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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: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Operations and C
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Aug 7, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Operations and C

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine is briefed on work taking place on NASA’s Orion spacecraft during a tour of...

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NASA image: Closeup exterior view of Dynamic Crew Procedures Trainer
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Feb 21, 1966

Closeup exterior view of Dynamic Crew Procedures Trainer

S66-21296 (1967) --- This is a medium exterior view of the Dynamic Crew Procedures Trainer, Command Module...

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NASA image: Artemis I stack rolls out to the launch pad
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Mar 17, 2022

Artemis I stack rolls out to the launch pad

The Artemis I vehicle, with the Orion spacecraft atop, rolls for wet dress rehearsal from the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: Michoud Assembly Facility
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Mar 16, 2015

Michoud Assembly Facility

NASA and Lockheed Martin Orion leadership visits the team at Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, Louisiana to...

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NASA image: Expedition 13 Preflight
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Mar 30, 2006

Expedition 13 Preflight

Expedition 13 Science Officer and Flight Engineer Jeffrey N. Williams dons his pressure suit at building 254 of the...

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NASA image: Stirling Engine Milestone
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Mar 9, 2020

Stirling Engine Milestone

Glenn’s Technology Demonstration Convertor (TDC) #13, a free-piston Stirling power convertor, achieved a milestone...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2400
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Nov 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An aerial view of the Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Inside VAB
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Jan 22, 2026

Artemis II Inside VAB

NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft are seen, Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, inside the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Inside VAB
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Jan 22, 2026

Artemis II Inside VAB

NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft are seen, Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, inside the...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour
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Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour

NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik signs an Artemis banner inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at...

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NASA image: NASA Center Directors Visit Orion Mockup at JSC
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Nov 10, 2011

NASA Center Directors Visit Orion Mockup at JSC

Jeff Fox, Christie Sauers, and Phillip Reyes present the Students Shaping America's Next Spacecraft (SSANS) program...

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NASA image: Artemis I stack rolls out to the launch pad
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Mar 17, 2022

Artemis I stack rolls out to the launch pad

The Artemis I vehicle, with the Orion spacecraft atop, rolls for wet dress rehearsal from the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: EFT-1 Service Module
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Jan 14, 2014

EFT-1 Service Module

The spacecraft adapter jettison fairing panels are installed on the Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) Orion service...

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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: APOLLO/SATURN (A/S) 501 ROLL-OUT - CAPE
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Aug 1, 1967

APOLLO/SATURN (A/S) 501 ROLL-OUT - CAPE

S67-43595 (26 Aug. 1967) --- The Apollo 4 (Spacecraft 017/Saturn 501) stack and its mobile launch tower atop a...

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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...

KSC
NASA image: Michoud Assembly Facility
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Mar 16, 2015

Michoud Assembly Facility

NASA and Lockheed Martin Orion leadership visits the team at Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, Louisiana to...

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NASA image: Core Stage Forward Skirt Umbilical Installation onto Mobile Laun
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Jun 30, 2017

Core Stage Forward Skirt Umbilical Installation onto Mobile Laun

Just north of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians install the core...

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NASA image: Skylab (SL)-2 - Astronaut Joseph Kerwin - Suiting-Up - Prelaunch - KSC
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Jan 1, 1973

Skylab (SL)-2 - Astronaut Joseph Kerwin - Suiting-Up - Prelaunch - KSC

S73-25900 (25 May 1973) --- Scientist-astronaut Joseph P. Kerwin, science pilot of the Skylab 2 mission, is suited...

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NASA image: Artemis I stack rolls out to the launch pad
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Mar 17, 2022

Artemis I stack rolls out to the launch pad

The Artemis I vehicle, with the Orion spacecraft atop, rolls for wet dress rehearsal from the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: Artemis I stack rolls out to the launch pad
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Mar 17, 2022

Artemis I stack rolls out to the launch pad

The Artemis I vehicle, with the Orion spacecraft atop, rolls for wet dress rehearsal from the Vehicle Assembly...

JSC
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

The Orion spacecraft crew module for NASA’s Artemis II mission is viewed by crane operator Rebekah Tolatovicz as it...

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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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