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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 Armstrong is Working on AA-2 Systems
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Jun 26, 2018

NASA Armstrong is Working on AA-2 Systems

Randy Wagner prepares elements of the Orion Ascent Abort 2 crew module backup data acquisition system for thermal...

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NASA image: Camera Captures Orion Abort Test Mid-Air
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Jul 12, 2019

Camera Captures Orion Abort Test Mid-Air

During the successful test of Orion’s launch abort system, known as Ascent Abort-2, a camera mounted on a ring...

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The Orion ground test vehicle is prepared for the Launch Abort Vehicle Configuration Test at Lockheed Martin's...

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The Orion ground test vehicle is prepared for the Launch Abort Vehicle Configuration Test at Lockheed Martin's...

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The Orion ground test vehicle is prepared for the Launch Abort Vehicle Configuration Test at Lockheed Martin's...

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NASA image: That's a Wrap!
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Oct 13, 2014

That's a Wrap!

The last major assembly operation to prepare Orion for Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) is completed in the Launch...

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The Orion ground test vehicle is prepared for the Launch Abort Vehicle Configuration Test at Lockheed Martin's...

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Oct 12, 2014

That's a Wrap!

The last major assembly operation to prepare Orion for Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) is completed in the Launch...

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NASA image: That's a Wrap!
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Oct 12, 2014

That's a Wrap!

The last major assembly operation to prepare Orion for Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) is completed in the Launch...

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The Orion ground test vehicle is prepared for the Launch Abort Vehicle Configuration Test at Lockheed Martin's...

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The Orion ground test vehicle is prepared for the Launch Abort Vehicle Configuration Test at Lockheed Martin's...

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The Orion ground test vehicle is prepared for the Launch Abort Vehicle Configuration Test at Lockheed Martin's...

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The Orion ground test vehicle is prepared for the Launch Abort Vehicle Configuration Test at Lockheed Martin's...

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The Orion ground test vehicle is prepared for the Launch Abort Vehicle Configuration Test at Lockheed Martin's...

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The Orion ground test vehicle is prepared for the Launch Abort Vehicle Configuration Test at Lockheed Martin's...

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The Orion ground test vehicle is prepared for the Launch Abort Vehicle Configuration Test at Lockheed Martin's...

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The Orion ground test vehicle is prepared for the Launch Abort Vehicle Configuration Test at Lockheed Martin's...

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The Orion ground test vehicle is prepared for the Launch Abort Vehicle Configuration Test at Lockheed Martin's...

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NASA image: That's a Wrap!
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Oct 13, 2014

That's a Wrap!

The last major assembly operation to prepare Orion for Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) is completed in the Launch...

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NASA image: That's a Wrap!
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Oct 12, 2014

That's a Wrap!

The last major assembly operation to prepare Orion for Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) is completed in the Launch...

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Sep 15, 2011

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The Orion ground test vehicle is prepared for the Launch Abort Vehicle Configuration Test at Lockheed Martin's...

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The Orion ground test vehicle is prepared for the Launch Abort Vehicle Configuration Test at Lockheed Martin's...

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The Orion ground test vehicle is prepared for the Launch Abort Vehicle Configuration Test at Lockheed Martin's...

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NASA image: That's a Wrap!
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Oct 11, 2014

That's a Wrap!

The last major assembly operation to prepare Orion for Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) is completed in the 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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