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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: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour in O&C
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Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour in O&C

Orion is revealed for one of the final times on Jan. 14, as it is lowered by crane onto its transport pallet inside...

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May 29, 2000

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Research scientist Vadim Rygalov describes a new low-pressure water-recycling experiment being designed to help...

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NASA image: Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Press Opportunity
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Mar 8, 2016

Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Press Opportunity

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, former NASA astronaut Dan Tani, who...

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NASA image: GOES-R Rotation to Vertical
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Sep 15, 2016

GOES-R Rotation to Vertical

The Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES-R) is lifted to the vertical position on an “up-ender”...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1491
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Oct 2, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building, the Joint Airlock Module is placed in a...

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May 29, 2000

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Research assistant Trisha Bruno performs an analysis on potato samples at Hangar L at the Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6B Spacecraft Mated to Work Stand
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Sep 25, 2025

Sentinel-6B Spacecraft Mated to Work Stand

Technicians transfer the Sentinel-6B spacecraft from the NASA hangar to the Astrotech Space Operations payload...

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NASA image: Williams working in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 13
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Aug 2, 2006

Williams working in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 13

ISS013-E-64639 (2 Aug. 2006) --- Astronaut Jeffrey N. Williams, Expedition 13 NASA space station science officer and...

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NASA image: Orion Transport to MPPF
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Jan 16, 2021

Orion Transport to MPPF

Orion is buttoned up as it sits atop a transport vehicle ready to depart from its home at the Neil Armstrong...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Propellant Load Preparations
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Sep 11, 2024

Europa Clipper Propellant Load Preparations

Technicians work to complete operations before propellant load occurs ahead of launch for NASA’s Europa Clipper...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Propellant Load Preparations
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Sep 11, 2024

Europa Clipper Propellant Load Preparations

Technicians work to complete operations before propellant load occurs ahead of launch for NASA’s Europa Clipper...

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NASA image: Vice President Mike Pence and Congressman Robert Aderholt arrive
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Sep 25, 2017

Vice President Mike Pence and Congressman Robert Aderholt arrive

Air Force Two lands with Vice President Mike Pence along with Congressman Robert Aderholt at the Redstone Army...

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Jan 28, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An employee at the Space Station Processing Facility performs engineering certification...

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Mar 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside Discovery's opened payload bay, a technician installs a wiring modification...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1370
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Nov 5, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Inside the payload processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: Williams working in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 13
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Aug 2, 2006

Williams working in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 13

ISS013-E-64637 (2 Aug. 2006) --- Astronaut Jeffrey N. Williams, Expedition 13 NASA space station science officer and...

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NASA image: Expedition 54 plaque hanging ceremony
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Apr 26, 2018

Expedition 54 plaque hanging ceremony

NASA astronauts Joe Acaba and Mark Vande Hei Acaba visited Marshall April 11 for their honorary Expedition 54 plaque...

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Oct 3, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building, the Joint Airlock Module is ready to be...

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NASA image: GOES-R ITAR Photos for Media Day
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Sep 26, 2016

GOES-R ITAR Photos for Media Day

The Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES-R) is undergoing final launch preparations prior to...

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NASA image: Orion Transport to MPPF
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Jan 16, 2021

Orion Transport to MPPF

A close-up view of Orion secured atop a transport vehicle as it departs from its home at the Neil Armstrong...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1368
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Nov 4, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The latest polar-orbiting operational environmental weather satellite developed...

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NASA image: GOES-S Spacecraft Lift & Mate
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Feb 16, 2018

GOES-S Spacecraft Lift & Mate

A crane is attached to the payload fairing containing NOAA's Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-S...

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NASA image: GOES-S Spacecraft Lift & Mate
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Feb 16, 2018

GOES-S Spacecraft Lift & Mate

The United Launch Alliance (ULA) Vertical Integration Facility (VIF) is reflected in the water at Space Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1382
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Nov 11, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Another view of the NOAA-N Prime satellite in the payload processing facility at...

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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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