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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: KSC-07pd3478
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Nov 27, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Hangar N at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a heat shield for the Constellation crew...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3479
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Nov 27, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Hangar N at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a heat shield for the Constellation crew...

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NASA image: Playing Along the Edge
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Aug 13, 2016

Playing Along the Edge

Strands and arches of plasma streamed above the edge of the Sun for over a day, pulled by powerful magnetic forces...

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NASA image: Dynamic Duo
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Oct 9, 2017

Dynamic Duo

This close-up video clip shows a pair of active regions (the brighter areas) move and change as they rotate with the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5108
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Sep 12, 2009

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EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- (ED09-0253-15) The Space Shuttle Discovery is parked within the Mate-Demate Device...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1023
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May 24, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, a worker points to some of the tiles on orbiter...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 Crew Module with Back Shells
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Feb 1, 2018

Orion EM-1 Crew Module with Back Shells

Heat shield back shell panels are prefitted on the Orion spacecraft inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and...

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NASA image: Artemis II Backshell Panels
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Dec 15, 2024

Artemis II Backshell Panels

Visible in the foreground are back shell panels on the Orion spacecraft for the Artemis II mission inside the Neil...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP1024
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May 24, 2001

KSC-01PP1024

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, a worker points to some of the tiles on orbiter...

KSC
NASA image: Orion EM-1 Crew Module with Back Shells
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Feb 1, 2018

Orion EM-1 Crew Module with Back Shells

Heat shield back shell panels are prefitted on the Orion spacecraft inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and...

KSC
NASA image: NASA Science Live: Climate Edition - Rising Heat [Episode 56]
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Jun 28, 2024

NASA Science Live: Climate Edition - Rising Heat [Episode 56]

From soaring temperatures affecting agriculture and the ocean to the escalating frequency and intensity of heat...

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NASA image: EUNIS Sees Evidence for Nanoflare Heating
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Aug 1, 2014

EUNIS Sees Evidence for Nanoflare Heating

Scientists have recently gathered some of the strongest evidence to date to explain what makes the sun's outer...

GSFC
NASA image: Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA
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Dec 1, 2019

Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA

NASA’s Orion spacecraft–the crew module and European-built service module—is being lifted on Dec. 1, 2019 into a...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA
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Dec 1, 2019

Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA

NASA’s Orion spacecraft–the crew module and European-built service module—is being lifted on Dec. 1, 2019 into a...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA
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Dec 1, 2019

Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA

NASA’s Orion spacecraft–the crew module and European-built service module—is being lifted on Dec. 1, 2019 into a...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA
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Dec 1, 2019

Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA

NASA’s Orion spacecraft–the crew module and European-built service module—is being lifted on Dec. 1, 2019 into a...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA
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Dec 1, 2019

Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA

NASA’s Orion spacecraft–the crew module and European-built service module—is being lifted on Dec. 1, 2019 into a...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00186
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Jun 4, 2004

KSC-04-S-00186

For the Space Shuttle orbiter, blankets do more than keep away the cold. They also offer protection from intense...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA
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Dec 1, 2019

Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA

NASA’s Orion spacecraft–the crew module and European-built service module—is being lifted on Dec. 1, 2019 into a...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA
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Dec 1, 2019

Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA

NASA’s Orion spacecraft–the crew module and European-built service module—is being lifted on Dec. 1, 2019 into a...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA
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Dec 1, 2019

Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA

NASA’s Orion spacecraft–the crew module and European-built service module—is being lifted on Dec. 1, 2019 into a...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA
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Dec 1, 2019

Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA

NASA’s Orion spacecraft–the crew module and European-built service module—is being lifted on Dec. 1, 2019 into a...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA
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Dec 1, 2019

Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA

NASA’s Orion spacecraft–the crew module and European-built service module—is being lifted on Dec. 1, 2019 into a...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA
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Dec 1, 2019

Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA

NASA’s Orion spacecraft–the crew module and European-built service module—is being lifted on Dec. 1, 2019 into a...

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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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