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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: Launch America Banner on VAB
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Oct 28, 2021

Launch America Banner on VAB

Seen here is the “Launch America” banner for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program (CCP) on the iconic Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: Launch America Banner on VAB
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Oct 28, 2021

Launch America Banner on VAB

Kennedy Space Center’s iconic Vehicle Assembly Building is photographed just before NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 astronauts...

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NASA image: Delta Rocket Launch Carrying Mars Pathfinder
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Sep 19, 2003

Delta Rocket Launch Carrying Mars Pathfinder

NASA Mars Pathfinder was launched on a Delta Launch Vehicle at 1:56 am on 4 December 1996 from Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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Mar 11, 2002

Research Technology

Engineers at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) have begun a series of engine tests on a new breed of space...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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Aug 6, 2001

Research Technology

The test of twin Linear Aerospike XRS-2200 engines, originally built for the X-33 program, was performed on August...

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NASA image: SLS Avionics Handling Tool Demo
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Apr 4, 2019

SLS Avionics Handling Tool Demo

A Space Launch System (SLS) avionics handling tool demonstration takes place inside Kennedy Space Center’s Vehicle...

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NASA image: SLS Avionics Handling Tool Demo
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Apr 4, 2019

SLS Avionics Handling Tool Demo

A Space Launch System (SLS) avionics handling tool demonstration takes place inside Kennedy Space Center’s Vehicle...

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NASA image: SLS Avionics Handling Tool Demo
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Apr 4, 2019

SLS Avionics Handling Tool Demo

A Space Launch System (SLS) avionics handling tool demonstration takes place inside Kennedy Space Center’s Vehicle...

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NASA image: SLS Avionics Handling Tool Demo
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Apr 4, 2019

SLS Avionics Handling Tool Demo

A Space Launch System (SLS) avionics handling tool demonstration takes place inside Kennedy Space Center’s Vehicle...

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NASA image: SLS Avionics Handling Tool Demo
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Apr 4, 2019

SLS Avionics Handling Tool Demo

A Space Launch System (SLS) avionics handling tool demonstration takes place inside Kennedy Space Center’s Vehicle...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1960

Saturn Apollo Program

This image illustrates the basic differences between the three Saturn launch vehicles developed by the Marshall...

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NASA image: Victor Glover Tours VAB
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Jul 15, 2021

Victor Glover Tours VAB

NASA astronaut Victor Glover greets Kenneth McElroy, Launch Vehicle Processing Technician with Jacobs, inside...

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NASA image: STS-27 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, at KSC Launch Complex (LC) pad 39B
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Nov 2, 1988

STS-27 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, at KSC Launch Complex (LC) pad 39B

S88-52659 (2 Nov 1988) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis on Launch Pad 39B at KSC following the roll-out process from...

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NASA image: Martian Samples Leaving Mars Artist Concept
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Jun 20, 2011

Martian Samples Leaving Mars Artist Concept

This artist concept of a proposed Mars sample return mission portrays the launch of an ascent vehicle. The solar...

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NASA image: Artemis II Rollout
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Jan 17, 2026

Artemis II Rollout

The Artemis II Moon rocket will roll out of NASA Kennedy's Vehicle Assembly Building atop the crawler-transporter 2...

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NASA image: View of Apollo 16 space vehicle on way from VAB to Pad A, Launch Complex 39
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Feb 11, 1972

View of Apollo 16 space vehicle on way from VAB to Pad A, Launch Complex 39

S72-19795 (13 Dec. 1971) --- A large crowd of spectators look on as the 363-feet tall Apollo 16 (Spacecraft...

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NASA image: SLS-4091 August 2022 Artemis I Resource Reel 081922
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Aug 18, 2022

SLS-4091 August 2022 Artemis I Resource Reel 081922

This resource reel shows major milestones for NASA’s Moon rocket, the Space Launch System (SLS) as it prepared its...

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NASA image: LVSA Arrival
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Sep 5, 2024

LVSA Arrival

NASA’s Pegasus barge, carrying several pieces of the agency’s Artemis campaign hardware, including Artemis II’s...

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NASA image: Artemis II LVSA Arrival and Artemis IV Core Stage Engine Section
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Sep 9, 2024

Artemis II LVSA Arrival and Artemis IV Core Stage Engine Section

NASA’s Artemis IV SLS (Space Launch System) core stage engine section which houses the four RS-25 engines, arrives...

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NASA image: Artemis II LVSA Arrival and Artemis IV Core Stage Engine Section
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Sep 9, 2024

Artemis II LVSA Arrival and Artemis IV Core Stage Engine Section

NASA’s Artemis IV SLS (Space Launch System) core stage engine section which houses the four RS-25 engines, arrives...

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NASA image: Artemis II LVSA Arrival and Artemis IV Core Stage Engine Section
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Sep 9, 2024

Artemis II LVSA Arrival and Artemis IV Core Stage Engine Section

NASA’s Artemis IV SLS (Space Launch System) core stage engine section which houses the four RS-25 engines, arrives...

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NASA image: Michael Griffin Discusses Exploration Architecture Study
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Sep 18, 2005

Michael Griffin Discusses Exploration Architecture Study

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin discusses the results of the agency's exploration architecture study on Monday,...

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NASA image: Michael Griffin Discusses Exploration Architecture Study
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Sep 18, 2005

Michael Griffin Discusses Exploration Architecture Study

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin discusses the results of the agency's exploration architecture study on Monday,...

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NASA image: Michael Griffin Discusses Exploration Architecture Study
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Sep 18, 2005

Michael Griffin Discusses Exploration Architecture Study

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin discusses the results of the agency's exploration architecture study on Monday,...

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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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