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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: Delta II First stage lift for THEMIS payload at complex 17B
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Jan 5, 2007

Delta II First stage lift for THEMIS payload at complex 17B

The first stage of a United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket arrives at the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC916
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Jun 20, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A Centaur upper stage is hoisted at Launch Pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Station for...

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NASA image: Artemis I SLS Core Stage Prep for Lift/Mate
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Jun 9, 2021

Artemis I SLS Core Stage Prep for Lift/Mate

The fully stacked twin solid rocket boosters for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket are seen on top of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1165
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Jan 8, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. -- At the Astrotech processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., the payload...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1862
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Aug 11, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO), atop a Lockheed Martin Atlas V rocket, awaits...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Uncrating
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Aug 16, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Uncrating

NASA’s Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable Decelerator (LOFTID) arrives for processing inside Building 836...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Return and De-Servicing
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Jan 6, 2023

Artemis I Orion Return and De-Servicing

NASA’s Artemis I Orion capsule is secured on a platform inside the Multi-Payload Processing Facility (MPPF) at...

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NASA image: Expedition 11  Flag Raising
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Apr 10, 2005

Expedition 11 Flag Raising

Expedition 11 Commander Sergei Krikalev, left, European Space Agency astronaut Roberto Vittori, of Italy, Flight...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0706
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Apr 2, 2001

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Workers at Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, watch as the two parts of the Delta rocket fairing...

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NASA image: GOES-S Arrival at Shuttle Landing Facility
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Dec 4, 2017

GOES-S Arrival at Shuttle Landing Facility

A C-5 transport aircraft arrives at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, carrying...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4038
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Nov 18, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA’s Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN, or MAVEN, spacecraft begins its 10-month...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1169
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Jan 17, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The Stage 0 motor of the Orbital Sciences Corp. Taurus XL rocket arrives at...

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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: KSC-2013-3034
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Jul 11, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The Optical Payload for Lasercomm Science, or OPALS, an optical technology demonstration...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3782
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Nov 1, 2013

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PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. – Following arrival at Port Canaveral, Fla., the United Launch Alliance Atlas V first stage and...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4348
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Oct 29, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Preparations are underway to tow two of the observatories, the lower stack, mini-stack number...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 Crew Arrival for Prelaunch Activities
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Oct 1, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 Crew Arrival for Prelaunch Activities

NASA astronaut Nicole Mann, left, speaks to members of the media after arriving at the Launch and Landing Facility...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3403
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Aug 26, 2013

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PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Atlas V rocket first and second stages are off loaded from the United Launch Alliance...

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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: KSC-2013-4057
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Nov 18, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Invited guests watch the launch of NASA’s Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN, or MAVEN,...

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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: Artemis I Booster Segments Lift to Work Stand and Silhouettes
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Jun 23, 2020

Artemis I Booster Segments Lift to Work Stand and Silhouettes

Inside the Rotation, Processing and Surge Facility (RPSF) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Crew Arrival at Kennedy Space Center (4K)
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Sep 21, 2024

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Crew Arrival at Kennedy Space Center (4K)

Representatives from NASA participate in a media event at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Saturday,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3634
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Jul 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Pepper Phillips, program manager for NASA's Ground Systems Development and Operations,...

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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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