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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: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jun 15, 1960

Saturn Apollo Program

The Saturn Project was approved on January 18, 1960 as a program of the highest national priority. The formal test...

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NASA image: Delta II - SIRTF Lift and Mate
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Jul 28, 2003

Delta II - SIRTF Lift and Mate

The second stage of the Delta II Heavy rocket is ready for mating onto the first stage, below. The rocket will...

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NASA image: Artemis: Inside the Latest Achievements:  Episode 28
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Jun 22, 2021

Artemis: Inside the Latest Achievements: Episode 28

Description: NASA's Artemis program is making incredible progress on its mission to land the first woman and person...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1877
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Jun 25, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At Vandenberg AFB, the second stage of the Taurus rocket moves behind the third...

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NASA image: OA-7 Lift and Mate to Booster
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Mar 17, 2017

OA-7 Lift and Mate to Booster

The payload fairing containing the Orbital ATK Cygnus pressurized cargo module is mated to the Centaur upper stage,...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Mar 1, 1965

Saturn Apollo Program

The hydrogen-powered second stage is being lowered into place during the final phase of fabrication of the Saturn V...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Mar 3, 1964

Saturn Apollo Program

Two technicians apply insulation to the outer surface of the S-II second stage booster for the Saturn V moon rocket....

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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 into the airlock at the Space Station...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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May 28, 1964

Wernher von Braun

This photograph depicts an intense moment during the SA-6 launch at the Firing Room. Dr. von Braun, Director of the...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc662
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Apr 16, 1997

KSC-97pc662

The second stage of a Titan IV/Centaur expendable launch vehicle is suspended in the Vertical Integration Building...

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NASA image: OA-7 Lift and Mate to Booster
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Mar 17, 2017

OA-7 Lift and Mate to Booster

The payload fairing containing the Orbital ATK Cygnus pressurized cargo module is mated to the Centaur upper stage,...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1102
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Jul 19, 1997

KSC-97PC1102

The second stage of the Lockheed Martin Launch Vehicle-2 (LMLV-2) is mated to its first stage at Launch Complex 46...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6528
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Nov 9, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A truck carries the first stage of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket through the gate at Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc661
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Apr 16, 1997

KSC-97pc661

Lockheed Martin technicians and engineers in the Vertical Integration Building prepare to hoist the second stage of...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Nov 1, 1964

Saturn Apollo Program

The Saturn I S-IV stage (second stage) assembly for the SA-9 mission underwent the weight and balance test in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5303
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Oct 16, 2010

KSC-2010-5303

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The stage 0 motor, left, and the interstage associated with Stage 1 of the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1551
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Jul 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station,...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0751
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Mar 14, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the launch tower on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

Workers at McDornel-Douglas install the Saturn IB S-IVB (second) stage for the Apollo-Soyuz mission into the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2232
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Sep 27, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Assembly and Refurbishment Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the solid...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0750
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Mar 14, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the launch tower on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1550
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Jul 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station,...

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NASA image: blessing ceremony for the rocket
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Dec 8, 2017

blessing ceremony for the rocket

The H-IIA No. 23 rocket that will carry the GPM Core Observatory into space arrived at Tanegashima Space Center on...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 22, 1970

Saturn Apollo Program

This Saturn V S-II (second) stage is being lifted into position for a test at the Vehicle Assembly Building at the...

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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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