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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: Landsat-9 Spacecraft (Observatory) Lift to Fixture Structure
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Jul 12, 2021

Landsat-9 Spacecraft (Observatory) Lift to Fixture Structure

The Landsat-9 spacecraft (observatory) is lifted to a fixture structure for further processing inside the Integrated...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Spacecraft Lift and Mate at SLC-3
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Sep 15, 2021

Landsat 9 Spacecraft Lift and Mate at SLC-3

The Landsat 9 spacecraft is lifted and mated to the Atlas V rocket in preparation for launch at SLC-3 at Vandenberg...

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NASA image: Artemis I SLS LVSA Lift and Mate
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Jun 22, 2021

Artemis I SLS LVSA Lift and Mate

The launch vehicle stage adapter for the Artemis I mission is lifted into place atop the already assembled pieces of...

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NASA image: ECN-2409
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Jun 17, 1970

ECN-2409

Not every moment of a test pilot's day is serious business. In a moment of levity, NASA pilots Bill Dana (left) and...

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NASA image: Things are Really Looking Up (on Mars)
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Mar 23, 2021

Things are Really Looking Up (on Mars)

Did you know that NASA’s aeronautical innovators had a hand in the creation of the first flying vehicle on Mars?...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2273
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Mar 24, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – After rotation in the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2276
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Mar 24, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Centaur Lift and Mate
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Jun 10, 2020

Mars 2020 Centaur Lift and Mate

A close-up view of the single-engine Centaur upper stage for the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket for NASA’s...

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NASA image: Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight
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Oct 22, 2024

Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight

An atmospheric probe model attached upside down to a host quad rotor remotely piloted aircraft lifts off on Oct. 22,...

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NASA image: Revolutionary Vertical Lift Technology Project (RVLT) Simulator
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Apr 26, 2023

Revolutionary Vertical Lift Technology Project (RVLT) Simulator

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NASA image: LH2/TSMU Lift and Install
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Jul 27, 2018

LH2/TSMU Lift and Install

The second of two Tail Service Mast Umbilicals is lifted by crane for installation on the 0-level deck of the mobile...

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NASA image: LH2/TSMU Lift and Install
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Jul 27, 2018

LH2/TSMU Lift and Install

A JP Donovan construction worker makes preparations for lifting of the second of two Tail Service Mast Umbilicals...

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NASA image: LO2/TSMU Lift and Installation
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Jul 12, 2018

LO2/TSMU Lift and Installation

The first of two Tail Service Mast Umbilicals is lifted up for installation on the 0-level deck of the mobile...

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NASA image: LO2/TSMU Lift and Installation
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Jul 12, 2018

LO2/TSMU Lift and Installation

A crane is used to lift up the first of two Tail Service Mast Umbilicals for installation on the 0-level deck of the...

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NASA image: InSight Lift & Mate
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Apr 23, 2018

InSight Lift & Mate

At Space Launch Complex 3 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a crane is used to lift NASA's Interior...

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NASA image: LH2/TSMU Lift and Install
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Jul 27, 2018

LH2/TSMU Lift and Install

The second of two Tail Service Mast Umbilicals is lifted by crane for installation on the 0-level deck of the mobile...

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NASA image: LH2/TSMU Lift and Install
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Jul 27, 2018

LH2/TSMU Lift and Install

Construction workers with JP Donovan assist as a crane lifts the second of two Tail Service Mast Umbilicals up for...

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NASA image: LO2/TSMU Lift and Installation
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Jul 12, 2018

LO2/TSMU Lift and Installation

The first of two Tail Service Mast Umbilicals is lifted up for installation on the 0-level deck of the mobile...

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NASA image: LH2/TSMU Lift and Install
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Jul 27, 2018

LH2/TSMU Lift and Install

The second of two Tail Service Mast Umbilicals is lifted by crane for installation on the 0-level deck of the mobile...

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NASA image: LO2/TSMU Lift and Installation
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Jul 12, 2018

LO2/TSMU Lift and Installation

A crane is used to lift up the first of two Tail Service Mast Umbilicals for installation on the 0-level deck of the...

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NASA image: LO2/TSMU Lift and Installation
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Jul 12, 2018

LO2/TSMU Lift and Installation

The first of two Tail Service Mast Umbilicals is lifted up for installation on the 0-level deck of the mobile...

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NASA image: LH2/TSMU Lift and Install
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Jul 27, 2018

LH2/TSMU Lift and Install

The second of two Tail Service Mast Umbilicals is lifted by crane for installation on the 0-level deck of the mobile...

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NASA image: iROSA Lift Operation
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Mar 23, 2023

iROSA Lift Operation

Inside the Space Station Processing Facility high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians assist...

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NASA image: iROSA Lift Operation
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Mar 23, 2023

iROSA Lift Operation

Inside the Space Station Processing Facility high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians monitor...

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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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