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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: OSIRIS-REx Encapsulation
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Aug 24, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Encapsulation

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the agency’s Origins,...

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

Pad 39B Flame Trench Brick Work

Progress continues on the new flame trench at Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Construction...

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

EM-2 Pressure Vessel Arrival

A super-wide truck carrying the Orion crew module pressure vessel for Exploration Mission-2 approaches the entrance...

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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

Engineers watch as several Praxair trucks carrying their loads of liquid oxygen, or LO2, arrive at Launch Pad 39B at...

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NASA image: Worm Logo Painting on SLS Booster Segments
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Sep 4, 2020

Worm Logo Painting on SLS Booster Segments

Silhouetted against the bright Florida sunlight outside, a worker with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems (EGS)...

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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: Expedition 54 Soyuz Rollout
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Dec 15, 2017

Expedition 54 Soyuz Rollout

The Soyuz rocket is seen on the launch pad as the service structure arms are closed around it, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017...

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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: 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 Stage Adapter (OSA) Offload
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Apr 4, 2018

Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) Offload

The Orion Stage Adapter (OSA), secured on flatbed transporter, is moved along State Road 3 to the Space Station...

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NASA image: Expedition 54 Soyuz Rollout
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Dec 15, 2017

Expedition 54 Soyuz Rollout

The Soyuz rocket is seen shortly after being raised into a vertical position on the launch pad, Friday, Dec. 15,...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Liftoff
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Sep 8, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Liftoff

Liftoff of OSIRA United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air...

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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: Platform D Installation
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Sep 9, 2016

Platform D Installation

Construction workers use specialized tools to help secure the second half of the D-level work platforms, D north,...

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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: ISS Solar Transit
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Apr 23, 2021

ISS Solar Transit

The International Space Station, with a crew of seven aboard, is seen in silhouette as it transits the sun at...

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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: NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 Arrival at Kennedy Space Center
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Mar 7, 2025

NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 Arrival at Kennedy Space Center

Crew members of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission to the International Space Station from left to right JAXA (Japan...

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NASA image: Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) Transport from DOC to
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Jul 26, 2017

Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) Transport from DOC to

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

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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, arrive at Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: View of the Apollo 16 Lunar Module on the lunar surface
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Apr 20, 1971

View of the Apollo 16 Lunar Module on the lunar surface

AS16-113-18334 (21 April 1972) --- View of the Lunar Module (LM) "Orion" parked on the lunar surface. During their...

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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

With a control panel visible in the foreground, a technician begins installation of the Orion crew access arm (CAA)...

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NASA image: Platform B North Installation
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Dec 16, 2016

Platform B North Installation

A crane lifts the second half of the B-level work platforms, B north, for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket,...

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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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