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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 Spacecraft Launch Abort Simulated by NASA Supercomputers
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Nov 18, 2021

Artemis Spacecraft Launch Abort Simulated by NASA Supercomputers

The Orion spacecraft launch abort system is designed to pull the crew capsule to safety in the event of an emergency...

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NASA image: GRC-2007-C-02470
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Nov 13, 2007

GRC-2007-C-02470

Orion Capsule and Launch Abort System (LAS) installed in the NASA Glenn 8x6 Supersonic Wind Tunnel (SWT) for...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3817
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Oct 24, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Launch Abort System Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4397
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Oct 13, 2014

KSC-2014-4397

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Launch Abort System Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4398
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Oct 13, 2014

KSC-2014-4398

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Launch Abort System Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4400
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Oct 13, 2014

KSC-2014-4400

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Launch Abort System Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a window...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3819
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Oct 24, 2013

KSC-2013-3819

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Launch Abort System Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3815
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Oct 24, 2013

KSC-2013-3815

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Launch Abort System Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3818
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Oct 24, 2013

KSC-2013-3818

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Launch Abort System Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3816
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Oct 24, 2013

KSC-2013-3816

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Launch Abort System Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4399
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Oct 13, 2014

KSC-2014-4399

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Launch Abort System Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a...

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NASA image: Orion LAS Integration
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Jul 22, 2021

Orion LAS Integration

Teams with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) and contractor Jacobs integrated the launch abort system (LAS)...

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NASA image: Orion LAS Integration
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Jul 22, 2021

Orion LAS Integration

Teams with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) and contractor Jacobs integrated the launch abort system (LAS)...

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NASA image: Orion LAS Integration
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Jul 22, 2021

Orion LAS Integration

Teams with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) and contractor Jacobs integrated the launch abort system (LAS)...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort-2 Test ISO Launch B-roll String
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Jul 2, 2019

Ascent Abort-2 Test ISO Launch B-roll String

NASA engineers put Orion’s launch abort system to the test under high stress condition during the Ascent Abort-2...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort 2 Live Launch Coverage
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Jul 2, 2019

Ascent Abort 2 Live Launch Coverage

NASA engineers put Orion’s launch abort system to the test under high stress condition during the Ascent Abort-2...

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NASA image: Randy Bresnik and Kayla Barron in O&C and LASF
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Feb 12, 2019

Randy Bresnik and Kayla Barron in O&C and LASF

NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik, center, and astronaut candidate Kayla Barron tour the Operations and Checkout Building...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Prepares Orion for Pad Abort-1 Safety Test
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Apr 9, 2008

NASA Armstrong Prepares Orion for Pad Abort-1 Safety Test

Mark Geyer, NASA’s Orion manager, visited NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, on April...

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NASA image: Inside KSC! for Sept. 11, 2020
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Sep 11, 2020

Inside KSC! for Sept. 11, 2020

NASA’s fifth core value – inclusion – was installed in the Central Campus lobby on Sept. 1, 2020. This fifth core...

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NASA image: 8-5-2019_Orion_PQM_WSTF
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Aug 5, 2019

8-5-2019_Orion_PQM_WSTF

Propulsion test that simulates an abort-to-orbit scenario in which the spacecraft’s service module must place Orion...

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NASA image: Artemis I - Orion Moves to the Launch Abort System Facility (LASF) - TIMELAPSE
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Jul 10, 2021

Artemis I - Orion Moves to the Launch Abort System Facility (LASF) - TIMELAPSE

Orion Move to LASF Timelapses

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NASA image: Inside KSC! for June 7, 2019
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Jun 6, 2019

Inside KSC! for June 7, 2019

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V booster for Boeing's Crew Flight Test on the CST-100 Starliner arrived aboard the...

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NASA image: Orion Transport to VAB
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Oct 19, 2021

Orion Transport to VAB

The Orion spacecraft for NASA’s Artemis I mission, fully assembled with its launch abort system, has moved out of...

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NASA image: Orion Transport to VAB
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Oct 19, 2021

Orion Transport to VAB

The Orion spacecraft for NASA’s Artemis I mission, fully assembled with its launch abort system, moves out of the...

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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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