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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 EM-1 Forward Skirt Move from Hangar AF to BFF
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Aug 30, 2017

Orion EM-1 Forward Skirt Move from Hangar AF to BFF

The Exploration Mission-1 (EM-1) left-hand forward skirt for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) solid rocket boosters...

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NASA image: InSight Spacecraft Lift to Rotation Fixture
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Mar 2, 2018

InSight Spacecraft Lift to Rotation Fixture

Inside the Astrotech processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, NASA's Interior Exploration...

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NASA image: InSight Atlas V Booster Transport
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Mar 2, 2018

InSight Atlas V Booster Transport

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V booster arrives at Space Launch Complex 3 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: Diverse Deposits in Melas Chasma
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Jul 29, 2015

Diverse Deposits in Melas Chasma

This scene captured by NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter includes chaotic deposits with a wide range of colors. The...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1214
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May 16, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Hangar M on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers secure straps to an overhead...

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NASA image: Expedition 53 Landing Preparations
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Dec 12, 2017

Expedition 53 Landing Preparations

Deputy Director of Rosaviatsiya (Russian Federal Agency for Air Transport) Alexander Vedernikov conducts a readiness...

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NASA image: InSight Spacecraft Lift to Rotation Fixture
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Mar 2, 2018

InSight Spacecraft Lift to Rotation Fixture

Inside the Astrotech processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, NASA's Interior Exploration...

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NASA image: InSight Atlas V Centaur Lift & Mate
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Mar 6, 2018

InSight Atlas V Centaur Lift & Mate

A United Launch Alliance Centaur upper stage arrives at Space Launch Complex 3 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: GOES-R Atlas V Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Lift and Mate
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Oct 27, 2016

GOES-R Atlas V Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Lift and Mate

The solid rocket motor is lifted on its transporter for mating to the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket in the...

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NASA image: InSight Prelaunch Briefing
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May 3, 2018

InSight Prelaunch Briefing

The United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas-V rocket is seen with NASA's InSight spacecraft onboard, Thursday, May 3,...

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NASA image: CCP Crew Access Arm Arrival
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Aug 11, 2016

CCP Crew Access Arm Arrival

A heavy-lift transport truck, carrying the Crew Access Arm for Space Launch Complex 41, travels along the road...

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NASA image: Senate Hearing on Assured Access to Space
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Jul 16, 2014

Senate Hearing on Assured Access to Space

General William Shelton, Commander of the United States Air Force Space Command, delivers his opening statement...

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NASA image: InSight Atlas V Fairing Rotate to Vertical
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Feb 7, 2018

InSight Atlas V Fairing Rotate to Vertical

In the Astrotech facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the payload fairing for the United Launch...

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NASA image: GOES-R Arrival and Offload
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Aug 22, 2016

GOES-R Arrival and Offload

An Air Force C-5 Galaxy transport plane opens its nose section at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0788
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May 28, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Pad 17-A, workers check the lower portion of the...

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NASA image: InSight Prelaunch
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May 4, 2018

InSight Prelaunch

NASA social media attendees pose for a group photograph in front of the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas-V rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1389
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Jun 30, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers on Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, check the cables on the overhead...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3857
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May 20, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The Aquarius/SAC-D spacecraft, secured inside its payload transportation...

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NASA image: Expedition 73 Landing Preparations
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Dec 7, 2025

Expedition 73 Landing Preparations

Head of the Search-and-Rescue Department of Rosaviatsiya (Russian Federal Agency for Air Transport) Andrey...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2442
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Nov 7, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A transport trailer carrying a solid rocket booster arrives at the Vertical Integration...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1277
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Jun 8, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Sitting atop a transporter, the encapsulated GOES-N spacecraft arrives at Launch...

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NASA image: InSight Atlas V Booster Transport
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Mar 2, 2018

InSight Atlas V Booster Transport

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V booster departs building 7525 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California on its way...

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NASA image: European Service Module
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Nov 9, 2015

European Service Module

The structural test article of the European service module for Orion, shown here on Nov. 9, 2015 is being assembled...

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Apr 13, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Multi-Payload Processing Facility prepare the Galaxy Evolution Explorer...

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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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