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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: Las Vegas Lake Mead Timelapse, 1972-2013
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Mar 5, 2012

Las Vegas Lake Mead Timelapse, 1972-2013

Timelapse animation of Lake Mead and the city of Las Vegas, Nevada, from 1972-2013, as captured by Landsat sensors....

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NASA image: VAB High Bay 2 Timelapse
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Aug 26, 2024

VAB High Bay 2 Timelapse

This timelapse video shows teams outfitting the High Bay 2 area at the historic Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Artemis II Stacking - 2nd Booster Segment Lift to ML
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Nov 22, 2024

Artemis II Stacking - 2nd Booster Segment Lift to ML

Artemis II Stacking - 2nd Booster Segment Lift to ML (Timelapse)

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NASA image: HS3 Global Hawk Camera Timelapse
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Sep 18, 2014

HS3 Global Hawk Camera Timelapse

NASA released a time-lapse video that highlights three different cameras aboard NASA's remotely piloted Global Hawk...

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NASA image: PACE-Mission-Build-Timelapse
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Feb 8, 2024

PACE-Mission-Build-Timelapse

Time Lapse Video of the build and launch of the PACE Spacecraft shot between February 2022 and February 2024.

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NASA image: Artemis II Rollback to VAB Timelapse
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Feb 25, 2026

Artemis II Rollback to VAB Timelapse

This timelapse video captures NASA’s crawler-transporter 2, carrying NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System)...

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NASA image: SLS Complete Stacking Compilation - Timelapse
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Feb 9, 2022

SLS Complete Stacking Compilation - Timelapse

SLS_Complete_Stack_TIMELAPSE

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NASA image: Timelapse of JPL's Table Mountain Facility Beaming Laser Beacon to Psyche
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Sep 18, 2025

Timelapse of JPL's Table Mountain Facility Beaming Laser Beacon to Psyche

This timelapse video shows the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory's Table Mountain Facility near Wrightwood, California,...

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NASA image: Press Site Mural Timelapse
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Jul 26, 2021

Press Site Mural Timelapse

Press Site Wall Mural

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NASA image: RASSOR Excavation Testing Timelapse
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Jun 16, 2025

RASSOR Excavation Testing Timelapse

RASSOR_Excavation_Testing_Timelapse

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NASA image: Painting of NASA Worm Logo onto Artemis Booster Segments
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Sep 29, 2020

Painting of NASA Worm Logo onto Artemis Booster Segments

Timelapse of painting NASA worm logo on Artemis Booster Segments in the RPSF

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NASA image: Artemis I RH Forward Center Segment Stacking
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Feb 4, 2021

Artemis I RH Forward Center Segment Stacking

Artemis I RH Forward Center Segment Stacking, VAB, TIMELAPSE

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NASA image: GPM in a Minute
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Feb 26, 2015

GPM in a Minute

A timelapse (2011-2014) of GPM in the clean room at Goddard Space Flight Center and at Tanegashima Space Center, Japan.

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NASA image: Artemis II LVSA Stacking Timelapse
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Apr 2, 2025

Artemis II LVSA Stacking Timelapse

The Artemis II launch vehicle stage adapter for the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket is stacked atop the core stage...

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NASA image: Trinity County, California: Fires
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Jul 23, 2012

Trinity County, California: Fires

timelapse of Trinity County from 1995-2011, focusing on forest fires in the National Forest and the regrowth after....

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NASA image: Trinity County, California: Logging
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Jul 23, 2012

Trinity County, California: Logging

timelapse of section of Trinity County, California, looking at evidence of clear-cut logging over the years...

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NASA image: Amazon Deforestation in Rondonia, Brazil, 2000-2010
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Nov 14, 2011

Amazon Deforestation in Rondonia, Brazil, 2000-2010

The state of Rondonia in western Brazil is observed by satellite. This timelapse shows the reduction of the forest...

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NASA image: TIRS - The Thermal Infrared Sensor on LDCM Packing
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Feb 14, 2012

TIRS - The Thermal Infrared Sensor on LDCM Packing

A timelapse of the Thermal Infrared Sensor(TIRS) instrument for the Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM) being...

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NASA image: Zoom in to Smith Island, MD
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May 13, 2011

Zoom in to Smith Island, MD

Rising sea levels in the Chesapeake Bay are threatening Smith Island, MD. This video uses natural-color Landsat...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 11, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a night pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: LDCM Tower Rollback Timelapse
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May 23, 2013

LDCM Tower Rollback Timelapse

The Landsat Data Continuity Mission launched on February 11, 2013, from Vandenberg Air Force Base aboard an Atlas...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Moves Into JPL’s Space Simulator
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Mar 27, 2024

Europa Clipper Moves Into JPL’s Space Simulator

A timelapse video shows engineers and technicians moving NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft into the 85-foot-tall...

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NASA image: NASA’s IMAP Arrives at NASA Marshall For Testing in XRCF
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Apr 10, 2025

NASA’s IMAP Arrives at NASA Marshall For Testing in XRCF

These photos and timelapse show NASA’s IMAP mission being loaded into the thermal vacuum chamber of NASA Marshall...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion set for integration from Bay 4 in the VAB (Timelapse Footage)
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Oct 18, 2025

Artemis II Orion set for integration from Bay 4 in the VAB (Timelapse Footage)

Timelapse footage of technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems team use a crane to lift and secure NASA’s...

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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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