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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 Engine Section 3 Boat Tail in HB2
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Aug 13, 2025

Artemis II Engine Section 3 Boat Tail in HB2

Teams from Kennedy lift NASA’s integrated Artemis III SLS (Space Launch System) core stage engine section with its...

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NASA image: Artemis III Engine Section 3 Boat Tail in HB2
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Aug 13, 2025

Artemis III Engine Section 3 Boat Tail in HB2

Teams from Kennedy lift NASA’s integrated Artemis III SLS (Space Launch System) core stage engine section with its...

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NASA image: Astronaut Thomas P. Stafford - Training - Parasail - Gemini-Titan (GT)-5 Pilot - Galveston Bay, TX
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Aug 23, 1965

Astronaut Thomas P. Stafford - Training - Parasail - Gemini-Titan (GT)-5 Pilot - Galveston Bay, TX

S65-51948 (23 Aug. 1965) --- Astronaut Thomas P. Stafford, Gemini-6 prime crew pilot, stands ready to take part in...

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NASA image: Gulf Coast from from Atchafalaya Bay to Apalachicola seen from Gemini 11
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Sep 14, 1966

Gulf Coast from from Atchafalaya Bay to Apalachicola seen from Gemini 11

S66-54563 (14 Sept. 1966) --- View of the Gulf Coast area from Atchafalaya Bay to Apalachicola, including the mouth...

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NASA image: Employees working on Artemis I SLS Flight Hardware
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Jan 10, 2022

Employees working on Artemis I SLS Flight Hardware

Inside High Bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a technician inspects...

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NASA image: Artemis III Core Stage Processing
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May 4, 2026

Artemis III Core Stage Processing

Technicians at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida complete operations of lifting and lowering the agency’s...

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NASA image: Artemis III Core Stage Processing
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May 4, 2026

Artemis III Core Stage Processing

Technicians at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida complete operations of lifting and lowering the agency’s...

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NASA image: Artemis III Core Stage Processing
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May 4, 2026

Artemis III Core Stage Processing

Technicians at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida complete operations of lifting and lowering the agency’s...

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NASA image: Artemis III Core Stage Processing Timelapse
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May 4, 2026

Artemis III Core Stage Processing Timelapse

In this edited timelapse video, technicians at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida complete operations of lifting...

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NASA image: Core Stage Lift to Vertical for Move to High Bay 3
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Mar 23, 2025

Core Stage Lift to Vertical for Move to High Bay 3

Teams with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems and primary contractor Amentum, integrate the SLS (Space Launch System)...

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NASA image: Payload bay activity during second EVA of STS-72 mission
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Jan 17, 1996

Payload bay activity during second EVA of STS-72 mission

STS072-722-041 (17 Jan. 1996) --- Astronaut Winston E. Scott traverses the portside of the Space Shuttle Endeavour's...

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NASA image: HST, full length views of telescope in payload bay after capture and berthing
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Feb 13, 1997

HST, full length views of telescope in payload bay after capture and berthing

STS082-703-051 (11-21 Feb. 1997) --- In Discovery's cargo bay, the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is backdropped...

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NASA image: Payload bay in low light condition, the APAS alignment ring is extended
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Aug 11, 2001

Payload bay in low light condition, the APAS alignment ring is extended

STS105-E-5037 (11 August 2001) --- One of the STS-105 crew members on the flight deck of the Earth-orbiting Space...

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NASA image: Deployment of DRAGONSAT from Space Shuttle Endeavours Payload Bay
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Jul 30, 2009

Deployment of DRAGONSAT from Space Shuttle Endeavours Payload Bay

S127-E-012308 (30 July 2009) --- As seen through windows on the aft flight deck of Space Shuttle Endeavour, a...

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NASA image: ISS stack in the Endeavour's payload bay as seen from aft flight deck
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Dec 13, 1998

ISS stack in the Endeavour's payload bay as seen from aft flight deck

STS088-329-002 (4-15 Dec. 1998) --- This image, taken out the window of the Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle Endeavour,...

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NASA image: Core Stage Lift to Vertical for Move to High Bay 3
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Mar 22, 2025

Core Stage Lift to Vertical for Move to High Bay 3

Teams with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems and primary contractor Amentum, integrate the SLS (Space Launch System)...

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NASA image: Columbus in the Atlantis payload bay during the STS-122 Mission
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Feb 8, 2008

Columbus in the Atlantis payload bay during the STS-122 Mission

S122-E-006316 (8 Feb. 2008) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, the docking mechanism (foreground), Columbus...

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NASA image: Overall view of Atlantis' Payload Bay taken on Flight Day 8
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May 18, 2009

Overall view of Atlantis' Payload Bay taken on Flight Day 8

S125-E-010084 (18 May 2009) --- This scene, showing the cabin and cargo bay of the Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Close up view of the PFTA being lifted out of the payload bay
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Aug 30, 1983

Close up view of the PFTA being lifted out of the payload bay

STS008-35-1239 (30 Aug.-5 Sept. 1983) --- The space shuttle Challenger?s payload flight test article (PFTA) is...

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NASA image: View of the ODS in Atlantis payload bay during STS-106
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Sep 9, 2000

View of the ODS in Atlantis payload bay during STS-106

S106-E-5043 (10 September 2000) --- An electronic still camera (ESC), aimed through the aft flight deck windows of...

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NASA image: PANSAT satellite deployment from STS-95 Discovery's payload bay
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Oct 30, 1998

PANSAT satellite deployment from STS-95 Discovery's payload bay

STS095-E-5041 (30 Oct. 1998) --- PANSAT, a nonrecoverable satellite developed by the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS)...

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NASA image: Core Stage Lift to Vertical for Move to High Bay 3
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Mar 23, 2025

Core Stage Lift to Vertical for Move to High Bay 3

Teams with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems and primary contractor Amentum, integrate the SLS (Space Launch System)...

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NASA image: Artemis II Core Stage Lift to High Bay 2
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Dec 10, 2024

Artemis II Core Stage Lift to High Bay 2

Teams with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems Program lift the agency’s SLS (Space Launch System) core stage for the...

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NASA image: Columbus in the Atlantis payload bay during the STS-122 Mission
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Feb 8, 2008

Columbus in the Atlantis payload bay during the STS-122 Mission

S122-E-006273 (8 Feb. 2008) --- Backdropped against a cloud-covered portion of Earth, the European Space 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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