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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: KSC-2013-2119
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Apr 24, 2013

KSC-2013-2119

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- An orange flight test article space shuttle external fuel tank, or ET, awaits transport from...

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NASA image: Artemis III Core Stage Major Join Complete
Video
Jan 8, 2026

Artemis III Core Stage Major Join Complete

Teams with Boeing – NASA’s Prime Contractor for the agency’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket – mate the forward and...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2363
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Nov 22, 2004

KSC-04pd-2363

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The aft skirt and lower segment of the Solid Rocket Booster (SRB) being prepared for...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis III Core Stage Major Join Complete
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Jan 8, 2026

Artemis III Core Stage Major Join Complete

Teams with Boeing – NASA’s Prime Contractor for the agency’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket – mate the forward and...

MAF
NASA image: Artemis III Core Stage Major Join Complete
Image
Jan 8, 2026

Artemis III Core Stage Major Join Complete

Teams with Boeing – NASA’s Prime Contractor for the agency’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket – mate the forward and...

MSFC
NASA image: Artemis III Core Stage Major Join Complete
Image
Jan 8, 2026

Artemis III Core Stage Major Join Complete

Teams with Boeing – NASA’s Prime Contractor for the agency’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket – mate the forward and...

MAF
NASA image: KSC-04pd-2381
Image
Nov 22, 2004

KSC-04pd-2381

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), media are shown where the Solid Rocket Booster...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2359
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Nov 22, 2004

KSC-04pd-2359

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The aft skirt and lower segment of the Solid Rocket Booster (SRB) being prepared for...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis III Core Stage Major Join Complete
Image
Jan 8, 2026

Artemis III Core Stage Major Join Complete

Teams with Boeing – NASA’s Prime Contractor for the agency’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket – mate the forward and...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2011-7766
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Nov 10, 2011

KSC-2011-7766

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At a Pegasus booster processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2361
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Nov 22, 2004

KSC-04pd-2361

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - - The aft skirt and lower segment of the Solid Rocket Booster (SRB) being prepared for...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-5889
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Oct 9, 2012

KSC-2012-5889

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians install the aft skirt on...

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NASA image: The Media Tour the BFF, VAB, and the ML
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Dec 2, 2014

The Media Tour the BFF, VAB, and the ML

At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the news media are briefed on the agency's Space Launch System...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3107
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Jul 24, 2013

KSC-2013-3107

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An exterior view of Hangar AF at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. The facility...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1939
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Apr 2, 2014

KSC-2014-1939

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Tom Engler, deputy director of the Center Planning and Development Directorate at Kennedy...

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NASA image: Core Stage Four Liquid Hydrogen Tank Aft Dome Lifts into Vertical Assembly Center 
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Oct 27, 2025

Core Stage Four Liquid Hydrogen Tank Aft Dome Lifts into Vertical Assembly Center 

Move crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift the aft dome for the liquid hydrogen tank for the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7765
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Nov 10, 2011

KSC-2011-7765

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At a Pegasus booster processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0524
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Mar 5, 2004

KSC-04pd0524

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-114 crew pose for a photo in front of a solid rocket booster aft skirt in the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2365
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Nov 22, 2004

KSC-04pd-2365

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The aft skirt and lower segment of the Solid Rocket Booster (SRB) being prepared for...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-2118
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Apr 24, 2013

KSC-2013-2118

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Volunteers prepare an orange flight test article shuttle external fuel tank, or ET, for...

KSC
NASA image: Core Stage Four Liquid Hydrogen Tank Aft Dome Lifts into Vertical Assembly Center 
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Oct 27, 2025

Core Stage Four Liquid Hydrogen Tank Aft Dome Lifts into Vertical Assembly Center 

Move crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift the aft dome for the liquid hydrogen tank for the...

MAF
NASA image: KSC-06pd2233
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Sep 27, 2006

KSC-06pd2233

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

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2378
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Nov 22, 2004

KSC-04pd-2378

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Photographers shoot the movement of the aft skirt and lower segment of the Solid Rocket...

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NASA image: The Media Tour the BFF, VAB, and the ML
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Dec 2, 2014

The Media Tour the BFF, VAB, and the ML

At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the news media tour the spaceport's Booster Fabrication...

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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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