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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: Artemis II Orion Hardware
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Feb 23, 2024

Artemis II Orion Hardware

Work for Artemis II continues inside the Operations and Checkout building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center on...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Hardware
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Jun 6, 2022

Artemis II Orion Hardware

Technicians inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building power on the Orion crew module for the...

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NASA image: Hopins with ARED hardware
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Oct 3, 2013

Hopins with ARED hardware

ISS037-E-006563 (3 Oct. 2013) --- NASA astronaut Michael Hopkins, Expedition 37 flight engineer, performs routine...

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NASA image: MISSE-6 hardware
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Sep 2, 2009

MISSE-6 hardware

ISS020-E-037372 (1 Sept. 2009) --- A close-up view of a Materials International Space Station Experiment (MISSE-6)...

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NASA image: JEM hardware delivery
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Apr 16, 2003

JEM hardware delivery

JSC2003-E-34755 (16 April 2003) --- Workers at Japan's Tsukuba Space Center are shown preparing the Japanese...

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NASA image: JEM hardware delivery
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Apr 16, 2003

JEM hardware delivery

JSC2003-E-34758 (16 April 2003) --- The Kibo Japanese Experiment Module's (JEM) Pressurized Module, a science...

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NASA image: Hopins with ARED hardware
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Oct 3, 2013

Hopins with ARED hardware

ISS037-E-006562 (3 Oct. 2013) --- NASA astronaut Michael Hopkins, Expedition 37 flight engineer, performs routine...

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NASA image: RFID Logistics Hardware Install
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Feb 14, 2017

RFID Logistics Hardware Install

iss050e041989 (2/14/2017) --- Photo documentation of the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) cable installation in...

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NASA image: Pesquet with AstroPi Hardware
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Apr 27, 2017

Pesquet with AstroPi Hardware

iss051e029182 (4/27/2017) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Pesquet poses for a photo next to AstroPi...

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NASA image: Krikalev with TVIS hardware in Zvezda
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Sep 7, 2005

Krikalev with TVIS hardware in Zvezda

ISS011-E-12601 (7 September 2005) --- Cosmonaut Sergei K. Krikalev, Expedition 11 commander representing Russia's...

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NASA image: JEM hardware delivery
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May 2, 2003

JEM hardware delivery

JSC2003-E-34750 (2 May 2003) --- A container transport ship carrying is shown departing Yokohama Harbor, Yokohama,...

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NASA image: RFID Logistics Hardware Install
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Feb 14, 2017

RFID Logistics Hardware Install

iss050e041985 (2/14/2017) --- Photo documentation of the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) cable installation in...

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NASA image: JEM hardware delivery
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Apr 16, 2003

JEM hardware delivery

JSC2003-E-33-E-34759 (16 April 2003) --- A shipping container carrying the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM), Kibo,,...

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NASA image: NASA’s Super Guppy Delivers SLS Rocket Test Hardware to Marshall
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Aug 10, 2022

NASA’s Super Guppy Delivers SLS Rocket Test Hardware to Marshall

NASA’s Super Guppy aircraft arrived at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala., with the Orion stage...

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NASA image: Device for Lowering Mars Science Laboratory Rover to the Surface
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Nov 19, 2008

Device for Lowering Mars Science Laboratory Rover to the Surface

This is hardware for controlling the final lowering of NASA Mars Science Laboratory rover to the surface of Mars...

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NASA image: Cruise Stage Separation
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May 22, 2008

Cruise Stage Separation

Seven minutes before NASA Phoenix Mars Lander enters the Martian atmosphere, it will jettison the cruise stage...

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NASA image: Electra Relay Radio on MAVEN Mission to Mars
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Feb 27, 2014

Electra Relay Radio on MAVEN Mission to Mars

This radio hardware, the Electra UHF Transceiver on NASA MAVEN mission to Mars, is designed to provide communication...

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NASA image: AVATAR_Hardware_ArtemisII_SpaceTango
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Jan 14, 2026

AVATAR_Hardware_ArtemisII_SpaceTango

This is the hardware that will contain the AVATAR chips during the Artemis II flight. The AVATAR (A Virtual...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft Adapter (SA) Cone Install
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Aug 20, 2020

Orion Spacecraft Adapter (SA) Cone Install

The Artemis I Orion spacecraft with its spacecraft adapter cone attached, is moved by crane along the high bay...

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Aug 20, 2020

Orion Spacecraft Adapter (SA) Cone Install

The Artemis I Orion spacecraft with its spacecraft adapter cone attached, is moved by crane along the high bay...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft Adapter (SA) Cone Install
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Aug 6, 2020

Orion Spacecraft Adapter (SA) Cone Install

ASRC technicians Dustin Swickert, to the left. and John Nesbitt, to the right, work to attach the crane that lifts...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft Adapter (SA) Cone Install
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Aug 10, 2020

Orion Spacecraft Adapter (SA) Cone Install

From left, Michelle Clontz and Sharon Prisco, with Lockheed Martin security operations, and Newt Allen, ASRC...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft Adapter (SA) Cone Install
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Aug 20, 2020

Orion Spacecraft Adapter (SA) Cone Install

Technicians at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida work to safely return the Artemis I Orion spacecraft to the...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft Adapter (SA) Cone Install
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Aug 20, 2020

Orion Spacecraft Adapter (SA) Cone Install

Technicians at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida work to safely lower the Artemis I Orion spacecraft into 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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