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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: Lucy Spacecraft Lift to Rotation Stand
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Aug 4, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft Lift to Rotation Stand

Workers inside the Astrotech Space Operations Facility in Titusville, Florida, monitor the progress as NASA’s Lucy...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Centaur Lift and Mate
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Jun 10, 2020

Mars 2020 Centaur Lift and Mate

The single-engine Centaur upper stage for the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket for NASA’s Mars Perseverance...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift & Mate
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Oct 19, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift & Mate

The Orion spacecraft for NASA’s Artemis I mission, fully assembled with its launch abort system, was lifted up and...

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NASA image: Landsat-9 Spacecraft Lift & Mate
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Sep 15, 2021

Landsat-9 Spacecraft Lift & Mate

The Landsat 9 spacecraft is lifted and mated to the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket at Space Launch Complex 3...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift & Mate
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Oct 19, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift & Mate

Exploration Ground Systems technicians inspect the Orion spacecraft for NASA’s Artemis I mission, as it is lifted on...

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NASA image: Landsat-9 Spacecraft Lift & Mate
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Sep 15, 2021

Landsat-9 Spacecraft Lift & Mate

The Landsat 9 spacecraft is lifted and mated to the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket at Space Launch Complex 3...

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NASA image: GOES-T Spacecraft Lift and Mate
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Feb 17, 2022

GOES-T Spacecraft Lift and Mate

A crane is attached to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Geostationary Operational...

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NASA image: GOES-T Spacecraft Lift and Mate
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Feb 17, 2022

GOES-T Spacecraft Lift and Mate

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-T...

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NASA image: Lucy Centaur Stage Lift and Mate
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Sep 16, 2021

Lucy Centaur Stage Lift and Mate

A close-up view of the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Centaur stage for NASA’s Lucy mission as it is prepared to be...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Centaur Lift and Mate
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Jun 10, 2020

Mars 2020 Centaur Lift and Mate

A view from inside the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: Lucy Centaur Stage Lift and Mate
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Sep 16, 2021

Lucy Centaur Stage Lift and Mate

A view of the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Centaur stage for NASA’s Lucy mission as it is lifted into the Vertical...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift & Mate
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Oct 20, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift & Mate

The Orion spacecraft for NASA’s Artemis I mission, fully assembled with its launch abort system, is lifted above the...

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NASA image: Lucy Spacecraft Lift to Rotation Stand
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Aug 4, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft Lift to Rotation Stand

Workers inside the Astrotech Space Operations Facility in Titusville, Florida, prepare NASA’s Lucy spacecraft for...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift & Mate
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Oct 19, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift & Mate

Preparations are underway to lift the Orion spacecraft for NASA’s Artemis I mission, fully assembled with its launch...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Centaur Lift and Mate
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Jun 10, 2020

Mars 2020 Centaur Lift and Mate

The single-engine Centaur upper stage for the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket for NASA’s Mars Perseverance...

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NASA image: Landsat-9 Spacecraft Lift & Mate
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Sep 15, 2021

Landsat-9 Spacecraft Lift & Mate

The Landsat 9 spacecraft is lifted and mated to the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket at Space Launch Complex 3...

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NASA image: GOES-T Spacecraft Lift and Mate
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Feb 17, 2022

GOES-T Spacecraft Lift and Mate

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-T...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Lift RV to Work Stand
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Aug 25, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Lift RV to Work Stand

The Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable Decelerator (LOFTID) is lifted for its move to a work stand inside...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Atlas V Centaur Lift and Mate
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Jul 15, 2021

Landsat 9 Atlas V Centaur Lift and Mate

A special lifting device is used to move the United Launch Alliance Centaur second stage for NASA’s Landsat 9...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Lift & Mate RV to RVPAIR/PLA
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Sep 7, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Lift & Mate RV to RVPAIR/PLA

Technicians use a crane to lift the re-entry vehicle for the Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable...

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NASA image: John Manke Aboard the HL-10
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May 16, 1968

John Manke Aboard the HL-10

Armstrong research pilot (and future center director) John Manke emerges from the HL-10, NASA Langley’s 10th...

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NASA image: Jay L. King, Joseph D. Huxman, and Orion D. Billeter Assist Pilot Milt Thompson into the M2-F2 Attached to B-52 Mothership
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Feb 28, 1966

Jay L. King, Joseph D. Huxman, and Orion D. Billeter Assist Pilot Milt Thompson into the M2-F2 Attached to B-52 Mothership

NASA research pilot Milt Thompson is helped into the cockpit of the M2-F2 lifting body research aircraft at NASA’s...

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NASA image: DSC_2162
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Jan 20, 2020

DSC_2162

On Jan. 21-22, 2020, crews at Stennis Space Center lifted and installed the first core stage of NASA’s new Space...

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NASA image: DSC_2848
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Jan 22, 2020

DSC_2848

On Jan. 21-22, 2020, crews at Stennis Space Center lifted and installed the first core stage of NASA’s new Space...

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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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