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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 Stage Adapter (OSA) Secondary Payload Load
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Jul 8, 2021

Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) Secondary Payload Load

Fueling and servicing checks on the Orion spacecraft for the Artemis I mission are completed inside Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) Secondary Payload Load
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Jul 8, 2021

Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) Secondary Payload Load

Fueling and servicing checks on the Orion spacecraft for the Artemis I mission are completed inside Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2599
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Apr 27, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, cable trays wind their way along the grating in...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2596
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Apr 27, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, refurbishment of high bay 3 is under way in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2601
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Apr 27, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers pull cables between the 26th and 29th...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2594
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Apr 27, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, old cabling is being pulled from high bay 3 in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2595
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Apr 27, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, old racks are being excessed in high bay 3 in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2598
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Apr 27, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, cable is being pulled from the cable trays lining...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2597
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Apr 27, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, cable trays run along the walls in high bay 3 in...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2600
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Apr 27, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers remove cables between the 26th and 29th...

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NASA image: NASA Infrared Telescope Facility atop Mauna Kea, Hawaii
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Feb 3, 2010

NASA Infrared Telescope Facility atop Mauna Kea, Hawaii

NASA Infrared Telescope Facility atop Mauna Kea, Hawaii. The IRTF is a venerable 30-year-old, 3-meter-diameter...

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NASA image: Artemis IV CS Engine Section move from VAB to SSPF
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Oct 15, 2024

Artemis IV CS Engine Section move from VAB to SSPF

Teams from NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems transport the engine section of the agency’s Artemis IV SLS (Space...

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NASA image: Artemis IV CS Engine Section move from VAB to SSPF
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Oct 15, 2024

Artemis IV CS Engine Section move from VAB to SSPF

Teams from NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems transport the engine section of the agency’s Artemis IV SLS (Space...

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NASA image: Artemis IV CS Engine Section move from VAB to SSPF
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Oct 15, 2024

Artemis IV CS Engine Section move from VAB to SSPF

Teams from NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems transport the engine section of the agency’s Artemis IV SLS (Space...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort 2 (AA-2) Ground Test Motor on Stand
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Jul 31, 2018

Ascent Abort 2 (AA-2) Ground Test Motor on Stand

The ground test motor for Orion's Launch Abort System (LAS) is secured on a work stand inside the Rotation,...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort 2 (AA-2) Ground Test Motor on Stand
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Jul 31, 2018

Ascent Abort 2 (AA-2) Ground Test Motor on Stand

The ground test motor for Orion's Launch Abort System (LAS) is secured on a work stand inside the Rotation,...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort 2 (AA-2) Ground Test Motor on Stand
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Jul 31, 2018

Ascent Abort 2 (AA-2) Ground Test Motor on Stand

The ground test motor for Orion's Launch Abort System (LAS) is secured on a work stand inside the Rotation,...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) observatory is lowered to the ground and taken back to NASA Spacecraft Hangar AE. SIRTF will remain in the clean room at Hangar AE until it returns to the pad in early August.
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May 2, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) observatory is lowered to the ground and taken back to NASA Spacecraft Hangar AE. SIRTF will remain in the clean room at Hangar AE until it returns to the pad in early August.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Space Infrared Telescope...

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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: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) observatory is ready to be lowered to the ground and taken back to NASA Spacecraft Hangar AE. SIRTF will remain in the clean room at Hangar AE until it returns to the pad in early August.
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May 2, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) observatory is ready to be lowered to the ground and taken back to NASA Spacecraft Hangar AE. SIRTF will remain in the clean room at Hangar AE until it returns to the pad in early August.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Space Infrared Telescope...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) observatory is lowered to the ground and taken back to NASA Spacecraft Hangar AE. SIRTF will remain in the clean room at Hangar AE until it returns to the pad in early August.
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May 2, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) observatory is lowered to the ground and taken back to NASA Spacecraft Hangar AE. SIRTF will remain in the clean room at Hangar AE until it returns to the pad in early August.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Space Infrared Telescope...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4018
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Jul 27, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA's Morpheus lander, a vertical test bed vehicle, has been unloaded at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4021
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Jul 27, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA's Morpheus lander, a vertical test bed vehicle, is unloaded at the Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4023
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Jul 27, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Wheels are assembled for transporting NASA's Morpheus lander, a vertical test bed vehicle...

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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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