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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-2014-3490
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Aug 7, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2572
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May 12, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – U.S. Navy and Jacobs/TOSC workers help detach the Orion boilerplate test vehicle from the BTA...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2750
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May 9, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside the Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3473
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Aug 4, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: AA-2 Aeroshell Arrival to VAB
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Jun 26, 2018

AA-2 Aeroshell Arrival to VAB

The second of three aeroshells for Orion's Launch Abort System (LAS) arrives by flatbed truck in High Bay 4 of the...

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NASA image: AA-2 Aeroshell Arrival to VAB
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Jun 26, 2018

AA-2 Aeroshell Arrival to VAB

The second of three aeroshells, at right, for Orion's Launch Abort System (LAS) arrives by flatbed truck in High Bay...

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NASA image: Loaded SR 118 Move to Surge 1 for AA-2
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Jan 29, 2019

Loaded SR 118 Move to Surge 1 for AA-2

The Northrop Grumman-provided ascent test booster for the Orion Ascent Abort-2 (AA-2) Flight Test is secured on a...

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NASA image: Launch Abort System Integration
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Mar 13, 2019

Launch Abort System Integration

A test version of the Orion crew module is integrated with the Launch Abort System (LAS) in the Launch Abort System...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort 2 (AA-2) Ground Test Motor Arrival
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Jul 20, 2018

Ascent Abort 2 (AA-2) Ground Test Motor Arrival

Secured on a flatbed transporter in its shipping container, the ground test motor for Orion's Launch Abort System...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2413
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Jul 30, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians release the overhead...

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Jun 16, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The destruction of the 209-foot-tall mobile service tower on Pad 39-B at Space Launch...

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Aug 7, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the NASA's Interstellar Boundary...

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NASA image: AA-2 Aeroshell Arrival to VAB
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Jun 26, 2018

AA-2 Aeroshell Arrival to VAB

The second of three aeroshells for Orion's Launch Abort System (LAS) arrives by truck at the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2594
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May 14, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle is being moved from the Mole Pier at Naval Base San Diego in...

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Jul 8, 2013

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LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The Boeing Company performed simulated contingency water landing scenarios with a mock-up CST-100...

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NASA image: Orion Technical Visit and Artemis II All Hands
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Sep 11, 2024

Orion Technical Visit and Artemis II All Hands

Commander Reid Wiseman, Howard Hu, Mission Specialist Christina Koch and Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen pose in...

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NASA image: SPHINX Satellite Testing in the Electric Propulsion Laboratory
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Dec 23, 1973

SPHINX Satellite Testing in the Electric Propulsion Laboratory

Researchers examine the Space Plasma-High Voltage Interaction Experiment (SPHINX) satellite in the Electric...

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NASA image: AA-2 Aeroshell Arrival - Third One
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Jul 12, 2018

AA-2 Aeroshell Arrival - Third One

The third and final aeroshell for Orion's Launch Abort System (LAS) is lifted by crane and will be lowered onto...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2858
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Jun 6, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside the Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: AA-2 Aeroshell Arrival - Third One
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Jul 12, 2018

AA-2 Aeroshell Arrival - Third One

The third and final aeroshell for Orion's Launch Abort System (LAS) arrives by truck at the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: Launch Abort System Integration
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Mar 13, 2019

Launch Abort System Integration

A test version of the Orion crew module is inside the Launch Abort System Facility (LASF) at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: GOES-S Transport to Kennedy Space Center
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Dec 4, 2017

GOES-S Transport to Kennedy Space Center

At Buckley Air Force Base in Aurora, Colorado, the front of a U.S. Air Force C-5M super Galaxy cargo aircraft has...

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NASA image: AA-2 Aeroshell Arrival - Third One
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Jul 12, 2018

AA-2 Aeroshell Arrival - Third One

The third and final aeroshell, at left, for Orion's Launch Abort System (LAS) is in High Bay 4 of the Vehicle...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort 2 (AA-2) Ground Test Motor Arrival
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Jul 20, 2018

Ascent Abort 2 (AA-2) Ground Test Motor Arrival

Secured on a flatbed transporter in its shipping container, the ground test motor for Orion's Launch Abort System...

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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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