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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 Joins Four Major SLS Rocket Parts to Form Artemis II Core Stage
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Mar 28, 2022

NASA Joins Four Major SLS Rocket Parts to Form Artemis II Core Stage

NASA joined the Space Launch System rocket’s core stage forward assembly with the 130-foot liquid hydrogen tank for...

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NASA image: NASA Joins Four Major SLS Rocket Parts to Form Artemis II Core Stage
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Mar 28, 2022

NASA Joins Four Major SLS Rocket Parts to Form Artemis II Core Stage

NASA joined the Space Launch System rocket’s core stage forward assembly with the 130-foot liquid hydrogen tank for...

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NASA image: Water Gushes From SLS Rocket LOX Propellant Tank As Engineers Break It On Purpose
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Jun 24, 2020

Water Gushes From SLS Rocket LOX Propellant Tank As Engineers Break It On Purpose

To complete the structural qualification test campaign for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, the liquid...

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NASA image: Full_Clip_Water Gushes From SLS Rocket Propellant Tank As Engineers Break It On Purpose
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Jun 24, 2020

Full_Clip_Water Gushes From SLS Rocket Propellant Tank As Engineers Break It On Purpose

Full Clip To complete the structural qualification test campaign for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, the...

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NASA image: NASA Joins Four Major SLS Rocket Parts to Form Artemis II Core Stage
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Mar 28, 2022

NASA Joins Four Major SLS Rocket Parts to Form Artemis II Core Stage

NASA joined the Space Launch System rocket’s core stage forward assembly with the 130-foot liquid hydrogen tank for...

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NASA image: NASA Joins Four Major SLS Rocket Parts to Form Artemis II Core Stage
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Mar 21, 2022

NASA Joins Four Major SLS Rocket Parts to Form Artemis II Core Stage

NASA joined the Space Launch System rocket’s core stage forward assembly with the 130-foot liquid hydrogen tank for...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Director and Plaque Award Ceremony
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Mar 24, 2023

Artemis I Launch Director and Plaque Award Ceremony

Artemis Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson (right) acknowledged and honored members of the Artemis team...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2307
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Apr 16, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This is an aerial view of space shuttle Discovery bolted to the top of a Shuttle Carrier...

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NASA image: Benefit from NASA
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Feb 1, 2002

Benefit from NASA

This is a photo of a technician at KES Science and Technology Inc., in Kernesaw, Georgia, assembling the AiroCide...

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NASA image: Artemis I - NASA Administrator Bill Nelson Meets the Red Team
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Nov 15, 2022

Artemis I - NASA Administrator Bill Nelson Meets the Red Team

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson (left) meets with members of the “red crew,” Jacobs/TOSC ERC employees Billy Cairns...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2803
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Dec 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., workers maneuver one of the THEMIS...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7022
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Sep 8, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In a clean room inside the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility at Vandenberg...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7026
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Sep 8, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In a clean room inside the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility at Vandenberg...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7027
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Sep 8, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In a clean room inside the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility at Vandenberg...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2386
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Apr 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A NASA C-9 “Pathfinder” DC-9 prepares for takeoff from the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3367
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May 6, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Students from across the nation gathered at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida for the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2804
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Dec 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., workers install bolt cutters on one...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2303
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Apr 16, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This is an aerial view of space shuttle Discovery bolted to the top of a Shuttle Carrier...

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NASA image: Rectangular Drop Vehicle in the Zero Gravity Research Facility
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Mar 23, 1969

Rectangular Drop Vehicle in the Zero Gravity Research Facility

A rectangular drop test vehicle perched above 450-foot shaft at the Zero Gravity Research Facility at NASA Lewis...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0898
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Apr 3, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- In the mobile service tower on Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00071
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Mar 23, 2005

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How do the Solid Rocket Boosters work? The Solid Rocket Boosters are the most powerful part of the Space Shuttle. At...

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NASA image: Ceremony Honoring Connor Johnson
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Mar 15, 2014

Ceremony Honoring Connor Johnson

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Six-year-old Connor Johnson, right, discusses his interest in the space program with NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2805
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Dec 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., workers install bolt cutters on one...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7020
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Sep 6, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In a clean room inside the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility at Vandenberg...

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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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