins, Robert Hines, and Kjell Lindgren, and ESA (European Space...

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NASA image: DSC_1411
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Apr 23, 2021

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The first core stage of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, loaded onto the agency’s Pegasus barge, departs...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2989
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May 24, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The barge transporting the high-fidelity space shuttle model through the lock at Port...

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NASA image: Veteran's Day Event at KSC
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Nov 7, 2019

Veteran's Day Event at KSC

NASA Public Affairs Officer Dustin Cammack conducts a prisoner of war, missing in action ceremony at the start of a...

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NASA image: KSC-2209-2205
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Mar 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Florida East Coast Railway train arrives at the Jay Jay Rail Yard with the booster...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Roll Back to the VAB
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Oct 30, 2020

Mobile Launcher Roll Back to the VAB

During sunrise on Oct. 30, 2020, the mobile launcher for the Artemis I mission, atop crawler-transporter 2, begins...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1475
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Feb 11, 2013

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Media attending a post-launch news conference at Vandenberg Air Force Base,...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Crew Walkout
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Sep 28, 2024

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Crew Walkout

NASA astronaut Nick Hague greets NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, left, and NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7199
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Sep 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Payload canister #1 departs the high bay of the Canister Rotation Facility at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0056-112
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Mar 27, 2007

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Spaceward Bound event in the Mojave Deser , CA (an outreach exercise) with Dr Chris McKay and Ames Education...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Final Launch Operations Rehearsal
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Aug 22, 2023

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Final Launch Operations Rehearsal

(JAXA) astronaut Satoshi Furukawa and Roscosmos cosmonaut Konstantin Borisov, wearing SpaceX spacesuits, are seen as...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 Final Launch Operations Rehearsal
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Feb 26, 2024

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 Final Launch Operations Rehearsal

NASA astronauts Michael Barratt, Matthew Dominick, and Jeanette Epps, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin,...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Transport to VAB
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Jul 30, 2020

Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Transport to VAB

Technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems move the launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA) for the agency’s...

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NASA image: NTV Video File-Soyuz MS-19 Landing
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Mar 30, 2022

NTV Video File-Soyuz MS-19 Landing

NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei and Roscosmos cosmonauts Anton Shkaplerov and Pyotr Dubrov departed the International...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 11 (URT-11) - Day 5
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Feb 25, 2024

Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 11 (URT-11) - Day 5

NASA’s Artemis II crew members (front to back) NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, and...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Offload
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Jul 30, 2020

Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Offload

Technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems prepare to offload the launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA) for...

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NASA image: DSC_1396
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Apr 23, 2021

DSC_1396

The first core stage of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, loaded onto the agency’s Pegasus barge, departs...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2983
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May 24, 2012

KSC-2012-2983

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The high-fidelity space shuttle model passes by the Launch Complex 39’s Pad A as it departs...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3135
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Oct 11, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – On the ramp of Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, workers make final...

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman Cygnus CRS-12 “What’s On Board” Briefing
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Nov 1, 2019

Northrop Grumman Cygnus CRS-12 “What’s On Board” Briefing

On Nov 1, NASA held a briefing at the agency’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia to discuss the science, research...

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NASA image: NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Walkout
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May 6, 2024

NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Walkout

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore, left, and Suni Williams, right, wearing Boeing spacesuits, are seen as they prepare...

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NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0056-089
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Mar 26, 2007

ARC-2007-ACD07-0056-089

Spaceward Bound event in the Mojave Deser , CA (an outreach exercise) with Dr Chris McKay and Ames Education...

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NASA image: Artemis I Booster Segments Railcar Transportation
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Jun 5, 2020

Artemis I Booster Segments Railcar Transportation

The two solid rocket boosters that will power NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) for Artemis missions to the Moon are...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-4 Crew Walkout
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Apr 26, 2022

SpaceX Crew-4 Crew Walkout

NASA astronauts Kjell Lindgren, Robert Hines, Jessica Watkins, and ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Samantha...

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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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