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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: Orion URT EFT-1 load capsule onto ship
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Feb 15, 2014

Orion URT EFT-1 load capsule onto ship

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle arrived at the U.S. Naval Base San Diego in California, and...

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NASA image: GSE is Being Readied to Load onto the Ship for Orion Recovery
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Nov 17, 2014

GSE is Being Readied to Load onto the Ship for Orion Recovery

NASA Orion Recovery Director Jeremy Graeber, with the Ground Systems Development and Operations Program at Kennedy...

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NASA image: Expedition 69 SpaceX Dragon CRS-28 Cargo Ship Space Station Docking - June 6, 2023
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Jun 6, 2023

Expedition 69 SpaceX Dragon CRS-28 Cargo Ship Space Station Docking - June 6, 2023

Loaded with scientific experiments and supplies, the unpiloted SpaceX CRS-28 cargo ship automatically docked to the...

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NASA image: New Japanese Cargo Ship Arrives At The International Space Part 1 - October 29, 2025
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Oct 29, 2025

New Japanese Cargo Ship Arrives At The International Space Part 1 - October 29, 2025

The new Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s (JAXA) HTV-X1 cargo ship arrived at the International Space Station...

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NASA image: New Japanese Cargo Ship Arrives At The International Space Part 2 - October 29, 2025
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Oct 29, 2025

New Japanese Cargo Ship Arrives At The International Space Part 2 - October 29, 2025

The new Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s (JAXA) HTV-X1 cargo ship arrived at the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Photo - Apollo/Saturn (A/S)-11 w/Flotation Collar Secured - Ship's Hoist
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Jan 1, 1969

Photo - Apollo/Saturn (A/S)-11 w/Flotation Collar Secured - Ship's Hoist

S69-20086 (13 March 1969) --- The Apollo 9 Command Module (CM), with flotation collar still attached, is hoisted...

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NASA image: ICPS III Shipment from United Launch Alliance to Kennedy Space Center
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Jul 31, 2023

ICPS III Shipment from United Launch Alliance to Kennedy Space Center

The Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage for the Artemis III Space Launch System rocket gets shipped out from the...

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NASA image: Wasco, California
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Feb 19, 2013

Wasco, California

Wasco, California advertises itself as the Rose Capital of the World; over 8000 acres are devoted to cultivation of...

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NASA image: Moving Juno to Environmental Testing
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Dec 16, 2010

Moving Juno to Environmental Testing

Technicians transfer NASA Juno spacecraft from its rotation fixture to the base of its shipping container in...

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NASA image: Farewell, Philae
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Nov 12, 2014

Farewell, Philae

The Onboard Scientific Imaging System OSIRIS on the European Space Agency Rosetta spacecraft captured this parting...

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NASA image: Beginning the Journey to the Launch Pad
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Jan 25, 2012

Beginning the Journey to the Launch Pad

NASA Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array, or NuSTAR, mission is lowered into its shipping container at Orbital...

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NASA image: Kirkenes, Norway
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Jul 9, 2013

Kirkenes, Norway

This image from NASA Terra spacecraft shows the town of Kirkenes in northernmost Norway, with its 3400 inhabitants,...

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NASA image: Farewell Shot of Rosetta by Philae Lander
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Nov 12, 2014

Farewell Shot of Rosetta by Philae Lander

The Philae lander of the European Space Agency Rosetta mission took this parting shot of its mother ship, Rosetta,...

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NASA image: SeaWinds Watches for Breakup of Giant Iceberg
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Sep 8, 1999

SeaWinds Watches for Breakup of Giant Iceberg

NASA QuikScat satellite instrument kept an eye on an iceberg the size of Rhode Island, the first time this space...

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NASA image: Unloading LDSD Test Device in Hawaii
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May 28, 2014

Unloading LDSD Test Device in Hawaii

The saucer-shaped test vehicle for NASA Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator LDSD project, packaged in the box shown...

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NASA image: Preparing Juno for Environmental Testing
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Dec 16, 2010

Preparing Juno for Environmental Testing

NASA Juno spacecraft rests atop its rotation fixture awaiting transfer to a shipping crate prior to environmental...

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NASA image: Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)
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Sep 4, 2012

Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)

Scientific instruments, buoys, and shipping crates are seen on the stern of the Woods Hole Oceanographic...

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NASA image: CCP Boeing CFT Booster Arrival
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Jun 5, 2019

CCP Boeing CFT Booster Arrival

At the Army Wharf at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Mariner cargo...

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NASA image: CCP Boeing CFT Booster Offload
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Jun 5, 2019

CCP Boeing CFT Booster Offload

The United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V booster that will be used for Boeing’s Crew Flight Test (CFT) is moved out...

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NASA image: CCP Boeing CFT Booster Arrival
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Jun 5, 2019

CCP Boeing CFT Booster Arrival

The United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V booster that will be used for Boeing’s Crew Flight Test (CFT) is moved out...

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NASA image: CCP Boeing CFT Booster Arrival
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Jun 5, 2019

CCP Boeing CFT Booster Arrival

At the Army Wharf at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Mariner cargo...

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NASA image: CCP Boeing CFT Booster Offload
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Jun 5, 2019

CCP Boeing CFT Booster Offload

The United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V booster that will be used for Boeing’s Crew Flight Test (CFT) is moved out...

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NASA image: CCP Boeing CFT Booster Arrival
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Jun 5, 2019

CCP Boeing CFT Booster Arrival

The United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V booster that will be used for Boeing’s Crew Flight Test (CFT) is moved out...

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NASA image: CCP Boeing CFT Booster Offload
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Jun 5, 2019

CCP Boeing CFT Booster Offload

The United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V booster that will be used for Boeing’s Crew Flight Test (CFT) is moved out...

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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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