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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: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine visits Marshall Space Flight
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Aug 15, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine visits Marshall Space Flight

On August 15, 2018 NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine visited Marshall Space Flight Center. Upon his arrival he was...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2907
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Apr 30, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– On Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 41, the Centaur upper stage is raised...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine visits Marshall Space Flight
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Aug 15, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine visits Marshall Space Flight

On August 15, 2018 NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine visited Marshall Space Flight Center. Upon his arrival he was...

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NASA image: Orion Stage Adapter Arrival
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Apr 3, 2018

Orion Stage Adapter Arrival

NASA's Super Guppy aircraft taxies onto the tarmac after touching down at the Shuttle Landing Facility at the...

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NASA image: SLS Avionics Handling Tool Demo
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Apr 4, 2019

SLS Avionics Handling Tool Demo

A Space Launch System (SLS) avionics handling tool demonstration takes place inside Kennedy Space Center’s Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4580
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Aug 7, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building High Bay 3, a crane lifts the Ares...

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NASA image: Orion Stage Adapter Arrival
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Apr 3, 2018

Orion Stage Adapter Arrival

NASA's Super Guppy aircraft taxies onto the tarmac after touching down at the Shuttle Landing Facility at the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Rollback to VAB
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Feb 25, 2026

Artemis II Rollback to VAB

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

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3913
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Oct 11, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In this overhead view at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the United Launch...

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NASA image: Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) Lift in High Bay
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Apr 5, 2018

Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) Lift in High Bay

Inside the Space Station Processing Facility (SSPF) high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1802
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Aug 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., workers look at the Delta third...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3914
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Oct 11, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the United Launch Alliance Centaur second...

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NASA image: SSC-20240710-s00721
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Jul 10, 2024

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Summer interns with the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory stand in front of the Thad Cochran Test Stand (B-1/B-2) on...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2904
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Apr 30, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– The Centaur upper stage arrives at the Vertical Integration Facility near Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4609
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Aug 12, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building's High Bay 3, the Ares I-X rocket is being assembled on the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Rollback to VAB
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Feb 25, 2026

Artemis II Rollback to VAB

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

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4598
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Aug 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building's High Bay 4 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a...

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NASA image: Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) Offload
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Apr 4, 2018

Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) Offload

NASA Kennedy Space Center security officers prepare to escort the Orion Stage Adapter (OSA), secured on a flatbed...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx, Atlas V Centaur Stage Arrival and Lift & Mate
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Aug 11, 2016

OSIRIS-REx, Atlas V Centaur Stage Arrival and Lift & Mate

A Centaur upper stage, standing upright on a transporter, is driven to Space Launch Complex 41 on Florida’s Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4803
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Aug 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building, the 327-foot tall Ares I-X rocket...

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NASA image: Artemis II on Launch Pad
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Feb 10, 2026

Artemis II on Launch Pad

NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the Orion spacecraft and launch abort system atop stands...

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NASA image: Artemis II Rollback to VAB
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Feb 25, 2026

Artemis II Rollback to VAB

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

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NASA image: Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) Offload and Transport
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Apr 4, 2018

Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) Offload and Transport

After arriving at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the agency's Super Guppy...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4799
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Aug 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Platforms surround the 327-foot tall Ares I-X rocket in NASA Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle...

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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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