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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: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jul 1, 1987

Space Shuttle Projects

A forward segment is being lowered into the Transient Pressure Test Article (TPTA) test stand at the Marshall Space...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0409
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Mar 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Off-loading of the redesigned external fuel tank that will launch Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00241
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Aug 12, 2005

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GEORGE DILLER: This is Atlas launch control at T minus 2 hours and holding. We're now entering the final phase of...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1185
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Oct 7, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility, workers attach cranes to the S1 truss, a segment of...

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NASA image: NASA’s IMAP Arrives at NASA Marshall For Testing in XRCF
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Apr 10, 2025

NASA’s IMAP Arrives at NASA Marshall For Testing in XRCF

These photos and timelapse show NASA’s IMAP mission being loaded into the thermal vacuum chamber of NASA Marshall...

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NASA image: NASA Barge Departs Michoud with Hardware for Three Different Artemis Missions
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Aug 29, 2024

NASA Barge Departs Michoud with Hardware for Three Different Artemis Missions

Bound for Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA’s Pegasus barge departed the agency’s Michoud Assembly Facility in...

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NASA image: NASA Barge Departs Michoud with Hardware for Three Different Artemis Missions
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Aug 30, 2024

NASA Barge Departs Michoud with Hardware for Three Different Artemis Missions

Bound for Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA’s Pegasus barge departed the agency’s Michoud Assembly Facility in...

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NASA image: NASA’s IMAP Arrives at NASA Marshall For Testing in XRCF
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Apr 10, 2025

NASA’s IMAP Arrives at NASA Marshall For Testing in XRCF

These photos and timelapse show NASA’s IMAP mission being loaded into the thermal vacuum chamber of NASA Marshall...

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NASA image: NASA’s IMAP Arrives at NASA Marshall For Testing in XRCF
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Apr 10, 2025

NASA’s IMAP Arrives at NASA Marshall For Testing in XRCF

These photos and timelapse show NASA’s IMAP mission being loaded into the thermal vacuum chamber of NASA Marshall...

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NASA image: Artemis II Secondary Payloads
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Sep 2, 2025

Artemis II Secondary Payloads

Technicians install the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) K-Rad Cube within the Orion stage adapter inside the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Secondary Payloads
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Sep 2, 2025

Artemis II Secondary Payloads

Technicians install the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) K-Rad Cube within the Orion stage adapter inside the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Secondary Payloads
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Sep 2, 2025

Artemis II Secondary Payloads

Technicians install the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) K-Rad Cube within the Orion stage adapter inside the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Secondary Payloads
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Sep 2, 2025

Artemis II Secondary Payloads

Technicians install the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) K-Rad Cube within the Orion stage adapter inside the...

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NASA image: Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) Secondary Payload Load
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Jul 8, 2021

Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) Secondary Payload Load

Teams worked on the final processing of their payloads that will fly aboard Artemis I. Housed within the Orion stage...

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NASA image: Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) Secondary Payload Load
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Jul 8, 2021

Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) Secondary Payload Load

Teams worked on the final processing of their payloads that will fly aboard Artemis I. Housed within the Orion stage...

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NASA image: 2nd Day of Loading Equipment for Orion Recovery
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Nov 18, 2014

2nd Day of Loading Equipment for Orion Recovery

Ground support equipment for use during an alternate recovery method of the Orion crew module after its first flight...

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NASA image: OA-7 Final "Powered' Cargo Loading
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Mar 6, 2017

OA-7 Final "Powered' Cargo Loading

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians prepare a...

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NASA image: Third Day of Loading Equipment for the Orion Recovery.
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Nov 19, 2014

Third Day of Loading Equipment for the Orion Recovery.

A forklift is used to carry ground support equipment into the well deck of the USS Anchorage at Naval Base San Diego...

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NASA image: Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) Secondary Payload Load
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Jul 8, 2021

Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) Secondary Payload Load

Teams worked on the final processing of their payloads that will fly aboard Artemis I. Housed within the Orion stage...

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NASA image: 4th Day of Equipment Being Loaded for Recovery of Orion
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Nov 20, 2014

4th Day of Equipment Being Loaded for Recovery of Orion

The Orion handling fixture, special bumpers and other ground support equipment are secured in the well deck of the...

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NASA image: Orion Vac Chamber Lift and Load Operations
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Apr 4, 2024

Orion Vac Chamber Lift and Load Operations

On April 4, 2024, technicians monitor as teams lift the Artemis II Orion spacecraft into a vacuum chamber inside the...

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NASA image: Orion Vac Chamber Lift and Load Operations
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Apr 4, 2024

Orion Vac Chamber Lift and Load Operations

On April 4, 2024, teams lift the Artemis II Orion spacecraft into a vacuum chamber inside the Operations and...

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NASA image: OA-7 Final "Powered" Cargo Loading
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Mar 6, 2017

OA-7 Final "Powered" Cargo Loading

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians perform final...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Processing: Propellant Loading Operations at Astro
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Jan 8, 2020

Solar Orbiter Processing: Propellant Loading Operations at Astro

Members of the Airbus team preparing the Solar Orbiter spacecraft for launch pause for a photo inside the Astrotech...

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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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