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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 Rollout
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Aug 16, 2022

Artemis I Rollout

Members of the media are seen as NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is rolled...

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NASA image: Crew Training - Apollo 9 (Alt. Chamber) - KSC
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Jan 1, 1968

Crew Training - Apollo 9 (Alt. Chamber) - KSC

S68-55272 (15 Nov. 1968) --- The Apollo 9 prime crew is seen inside the Apollo 9 spacecraft in the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Orion Lift Pre Saw Installation
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Feb 22, 2025

Orion Lift Pre Saw Installation

Technicians with NASA and Lockheed Martin operate a 30-ton crane to move NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft out of...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion DD250 leaving the O&C
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May 3, 2025

Artemis II Orion DD250 leaving the O&C

NASA’s KAMAG transporter carries the agency’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft from the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and...

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NASA image: jsc2019e013413
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Mar 10, 2019

jsc2019e013413

jsc2019e013413 - In the Integration Building at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition 59 crewmember Nick...

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NASA image: Artemis I Rollout
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Aug 16, 2022

Artemis I Rollout

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop the mobile launcher as it...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Lift Pre Saw Installation
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Feb 22, 2025

Artemis II Orion Lift Pre Saw Installation

Rebekah Tolatovicz, a technician with Lockheed Martin, operates a 30-ton crane to move NASA’s Artemis II Orion...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6448
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Dec 6, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians lower a special fixture around an Orion spacecraft inside the high bay of the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Hardware
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Feb 23, 2024

Artemis II Orion Hardware

Teams inside the Operations and Checkout building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Thursday, Feb. 1,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2737
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Mar 31, 2011

KSC-2011-2737

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, this 3-D image...

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NASA image: Apollo 9 prime crew participate in water egress training
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Nov 1, 1968

Apollo 9 prime crew participate in water egress training

S68-54859 (November 1968) --- The prime crew of the Apollo 9 (Spacecraft 104/Lunar Module 3/Saturn 504) space...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Lift Pre Saw Installation
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Feb 22, 2025

Artemis II Orion Lift Pre Saw Installation

Technicians with NASA and Lockheed Martin operate a 30-ton crane to move NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft out of...

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NASA image: Artemis I  Rollout
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Aug 16, 2022

Artemis I Rollout

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop a mobile launcher as it rolls...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0809
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May 29, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, four solid rocket boosters are...

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NASA image: Artemis I  Rollout
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Aug 16, 2022

Artemis I Rollout

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop a mobile launcher as it rolls...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 Crew Module with Back Shells
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Feb 1, 2018

Orion EM-1 Crew Module with Back Shells

Heat shield back shell panels are prefitted on the Orion spacecraft inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2736
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Mar 31, 2011

KSC-2011-2736

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This is a 3-D image of crews in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Concept Art - SpaceX Crew Dragon Docking to International Space
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Jul 26, 2018

Concept Art - SpaceX Crew Dragon Docking to International Space

In this illustration, a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft approaches the International Space Station for docking. NASA...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion DD250 leaving the O&C
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May 3, 2025

Artemis II Orion DD250 leaving the O&C

NASA’s KAMAG transporter carries the agency’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft from the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Lift Pre Saw Installation
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Feb 22, 2025

Artemis II Orion Lift Pre Saw Installation

Technicians with NASA and Lockheed Martin operate a 30-ton crane to move NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft out of...

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NASA image: Artemis I Rollout
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Aug 16, 2022

Artemis I Rollout

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop the mobile launcher as it...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Lift Pre Saw Installation
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Feb 22, 2025

Artemis II Orion Lift Pre Saw Installation

Technicians with NASA and Lockheed Martin operate a 30-ton crane to move NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft out of...

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NASA image: Apollo XI Crewmen - Prelaunch Countdown - KSC
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Jul 16, 1969

Apollo XI Crewmen - Prelaunch Countdown - KSC

S69-39956 (16 July 1969) --- The crewmen of the Apollo 11 lunar landing mission leave the Kennedy Space Center's...

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NASA image: Artemis I Rollout
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Aug 16, 2022

Artemis I Rollout

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop the mobile launcher as it...

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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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