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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: European Service Module
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May 10, 2022

European Service Module

Technicians at the Airbus facility in Bremen, Germany weigh the European Service Module on Oct. 31, 2018 ahead of...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1920
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Mar 28, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Preparations are under way for the crane to release an engine-handling device used to rotate...

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NASA image: European Service Module
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May 10, 2022

European Service Module

Technicians at the Airbus facility in Bremen, Germany weigh the European Service Module on Oct. 31, 2018 ahead of...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1657
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Nov 7, 2000

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The STS-97 crew listens to a trainer explain use of the slidewire basket (right) for emergency egress from the Fixed...

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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: ARC-2007-ACD07-0056-081
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Mar 26, 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-5 Crew Walkout
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Oct 5, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 Crew Walkout

Roscosmos cosmonaut Anna Kikina, left, NASA astronaut Josh Cassada, second from left, NASA astronaut Nicole Mann,...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0096
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Jan 31, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A group of The Chiefs of Diplomatic Missions from more than 45 countries tour the...

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NASA image: TICTOC Pouring and Planting
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May 28, 2021

TICTOC Pouring and Planting

Dr. Arko Bakshi, a research associate with the Department of Botany at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, adds...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc495
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Apr 17, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Greeted by cheers from wellwishers at KSC and eager for their venture into space on...

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NASA image: GSFC_20231113_PACE_031817
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Nov 13, 2023

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The transport carrier containing NASA’s Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) observatory spacecraft...

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NASA image: Artemis II Countdown Demonstration Test
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Dec 20, 2025

Artemis II Countdown Demonstration Test

From right to left, NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, commander; Victor Glover, pilot; Christina Koch, mission...

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NASA image: European Service Module
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May 10, 2022

European Service Module

Technicians at the Airbus facility in Bremen, Germany weigh the European Service Module on Oct. 31, 2018 ahead of...

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NASA image: DSC_1462
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Apr 23, 2021

DSC_1462

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: SpaceX Crew-3 Dress Rehersal
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Oct 28, 2021

SpaceX Crew-3 Dress Rehersal

NASA astronauts Raja Chari, Tom Marshburn, Kayla Barron, and ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Matthias Maurer,...

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NASA image: ML Moves Toward Exploration Mission 1 roll into the VAB HB-3
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Sep 8, 2018

ML Moves Toward Exploration Mission 1 roll into the VAB HB-3

Preparations are underway to move NASA's mobile launcher, atop crawler-transporter 2, into High Bay 3 at the Vehicle...

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NASA image: DSC_1624b
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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-97pc565
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Apr 4, 1997

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STS-83 Pilot Susan L. Still gives a thumbs-up as she is assisted into her launch/entry suit in the Operations and...

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NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0056-139
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Mar 27, 2007

ARC-2007-ACD07-0056-139

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

ARC
NASA image: DSC_1566
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Apr 23, 2021

DSC_1566

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: Shuttle Enterprise Mated to 747 SCA on Ramp
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May 16, 1983

Shuttle Enterprise Mated to 747 SCA on Ramp

The Space Shuttle Enterprise, the nation's prototype space shuttle orbiter, before departing NASA's Dryden Flight...

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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: DSC_1468
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Apr 23, 2021

DSC_1468

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: 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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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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