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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: JPSS-2 Atlas V Launch Vehicle on Stand
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Sep 28, 2022

JPSS-2 Atlas V Launch Vehicle on Stand

Teams prepare to lift the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft PASS-C Adapter Lift and Mate to Stack
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Sep 9, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft PASS-C Adapter Lift and Mate to Stack

Technicians prepare the payload adapter separation systems canister to be secured onto NASA’s Low-Earth Orbit Flight...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Atlas V Launch Vehicle on Stand
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Sep 28, 2022

JPSS-2 Atlas V Launch Vehicle on Stand

Following its arrival to Space Launch Complex 3E at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, the United Launch...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Stack Lift and Mate to GTV
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Sep 9, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Stack Lift and Mate to GTV

Technicians secure NASA’s Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable Decelerator (LOFTID) stack onto a ground...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Atlas V Launch Vehicle on Stand
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Sep 28, 2022

JPSS-2 Atlas V Launch Vehicle on Stand

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket that will launch the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Atlas V Launch Vehicle on Stand
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Sep 28, 2022

JPSS-2 Atlas V Launch Vehicle on Stand

Following its arrival to Space Launch Complex 3E at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, the United Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1408
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Sep 19, 2000

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The Joint Airlock Module is fully lowered into the vacuum chamber inside the Operations and Checkout Building....

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Spacecraft Move To I&T Cart, Unbagging, Move to Aronson Table
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Aug 22, 2022

JPSS-2 Spacecraft Move To I&T Cart, Unbagging, Move to Aronson Table

Technicians help secure NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Joint Polar Satellite...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Atlas V Launch Vehicle on Stand
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Sep 28, 2022

JPSS-2 Atlas V Launch Vehicle on Stand

At Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, teams hoist the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket for the National...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Atlas V Launch Vehicle on Stand
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Sep 28, 2022

JPSS-2 Atlas V Launch Vehicle on Stand

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket that will launch the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1403
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Sep 19, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, the Joint Airlock Module, now in vertical position, is ready to be moved...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1405
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Sep 19, 2000

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The Joint Airlock Module swings into position near the top of the Operations and Checkout Building to move toward...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1407
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Sep 19, 2000

KSC-00pp1407

Workers inside the vacuum chamber in the Operations and Checkout Building watch as an overhead crane lowers the...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Atlas V Launch Vehicle on Stand
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Sep 28, 2022

JPSS-2 Atlas V Launch Vehicle on Stand

Teams prepare to lift the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Stack Lift and Mate to GTV
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Sep 9, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Stack Lift and Mate to GTV

Technicians secure NASA’s Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable Decelerator (LOFTID) stack onto a ground...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Spacecraft (Observatory) Lift Off of Remaining Contain
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Jul 8, 2021

Landsat 9 Spacecraft (Observatory) Lift Off of Remaining Contain

Technicians check the Landsat 9 spacecraft secured in its protective stand on the floor of the Integrated Processing...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6628
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Aug 2, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Technicians secure the AJ10 engine for the second stage of the United Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7502
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Oct 12, 2011

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Workers atop Vandenberg Air Force Base's Space Launch Complex-2 prepare to secure the payload transportation...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6561
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Jul 21, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At NASA's Space Launch Complex-2 on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3419
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Oct 29, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-126 Mission Specialist Donald Pettit makes sure his helmet fits securely during suit-up...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3427
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Oct 29, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Led by security, the Astrovan (center) with the STS-126 crew members aboard travels the road...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6629
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Aug 30, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- A security guard waits to clear NASA's National Polar-orbiting Operational...

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NASA image: How To Recover a Spacecraft
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Apr 15, 2026

How To Recover a Spacecraft

At the end of the Artemis II mission around the Moon, the Orion spacecraft and its crew splashed down in the Pacific...

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NASA image: David A. Wright in ER-2
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Oct 27, 1999

David A. Wright in ER-2

David A. Wright is associate director for Center Operations at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards,...

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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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