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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: Orion EM-1 Terminal Countdown Demonstration
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Dec 14, 2018

Orion EM-1 Terminal Countdown Demonstration

NASA Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson makes notes at her console in Firing Room 1 at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 Crew Module Adapter Move to Clean Room
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Nov 29, 2016

Orion EM-1 Crew Module Adapter Move to Clean Room

Inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) Lift in High Bay
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Apr 5, 2018

Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) Lift in High Bay

Inside the Space Station Processing Facility (SSPF) high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers...

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NASA image: Pad 39B Flame Trench Brick Work
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Oct 26, 2016

Pad 39B Flame Trench Brick Work

Progress on the new brick walls of the north side of the flame trench at Launch Pad 39B is seen in a view from the...

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NASA image: Worm Logo Painting on SLS Booster Segments
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Sep 3, 2020

Worm Logo Painting on SLS Booster Segments

Workers with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) use a laser projector and green tape to mask off the shape of...

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NASA image: Crew Access Arm Installation onto Mobile Launcher
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Feb 26, 2018

Crew Access Arm Installation onto Mobile Launcher

At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane begins lifting the Orion crew access arm (CAA) so it can be...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 Terminal Countdown Demonstration
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Dec 14, 2018

Orion EM-1 Terminal Countdown Demonstration

An overall view of Firing Room 1 at the Kennedy Space Center's Launch Control Center shows the launch team at work...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Key Handover from Lockheed
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Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Key Handover from Lockheed

Orion is revealed for one of the final times on Jan. 14, as it is readied atop its transport pallet from the Neil...

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NASA image: InSight Media Briefing
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Oct 31, 2018

InSight Media Briefing

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory InSight principal investigator Bruce Banerdt gives remarks during the NASA InSight...

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NASA image: Platform B North Installation
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Dec 16, 2016

Platform B North Installation

High up in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane lowers the second...

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NASA image: Orion Arrival at White House Complex
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Jul 21, 2018

Orion Arrival at White House Complex

NASA's Orion spacecraft that flew Exploration Flight Test-1 on Dec. 5, 2014 is seen while being lifted over a gate...

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NASA image: Platform D Installation
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Sep 9, 2016

Platform D Installation

In High Bay 3 inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, construction workers...

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NASA image: Expedition 54 Soyuz Rollout
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Dec 15, 2017

Expedition 54 Soyuz Rollout

Security personnel walk along railroad tracks ahead of the Soyuz rocket as it is rolled out to the pad by train,...

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NASA image: Orion at White House for Made in America Product Showcase
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Jul 23, 2018

Orion at White House for Made in America Product Showcase

NASA's Orion spacecraft that flew on Exploration Flight Test-1 on Dec. 5, 2014, is seen on the south lawn of the...

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NASA image: Orion Arrival at White House Complex
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Jul 21, 2018

Orion Arrival at White House Complex

NASA's Orion spacecraft that flew Exploration Flight Test-1 on Dec. 5, 2014 is seen after being uncovered in...

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NASA image: Booster Engine Service Platforms Delivered to VAB
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Apr 17, 2018

Booster Engine Service Platforms Delivered to VAB

A new service platform for NASA's Space Launch System booster engines has been offloaded from a flatbed truck and is...

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NASA image: Cryo Tank Fill at Pad 39B
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Sep 26, 2017

Cryo Tank Fill at Pad 39B

Praxair trucks carrying their loads of liquid oxygen, or LO2, are on their way to Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Liftoff
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Sep 8, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Liftoff

Liftoff of OSIRIS-REA United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2762
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Jun 17, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Stephanie Abrams, a meteorologist with The Weather Channel, prepares for a live interview...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 Crew Module Adapter Move to Clean Room
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Nov 29, 2016

Orion EM-1 Crew Module Adapter Move to Clean Room

Inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: Expedition 54 Preflight
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Dec 14, 2017

Expedition 54 Preflight

A mosaic welcoming visitors is seen outside the town of Baikonur, Kazakhstan, Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017. Expedition 54...

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NASA image: InSight Media Briefing
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Oct 31, 2018

InSight Media Briefing

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory InSight project manager Tom Hoffman gives remarks during a media briefing regarding...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 Crew Module Adapter Move to Clean Room
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Nov 29, 2016

Orion EM-1 Crew Module Adapter Move to Clean Room

Inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: MLP-1 on Crawler Transporter 2 (CT-2)
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Mar 22, 2017

MLP-1 on Crawler Transporter 2 (CT-2)

NASA's upgraded crawler-transporter 2 (CT-2), carrying mobile launcher platform 1, moves slowly along the crawlerway...

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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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