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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-06pd1951
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Aug 27, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Crawler-transporter No. 2 is being checked before it is needed to move the STS-116...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1949
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Aug 27, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Crawler-transporter No. 1 sits outside the Vehicle Assembly Building. Workers will be...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour in O&C
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Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour in O&C

Orion is revealed for one of the final times on Jan. 14, as it is lowered by crane onto its transport pallet inside...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter
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Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter

Orion is revealed for one of the final times on Jan. 14, as it is moved by crane to its transport pallet inside the...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour
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Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour

Orion is revealed for one of the final times on Jan. 14, as it is moved by crane to its transport pallet inside the...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Key Handover from Lockheed
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Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Key Handover from Lockheed

Orion is revealed for one of the final times on Jan. 14, as it is readied atop its transport pallet from the Neil...

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NASA image: Orion Environmental Test Article (ETA) Lightning Test at the Space Environments Complex at NASA’s Glenn Research Center
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Feb 20, 2024

Orion Environmental Test Article (ETA) Lightning Test at the Space Environments Complex at NASA’s Glenn Research Center

Experts at NASA’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky, Ohio, conducted a lightning test, which simulates the...

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NASA image: CT-1 and CT-2, MLP-1 and MLP-2
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Jan 4, 2021

CT-1 and CT-2, MLP-1 and MLP-2

The two mobile launcher platforms (MLPs) are seen at the MSS park site at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Key Handover from Lockheed
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Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Key Handover from Lockheed

Orion is revealed for one of the final times on Jan. 14, as it is readied atop its transport pallet from the Neil...

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NASA image: Orion Transport to MPPF
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Jan 16, 2021

Orion Transport to MPPF

Orion arrives at its next stop along its path to the pad ahead of the Artemis I launch on Jan. 16, 2021, at Kennedy...

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NASA image: Orion Environmental Test Article (ETA) Lightning Test at the Space Environments Complex at NASA’s Glenn Research Center
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Feb 20, 2024

Orion Environmental Test Article (ETA) Lightning Test at the Space Environments Complex at NASA’s Glenn Research Center

Experts at NASA’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky, Ohio, conducted a lightning test, which simulates the...

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NASA image: Launch Software Team in LCC
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Sep 29, 2020

Launch Software Team in LCC

Engineers with Exploration Ground Systems at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida work on software for the launch...

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NASA image: Orion Transport to MPPF
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Jan 16, 2021

Orion Transport to MPPF

Orion arrives at its next stop along its path to the pad ahead of the Artemis I launch on Jan. 16, 2021, at Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1261
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Jul 8, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-104 Commander Steven W. Lindsey is helped with suit check. He and other crew...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter
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Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter

Orion is revealed for one of the final times on Jan. 14, as it is readied atop its transport pallet from the Neil...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1282
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Jul 12, 2001

KSC-01pp1282

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-104 Mission Specialist Michael L. Gernhardt signals he is ready for launch. This...

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NASA image: Launch Software Team in LCC
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Sep 29, 2020

Launch Software Team in LCC

Engineers with Exploration Ground Systems at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida work on software for the launch...

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NASA image: Air-to-air view of STS-42 Discovery, OV-103, after liftoff from KSC LC Pad
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Jan 22, 1992

Air-to-air view of STS-42 Discovery, OV-103, after liftoff from KSC LC Pad

Air-to-air view, taken from the weather-monitoring Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA), shows STS-42 Discovery, Orbiter...

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NASA image: Women of Artemis Launch Team
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Mar 15, 2024

Women of Artemis Launch Team

The women who comprise the Artemis launch team are photographed inside Firing Room 1 of the Launch Control Center at...

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NASA image: Launch Software Team in LCC
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Sep 29, 2020

Launch Software Team in LCC

Engineers with Exploration Ground Systems at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida work on software for the launch...

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NASA image: Launch Software Team in LCC
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Sep 29, 2020

Launch Software Team in LCC

Engineers with Exploration Ground Systems at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida work on software for the launch...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1260
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Jul 8, 2001

KSC-01pp1260

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-104 Pilot Charles O. Hobaugh (seated) is helped with suit check. He and other crew...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter
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Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter

Orion is revealed for one of the final times on Jan. 14, as it is moved by crane to its transport pallet inside the...

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NASA image: Launch Software Team in LCC
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Sep 29, 2020

Launch Software Team in LCC

Engineers with Exploration Ground Systems at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida work on software for the launch...

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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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