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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: The Team From Brazil at the First Robotics Rocket City Regional
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Mar 16, 2018

The Team From Brazil at the First Robotics Rocket City Regional

The First Robotics Rocket City Regional Competition was held at the Von Braun Civic Center in Huntsville, Alabama on...

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NASA image: Antares Rocket Preparation
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Jan 8, 2014

Antares Rocket Preparation

White-tailed deer graze near the Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket, launch Pad-0A, at NASA's Wallops...

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NASA image: Antares Rocket Preparation
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Jan 8, 2014

Antares Rocket Preparation

White-tailed deer graze near the Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket, launch Pad-0A, at NASA's Wallops...

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NASA image: UP Aerospace Preparing Rocket to Launch NASA Space Technologies
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Sep 10, 2018

UP Aerospace Preparing Rocket to Launch NASA Space Technologies

UP Aerospace employees preparing their SpaceLoft rocket to carry NASA technologies for testing in microgravity.

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NASA image: UP Aerospace Preparing Rocket to Launch NASA Flight Opportunities Technologies
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Sep 11, 2018

UP Aerospace Preparing Rocket to Launch NASA Flight Opportunities Technologies

UP Aerospace employees preparing their SpaceLoft rocket to carry NASA technologies for testing in microgravity

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NASA image: UP Aerospace Preparing Rocket to Launch NASA Space Technologies
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Sep 12, 2018

UP Aerospace Preparing Rocket to Launch NASA Space Technologies

UP Aerospace employees preparing their SpaceLoft rocket to carry NASA technologies for testing in microgravity.

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NASA image: UP Aerospace Preparing Rocket to Launch NASA Space Technologies
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Sep 12, 2018

UP Aerospace Preparing Rocket to Launch NASA Space Technologies

UP Aerospace employees preparing their SpaceLoft rocket to carry NASA technologies for testing in microgravity.

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NASA image: UP Aerospace Preparing Rocket to Launch NASA Space Technologies
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Sep 12, 2018

UP Aerospace Preparing Rocket to Launch NASA Space Technologies

UP Aerospace employees preparing their SpaceLoft rocket to carry NASA technologies for testing in microgravity.

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NASA image: 2018 Student Launch Initiative Rocket Fair
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Apr 6, 2018

2018 Student Launch Initiative Rocket Fair

Students from 23 states display their rockets and talk about what they did to make them fly at the NASA Student...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Apr 15, 2004

Early Rockets

The English confrontation with Indian rockets came in 1780 at the Battle of Guntar. The closely massed, normally...

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NASA image: The third stage of the Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL rocket is bei
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Apr 3, 2007

The third stage of the Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL rocket is bei

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians prepare to mate the AIM spacecraft (at left) to the SoftRide...

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NASA image: The third stage of the Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL rocket is bei
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Apr 3, 2007

The third stage of the Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL rocket is bei

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the third stage of the Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL rocket is being mated...

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NASA image: The third stage of the Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL rocket is bei
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Apr 3, 2007

The third stage of the Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL rocket is bei

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL rocket is ready for mating to the AIM...

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NASA image: The third stage of the Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL rocket is bei
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Apr 3, 2007

The third stage of the Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL rocket is bei

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a technician mates the AIM spacecraft, at left, to the Orbital Sciences...

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NASA image: NASA Connects All Major Structures of Artemis II Moon Rocket Core Stage
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Mar 11, 2023

NASA Connects All Major Structures of Artemis II Moon Rocket Core Stage

Teams with NASA and Boeing, the core stage lead contractor, at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans have...

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NASA image: NASA Connects All Major Structures of Artemis II Moon Rocket Core Stage
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Mar 11, 2023

NASA Connects All Major Structures of Artemis II Moon Rocket Core Stage

Teams with NASA and Boeing, the core stage lead contractor, at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans have...

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NASA image: NASA Connects All Major Structures of Artemis II Moon Rocket Core Stage
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Mar 11, 2023

NASA Connects All Major Structures of Artemis II Moon Rocket Core Stage

Teams with NASA and Boeing, the core stage lead contractor, at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans have...

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NASA image: NASA Connects All Major Structures of Artemis II Moon Rocket Core Stage
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Mar 11, 2023

NASA Connects All Major Structures of Artemis II Moon Rocket Core Stage

Teams with NASA and Boeing, the core stage lead contractor, at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans have...

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NASA image: NASA Connects All Major Structures of Artemis II Moon Rocket Core Stage
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Mar 11, 2023

NASA Connects All Major Structures of Artemis II Moon Rocket Core Stage

Teams with NASA and Boeing, the core stage lead contractor, at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans have...

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NASA image: NASA Connects All Major Structures of Artemis II Moon Rocket Core Stage
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Mar 11, 2023

NASA Connects All Major Structures of Artemis II Moon Rocket Core Stage

Teams with NASA and Boeing, the core stage lead contractor, at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans have...

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NASA image: NASA Connects All Major Structures of Artemis II Moon Rocket Core Stage
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Mar 11, 2023

NASA Connects All Major Structures of Artemis II Moon Rocket Core Stage

Teams with NASA and Boeing, the core stage lead contractor, at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans have...

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NASA image: NASA Connects All Major Structures of Artemis II Moon Rocket Core Stage
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Mar 11, 2023

NASA Connects All Major Structures of Artemis II Moon Rocket Core Stage

Teams with NASA and Boeing, the core stage lead contractor, at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans have...

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NASA image: NASA Connects All Major Structures of Artemis II Moon Rocket Core Stage
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Mar 11, 2023

NASA Connects All Major Structures of Artemis II Moon Rocket Core Stage

Teams with NASA and Boeing, the core stage lead contractor, at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans have...

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NASA image: NASA Connects All Major Structures of Artemis II Moon Rocket Core Stage
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Mar 17, 2023

NASA Connects All Major Structures of Artemis II Moon Rocket Core Stage

Teams with NASA and Boeing, the core stage lead contractor, at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans have...

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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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