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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-2013-3670
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Sep 24, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers place a mock Orion capsule on a trailer during de-stacking operations in the Vehicle...

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NASA image: SRB Stack Training
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Jan 30, 2018

SRB Stack Training

Crane operators and ground support personnel practice lifting and stacking mock-ups of solid rocket booster (SRB)...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2850
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Jun 20, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Nov 18, 1977

Space Shuttle Project

This photograph shows Solid Rocket Booster segments undergoing stacking operations in Marshall Space Flight Center's...

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NASA image: Artemis SLS Booster Stacking Practice on ML
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Sep 14, 2020

Artemis SLS Booster Stacking Practice on ML

Technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems rehearse booster stacking operations inside the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: Artemis SLS Booster Stacking Practice on ML
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Sep 14, 2020

Artemis SLS Booster Stacking Practice on ML

Technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems rehearse booster stacking operations inside the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: Artemis SLS Booster Stacking Practice on ML
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Sep 14, 2020

Artemis SLS Booster Stacking Practice on ML

Technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems rehearse booster stacking operations inside the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: Artemis SLS Booster Stacking Practice on ML
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Sep 14, 2020

Artemis SLS Booster Stacking Practice on ML

Technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems rehearse booster stacking operations inside the Vehicle Assembly...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-3053
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Jul 12, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3054
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Jul 12, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a technician...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3049
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Jul 12, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3050
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Jul 12, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3052
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Jul 12, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1665
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Aug 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - With Security escort, the first (left) solid rocket booster aft skirt for mission...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1664
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Aug 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Under a protective cover, the first (left) solid rocket booster aft skirt for mission...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1663
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Aug 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Employees in the Assembly and Refurbishment Facility sign a banner recognizing their...

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NASA image: MMS Spacecraft Uncrated & Moved
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Oct 29, 2014

MMS Spacecraft Uncrated & Moved

Workers prepare a payload dolly for the lower stack, mini-stack number 1, two of the observatories for NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4345
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Oct 29, 2014

KSC-2014-4345

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Two of the observatories, the lower stack, mini-stack number 1, for NASA's Magnetospheric...

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NASA image: MMS Spacecraft Uncrated & Moved
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Oct 29, 2014

MMS Spacecraft Uncrated & Moved

Two of the observatories, the lower stack, mini-stack number 1, for NASA's Magnetospheric Multiscale Observatory are...

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NASA image: MMS Spacecraft Uncrated & Moved
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Oct 29, 2014

MMS Spacecraft Uncrated & Moved

Two of the observatories, the lower stack, mini-stack number 1, for NASA's Magnetospheric Multiscale Observatory, or...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4343
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Oct 29, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers prepare a payload dolly for the lower stack, mini-stack number 1, two of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4344
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Oct 29, 2014

KSC-2014-4344

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A crane is lowered toward the lower stack, mini-stack number 1, two of the observatories for...

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NASA image: MMS Spacecraft Uncrated & Moved
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Oct 29, 2014

MMS Spacecraft Uncrated & Moved

A crane is lowered toward the lower stack, mini-stack number 1, two of the observatories for NASA's Magnetospheric...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4346
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Oct 29, 2014

KSC-2014-4346

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Two of the observatories, the lower stack, mini-stack number 1, for NASA's Magnetospheric...

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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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