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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: 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: Antares Rocket Preparation
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Jan 6, 2014

Antares Rocket Preparation

An Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket is seen on launch Pad-0A at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility, Monday,...

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NASA image: Antares Rocket Preparation
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Jan 7, 2014

Antares Rocket Preparation

An Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket is seen on launch Pad-0A at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility, Tuesday,...

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NASA image: Antares Rocket Preparation
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Jan 6, 2014

Antares Rocket Preparation

An Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket is seen on launch Pad-0A at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility, Monday,...

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NASA image: Antares Rocket Preparation
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Jan 6, 2014

Antares Rocket Preparation

An Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket is seen on launch Pad-0A at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility, Monday,...

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NASA image: Antares Rocket Preparation
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Jan 6, 2014

Antares Rocket Preparation

An Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket is seen on launch Pad-0A at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility, Monday,...

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NASA image: Antares Rocket Preparation
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Jan 7, 2014

Antares Rocket Preparation

An Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket is seen on launch Pad-0A at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility, Tuesday,...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Jan 31, 1958

Early Rockets

Juno I, a slightly modified Jupiter-C launch vehicle, shortly before the January 31, 1958 launch of America's first...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Jan 1, 1940

Early Rockets

This drawing illustrates the vital dimensions of the A-4 (Aggregate-4). Later renamed the V-2 (Vengeance Weapon-2),...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Jan 1, 1940

Early Rockets

This German cutaway drawing of the Aggregate-4 (A-4) illustrates the dimensions and internal workings of the rocket....

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NASA image: Expedition 37 Soyuz Rocket Blessing
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Sep 24, 2013

Expedition 37 Soyuz Rocket Blessing

An Orthodox priest blesses the Soyuz rocket at the Baikonur Cosmodrome Launch pad on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013 in...

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NASA image: Expedition 37 Soyuz Rocket Blessing
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Sep 24, 2013

Expedition 37 Soyuz Rocket Blessing

An Orthodox priest blesses the Soyuz rocket at the Baikonur Cosmodrome Launch pad on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013 in...

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NASA image: Rocket Ranch Podcast-Moogega Cooper
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Jan 5, 2021

Rocket Ranch Podcast-Moogega Cooper

After a 300 million-mile journey through space, the Mars Perseverance rover is ready to begin the most challenging...

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NASA image: NASA’s Evolved SLS Block 1B Crew Rocket - Night Launch
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Mar 5, 2021

NASA’s Evolved SLS Block 1B Crew Rocket - Night Launch

Illustration of the evolved SLS Block 1B Crew variant night launch. This configuration of the rocket, with the...

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NASA image: NASA’s Evolved SLS Block 1B Crew Rocket Night Scene
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Mar 5, 2021

NASA’s Evolved SLS Block 1B Crew Rocket Night Scene

Illustration of nighttime scene of the evolved SLS Block 1B Crew variant on Pad 39B.. This configuration of the...

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NASA image: Orbital ATK Antares Rocket Launch
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Dec 8, 2017

Orbital ATK Antares Rocket Launch

The Orbital ATK Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, launches from Pad-0A, Monday, October 17, 2016...

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NASA image: Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall
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Mar 13, 2024

Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

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NASA image: NASA Teams Prepare Artemis II Rocket Stage for Shipment
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Jul 12, 2024

NASA Teams Prepare Artemis II Rocket Stage for Shipment

This photo shows NASA and Boeing, the SLS core stage lead contractor, preparing the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket...

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NASA image: NASA Teams Prepare Artemis II Rocket Stage for Shipment
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Jul 12, 2024

NASA Teams Prepare Artemis II Rocket Stage for Shipment

This photo shows NASA and Boeing, the SLS core stage lead contractor, preparing the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket...

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NASA image: NASA Teams Prepare Artemis II Rocket Stage for Shipment
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Jul 12, 2024

NASA Teams Prepare Artemis II Rocket Stage for Shipment

This photo shows NASA and Boeing, the SLS core stage lead contractor, preparing the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Jan 1, 1958

Early Rockets

In January 1958, a modified Redstone rocket lifted the first American satellite into orbit just 3 months after the...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Jan 1, 1947

Early Rockets

A V-2 rocket is hoisted into a static test facility at White Sands, New Mexico. The German engineers and scientists...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Jan 1, 1946

Early Rockets

A V-2 rocket takes flight at White Sands, New Mexico, in 1946. The German engineers and scientists who developed the...

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NASA image: 2017 Exploration Rover Challenge event.
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Mar 3, 2017

2017 Exploration Rover Challenge event.

2017 Exploration Rover Challenge events at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. High school and...

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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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