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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-2014-4781
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Dec 8, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- At Naval Base San Diego in California, members of the news media view NASA's Orion spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4852
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Dec 18, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians wash down the crew module transportation fixture containing the Orion crew...

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NASA image: Orion is Taken From Ship & Put in Shipping Container
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Dec 10, 2014

Orion is Taken From Ship & Put in Shipping Container

Just before sunset, the Orion crew module is being moved by crane from its crew module recovery cradle and will be...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4833
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Dec 18, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA's Orion crew module, enclosed in its crew module transportation fixture and secured on...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Rollout
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Aug 16, 2022

Artemis I Launch Rollout

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-2014-4845
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Dec 18, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In this aerial view, NASA's Orion crew module, enclosed in its crew module transportation...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4780
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Dec 8, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- At Naval Base San Diego in California, members of the news media wait to view NASA's Orion...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4853
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Dec 18, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA's Orion crew module, enclosed in its crew module transportation fixture and secured on...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Simulation
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Oct 27, 2022

Artemis I Launch Simulation

Artemis teams conduct a launch simulation for the Artemis I mission inside Firing Room 2 of the Rocco A. Petrone...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Simulation
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Oct 27, 2022

Artemis I Launch Simulation

Launch team members for the Artemis I mission practice a launch simulation for the Artemis I mission inside the...

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NASA image: Orion Crew Module Arrival at Mole Pier
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Dec 9, 2014

Orion Crew Module Arrival at Mole Pier

The Orion crew module is being moved into a covered structure at the Mole Pier at Naval Base San Diego in California...

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NASA image: Orion is Taken From Ship & Put in Shipping Container
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Dec 10, 2014

Orion is Taken From Ship & Put in Shipping Container

The Orion crew module has been secured in the crew module transportation fixture at the Mole Pier at Naval Base San...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4779
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Dec 5, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- After splashdown, NASA's Orion spacecraft has been recovered and is positioned on rubber "speed...

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NASA image: Orion Crew Module Arrival at Mole Pier
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Dec 9, 2014

Orion Crew Module Arrival at Mole Pier

The Orion crew module is being moved into a covered structure at the Mole Pier at Naval Base San Diego in California...

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NASA image: Orion Crew Module Arrival at Mole Pier
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Dec 9, 2014

Orion Crew Module Arrival at Mole Pier

The Orion crew module is being moved into a covered structure at the Mole Pier at Naval Base San Diego in California...

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NASA image: Orion Crew Module Arrival at Mole Pier
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Dec 9, 2014

Orion Crew Module Arrival at Mole Pier

The Orion crew module has been transported to the Mole Pier at Naval Base San Diego in California where it will be...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4817
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Dec 11, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Drivers in a flatbed truck begin the overland trek back to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Simulation
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Oct 27, 2022

Artemis I Launch Simulation

Launch team members for the Artemis I mission practice a launch simulation for the Artemis I mission inside the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4774
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Dec 5, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- U.S. Navy personnel aboard a rigid hull inflatable boat help recover NASA's Orion spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3640
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Jul 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Mark Geyer, Orion program manager, addresses the audience assembled in Kennedy Space Center's...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Simulation
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Oct 27, 2022

Artemis I Launch Simulation

Artemis teams conduct a launch simulation for the Artemis I mission inside the Rocco A. Petrone Launch Control...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3614
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Jul 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – From left, Orion Program Manager Mark Geyer, U.S. Senator Bill Nelson and NASA Deputy...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4850
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Dec 18, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A technician washes down the crew module transportation fixture containing the Orion crew...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3617
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Jul 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – From left, Kennedy Space Center Director Robert Cabana, Orion Program Manager Mark Geyer,...

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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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