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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: Recovery Testing
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Sep 14, 2014

Recovery Testing

Orion recovery training and operations continue in the Pacific Ocean on Sept. 14, 2014. NASA and the Navy team on...

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NASA image: Recovery Testing
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Sep 14, 2014

Recovery Testing

Orion recovery training and operations continue in the Pacific Ocean on Sept. 14, 2014. NASA and the Navy team on...

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NASA image: The Sierra Space Plane, Dream Chaser, is ready to be lifted into
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Mar 13, 2024

The Sierra Space Plane, Dream Chaser, is ready to be lifted into

The Sierra Space Plane, Dream Chaser, suspended by a crane sits just inside the overhead door of the ISP (In Space...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion FAST Cell Imagery
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Apr 27, 2024

Artemis II Orion FAST Cell Imagery

A team wearing bunny suits inside the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1313
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Sep 11, 2000

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, the Integrated Truss Structure Z1, suspended from an overhead crane,...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0976
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Apr 3, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The top rings of the payload canister are lifted by crane to move to the Space...

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NASA image: INTERIM CRYOGENIC PROPULSION STAGE TEST ARTICLE UNLOADED PRIOR T
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Jun 20, 2016

INTERIM CRYOGENIC PROPULSION STAGE TEST ARTICLE UNLOADED PRIOR T

TWO CRANES LIFT THE APPROXIMATELY 8,000-POUND INTERIM CRYOGENIC PROPULSION STAGE TEST ARTICLE OUT OF ITS CRATE AT...

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NASA image: KSC01padig220
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May 30, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building, the orbiter Atlantis is...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1310
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Sep 11, 2000

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane is placed into position to lift the Integrated Truss...

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NASA image: Artemis I ETA Lift and Load into CMTF
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Dec 22, 2023

Artemis I ETA Lift and Load into CMTF

Technicians inside NASA’s Kennedy Space Centers Multi-Payload Processing Facility (MPPF) in Florida use a crane to...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2253
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May 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A crane lifts the nosecone part of a solid rocket booster replica into place at the Kennedy...

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NASA image: INTERIM CRYOGENIC PROPULSION STAGE TEST ARTICLE UNLOADED PRIOR T
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Jun 20, 2016

INTERIM CRYOGENIC PROPULSION STAGE TEST ARTICLE UNLOADED PRIOR T

TWO CRANES LIFT THE APPROXIMATELY 8,000-POUND INTERIM CRYOGENIC PROPULSION STAGE TEST ARTICLE OUT OF ITS CRATE AT...

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NASA image: INTERIM CRYOGENIC PROPULSION STAGE TEST ARTICLE UNLOADED PRIOR T
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Jun 20, 2016

INTERIM CRYOGENIC PROPULSION STAGE TEST ARTICLE UNLOADED PRIOR T

TWO CRANES LIFT THE APPROXIMATELY 8,000-POUND INTERIM CRYOGENIC PROPULSION STAGE TEST ARTICLE OUT OF ITS CRATE AT...

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NASA image: S3/S4 Integrated Truss being moved into the Space Shuttle Payloa
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Feb 7, 2007

S3/S4 Integrated Truss being moved into the Space Shuttle Payloa

In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers attach an overhead crane to the S3/S4 integrated truss in order to...

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NASA image: Recovery Testing
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Sep 14, 2014

Recovery Testing

Orion recovery training and operations continue in the Pacific Ocean on Sept. 14, 2014. NASA and the Navy team on...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0290
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Mar 1, 2000

KSC-00pp0290

In OPF bay 2, an overhead crane lifts the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) payload out of Endeavour's payload...

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NASA image: Orion at SLC-37 Service Structure
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Nov 12, 2014

Orion at SLC-37 Service Structure

The Orion spacecraft and its transporter stand at the base of the service structure at Space Launch Complex 37 on...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion FAST Cell Imagery
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Apr 27, 2024

Artemis II Orion FAST Cell Imagery

A team wearing bunny suits inside the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on...

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NASA image: Core Stage Forward Skirt Umbilical (CSFSU) Prep for Install onto
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Jun 29, 2017

Core Stage Forward Skirt Umbilical (CSFSU) Prep for Install onto

Just north of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians prepare a crane...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion FAST Cell Imagery
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Apr 27, 2024

Artemis II Orion FAST Cell Imagery

A team wearing bunny suits inside the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on...

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NASA image: INTERIM CRYOGENIC PROPULSION STAGE TEST ARTICLE UNLOADED PRIOR T
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Jun 20, 2016

INTERIM CRYOGENIC PROPULSION STAGE TEST ARTICLE UNLOADED PRIOR T

TWO CRANES LIFT THE APPROXIMATELY 8,000-POUND INTERIM CRYOGENIC PROPULSION STAGE TEST ARTICLE OUT OF ITS CRATE AT...

MSFC
NASA image: Recovery Testing
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Sep 14, 2014

Recovery Testing

Orion recovery training and operations continue in the Pacific Ocean on Sept. 14, 2014. NASA and the Navy team on...

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NASA image: Recovery Testing
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Sep 14, 2014

Recovery Testing

Orion recovery training and operations continue in the Pacific Ocean on Sept. 14, 2014. NASA and the Navy team on...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0312
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Feb 7, 2007

KSC-07pd0312

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane moves the S3/S4 integrated...

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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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