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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: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 Final Launch Operations Rehearsal
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Feb 9, 2026

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 Final Launch Operations Rehearsal

Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev is seen as he prepares to depart the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and Checkout...

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Apr 9, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA’s Freedom Star boat sets out for a day of testing after departing through Port...

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

SpaceX Crew-4 Crew Walkout

NASA astronaut Robert Hines waves to family and friends as he and crew mates NASA astronauts Kjell Lindgren, Jessica...

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Mar 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The NASA Railroad hauls cars carrying the Ares I-X motor segments and nozzle exit cone over a...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 Final Launch Operations Rehearsal
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Dec 31, 2017

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 Final Launch Operations Rehearsal

NASA astronauts Jack Hathaway, left front, Jessica Meir, right front, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Sophie...

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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: SpaceX Crew-2 Dress Rehersal
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Apr 18, 2021

SpaceX Crew-2 Dress Rehersal

From left to right, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Thomas Pesquet, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)...

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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 Suni Williams, left, and Butch Wilmore, wearing Boeing spacesuits, wave as they prepare to depart...

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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

The giant cleats of crawler-transporter 2 are in view as a technician monitors the progress of the move of NASA's...

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NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0056-021
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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: 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: Exploration Ground Systems Ceremony
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Jan 16, 2026

Exploration Ground Systems Ceremony

NASA’s Exploration Ground System’s Senior Vehicle Operations Manager Matt Czech, second from left, passes the baton...

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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

Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, left, and NASA astronaut Nick Hague, right, wearing SpaceX spacesuits, are...

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NASA image: One Web Satellites Ground Breaking
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Mar 16, 2017

One Web Satellites Ground Breaking

Officials break ground for a 150,000-square-foot manufacturing facility for OneWeb Satellites at Exploration Park at...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 Final Launch Operations Rehearsal
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Feb 9, 2026

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 Final Launch Operations Rehearsal

From left to right, NASA astronauts Jessica Meir, Jack Hathaway, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Sophie...

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NASA image: ML Move Towards Exploration Mission-1 Roll Into VAB HB-3
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Sep 8, 2018

ML Move Towards Exploration Mission-1 Roll Into VAB HB-3

NASA's mobile launcher, atop crawler-transporter 2, moves slowly into High Bay 3 at the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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Jul 26, 2021

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VENERABLE SPACE STATION MODULE DEPARTS THE COMPLEX The unpiloted Pirs Docking Compartment, attached to the ISS...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-3 Crew Arrival
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Oct 26, 2021

SpaceX Crew-3 Crew Arrival

NASA astronauts Tom Marshburn, left, Raja Chari, second from left, Kayla Barron, second from right, and ESA...

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NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0056-070
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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-12 Final Launch Operations Rehearsal
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Feb 9, 2026

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 Final Launch Operations Rehearsal

ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Sophie Adenot is seen as she prepares to depart the Neil A. Armstrong...

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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

Christopher Vedvick, left, a combat wounded veteran and Military Order of the Purple Heart department of Florida...

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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, Orbital Sciences’ L-1011...

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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 move the launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA) for the agency’s...

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NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0056-132
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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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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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