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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: ED01-0146-4
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Apr 28, 2001

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Helios Prototype crew chief Marshall MacCready of AeroVironment, Inc., carefully monitors motor runs during ground...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion DD250 leaving the O&C
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May 3, 2025

Artemis II Orion DD250 leaving the O&C

NASA’s KAMAG transporter carries the agency’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft from the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and...

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NASA image: ED01-0209-7
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Jul 14, 2001

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The solar-electric Helios Prototype flying wing is shown near the Hawaiian island of Niihau during its first test...

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NASA image: ED01-0209-2
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Jul 14, 2001

ED01-0209-2

The solar-electric Helios Prototype flying wing is shown over the Pacific Ocean during its first test flight on...

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NASA image: ED01-0209-4
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Jul 14, 2001

ED01-0209-4

The solar-electric Helios Prototype flying wing is shown near the Hawaiian island of Niihau during its first test...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion DD250 leaving the O&C
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May 3, 2025

Artemis II Orion DD250 leaving the O&C

NASA’s KAMAG transporter carries the agency’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft from the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion DD250 leaving the O&C
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May 3, 2025

Artemis II Orion DD250 leaving the O&C

NASA’s KAMAG transporter carries the agency’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft from the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion DD250 leaving the O&C
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May 3, 2025

Artemis II Orion DD250 leaving the O&C

NASA’s KAMAG transporter carries the agency’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft from the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion DD250 leaving the O&C
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May 3, 2025

Artemis II Orion DD250 leaving the O&C

NASA’s KAMAG transporter carries the agency’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft from the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion DD250 leaving the O&C
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May 3, 2025

Artemis II Orion DD250 leaving the O&C

NASA’s KAMAG transporter carries the agency’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft from the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and...

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NASA image: ED01-0209-6
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Jul 14, 2001

ED01-0209-6

The solar-electric Helios Prototype flying wing is shown near the Hawaiian islands of Niihau and Lehua during its...

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NASA image: ED01-0209-5
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Jul 14, 2001

ED01-0209-5

The solar-electric Helios Prototype flying wing is shown near the Hawaiian islands of Niihau and Lehua during its...

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NASA image: ED01-0209-3
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Jul 14, 2001

ED01-0209-3

The solar-electric Helios Prototype flying wing is shown over the Pacific Ocean during its first test flight on...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion DD250 leaving the O&C
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May 3, 2025

Artemis II Orion DD250 leaving the O&C

NASA’s KAMAG transporter carries the agency’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft from the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion DD250 leaving the O&C
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May 3, 2025

Artemis II Orion DD250 leaving the O&C

NASA’s KAMAG transporter carries the agency’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft from the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and...

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NASA image: ED01-0209-1
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Jul 14, 2001

ED01-0209-1

The solar-electric Helios Prototype flying wing is shown moments after takeoff, beginning its first test flight on...

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NASA image: VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - Outside the clean room at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., the SciSat-1 spacecraft (background) has been removed from the shipping container mounting base (lower left) and placed on the handling fixture. Sci-Sat, which will undergo instrument checkout and spacecraft functional testing, weighs approximately 330 pounds and after launch will be placed in a 400-mile-high polar orbit to investigate processes that control the distribution of ozone in the upper atmosphere. The data from the satellite will provide Canadian and international scientists with improved measurements relating to global ozone processes and help policymakers assess existing environmental policy and develop protective measures for improving the health of our atmosphere, preventing further ozone depletion. The mission is designed to last two years.
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Jun 26, 2003

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - Outside the clean room at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., the SciSat-1 spacecraft (background) has been removed from the shipping container mounting base (lower left) and placed on the handling fixture. Sci-Sat, which will undergo instrument checkout and spacecraft functional testing, weighs approximately 330 pounds and after launch will be placed in a 400-mile-high polar orbit to investigate processes that control the distribution of ozone in the upper atmosphere. The data from the satellite will provide Canadian and international scientists with improved measurements relating to global ozone processes and help policymakers assess existing environmental policy and develop protective measures for improving the health of our atmosphere, preventing further ozone depletion. The mission is designed to last two years.

NASA image: Radiological Control Center (RADCC) Renaming Ceremony
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Mar 31, 2017

Radiological Control Center (RADCC) Renaming Ceremony

Consoles in the Radiological Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center are seen during ceremonies to name the...

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May 12, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Discovery’s airlock is lowered into the orbiter’s payload bay for installation. The...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1138
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May 12, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Technicians in the Orbiter Processing Facility help guide Discovery’s airlock into the...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1235
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Oct 3, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2), a technician begins...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1132
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May 12, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Discovery’s airlock is ready for installation. Located inside the orbiter’s payload...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1134
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May 12, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Discovery’s airlock is lifted toward the orbiter for installation inside the orbiter’s...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1137
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May 12, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Technicians in the Orbiter Processing Facility help guide Discovery’s airlock as a...

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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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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - Outside the clean room at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., the SciSat-1...

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