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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: SpaceX CRS-25 Vertical at LC 39A
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Jul 12, 2022

SpaceX CRS-25 Vertical at LC 39A

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, with the company’s Cargo Dragon spacecraft atop, is raised to a vertical position at NASA...

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NASA image: InSight Atlas V Fairing Rotate to Vertical
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Feb 7, 2018

InSight Atlas V Fairing Rotate to Vertical

In the Astrotech facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians and engineers inspect the payload...

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NASA image: OA-7 Cargo Module Rotate to Vertical
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Feb 12, 2017

OA-7 Cargo Module Rotate to Vertical

In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the hatch is closed on the...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX CRS-34 Vertical at SLC-40
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May 13, 2026

NASA's SpaceX CRS-34 Vertical at SLC-40

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, with the company’s Dragon spacecraft atop, stands in a vertical position at Space Launch...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX CRS-34 Vertical at SLC-40
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May 11, 2026

NASA's SpaceX CRS-34 Vertical at SLC-40

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, with the company’s Dragon spacecraft atop, stands in a vertical position at Space Launch...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX CRS-34 Vertical at SLC-40
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May 13, 2026

NASA's SpaceX CRS-34 Vertical at SLC-40

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, with the company’s Dragon spacecraft atop, stands in a vertical position at Space Launch...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX CRS-34 Vertical at SLC-40
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May 11, 2026

NASA's SpaceX CRS-34 Vertical at SLC-40

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, with the company’s Dragon spacecraft atop, stands in a vertical position at Space Launch...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX CRS-34 Vertical at SLC-40
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May 11, 2026

NASA's SpaceX CRS-34 Vertical at SLC-40

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, with the company’s Dragon spacecraft atop, stands in a vertical position at Space Launch...

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NASA image: Revolutionary Vertical Lift Technology Project (RVLT) Simulator
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Apr 26, 2023

Revolutionary Vertical Lift Technology Project (RVLT) Simulator

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NASA image: A-1 Test Stand modifications
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Sep 23, 2011

A-1 Test Stand modifications

Employees maneuver a vertical engine installer into place on the A-1 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center on Sept. 23....

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NASA image: Things are Really Looking Up (on Mars)
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Mar 23, 2021

Things are Really Looking Up (on Mars)

Did you know that NASA’s aeronautical innovators had a hand in the creation of the first flying vehicle on Mars?...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Fairing(s) Lift to Vertical
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Jun 21, 2021

Landsat 9 Fairing(s) Lift to Vertical

In the foreground inside the Integrated Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California,...

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NASA image: Tilt Nacelle Vertical and Short Takeoff and Landing Engine
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Mar 23, 1979

Tilt Nacelle Vertical and Short Takeoff and Landing Engine

Center Director John McCarthy, left, and researcher Al Johns pose with a one-third scale model of a Grumman...

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NASA image: Near vertical view of Birmingham, Alabama as seen from Apollo 9
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Mar 11, 1969

Near vertical view of Birmingham, Alabama as seen from Apollo 9

AS09-23-3566 (3-13 March 1969) --- Near vertical view of the Birmingham, Alabama area extending to Gadeden, as...

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NASA image: View of Endeavours Payload Bay and Vertical Stabilizer taken during STS-118
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Jul 14, 2007

View of Endeavours Payload Bay and Vertical Stabilizer taken during STS-118

S118-E-05527 (9 Aug. 2007) --- Backdropped by a cloud-covered part of Earth, the SPACEHAB pressurized logistics...

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NASA image: Vertical view of inner wall of King Crater on lunar farside
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Feb 6, 1971

Vertical view of inner wall of King Crater on lunar farside

AS14-72-9975 (February 1971) --- A near vertical view of the inner wall of King Crater located on the lunar farside,...

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NASA image: Near vertical view of Phoenix, Arizona as seen from Apollo 9
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Mar 9, 1969

Near vertical view of Phoenix, Arizona as seen from Apollo 9

AS09-22-3441 (March 1969) --- Near vertical view of the Phoenix, Arizona area as photographed from the Apollo 9...

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NASA image: Near vertical view of lunar farside taken from Apollo 8 spacecraft
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Dec 24, 1968

Near vertical view of lunar farside taken from Apollo 8 spacecraft

AS08-17-2670 (21-27 Dec. 1968) --- Near vertical view of the lunar farside as photographed from the Apollo 8...

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NASA image: Artemis III Liquid Oxygen Tank Moves to Vertical Configuration at Michoud
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Jul 12, 2025

Artemis III Liquid Oxygen Tank Moves to Vertical Configuration at Michoud

Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift a liquid oxygen tank from a horizontal to a vertical...

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NASA image: Artemis III Liquid Oxygen Tank Moves to Vertical Configuration at Michoud
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Jul 12, 2025

Artemis III Liquid Oxygen Tank Moves to Vertical Configuration at Michoud

Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift a liquid oxygen tank from a horizontal to a vertical...

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NASA image: Artemis III Liquid Oxygen Tank Moves to Vertical Configuration at Michoud
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Jul 12, 2025

Artemis III Liquid Oxygen Tank Moves to Vertical Configuration at Michoud

Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift a liquid oxygen tank from a horizontal to a vertical...

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NASA image: Artemis III Liquid Oxygen Tank Moves to Vertical Configuration at Michoud
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Jul 12, 2025

Artemis III Liquid Oxygen Tank Moves to Vertical Configuration at Michoud

Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift a liquid oxygen tank from a horizontal to a vertical...

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NASA image: Artemis III Liquid Oxygen Tank Moves to Vertical Configuration at Michoud
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Jul 12, 2025

Artemis III Liquid Oxygen Tank Moves to Vertical Configuration at Michoud

Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift a liquid oxygen tank from a horizontal to a vertical...

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NASA image: Artemis III Liquid Oxygen Tank Moves to Vertical Configuration at Michoud
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Jul 12, 2025

Artemis III Liquid Oxygen Tank Moves to Vertical Configuration at Michoud

Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift a liquid oxygen tank from a horizontal to a vertical...

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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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