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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-04pd1327
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Jun 21, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., a worker checks wiring on the...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1704
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Nov 16, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A second crane is attached to the canister containing the U.S. laboratory module in...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion
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Oct 12, 2020

Artemis I Orion

In the Operations and Checkout Building (O&C) at Kennedy Space Center, three spacecraft adapter jettison (SAJ)...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4038
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Jul 13, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., a technician checks the antenna on NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1320
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Jun 21, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., the Mercury Surface, Space...

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NASA image: NASA Moon Rover Books Ride to the Moon
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Jun 10, 2020

NASA Moon Rover Books Ride to the Moon

NASA’s water-seeking robotic Moon rover just booked a ride to the Moon’s South Pole. Astrobotic of Pittsburgh,...

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NASA image: Veg-03 J/K/L Prelaunch Prepartions for NG-13
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Jan 15, 2020

Veg-03 J/K/L Prelaunch Prepartions for NG-13

Jess Bunchek, a pseudonaut and associate scientist at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, prepares the materials...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion
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Oct 12, 2020

Artemis I Orion

In the Operations and Checkout Building (O&C) at Kennedy Space Center, three spacecraft adapter jettison (SAJ)...

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NASA image:  Artemis II Payload Integration
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Sep 17, 2025

Artemis II Payload Integration

Technicians completed installation of the German Aerospace Center TACHELES CubeSat within the Orion stage adapter...

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NASA image: Artemis II Heat Shield
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Jul 2, 2020

Artemis II Heat Shield

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

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NASA image: jsc2024e038399
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Jun 5, 2024

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jsc2024e038399 (6/5/2024) --- Glycine crystals grown with Redwire's PIL-BOX aboard the International Space Station....

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NASA image: National Medal of Science
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Nov 20, 2014

National Medal of Science

President Barack Obama delivers remarks at the National Medals of Science and National Medals of Technology and...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion
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Oct 12, 2020

Artemis I Orion

In the Operations and Checkout Building (O&C) at Kennedy Space Center, three spacecraft adapter jettison (SAJ)...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1856
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Feb 17, 2012

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Launch Vehicles: Launch vehicles are the rocket-powered systems that provide transportation from the Earth’s surface...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion
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Oct 12, 2020

Artemis I Orion

In the Operations and Checkout Building (O&C) at Kennedy Space Center, three spacecraft adapter jettison (SAJ)...

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NASA image: Supercam's Mars Meteorite Aboard the ISS
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Dec 8, 2020

Supercam's Mars Meteorite Aboard the ISS

This slice of a Martian meteorite, seen floating inside the International Space Station, is now part of a...

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NASA image: Materials International Space Station Experiment (MISSE) Arrival
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Oct 2, 2017

Materials International Space Station Experiment (MISSE) Arrival

The Materials International Space Station Experiment-Flight Facility, or MISSE-FF, hardware arrived at the Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4059
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Jul 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Solar Dynamics Observatory sits on a stand at Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville,...

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NASA image: MISSE Seed Experiment Work
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Feb 11, 2021

MISSE Seed Experiment Work

Ye Zhang, project scientist for the Exploration Research and Technology programs at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4721
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Aug 30, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Spotlights dance along the clouds over Space Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4729
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Aug 30, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The engines ignite under the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket at 4:05 a.m. EDT lifting...

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NASA image: Benefit from NASA
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Oct 12, 1999

Benefit from NASA

Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) has developed a specially-designed nut, called the Quick-Connect Nut, for quick...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4761
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Aug 30, 2012

KSC-2012-4761

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The engines ignite under the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket at 4:05 a.m. EDT lifting...

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NASA image: iss056e160897
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Aug 31, 2018

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iss056e160897 (Aug. 31, 2018) --- NASA Astronaut Ricky Arnold performs microscope photo document operations for 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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