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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: Europa Clipper Cam Solar Arrays Installation Timelapse
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Aug 23, 2024

Europa Clipper Cam Solar Arrays Installation Timelapse

NASA’s largest planetary mission, Europa Clipper, is preparing for launch. Watch approximately 24-hours of Assembly,...

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NASA image: KSC-20211008-MH-FMX01-0001-OSA_Lift_and_Mate-TIMELAPSE-3287427
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Oct 8, 2021

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The Orion Stage Adapter for the Artemis 1 Mission is lift and stacked atop the spacelaunch system rocket inside VAB

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NASA image: Artemis II Rollout Timelapse
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Jan 17, 2026

Artemis II Rollout Timelapse

NASA’s crawler-transporter 2 carrying the agency’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Stacking Timelapse
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Dec 5, 2025

Artemis II Stacking Timelapse

Nearly 12 months of work captured in 3.5 minutes of video, technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems team...

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NASA image: 2016 Mercury Transit Timelapse
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May 9, 2016

2016 Mercury Transit Timelapse

Around 13 times per century, Mercury passes between Earth and the sun in a rare astronomical event known as a...

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NASA image: ISVV-7 Timelapse
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Dec 16, 2024

ISVV-7 Timelapse

Artemis II moon Rocket Begins Stacking Operations at Kenndey Space Center in Florida

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NASA image: Yellowstone Burn Recovery Timelapse
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Sep 12, 2018

Yellowstone Burn Recovery Timelapse

A combination of lightning, drought and human activity caused fires to scorch more than one-third of Yellowstone...

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NASA image: Orion Lift and Mate Timelapse
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Oct 19, 2021

Orion Lift and Mate Timelapse

The Orion spacecraft for the Artemis I mission is lifted and mated onto the SLS rocket inside the VAB

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NASA image: ICPS Stacking Coverage - TIMELAPSE
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Jul 5, 2021

ICPS Stacking Coverage - TIMELAPSE

Stacking Coverage of the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) is stacked atop the already assembled pieces of...

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NASA image: Artemis II Rollout Timelapses
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Mar 20, 2026

Artemis II Rollout Timelapses

NASA’s crawler-transporter 2 carrying the agency’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft,...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Platform Demolition - TIMELAPSE
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Mar 1, 2021

Mobile Launcher Platform Demolition - TIMELAPSE

A nine-month demolition for the mobile launch platform 2 was recently completed, making way for newer, more advanced...

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NASA image: EGS Booster Segment Training Timelapse
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Jan 10, 2020

EGS Booster Segment Training Timelapse

Booster segment stacking practice.

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NASA image: AA-2 Ready for Rollback Timelapse
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Jun 28, 2019

AA-2 Ready for Rollback Timelapse

Orion's Ascent Abort-2 Test is ready for rollback at Space Launch Complex 46.

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NASA image: Launch Countdown Demo at 39B - Timelapse
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Oct 23, 2020

Launch Countdown Demo at 39B - Timelapse

The launch countdown team conducted a test demonstration at Launch Complex 39B to run through the actual operations...

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NASA image: SLS Booster Pathfinder Stacking - Timelapse
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Nov 22, 2019

SLS Booster Pathfinder Stacking - Timelapse

The Exploration Ground Systems and Space Launch System teams practice SLS booster stacking with pathfinders inside...

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NASA image: Artemis I WDR Rollout - TIMELAPSE
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Mar 17, 2022

Artemis I WDR Rollout - TIMELAPSE

On March 17, 2022, the Artemis I Moon rocket rolled out of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Core Stage 3 & 4 Production at MAF
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Jul 12, 2025

Core Stage 3 & 4 Production at MAF

Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift liquid oxygen (LOX) tank for Core Stage 3 and the...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Moon Rover Model Build Time-lapse (Clean version for Media Usage)
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Oct 21, 2021

NASA Artemis Moon Rover Model Build Time-lapse (Clean version for Media Usage)

Using a mix of 3D-printed plastic and metal parts, a full-scale replica of NASA's Volatiles Investigating Polar...

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NASA image: NASA’s IMAP Arrives at NASA Marshall For Testing in XRCF
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Apr 10, 2025

NASA’s IMAP Arrives at NASA Marshall For Testing in XRCF

These photos and timelapse show NASA’s IMAP mission being loaded into the thermal vacuum chamber of NASA Marshall...

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NASA image: NASA’s IMAP Arrives at NASA Marshall For Testing in XRCF
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Apr 10, 2025

NASA’s IMAP Arrives at NASA Marshall For Testing in XRCF

These photos and timelapse show NASA’s IMAP mission being loaded into the thermal vacuum chamber of NASA Marshall...

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NASA image: NASA’s IMAP Arrives at NASA Marshall For Testing in XRCF
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Apr 10, 2025

NASA’s IMAP Arrives at NASA Marshall For Testing in XRCF

These photos and timelapse show NASA’s IMAP mission being loaded into the thermal vacuum chamber of NASA Marshall...

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NASA image: Core Stage for Artemis II Rocket Moved to Pegasus Barge for Departure to Kennedy Space Center
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Jul 16, 2024

Core Stage for Artemis II Rocket Moved to Pegasus Barge for Departure to Kennedy Space Center

These images and videos show team members moving the first core stage that will help launch the first crewed flight...

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NASA image: MSolo, PRIME-1, and VIPER Work - TIMELAPSE
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May 6, 2022

MSolo, PRIME-1, and VIPER Work - TIMELAPSE

Time lapse of Launch Preparations for MSolo, PRIME-1, and VIPER.

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NASA image: Artemis I Core Stage Arrival - TIMELAPSE
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Apr 29, 2021

Artemis I Core Stage Arrival - TIMELAPSE

The massive 212-foot long Space Launch System (SLS) core stage was offloaded from the Pegasus Barge on April 29,...

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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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