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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: KSC-00pp1671
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Oct 24, 2000

KSC-00pp1671

Orbiter Discovery, with its seven-member crew, approaches the landing strip at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., after...

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NASA image: SLS Core Stage Pathfinder Move From VAB To Pegasus
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Oct 28, 2019

SLS Core Stage Pathfinder Move From VAB To Pegasus

The 212-foot-long Space Launch System (SLS) rocket core stage pathfinder is being transported back to the Pegasus...

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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: Bright Arcing Loops
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Jun 27, 2016

Bright Arcing Loops

Several arcing loops rotated into view and swirled above an active region, which gave us a nice profile view of the...

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NASA image: Commercial Crew Poster.
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Sep 19, 2017

Commercial Crew Poster.

jsc2018e067825 (Aug. 2, 2018) --- The Commercial Crew Launch America poster highlights the astronauts assigned to...

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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: Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 5
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Jul 29, 2023

Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 5

The Crew Module Test Article (CMTA) is seen in the waters of the Pacific Ocean during NASA’s Underway Recovery Test...

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NASA image: SLS Core Stage Pathfinder Move From VAB To Pegasus
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Oct 28, 2019

SLS Core Stage Pathfinder Move From VAB To Pegasus

The 212-foot-long Space Launch System (SLS) rocket core stage pathfinder is being transported back to the Pegasus...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd4063
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Dec 17, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A solid rocket booster, or SRB, segment from the STS-126 launch is being lifted from a...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1525
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Jul 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Return to Flight STS-114 crew heads for the bus that will transport them to Launch...

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NASA image: jsc2018e081915
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Sep 17, 2018

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At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 57 crewmember Nick Hague of NASA (front...

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NASA image: SLS Core Stage Pathfinder Leaves Kennedy for Michoud
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Oct 28, 2019

SLS Core Stage Pathfinder Leaves Kennedy for Michoud

The 212-foot-long Space Launch System (SLS) rocket core stage pathfinder is being transported back to the Pegasus...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1670
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Oct 24, 2000

KSC-00pp1670

Orbiter Discovery, with its seven-member crew, touches down on the landing strip at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.,...

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NASA image: Orion Recovery Preparations
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Dec 2, 2014

Orion Recovery Preparations

An Orion recovery team member makes preparations for Orion's splashdown inside the well deck of the U.S. Navy's USS...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1669
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Oct 24, 2000

KSC00pp1669

With its drag chute deployed, orbiter Discovery and its seven-member crew roll toward a stop at Edwards Air Force...

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NASA image: STS 41-G crew photo taken on the flight deck of the Challenger during flight
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Oct 13, 1984

STS 41-G crew photo taken on the flight deck of the Challenger during flight

41G-19-006 (5-13 Oct. 1984) --- The seven-member 41-G crew assembles for a group shot on the flight deck of the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd4062
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Dec 17, 2008

KSC-08pd4062

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Solid rocket booster, or SRB, segments from the STS-126 launch are being taken to the NASA...

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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: KSC00pp1671
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Oct 24, 2000

KSC00pp1671

Orbiter Discovery, with its seven-member crew, approaches the landing strip at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., after...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1673
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Oct 24, 2000

KSC-00pp1673

Viewed from the side, orbiter Discovery, with its seven-member crew, is about to touch down on the landing strip at...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew Visits KSC
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Jan 16, 2025

Artemis II Crew Visits KSC

From left, Artemis II backup crew members, NASA astronaut Andre Douglas and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut...

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NASA image: KSC-96PC1044
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Aug 20, 1996

KSC-96PC1044

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle Atlantis completes the trip to Launch Pad 39A from the Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1670
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Oct 24, 2000

KSC00pp1670

Orbiter Discovery, with its seven-member crew, touches down on the landing strip at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.,...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1082
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Jun 15, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The suited STS-121 crew members walk to the bus that will take them to Launch Pad 39B...

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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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