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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-04pd0453
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Mar 12, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility help prepare the body flap for lifting prior...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0599
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Apr 11, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a worker watches...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0705
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Apr 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- United Space Alliance (USA) technicians Mike Williams (left) and R. Justin Hopmann...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0598
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Apr 11, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, external tank...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0704
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Apr 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- United Space Alliance (USA) technicians Mike Williams (left), Pearl Richardson...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0454
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Mar 12, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Hyster forklift in the Orbiter Processing Facility lifts the body flap to be...

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NASA image: GSFC_20230412_RL_020223
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Apr 11, 2023

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Mechanical engineering and integration technician Seth Alton crane lifts the OSAM-1 power supply unit into the...

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NASA image: SpaceX Transporter-16 Launch
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Mar 30, 2026

SpaceX Transporter-16 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying several NASA small satellites and instruments lifts off from Space Launch Complex...

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NASA image: SpaceX Transporter-16 Launch
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Mar 30, 2026

SpaceX Transporter-16 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying several NASA small satellites and instruments lifts off from Space Launch Complex...

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NASA image: SpaceX Transporter-16 Launch
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Mar 30, 2026

SpaceX Transporter-16 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying several NASA small satellites and instruments lifts off from Space Launch Complex...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0093
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Jan 7, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Viewed from the floor of the Vehicle Assembly Building, the redesigned External Tank is...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0092
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Jan 7, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Viewed from the floor of the Vehicle Assembly Building, the redesigned External Tank is...

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NASA image: NICER Packaging for SpaceX CRS-11
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Apr 6, 2017

NICER Packaging for SpaceX CRS-11

Inside the Space Station Processing Facility high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians assist...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA
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Dec 1, 2019

Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA

NASA’s Orion spacecraft–the crew module and European-built service module—is being lifted on Dec. 1, 2019 into a...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA
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Dec 1, 2019

Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA

NASA’s Orion spacecraft–the crew module and European-built service module—is being lifted on Dec. 1, 2019 into a...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA
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Dec 1, 2019

Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA

NASA’s Orion spacecraft–the crew module and European-built service module—is being lifted on Dec. 1, 2019 into a...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA
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Dec 1, 2019

Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA

NASA’s Orion spacecraft–the crew module and European-built service module—is being lifted on Dec. 1, 2019 into a...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA
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Dec 1, 2019

Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA

NASA’s Orion spacecraft–the crew module and European-built service module—is being lifted on Dec. 1, 2019 into a...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA
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Dec 1, 2019

Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA

NASA’s Orion spacecraft–the crew module and European-built service module—is being lifted on Dec. 1, 2019 into a...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA
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Dec 1, 2019

Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA

NASA’s Orion spacecraft–the crew module and European-built service module—is being lifted on Dec. 1, 2019 into a...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA
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Dec 1, 2019

Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA

NASA’s Orion spacecraft–the crew module and European-built service module—is being lifted on Dec. 1, 2019 into a...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA
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Dec 1, 2019

Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA

NASA’s Orion spacecraft–the crew module and European-built service module—is being lifted on Dec. 1, 2019 into a...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA
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Dec 1, 2019

Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA

NASA’s Orion spacecraft–the crew module and European-built service module—is being lifted on Dec. 1, 2019 into a...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA
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Dec 1, 2019

Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA

NASA’s Orion spacecraft–the crew module and European-built service module—is being lifted on Dec. 1, 2019 into 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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