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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: Artemis Launch Team Validation Simulation in Firing Room 1
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Jul 11, 2019

Artemis Launch Team Validation Simulation in Firing Room 1

A member of the Artemis 1 launch team participates in validation testing inside Firing Room 1 in the Launch Control...

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NASA image: Artemis Launch Team Validation Simulation in Firing Room 1
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Jul 11, 2019

Artemis Launch Team Validation Simulation in Firing Room 1

Members of the Artemis 1 launch team, including personnel with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) and Jacobs...

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NASA image: Artemis Launch Team Validation Simulation in Firing Room 1
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Jul 11, 2019

Artemis Launch Team Validation Simulation in Firing Room 1

Members of the Artemis 1 launch team, including personnel with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) and Jacobs...

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NASA image: SLS Core Stage Pathfinder Departs KSC on Pegasus Barge
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Oct 31, 2019

SLS Core Stage Pathfinder Departs KSC on Pegasus Barge

NASA’s Pegasus barge, with the 212-foot-long Space Launch System (SLS) rocket core stage pathfinder secured inside,...

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NASA image: Artemis Launch Team Validation Simulation in Firing Room 1
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Jul 11, 2019

Artemis Launch Team Validation Simulation in Firing Room 1

Jeremy Graeber, chief NASA test director, participates in validation testing inside Firing Room 1 in the Launch...

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NASA image: Artemis Launch Team Validation Simulation in Firing Room 1
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Jul 11, 2019

Artemis Launch Team Validation Simulation in Firing Room 1

Members of the Artemis 1 launch team, including personnel with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) and Jacobs...

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NASA image: Artemis Launch Team Validation Simulation in Firing Room 1
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Jul 11, 2019

Artemis Launch Team Validation Simulation in Firing Room 1

A member of the Artemis 1 launch team participates in validation testing inside Firing Room 1 in the Launch Control...

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NASA image: Artemis Launch Team Validation Simulation in Firing Room 1
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Jul 11, 2019

Artemis Launch Team Validation Simulation in Firing Room 1

Members of the Artemis 1 launch team, including personnel with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) and Jacobs...

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NASA image: Seeing Through a Veil of Dust
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Feb 26, 2014

Seeing Through a Veil of Dust

The closest supernova of its kind to be observed in the last few decades, M82 or the Cigar galaxy, has sparked a...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A KSC employee wipes down some of the hoses of the ground support equipment in the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF) where Space Shuttle Atlantis is being processed for flight.  Preparations are under way for the next launch of Atlantis on mission STS-114, a utilization and logistics flight to the International Space Station.
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Sep 3, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A KSC employee wipes down some of the hoses of the ground support equipment in the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF) where Space Shuttle Atlantis is being processed for flight. Preparations are under way for the next launch of Atlantis on mission STS-114, a utilization and logistics flight to the International Space Station.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A KSC employee wipes down some of the hoses of the ground support equipment in the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew with EGS
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Aug 7, 2023

Artemis II Crew with EGS

Artemis II NASA astronaut Victor Glover is seen with Exploration Ground Systems workers during a visit to the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew with EGS
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Aug 7, 2023

Artemis II Crew with EGS

Artemis II NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman greets Exploration Ground Systems team members inside the transfer aisle of...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew with EGS
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Aug 7, 2023

Artemis II Crew with EGS

Artemis II NASA astronaut Christina Koch greets Exploration Ground Systems team members inside the transfer aisle of...

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NASA image: Mobile Laucher Moves Toward EM-1 - Trek to  Launch Complex 39B
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Aug 31, 2018

Mobile Laucher Moves Toward EM-1 - Trek to Launch Complex 39B

A technician watches as the ignition overpressure water system pipe on the mobile launcher slowly aligns with the...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Transport to VAB
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Jul 30, 2020

Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Transport to VAB

Technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems move the launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA) for the agency’s...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Transport to VAB
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Jul 30, 2020

Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Transport to VAB

Technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems move the launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA) for the agency’s...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Transport to VAB
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Jul 30, 2020

Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Transport to VAB

Technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems move the launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA) for the agency’s...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Offload
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Jul 30, 2020

Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Offload

Technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems prepare to offload the launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA) for...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Offload
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Jul 30, 2020

Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Offload

Technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems prepare to offload the launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA) for...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Offload
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Jul 30, 2020

Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Offload

Technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems begin to offload the launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA) for the...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Offload
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Jul 30, 2020

Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Offload

Technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems prepare to offload the launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA) for...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Transport to VAB
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Jul 30, 2020

Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Transport to VAB

Technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems move the launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA) for the agency’s...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Transport to VAB
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Jul 30, 2020

Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Transport to VAB

Technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems move the launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA) for the agency’s...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Offload
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Jul 30, 2020

Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Offload

Technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems move the launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA) for the agency’s...

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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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