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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: CT-1 and CT-2, MLP-1 and MLP-2
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Jan 4, 2021

CT-1 and CT-2, MLP-1 and MLP-2

The two mobile launcher platforms (MLPs) are seen at the MSS park site at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on...

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NASA image: Orion Transport to MPPF
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Jan 16, 2021

Orion Transport to MPPF

Orion arrives at its next stop along its path to the pad ahead of the Artemis I launch on Jan. 16, 2021, at Kennedy...

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NASA image: SpaceX Pad Abort Test News Conference
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Mar 1, 2015

SpaceX Pad Abort Test News Conference

NASA’s Jon Cowart, partner manager for the agency’s Commercial Crew Program, and SpaceX’s Hans Koenigsmann, vice...

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NASA image: CT-1 and CT-2, MLP-1 and MLP-2
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Jan 4, 2021

CT-1 and CT-2, MLP-1 and MLP-2

The two mobile launcher platforms (MLPs) are seen at the MSS park site at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew Visit
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Feb 27, 2025

Artemis II Crew Visit

From left, NASA astronauts Andre Douglas, Artemis II backup crew member and Artemis II astronaut Reid Wiseman,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew Visit
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Feb 27, 2025

Artemis II Crew Visit

From left, NASA astronauts Andre Douglas, Artemis II backup crew member and Artemis II astronaut Reid Wiseman,...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1946
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Aug 27, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Seen on Launch Pad 39B, the looming external tank (center) flanked by the solid rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2627
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Sep 30, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The crawler transporter, moving Space Shuttle Discovery atop its mobile launch...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew Visit
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Feb 27, 2025

Artemis II Crew Visit

From left, NASA astronauts Andre Douglas, Artemis II backup crew member and Artemis II astronaut Reid Wiseman,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew Visit
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Feb 27, 2025

Artemis II Crew Visit

From left, NASA astronauts Andre Douglas, Artemis II backup crew member and Artemis II astronaut Reid Wiseman,...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3237
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Aug 9, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As seen on Google Maps, the view from the top of the Fixed Service Structure at Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2626
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Sep 30, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The crawler transporter, moving Space Shuttle Discovery atop its mobile launch...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Key Handover from Lockheed
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Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Key Handover from Lockheed

Orion is revealed for one of the final times on Jan. 14, as it is readied atop its transport pallet from the Neil...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp1822
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Nov 23, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Water near Launch Pad 39A provides a mirror image of Space Shuttle Endeavour blazing a...

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NASA image: Artemis II: Contingency Access Platforms
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Oct 29, 2025

Artemis II: Contingency Access Platforms

Crews test temporary contingency access platforms on the mobile launcher simulator tower on Wednesday, Oct. 29,...

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NASA image: Artemis II: Contingency Access Platforms
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Oct 29, 2025

Artemis II: Contingency Access Platforms

Crews test temporary contingency access platforms on the mobile launcher simulator tower on Wednesday, Oct. 29,...

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NASA image: Women of Artemis Launch Team
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Mar 15, 2024

Women of Artemis Launch Team

The women who comprise the Artemis launch team are photographed inside Firing Room 1 of the Launch Control Center at...

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NASA image: KSC01padig245
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Jul 8, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-104 crew talks to the media at the Shuttle Landing Facility after arriving at...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1286
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Jul 12, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis appears to leap from a fiery ball as it hurtles into the...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1284
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Jul 12, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Like a sun on a fast rise, Space Shuttle Atlantis arcs into the still-black sky over...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Key Handover from Lockheed
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Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Key Handover from Lockheed

Orion is revealed for one of the final times on Jan. 14, as it is readied atop its transport pallet from the Neil...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Key Handover from Lockheed
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Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Key Handover from Lockheed

Orion is revealed for one of the final times on Jan. 14, as it is readied atop its transport pallet from the Neil...

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NASA image: Women of Artemis Launch Team
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Mar 15, 2024

Women of Artemis Launch Team

The women who comprise the Artemis launch team are photographed inside Firing Room 1 of the Launch Control Center at...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour
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Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour

Orion is revealed for one of the final times on Jan. 14, as it is readied atop its transport pallet from the Neil...

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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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