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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: Orion EM-1 Heat Shield Unbagging
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Aug 26, 2016

Orion EM-1 Heat Shield Unbagging

Inside the high bay in the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1790
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Dec 5, 1997

KSC-97PC1790

STS-88 crew members and Boeing Manufacturing Engineer Harry Feinberg enjoy a moment inside Node 1 of the...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 Heat Shield Offload, Transport, and Lift
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Aug 26, 2016

Orion EM-1 Heat Shield Offload, Transport, and Lift

A flatbed truck with the shipping container carrying the Orion heat shield for Exploration Mission 1 (EM-1) backs...

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NASA image: Inside KSC! for June 25, 2021
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Jun 25, 2021

Inside KSC! for June 25, 2021

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket that will launch Boeing’s first crewed flight test to the International...

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NASA image: Artemis II Booster Processing
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Dec 13, 2023

Artemis II Booster Processing

Technicians with Exploration Ground Systems perform inspections of the Northrop Grumman-manufactured two aft exit...

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NASA image: ULA Atlas V Booster Arrival for Boeing's Orbital Flight Test (OF
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Dec 7, 2018

ULA Atlas V Booster Arrival for Boeing's Orbital Flight Test (OF

The first stage of the rocket that will launch Boeing's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft to the International Space...

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NASA image: 3D Printer Coupon removal and stowage
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Dec 9, 2014

3D Printer Coupon removal and stowage

iss042e031282 (12/09/2014) ---US Astronaut Barry (Butch) Wilmore holding a 3D coupon works with the new 3D printer...

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NASA image: SLS Booster Aft (Right) Exit Cone Arrival
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Dec 9, 2019

SLS Booster Aft (Right) Exit Cone Arrival

The shipping container has been removed from the second of two Northrop Grumman-manufactured aft exit cones to...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 Heat Shield Offload, Transport, and Lift
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Aug 26, 2016

Orion EM-1 Heat Shield Offload, Transport, and Lift

The shipping container carrying the Orion heat shield for Exploration Mission 1 (EM-1) is offloaded from NASA’s...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator, Jim Bridenstine, Views Artemis Booster Proce
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Jul 27, 2020

NASA Administrator, Jim Bridenstine, Views Artemis Booster Proce

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine (left), accompanied by Jacobs and Exploration Ground Systems employees, views...

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Jul 25, 2022

Growing the Low-Earth Orbit Economy: Space Station Benefits

As a platform used by small businesses, entrepreneurs, and researchers to test their science and technology in...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 Heat Shield Offload, Transport, and Lift
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Aug 26, 2016

Orion EM-1 Heat Shield Offload, Transport, and Lift

The shipping container carrying the Orion heat shield for Exploration Mission 1 (EM-1) is lowered by crane onto the...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1965

Saturn Apollo Program

The Super Guppy is shown at the Redstone Airstrip. NASA used the aircraft to transport the S-IVB upper stage used on...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers conducts research operations inside the Destiny laboratory module
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Jun 25, 2025

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers conducts research operations inside the Destiny laboratory module

iss073e0248499 (June 25, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers conducts research...

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NASA image: SLS Booster Aft (Right) Exit Cone Arrival
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Dec 9, 2019

SLS Booster Aft (Right) Exit Cone Arrival

Workers assist with removal of the shipping container cover from the second Northrop Grumman-manufactured aft exit...

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NASA image: SpaceX NG-20 Launch
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Jan 30, 2024

SpaceX NG-20 Launch

Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus spacecraft, atop a SpaceX 9 Falcon rocket, soars from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape...

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NASA image: SLS Booster Aft (Right) Exit Cone Arrival
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Dec 9, 2019

SLS Booster Aft (Right) Exit Cone Arrival

The shipping container has been removed from the second of two Northrop Grumman-manufactured aft exit cones to...

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NASA image: Constellation crew exploration vehicle, or CEV, is being prepare
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Nov 27, 2007

Constellation crew exploration vehicle, or CEV, is being prepare

In Hangar N at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a heat shield for the Constellation crew exploration vehicle, or CEV, is...

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NASA image: ULA Atlas V Booster Arrival for Boeing's Orbital Flight Test (OF
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Dec 7, 2018

ULA Atlas V Booster Arrival for Boeing's Orbital Flight Test (OF

The first stage of the rocket that will launch Boeing's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft to the International Space...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 Heat Shield Unbagging
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Aug 26, 2016

Orion EM-1 Heat Shield Unbagging

Inside the high bay in the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: ULA Atlas V Booster Arrival for Boeing's Orbital Flight Test (OF
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Dec 7, 2018

ULA Atlas V Booster Arrival for Boeing's Orbital Flight Test (OF

The first stage of the rocket that will launch Boeing's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft to the International Space...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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May 1, 1978

Space Shuttle Projects

This photograph shows a liquid oxygen tank for the Shuttle External Tank (ET) during a hydroelastic modal survey...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 Heat Shield Offload, Transport, and Lift
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Aug 26, 2016

Orion EM-1 Heat Shield Offload, Transport, and Lift

A view from inside the cargo bay of NASA’s Super Guppy aircraft reveals that the shipping container with the Orion...

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NASA image: iss071e312452
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Jul 9, 2024

iss071e312452

iss071e312452 (7/9/2024) --- One of the five Kentucky Re-Entry Universal Payload System (KRUPS) capsules of the...

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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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