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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-05pd-1080
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May 23, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Complex 39B, technicians construct a platform in Space Shuttle Discovery's...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1079
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May 23, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Complex 39B, technicians construct a platform in Space Shuttle Discovery's...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1078
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May 23, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Complex 39B, technicians construct a platform in Space Shuttle Discovery's...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1077
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May 23, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Complex 39B, technicians construct a platform in Space Shuttle Discovery's...

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NASA image: STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, night time processing at KSC LC Pad 39B
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Jul 15, 1989

STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, night time processing at KSC LC Pad 39B

STS-28 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, arrives at Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Launch Complex (LC) Pad 39B. View...

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NASA image: Expedition 49 Preflight
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Oct 11, 2016

Expedition 49 Preflight

The Soyuz MS-02 spacecraft is seen as the work platforms around it are retracted in preparation for being...

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NASA image: Expedition 49 Preflight
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Oct 11, 2016

Expedition 49 Preflight

The Soyuz MS-02 spacecraft is seen as the work platforms around it are retracted in preparation for being...

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NASA image: KSC-81PC-0098
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Feb 19, 1981

KSC-81PC-0098

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - America's Space Shuttle stands poised on Launch Pad 39A, ready for Flight Readiness...

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NASA image: Expedition 49 Preflight
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Oct 11, 2016

Expedition 49 Preflight

The Soyuz MS-02 spacecraft is seen as the work platforms around it are retracted in preparation for being...

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NASA image: Expedition 49 Preflight
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Oct 11, 2016

Expedition 49 Preflight

The Soyuz MS-02 spacecraft is seen as the work platforms around it are retracted in preparation for being...

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NASA image: Expedition 49 Preflight
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Oct 11, 2016

Expedition 49 Preflight

The Soyuz MS-02 spacecraft is seen as the work platforms around it are retracted in preparation for being...

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NASA image: Crawler Transporter 2 Roll into VAB for Artemis I WDR Rollout &
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Jun 3, 2022

Crawler Transporter 2 Roll into VAB for Artemis I WDR Rollout &

With all of the work platforms retracted, NASA’s Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft atop the mobile launcher...

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NASA image: STS-37 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, lifts off from KSC LC Pad
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Apr 5, 1991

STS-37 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, lifts off from KSC LC Pad

STS-37 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, lifts off from Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Launch Complex (LC) Pad at...

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NASA image: Artemis II  Rollout
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Jan 17, 2026

Artemis II Rollout

In this view looking down in High Bay 3 inside the Vehicle Assembly Building on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, the work...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

This photograph depicts the Saturn V vehicle (SA-501) for the Apollo 4 mission in the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: STS-38 Atlantis, OV-104, lifting off from KSC LC Pad during night launch
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Nov 15, 1990

STS-38 Atlantis, OV-104, lifting off from KSC LC Pad during night launch

STS-38 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, lifts off from Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Launch Complex Pad at...

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NASA image: Artemis I WDR Pre-Rollout Activities - Beauty Shots, All Platfor
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Mar 16, 2022

Artemis I WDR Pre-Rollout Activities - Beauty Shots, All Platfor

In this view looking up in High Bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Rollout For Launch
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Mar 19, 2026

Artemis II Rollout For Launch

All work platforms are retracted from around NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion...

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NASA image: Artemis II Rollout For Launch
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Mar 19, 2026

Artemis II Rollout For Launch

All work platforms are retracted from around NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion...

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NASA image: Artemis II Rollout For Launch
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Mar 19, 2026

Artemis II Rollout For Launch

All work platforms are retracted from around NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion...

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NASA image: Artemis II Rollout For Launch
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Mar 19, 2026

Artemis II Rollout For Launch

All work platforms are retracted from around NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion...

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NASA image: Artemis II Rollout For Launch
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Mar 19, 2026

Artemis II Rollout For Launch

All work platforms are retracted from around NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion...

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NASA image: Artemis II Rollout For Launch
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Mar 19, 2026

Artemis II Rollout For Launch

All work platforms are retracted from around NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion...

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NASA image: Artemis II Rollout For Launch
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Mar 19, 2026

Artemis II Rollout For Launch

All work platforms are retracted from around NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion...

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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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