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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: Dawn LAMO Image 70
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Apr 19, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 70

Terrain seen in this view from NASA Dawn spacecraft is in the northern hemisphere of Ceres. A sharp cliff separates...

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NASA image: Sault Ste. Marie
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Oct 22, 2009

Sault Ste. Marie

Sault Ste. Marie is the name of two cities on Saint Mary River, separating Canada and the State of Michigan in the...

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NASA image: JPSS-2/LOFTID Isolated Launch Views
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Nov 10, 2022

JPSS-2/LOFTID Isolated Launch Views

JPSS-2/LOFTID isolated views featuring launch, JPSS-2 spacecraft separation, LOFTID inflation, LOFTID spin up and...

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NASA image: NASA's Boeing OFT-2 Spacecraft Separation
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May 19, 2022

NASA's Boeing OFT-2 Spacecraft Separation

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft launches from Space Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-10-S-00016
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Feb 11, 2010

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The SDO spacecraft separates from the Centaur upper stage.

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NASA image: KSC-11-S-00053
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Jun 10, 2011

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Spacecraft separation is successful and the Aquarius_SAC-D satellite is safely in orbit.

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00135
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May 20, 2005

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The NOAA-N spacecraft successfully separates from the launch vehicle.

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NASA image: ARC-1996-AC96-0041-57
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Dec 29, 1996

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Pioneer Galileo Probe Project press conference for separation of probe from spacecraft

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00066
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Jun 18, 2009

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The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter separates from the Centaur upper stage and LCROSS spacecraft.

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NASA image: Separation Anxiety Over for Deep Impact
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Jul 4, 2005

Separation Anxiety Over for Deep Impact

This image of NASA Deep Impact impactor probe was taken by the mission mother ship, or flyby spacecraft, after the...

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NASA image: Fresh Impact Craters on Asteroid Vesta
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Dec 6, 2011

Fresh Impact Craters on Asteroid Vesta

This image combines two separate views of the giant asteroid Vesta obtained by NASA Dawn spacecraft. The fresh...

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NASA image: Puzzle Pieces
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May 2, 2012

Puzzle Pieces

Platy lava flows in Elysium look very different from the thicker flows of the Tharsis region. In this image from...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00243
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Aug 12, 2005

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MISSION CONTROL: We have Spacecraft separation. (Clapping) Centaur has arrested its roll rate. GEORGE DILLER: And we...

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NASA image: View of the Mir space station taken after undocking
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Jan 20, 1997

View of the Mir space station taken after undocking

STS081-701-012 (20 Jan 1997) --- Following the separation of the Space Shuttle Atlantis and Russia?s Mir Space...

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NASA image: Orion Completes Upper Stage Separation Burn
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Nov 16, 2022

Orion Completes Upper Stage Separation Burn

art001m1203200851A (Nov. 16, 2022) Shortly after separating from the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage less than...

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NASA image: Orion Solar Array Wing #1 View of SLS Core Stage Separation
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Apr 1, 2026

Orion Solar Array Wing #1 View of SLS Core Stage Separation

art002m1200912239A (April 1, 2026) - Eight minutes into the flight of NASA’s Artemis II mission, the core stage of...

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NASA image: KSC-08-S-00051
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Jun 20, 2008

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NASA Telemetry Manager Mark Levigne confirmed the separation of the OSTM_Jason-2 spacecraft. The satellite will be...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00027
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Mar 7, 2009

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Kepler Launch Control Center managers applaud news of successful spacecraft separation. Then NASA Commentator George...

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NASA image: Orion Camera View of Spacecraft Adapter Jettison Panel Separation
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Apr 1, 2026

Orion Camera View of Spacecraft Adapter Jettison Panel Separation

A view of one of the spacecraft adapter jettison panels falling away from the Orion spacecraft’s service module,...

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NASA image: GRACE Follow-On Satellites Separating from Spacecraft (Artist's Concept)
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Apr 30, 2018

GRACE Follow-On Satellites Separating from Spacecraft (Artist's Concept)

Illustration of the twin spacecraft of the NASA/German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) Gravity Recovery and...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00088
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Apr 15, 2005

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This is the DART Mission Operations Center. We have LOS in the Control Center. This is the location from where the...

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NASA image: Progress 51 docking mechanism out of SM Window 26 post-ISS separation
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Jun 11, 2013

Progress 51 docking mechanism out of SM Window 26 post-ISS separation

ISS036-E-007132 (11 June 2013) --- The Russian Progress 51 cargo spacecraft separates from the International Space...

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NASA image: Progress 51 docking mechanism out of SM Window 26 post-ISS separation
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Jun 11, 2013

Progress 51 docking mechanism out of SM Window 26 post-ISS separation

ISS036-E-007131 (11 June 2013) --- The Russian Progress 51 cargo spacecraft separates from the International Space...

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NASA image: Artemis I Rocket Camera Footage of Ascent
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Nov 18, 2022

Artemis I Rocket Camera Footage of Ascent

Description: Recent Artemis I footage captured by rocket cameras during ascent aboard the Artemis I spacecraft....

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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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