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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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VANDENBERG AFB – Orbital Sciences team members move the second half of the payload fairing before it is placed over...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Bill Drier, NASA, is conducting electromagnetic interference and ground resistance...

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May 30, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Engineers install a radial retraction system on NASA's IRIS spacecraft after its connection...

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May 30, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Engineers prepare to install a radial retraction system on NASA's IRIS spacecraft after its...

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NASA image: Aft Skirt Electrical Umbilical (ASEU) and Vehicle Support Post (
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Dec 9, 2016

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A flatbed truck carries a vertical support post (VSP) for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket to the Mobile...

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Mar 29, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Discovery rolls into the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), marking a major...

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NASA image: Aft Skirt Electrical Umbilical (ASEU) and Vehicle Support Post (
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Dec 9, 2016

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A view from underneath one of the vertical support posts for NASA's Space Launch System rocket. Two after skirt...

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May 29, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Engineers unwrap NASA's IRIS spacecraft after its connection to the nose of an Orbital...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), the orbiter Atlantis...

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Jun 10, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB – Orbital Sciences team members move the second half of the payload fairing before it is placed over...

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Engineers unwrap NASA's IRIS spacecraft after its connection to the nose of an Orbital...

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May 30, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Engineers install a radial retraction system on NASA's IRIS spacecraft after its connection...

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NASA image: Core Stage Inter-Tank Umbilical Installation
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Nov 30, 2016

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A crane moves the Core State Inter-tank Umbilical (CSITU) for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) closer for attachment...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-88 Mission Specialist Jerry L. Ross (left) climbs into slideware basket behind...

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May 29, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Engineers unwrap NASA's IRIS spacecraft after its connection to the nose of an Orbital...

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STS-88 Mission Specialist Nancy J. Currie climbs out of a T-38 jet aircraft in which she arrived after dark at the...

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Jun 10, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB – NASA's IRIS spacecraft before the second half of the payload fairing is installed over it. The...

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May 29, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Engineers prepare to connect NASA's IRIS spacecraft to the nose of an Orbital Sciences...

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May 31, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB – Engineers move the payload fairing into place for NASA's IRIS spacecraft. The fairing connects to...

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NASA image: Core Stage Forward Skirt Umbilical Installation onto Mobile Laun
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May 25, 2017

Core Stage Forward Skirt Umbilical Installation onto Mobile Laun

Construction workers assist as a crane lifts the Core Stage Forward Skirt Umbilical into position for installation...

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NASA image: Core Stage Inter-Tank Umbilical Installation
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Nov 30, 2016

Core Stage Inter-Tank Umbilical Installation

A crane lifts the Core State Inter-tank Umbilical (CSITU) for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) at the Launch...

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Nov 30, 2016

Core Stage Inter-Tank Umbilical Installation

The Core State Inter-tank Umbilical (CSITU) for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) arrives at the Launch Equipment...

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Jun 10, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB – Engineers attach the starboard side of the payload fairing into place for NASA's IRIS spacecraft....

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NASA image: Core Stage Inter-Tank Umbilical Installation
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Nov 30, 2016

Core Stage Inter-Tank Umbilical Installation

A crane is used to lift the Core State Inter-tank Umbilical (CSITU) for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) at 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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