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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: Orion Crew Modules for Artemis II, Artemis III, and Artemis IV
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Jun 23, 2023

Orion Crew Modules for Artemis II, Artemis III, and Artemis IV

The Orion spacecraft for NASA’s crewed Artemis II (right), Artemis III (left), and Artemis IV (center) missions are...

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Sep 11, 2019

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jsc2019e052881 - In the Integration Building at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, spaceflight participant...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2882
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May 21, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An Orion test capsule sits inside a temporary clean room in High Bay 3 of the Vehicle...

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Apr 6, 2017

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jsc2017e040289 (April 6, 2017) --- In the Integration Building at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2879
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May 21, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An Orion test capsule sits inside a temporary clean room in High Bay 3 of the Vehicle...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx NASA Social
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Sep 7, 2016

OSIRIS-REx NASA Social

Tim Linn, chief system engineer with Lockheed Martin, discusses the unique design of the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft...

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Nov 1, 1967

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Workmen at the Kennedy Space Center position the nose cone for the 204LM-1, an unmanned Apollo mission that tested...

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Jun 19, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With the container removed, the Comet Nucleus Tour (CONTOUR) spacecraft is ready for...

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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 Astronaut Family Tour of IOZ
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Mar 15, 2024

Artemis II Astronaut Family Tour of IOZ

The Orion spacecraft for NASA’s Artemis II mission is photographed inside the Final Assembly and System Testing cell...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Spacecraft Lifted into Vacuum Chamber for Second Round of Testing
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Jun 28, 2024

Artemis II Orion Spacecraft Lifted into Vacuum Chamber for Second Round of Testing

The Artemis II Orion spacecraft is lifted from the Final Assembly and System Testing (FAST) Cell and placed in the...

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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 Astronaut Family Tour of IOZ
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Mar 15, 2024

Artemis II Astronaut Family Tour of IOZ

The Orion spacecraft for NASA’s Artemis II mission is photographed inside the Final Assembly and System Testing cell...

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NASA image: Artemis I SLS Beauty Shots
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Aug 3, 2022

Artemis I SLS Beauty Shots

In a view from above, NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft for Artemis I are in High Bay 3...

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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: Artemis I Rollout
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Aug 16, 2022

Artemis I Rollout

The shadow of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard atop the mobile launcher is...

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NASA image: Artemis II Preflight
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Feb 25, 2026

Artemis II Preflight

NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft roll back to the Vehicle Assembly Building,...

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Mar 6, 2019

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In the Integration Building at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, the Soyuz MS-12 spacecraft stands at the ready...

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NASA image: Artemis I First Rollout
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Mar 16, 2022

Artemis I First Rollout

The Vehicle Assembly Building is seen before the rollout of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion...

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NASA image: jsc2019e012765
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Mar 6, 2019

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In the Integration Building at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, technicians check of the alignment of the...

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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: VAB Exterior Photos
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Jan 19, 2022

VAB Exterior Photos

A view of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, during sunrise on Jan. 19,...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx NASA Social
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Sep 7, 2016

OSIRIS-REx NASA Social

Tim Linn, chief system engineer with Lockheed Martin, discusses the unique design of the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft...

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NASA image: Artemis II Astronaut Family Tour of IOZ
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Mar 15, 2024

Artemis II Astronaut Family Tour of IOZ

Artemis II crew members and their families view the Orion spacecraft for Artemis II during a tour of the Neil A....

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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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