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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 Stage Adapter (OSA) Offload and Transport
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Apr 4, 2018

Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) Offload and Transport

The Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) was moved out of NASA's Super Guppy aircraft onto a special payload handler at the...

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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

Several Praxair trucks carrying their loads of liquid oxygen, or LO2, have arrived at Launch Pad 39B at NASA's...

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NASA image: Artemis I SLS Core Stage Prep for Lift/Mate
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Jun 10, 2021

Artemis I SLS Core Stage Prep for Lift/Mate

Teams with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems and contractor Jacobs prepare to lift the Space Launch System (SLS)...

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NASA image: EM-2 Pressure Vessel Arrival
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Aug 24, 2018

EM-2 Pressure Vessel Arrival

The Orion crew module pressure vessel for Exploration Mission-2 arrives at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator, Jim Bridenstine, Views Artemis Booster Proce
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Jul 27, 2020

NASA Administrator, Jim Bridenstine, Views Artemis Booster Proce

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine (center), accompanied by Jacobs and Exploration Ground Systems employees, views...

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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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NASA image: Platform D Installation
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Sep 9, 2016

Platform D Installation

A heavy-lift crane lowers the second half of the D-level work platforms, D north, for NASA’s Space Launch System...

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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 positions the Orion crew access arm (CAA) so it can be attached...

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NASA image: Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) Prep for Transport fro
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Jul 25, 2017

Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) Prep for Transport fro

The Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket is packed inside a...

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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 looks out over Firing Room 1 in the Launch Control Center at NASA’s...

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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: 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, secured on a flatbed truck, has arrived at...

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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

Several Praxair trucks begin to depart Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, after offloading...

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NASA image: ML Crew Access Arm Move
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Nov 10, 2017

ML Crew Access Arm Move

A heavy-load transport truck carries the Orion crew access arm along the NASA Causeway east toward State Road 3 at...

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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 in front of the Eisenhower...

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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, secured on a flatbed truck, is on its way to...

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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, a...

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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: Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) Offload and Transport
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Apr 4, 2018

Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) Offload and Transport

The Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) is moved out of NASA's Super Guppy aircraft onto a special payload handler at the...

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NASA image: Platform B North Installation
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Dec 16, 2016

Platform B North Installation

A construction worker wearing a safety harness and tethered lines prepares to assist with the installation of the...

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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 stands next to her console in Firing Room 1 at the Kennedy Space...

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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

Viewed from the 274-foot level mobile launcher (ML), a crane positions 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

NASA Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson stands next to her console in Firing Room 1 at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Expedition 54 Soyuz Rollout
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Dec 15, 2017

Expedition 54 Soyuz Rollout

Workers are seen on a gantry as the service structure arms are raised around the Soyuz rocket, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017...

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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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