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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-08pd3170
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Oct 14, 2008

KSC-08pd3170

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - What appears to be a juvenile red-tailed hawk takes off from its perch in a dead tree in an...

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NASA image: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong
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Nov 15, 2021

NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong

NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center Flight Loads Laboratory in Edwards, California, is working on one of its...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1739
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Mar 9, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis is towed toward Orbiter...

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NASA image: Artemis I SLS Rollback
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Apr 25, 2022

Artemis I SLS Rollback

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop a mobile launcher as it rolls...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1089
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Jan 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The tail fin of space shuttle Atlantis emerges through the open door of Orbiter Processing...

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NASA image: Sangihe Island, Indonesia
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Nov 8, 2021

Sangihe Island, Indonesia

Canadian-based Baru Gold is hoping to start gold mining on the Indonesian island of Sangihe this year. The company's...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1113
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Jan 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Preparations are under way to roll space shuttle Atlantis tail first into the transfer aisle...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3167
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Oct 14, 2008

KSC-08pd3167

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - What appears to be a juvenile red-tailed hawk finds a perch in a dead tree in an area of...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig080
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Nov 3, 2000

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Catching the glow of the late afternoon sun, the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) rolls down the runway at the Shuttle...

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NASA image: Artemis I SLS Rollback
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Apr 26, 2022

Artemis I SLS Rollback

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop a mobile launcher as it rolls...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0497
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Apr 13, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 39A, a worker watches as the plastic-covered replacement Power Drive...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0497
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Apr 13, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 39A, a worker watches as the plastic-covered replacement Power Drive...

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NASA image: KSC01padig138
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Mar 6, 2001

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The orbiter Atlantis makes the turn to the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 after being towed from the Shuttle...

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NASA image: Artemis I SLS Rollback
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Apr 25, 2022

Artemis I SLS Rollback

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop a mobile launcher as it rolls...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5143
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Sep 16, 2009

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EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – ((ED09-0253-83) The tail cone that improves the aerodynamics of the space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp1475
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Oct 7, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - With a tail of flame burning white hot, Space Shuttle Atlantis leaps from the billowing...

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NASA image: MAF_20221204_CS3 ES rollout-5
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Dec 4, 2022

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Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans move the engine section flight hardware to the agency’s...

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NASA image: NASA teams load SLS Engine Section for Artemis III mission on Pegasus barge
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Dec 4, 2022

NASA teams load SLS Engine Section for Artemis III mission on Pegasus barge

Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans move the engine section flight hardware to the agency’s...

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NASA image: NASA teams load SLS Engine Section for Artemis III mission on Pegasus barge
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Dec 4, 2022

NASA teams load SLS Engine Section for Artemis III mission on Pegasus barge

Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans move the engine section flight hardware to the agency’s...

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NASA image: MAF_20221204_CS3 ES rollout-298
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Dec 4, 2022

MAF_20221204_CS3 ES rollout-298

Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans move the engine section flight hardware to the agency’s...

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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...

MAF
NASA image: MAF_20221204_CS3 ES rollout-370
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Dec 4, 2022

MAF_20221204_CS3 ES rollout-370

Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans move the engine section flight hardware to the agency’s...

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NASA image: MAF_20221204_CS3 ES rollout-399
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Dec 4, 2022

MAF_20221204_CS3 ES rollout-399

Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans move the engine section flight hardware to the agency’s...

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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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