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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: EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Control
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Jun 21, 2018

EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Control

A sunrise panoramic view of the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) and Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Control
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Jun 21, 2018

EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Control

A dragonfly perches on a tree branch with the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) in view in the background at...

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NASA image: Artemis II Mobile Launcher Rollback to VAB
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Oct 3, 2024

Artemis II Mobile Launcher Rollback to VAB

Teams with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems Program transport the 380-foot-tall mobile launcher 1 along a 4.2-mile...

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NASA image: Artemis II Mobile Launcher Rollback to VAB
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Oct 3, 2024

Artemis II Mobile Launcher Rollback to VAB

Teams with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems Program transport the 380-foot-tall mobile launcher 1 along a 4.2-mile...

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NASA image: EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Control
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Jun 21, 2018

EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Control

A sunrise panoramic view of the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) and Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Control
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Jun 21, 2018

EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Control

A sunrise creative view of the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) and Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Control
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Jun 21, 2018

EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Control

A sunrise panoramic view of the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida....

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NASA image: EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building, Launch Control Ce
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Jun 21, 2018

EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building, Launch Control Ce

A brilliant blue sky forms the backdrop for a fish-eye panoramic view of the south side of the iconic Vehicle...

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NASA image: EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Control
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Jun 21, 2018

EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Control

A brilliant blue sky forms the background for a panoramic view of the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) and...

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NASA image: EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building
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Jun 21, 2018

EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building

The iconic Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) casts a reflection in a surrounding waterway at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building
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Jun 21, 2018

EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building

A sunrise panoramic view of the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) and surrounding waterways at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: Artemis II Mobile Launcher Rollback to VAB
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Oct 3, 2024

Artemis II Mobile Launcher Rollback to VAB

Teams with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems Program transport the 380-foot-tall mobile launcher 1 along a 4.2-mile...

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NASA image: EGS Artist Photos - Launch Control Center
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Jun 21, 2018

EGS Artist Photos - Launch Control Center

A brilliant blue sky forms the backdrop for a fish-eye panoramic view of the south side of the Launch Control Center...

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NASA image: Artemis II Mobile Launcher Rollback to VAB
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Oct 3, 2024

Artemis II Mobile Launcher Rollback to VAB

Teams with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems Program transport the 380-foot-tall mobile launcher 1 along a 4.2-mile...

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NASA image: Artemis II Mobile Launcher Rollback to VAB - DRONE
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Oct 3, 2024

Artemis II Mobile Launcher Rollback to VAB - DRONE

Artemis II Mobile Launcher Rollback to VAB - DRONE

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NASA image: Panoramic Photo of LC 39 Area at KSC
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Feb 6, 2018

Panoramic Photo of LC 39 Area at KSC

A brilliant blue sky serves as the backdrop for a panoramic view of the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building, mobile...

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NASA image: Breaking Barriers: Dorothy J. Vaughan (Narrated by Octavia Spencer)
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Aug 5, 2024

Breaking Barriers: Dorothy J. Vaughan (Narrated by Octavia Spencer)

Dorothy J. Vaughan was a pioneer human computer and visionary who was integral in the expansion of a diverse...

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NASA image: Artemis III Liquid Hydrogen Tank moves into Final Assembly
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Apr 22, 2025

Artemis III Liquid Hydrogen Tank moves into Final Assembly

Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans move a liquid hydrogen tank for the agency’s SLS (Space...

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NASA image: Full Moon at Kennedy Space Center
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Aug 9, 2017

Full Moon at Kennedy Space Center

A brilliant full moon rises over the Launch Complex 39 area at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. A brilliant...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0662
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Mar 26, 2004

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The 525-foot high Vehicle Assembly Building dominates the Launch Complex 39 Area. On the...

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NASA image: Artemis 1 being assembled in Area 47/48
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Aug 2, 2019

Artemis 1 being assembled in Area 47/48

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans completed the “forward join,” which connects...

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NASA image: Placement of STS-125 flame trench image on IO
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May 11, 2009

Placement of STS-125 flame trench image on IO

JSC2009-E-119287 (11 May 2009) --- A medium close still shot of the flame trench area at Launch Pad 39A at the...

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NASA image: 2010-4389
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Aug 12, 2010

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PANORAMIC VIEW OF VAB AREA FROM ATOP MOBILE LAUNCH TOWER

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NASA image: VAB Topping Off Ceremony
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Apr 14, 1965

VAB Topping Off Ceremony

Colonel Rocco Patrone (Director, Plans, Programs and Resources Office NASA-KSC) signs the last major beam also...

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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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