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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-2011-6548
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Aug 23, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Space Launch Complex 17B on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, spacecraft...

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NASA image: ksc-2012-2912
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May 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket begins its ascent to space at 3:44 a.m. EDT from Space Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2114
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Jul 27, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 17-A at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the first half of the fairing...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2839
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Jun 3, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Workers move a section of the fairing for NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive...

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NASA image: Artemis I SLS Core Stage Lift and Mate
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Jun 12, 2021

Artemis I SLS Core Stage Lift and Mate

Teams with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems and contractor Jacobs prepare to lower the Space Launch System (SLS)...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0542
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Mar 31, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The aft segment of a Solid Rocket Booster is transported to the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: Artemis-1 Motor Arrival at Kennedy Space Center
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Jun 6, 2019

Artemis-1 Motor Arrival at Kennedy Space Center

The abort motor for NASA’s Artemis 1 mission, secured in a heavy transport truck, arrives at the Launch Abort System...

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NASA image: Artemis-1 Motor Arrival at Kennedy Space Center
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Jun 6, 2019

Artemis-1 Motor Arrival at Kennedy Space Center

Workers begin checkouts of the abort motor for NASA’s Artemis 1 mission inside the Launch Abort System Facility...

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NASA image: Artemis I SLS Core Stage Lift and Mate
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Jun 12, 2021

Artemis I SLS Core Stage Lift and Mate

Teams with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems and contractor Jacobs lower the Space Launch System (SLS) core stage –...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6547
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Aug 23, 2011

KSC-2011-6547

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Space Launch Complex 17B on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, a section of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6041
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Jul 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The Juno spacecraft, enclosed in an Atlas payload fairing, rolls past the 525-foot-tall...

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NASA image: Pegasus delivers SLS engine section
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Mar 3, 2017

Pegasus delivers SLS engine section

NASA engineers install test hardware for the agency's new heavy lift rocket, the Space Launch System, into a newly...

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NASA image: Apex-4 for SpaceX CRS-10
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Feb 16, 2017

Apex-4 for SpaceX CRS-10

APEX-04, or Advanced Plant EXperiments-04, is being prepared in a cold room in the Kennedy Space Center Processing...

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NASA image: Pegasus delivers SLS engine section
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Mar 3, 2017

Pegasus delivers SLS engine section

NASA engineers install test hardware for the agency's new heavy lift rocket, the Space Launch System, into a newly...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5906
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Jul 18, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Astrotech payload processing facility near Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Atlas...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1083
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Jan 16, 2013

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TITUSVILLE, Fla. – NASA's Tracking and Data Relay Satellite, TDRS-K, stands positioned between two pieces that make...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2555
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Apr 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery begins its ascent into the predawn sky over Launch Pad 39A at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8127
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Nov 30, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Cranes remove a full-size, 149-foot-long, space shuttle solid rocket booster, or SRB, replica...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8147
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Dec 1, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Cranes remove a full-size replica of a space shuttle external fuel tank from the Kennedy...

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NASA image: Artemis I SLS Core Stage Lift and Mate
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Jun 12, 2021

Artemis I SLS Core Stage Lift and Mate

The Space Launch System (SLS) core stage is seen atop the mobile launcher inside High Bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: Pegasus delivers SLS engine section
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Mar 3, 2017

Pegasus delivers SLS engine section

NASA engineers install test hardware for the agency's new heavy lift rocket, the Space Launch System, into a newly...

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NASA image: Orion LAS Integration
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Jul 22, 2021

Orion LAS Integration

Teams with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) and contractor Jacobs integrated the launch abort system (LAS)...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Encapsulation at Astrotech
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Jan 20, 2020

Solar Orbiter Encapsulation at Astrotech

Both halves of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V payload fairing are positioned for installation around the Solar...

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NASA image: Lucy Encapsulation - Day 1
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Sep 30, 2021

Lucy Encapsulation - Day 1

Inside the Astrotech Space Operations Facility in Titusville, Florida, the United Launch Alliance (ULA) payload...

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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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