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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: 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: Lucy Centaur Stage Lift and Mate
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Sep 16, 2021

Lucy Centaur Stage Lift and Mate

The United Launch Alliance (ULA) Centaur stage for NASA’s Lucy mission arrives at the Vertical Integration Facility...

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NASA image: Tour of Asteroid Bennu
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Oct 8, 2020

Tour of Asteroid Bennu

When NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft arrived at asteroid Bennu in December 2018, its close-up images confirmed what...

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Aug 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) launches at 7:43 a.m. EDT atop a Lockheed...

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NASA image: Expedition 11 Arrival
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Apr 8, 2005

Expedition 11 Arrival

Expedition 11 Commander Sergei Krikalev, center, accompanied by Flight Engineer John Phillips, left, and European...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Crew Arrival
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Nov 8, 2020

SpaceX Crew-1 Crew Arrival

NASA astronauts Victor Glover, left, Mike Hopkins, second from left, Shannon Walker, second from right, and Japan...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-2 Crew Arrival
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Apr 16, 2021

SpaceX Crew-2 Crew Arrival

NASA astronaut Megan McArthur bids farewell to the media after arriving at the Launch and Landing Facility at NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4175
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Sep 30, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Launch pad lights give off a golden glow at Space Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: Cassini End of Mission Preview
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Sep 13, 2017

Cassini End of Mission Preview

Cassini project scientist at JPL, Linda Spilker speaks during a press conference previewing Cassini's End of...

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NASA image: MMS Spacecraft Uncrated & Moved
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Oct 29, 2014

MMS Spacecraft Uncrated & Moved

Workers surround two of the observatories, the lower stack, mini-stack number 1, for NASA's Magnetospheric...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0704
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Apr 2, 2001

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Workers at Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, carefully maneuver the Delta rocket fairing as it...

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NASA image: Artemis-2 Heat Shield Arrival
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Jul 10, 2019

Artemis-2 Heat Shield Arrival

The shipping container carrying the heat shield for Orion’s Artemis 2 mission, NASA’s first crewed mission, is...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-4 Crew Arrival
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Apr 18, 2022

SpaceX Crew-4 Crew Arrival

NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins speaks to members of the media after arriving at the Launch and Landing Facility at...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6210
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Nov 8, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, crawler-transporter No. 2 arrives at Launch Pad...

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NASA image: Artemis I Booster Train
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Jun 12, 2020

Artemis I Booster Train

The train carrying the two solid rocket boosters that will power NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) for Artemis...

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NASA image: Artemis I Booster Segments Lift Operations
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Jun 19, 2020

Artemis I Booster Segments Lift Operations

Beverly Case, a handling engineer on the Test, Operations and Support Contract at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4077
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Nov 18, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying NASA's Mars Atmosphere and Volatile...

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NASA image: Artemis SLS Booster Stacking Practice on ML
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Sep 11, 2020

Artemis SLS Booster Stacking Practice on ML

Technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems rehearse lifting operations using a mock-up of the Space Launch...

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NASA image: Expedition 11 Preflight
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Apr 10, 2005

Expedition 11 Preflight

European Space Agency Astronaut Roberto Vittori, of Italy, left, Expedition 11 Flight Engineer John Phillips,...

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Sep 30, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery, atop a mobile launch platform, climbs the five percent grad...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3790
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Nov 1, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Centaur upper stage that will boost the Tracking and Data Relay...

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

Mobile Launcher Roll Back to VAB

The mobile launcher for the Artemis I mission, atop crawler-transporter 2, arrives at the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: Cassini End of Mission Preview
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Sep 13, 2017

Cassini End of Mission Preview

Cassini program manager at JPL, Earl Maize, center, answers questions from members of the media during a press...

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Dec 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers supervise the placement of a transporter below a Pegasus XL Expendable Launch...

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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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