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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 I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Offload
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Jul 30, 2020

Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Offload

Technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems prepare to offload the launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA) for...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Offload
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Jul 30, 2020

Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Offload

Technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems begin to offload the launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA) for the...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Offload
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Jul 30, 2020

Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Offload

Technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems prepare to offload the launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA) for...

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NASA image: Launch of unmanned Skylab 1 space vehicle
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May 14, 1973

Launch of unmanned Skylab 1 space vehicle

S73-26912 (14 May 1973) --- The unmanned Skylab 1/Saturn V space vehicle is launched from Pad A, Launch Complex 39,...

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NASA image: RICK BURT AND ANDY SCHORR WITH LAUNCH VEHICLE STAGE ADAPTER
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Sep 23, 2016

RICK BURT AND ANDY SCHORR WITH LAUNCH VEHICLE STAGE ADAPTER

RICK BURT, RIGHT, DIRECTOR OF SAFETY AND MISSION ASSURANCE TALKS WITH ANDY SCHORR, ASSISTANT MANAGER OF THE SPACE...

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NASA image: Voyager 2 in Launch Vehicle
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Jul 5, 2017

Voyager 2 in Launch Vehicle

The Voyager 2 spacecraft, encapsulated within its payload fairing, is seen in August 1977, as it was being hoisted...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter (LVSA) Transport to VAB
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Jul 30, 2020

Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter (LVSA) Transport to VAB

The Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter for the Space Launch System rocket arrived at the barge at Kennedy Space Center for...

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NASA image: Launch Vehicles
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Jun 14, 1967

Launch Vehicles

The Atlas/Agena launch vehicle carrying The Mariner-V spacecraft on launch pad on June 14, 1967. The Marina V...

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NASA image: Launch Vehicles
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Aug 6, 1959

Launch Vehicles

The launch of Thor/Able 3 launch vehicle on August 6, 1959, from the Atlantic Missile Range. The payload was...

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NASA image: Launch Vehicles
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May 21, 1969

Launch Vehicles

The Thor-Delta-68 vehicle launched the INTELSAT III (International Telecommunication Satellite) on May 21, 1969.

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NASA image: Aerial view Gemini/Titan-II launch vehicle #1 liftoff at Cape Kennedy
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Apr 8, 1964

Aerial view Gemini/Titan-II launch vehicle #1 liftoff at Cape Kennedy

S64-22412 (8 April 1964) --- Aerial view of the Gemini/Titan-II launch vehicle #1 liftoff at Cape Kennedy, Florida.

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter (LVSA) Arrival
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Jul 29, 2020

Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter (LVSA) Arrival

NASA’s Pegasus barge, carrying the launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA) for the agency’s Space Launch System (SLS)...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter (LVSA) Arrival
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Jul 29, 2020

Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter (LVSA) Arrival

NASA’s Pegasus barge, carrying the launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA) for the agency’s Space Launch System (SLS)...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter (LVSA) Arrival
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Jul 29, 2020

Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter (LVSA) Arrival

NASA’s Pegasus barge, carrying the launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA) for the agency’s Space Launch System (SLS)...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter (LVSA) Arrival
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Jul 29, 2020

Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter (LVSA) Arrival

NASA’s Pegasus barge, carrying the launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA) for the agency’s Space Launch System (SLS)...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter (LVSA) Arrival
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Jul 29, 2020

Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter (LVSA) Arrival

NASA’s Pegasus barge, carrying the launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA) for the agency’s Space Launch System (SLS)...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter (LVSA) Arrival
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Jul 29, 2020

Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter (LVSA) Arrival

NASA’s Pegasus barge, carrying the launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA) for the agency’s Space Launch System (SLS)...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter (LVSA) Arrival
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Jul 29, 2020

Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter (LVSA) Arrival

NASA’s Pegasus barge, carrying the launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA) for the agency’s Space Launch System (SLS)...

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NASA image: Launch Vehicles
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Nov 13, 1978

Launch Vehicles

The Atlas-Centaur-52 launch vehicle on the launch pad. The Atlas-Centaur-52 placed the High Energy Astronomy...

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NASA image: VIEW - PAD "A"  - LAUNCH COMPLEX (LC)-39 - SKYLAB (SL) VEHICLE 1 - ON PAD - KSC
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Jan 1, 1973

VIEW - PAD "A" - LAUNCH COMPLEX (LC)-39 - SKYLAB (SL) VEHICLE 1 - ON PAD - KSC

S73-25140 (16 April 1973) --- A ground-level view of Pad A, Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Center, Florida,...

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NASA image: Launch Vehicles
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Aug 20, 1977

Launch Vehicles

The Voyager 2 aboard Titan III-Centaur launch vehicle lifted off on August 20, 1977. The Voyager 2 was a scientific...

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NASA image: Mars Ascent Vehicle Launching with Samples (Artist's Concept)
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Feb 10, 2020

Mars Ascent Vehicle Launching with Samples (Artist's Concept)

This illustration shows a concept of how the NASA Mars Ascent Vehicle, carrying tubes containing rock and soil...

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NASA image: Launch Vehicles
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Jun 1, 1990

Launch Vehicles

The Delta II expendable launch vehicle with the ROSAT (Roentgen Satellite), cooperative space X-ray astronomy...

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NASA image: Launch Vehicles
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Jan 1, 1961

Launch Vehicles

This is a comparison illustration of the Redstone, Jupiter-C, and Mercury Redstone launch vehicles. The Redstone...

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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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