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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: Platform A South Arrival
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Nov 28, 2016

Platform A South Arrival

A heavy load transport truck from Tillett Heavy Hauling in Titusville, Florida, arrives at the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: Artemis II Countdown Demonstration Test
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Dec 20, 2025

Artemis II Countdown Demonstration Test

Artemis II crewmember NASA astronaut Christina Koch, mission specialist, is seen inside the white room at the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Countdown Demonstration Test
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Dec 20, 2025

Artemis II Countdown Demonstration Test

Taylor Hose, left, Christian Warriner, center, and Will Sattler of the Closeout Crew are seen as they prepare for...

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NASA image: Artemis I Space Launch System Clean Shots
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Sep 17, 2021

Artemis I Space Launch System Clean Shots

Inside High Bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the work platforms...

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NASA image: Artemis I Space Launch System Clean Shots
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Sep 17, 2021

Artemis I Space Launch System Clean Shots

In this view looking up inside High Bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Platform A North Arrival
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Dec 13, 2016

Platform A North Arrival

Blue sky and fluffy clouds serve as the backdrop for the arrival of the second half of the A-level work platforms, A...

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NASA image: Artemis I Space Launch System Clean Shots
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Sep 17, 2021

Artemis I Space Launch System Clean Shots

Inside High Bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the work platforms...

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NASA image: Platform A South Arrival
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Nov 28, 2016

Platform A South Arrival

A heavy load transport truck from Tillett Heavy Hauling in Titusville, Florida, arrives at the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: Artemis II Countdown Demonstration Test
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Dec 20, 2025

Artemis II Countdown Demonstration Test

Artemis II crewmembers NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, commander; Victor Glover, pilot; Christina Koch, mission...

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NASA image: Artemis II Countdown Demonstration Test
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Dec 20, 2025

Artemis II Countdown Demonstration Test

NASA’s Space Launch System rocket is seen inside high bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building as Artemis II...

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NASA image: Universal Stage Adapter for NASA's SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall
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Mar 12, 2024

Universal Stage Adapter for NASA's SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0827
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May 30, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Comet Nucleus Tour (CONTOUR) spacecraft is ready for its spin test in the...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0828
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May 30, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Comet Nucleus Tour (CONTOUR) spacecraft is ready for its spin test in the...

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NASA image: Inside KSC! for Sept. 25, 2020
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Sep 25, 2020

Inside KSC! for Sept. 25, 2020

Installation of the solar array wings for the Orion spacecraft that will fly on the agency's Artemis I mission has...

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Jun 19, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the early morning, the Comet Nucleus Tour (CONTOUR) spacecraft arrives at Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0825
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May 30, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2 check the lowering of...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1578
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Oct 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The TDRS-J spacecraft, enclosed in a container, is transported past the Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0798
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May 28, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2 install a solar panel...

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NASA image: KSC-75P-24
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Jan 17, 1975

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Saturn IB booster for the United States mission of the Apollo Soyuz Test Project...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0826
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May 30, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Comet Nucleus Tour (CONTOUR) spacecraft settles on the spin table in the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3839
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Nov 11, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The Orbiting Carbon Observatory, or OCO, spacecraft, shipped from spacecraft...

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NASA image: Prelaunch - Apollo X
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May 18, 1969

Prelaunch - Apollo X

S69-34482 (18 May 1969) --- Astronaut John W. Young, Apollo 10 command module pilot, jokes with Donald K. Slayton...

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May 30, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2 watch as the Comet...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1059
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Jan 7, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Astrotech Florida facilities in Titusville, Fla., are located on 62 acres of...

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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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